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Shift Dress | A-Line Skirt | Blouse

Grace Nicholls

Pattern - Style Arc Adelaide

My take on the Adelaide Woven Jacket. Loved this particular one as it encompasses both quilting and garment making - both of which I am loving. The fabric is a Japanese foil print which I had in my stash and was keeping for something special. I put side pockets in - wish I had not as I now cannot wear it reversible. However, I love a pocket!

Also added 6 inches in length to the pattern to sit lower over my bottom. I think it alters the shape too much, as it narrowed and puffed out the bottom area.

I still have the fastenings to do - I did see a lady with a similar jacket had used " frog fastenings", I like that idea.

My Husbands comments were, its beautiful but when do you think you will you wear it?

Honestly. Anyway, I absolutely will wear it, ladies lunch, theatre, dinner.The point is i have loved the journey. Thank you Phillipa and team.

Grace Nicholls

Pattern - Style Arc Adelaide

Full view

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Style Arc Bryce Jumpsuit

I have wanted a jumpsuit for a while but was not sure if they suited me so making one was the best move. I didn’t make a toile (sorry Philippa) because I didn’t have any knitted fabric around that I could waste. However, I am short so it wasn’t too bad. Anybody much taller it would definitely have to be lengthened. The second lesson was using stitch 11 on the Bernina. Absolutely brilliant - until you find you need to undo it! Luckily it was only the facing but I must say it was not easy. . I switched to the very gentle zig zag after that. I bought the fabric from Minerva and the pattern is Style Arc Brice Knit jumpsuit. I removed the front darts because I didn’t want them. And in retrospect I think the ties should have been much longer so I could tie a loopy bow. The jury is still out about wearing it but I have shown it to a (critical) friend who has been pretty positive so I think I will find an occasion or two.

Anthe Rocker

Pattern - Puperita

I began the blouse but was finding it tedious and realised that I was making something I would not want to wear. So until we get to the box jacket, I thought I'd just wait. Today, just for fun, I crocheted a hat for my granddaughter using my old full sized baby doll as the mannequin. This gave me an idea

Why not find a blouse to make for her? So I've downloaded a blouse and trouser pattern for a baby instead. As my granddaughter lives with us, I will make a toile first. The buttons are on the back.

Judy Kern Dreher

Pattern - Liberty Esther

Liberty Esther Tunic Top in Liberty Strawberry Thief. I added interfacing to stabilize the neck opening, made a minor adjustment at the bust, removed quite a bit of volume from the body, decided on a length between the two pattern suggestions, and shortened the sleeves to 3/4.

Clare Roberts

Pattern - TBA

Finally finished the trousers for my mum. In the end went with the hip size and adjusted for the waist. Not used cady before love the finished product but found it a bit bulky around the fly and waistband. I did use the pocket fabric for the fly flap as Philippa suggested. Perhaps I didn't trim back far enough but my machine wouldn't make a button hole in the waistband so had to use hook and eye. Made them in a muted pink cady. Photo not true to the actual colour. Mum really pleased with the fit so making another pair but might face the waistband with the pocket fabric to reduce the bulk this time.

Sandy Sekora Wendt

Pattern - Simple Life

When your granddaughter puts “tropical maxi dress” on her birthday list for Gram……Gram gets busy!

Victoria Chisnall

Pattern - Burda 6614

Really pleased with how my blouse turned out. I have learnt loads in this class how to french seam, my inside looks just as good as the outside, Buttonholes (tricky), attaching a collar perseverance is key try n try again must of unpicked 10 times but pleased with it, in the end, cuffs my god I kept getting a pleat when finishing grrrrrrrrrr... I have incorporated contrasting collar and cuffs yippee. I now have a custom blouse to pack away for my holibobs... onwards n upwards now to crack on with the trousers...

Rita Aston

Pattern - Burda 6614

It took 1 toile and two attempts, they’re not perfect but they are wearable. I shall make further adjustments next time as I’m still getting a little bunching across the shoulder blades. I’m considering leaving out the back pleats

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Ayora Pauline Alice

Now that we are in a heatwave I have finished my autumn quilted jacket! I used the same pattern that I did for the one during the course but instead of following Philippa’s advice and using brushed cotton as the wadding I decided to try a warmer jacket and use a lightweight cotton wadding (batting). For those of you who have not done the quilted jacket may I suggest you follow Philippa’s advice! It was so much more difficult with the wadding!

Anyway, here is the result. It is reversible, as you see, and instead of doing a different fabric I have just literally reversed it! I love William Morris fabrics so at last had a chance to use one. I also put a large zip in. I am sure I will get some good wear out of it - when the weather cools down.

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Ayora Pauline Alice

Reversible view

Isla Robert

Pattern - Simplicity 8056

I have made my trousers, first ever and really pleased. They are a linen look cotton and I wanted to sew a lovely summery colour. It is Simplicity 8056 the same as Phillipa’s class pattern. I measured up and did the curvy version which also sounded right for my hips. The toile was good enough with no alterations. But the cotton in my trousers are a lighter fabric and I do need to take the hip area in quite a bit more. This will lift the bottom of the pocket too. But will wait till summer and a few washes before I take them in. I made a mistake with the button holes. I sewed the first hidden button hole with my automatic bh foot. Then I sewed the hidden button on. I should have made the second button hole before putting on the buttons as I felt the bh foot needed a flat surface. Anyway, I ended up putting the second buttonhole on the same side in error so I have two hidden buttons behind the waistband. I had a button for the front but I did not like the look compared with the waistband with no button. So I did not sew a decorative button on. I loved the special stitch Phillipa shared with us to give extra strength \ stretch as I had never tried it before. I will make another pair of these and get the fitting better.

Anthea Rocker

Pattern - McCalls

I made a waistcoat, using a McAlls pattern and adjusting it to size. Linen fabric and lining, flannelette sheet wadding. Cotton fabric for the binding. I added pockets outside and in. Inner ones to fit phone. Did a bound buttonhole just in case I want to close it. Used method for buttonhole that is in QQT.

Sarah Ann Smith

Pattern - Anna Allen Anthea

Well I'm way behind in making class projects, but just had to share this Anthea Blouse from Anna Allen...I LOVE it! The shoulder seams are, at least on me, inset a good bit from the shoulder point, but no matter since the sleeves are delightfully poofy! For the scarf, I used 12" x 60" (width of fabric, leaving the selvedges in place. I used a 2.5 wide, 1.5 long zigzag 1/2" in from the cut edge (I pulled a thread to get it perfectly on grain), then pulled / teased out the weft threads outside of the zigzag. Easy peasy! And if it gets cold in Scotland (Philippa Naylor I'll wave south at you, but the closest we'll get is Alnwick) I'll have something light and lovely to warm my neck!

Sandy Sekora Wendt

Pattern - Style Arc Nova Midi Dress

I cut out a 12….have taken in 3/4” on each side seam as well as darts in the front bottom. Much happier with the fit.. front lower darts too high. Redrew the pattern and cut smaller….will see

Sally Simpkin

Pattern - Liberty 202A

Finally finished my shirt! Loved the process of making it. Had to make my own pattern for plackets which I did by looking at Philippa Naylor pattern and trying to copy, did several mock ups. Pattern was Liberty 202A which I’d bought before I got the class so very lucky as this was the class pattern. My old sewing teacher Miss Knibb at Gainsborough Girls High School would have been amazed at the neatness of the inside of the shirt - always my downfall at school!!

Victoria Chisnall

Pattern - New Look 6095

finally made my shift dress, using the same pattern as Phillipa. I'm really pleased with it although I would make a few more adjustments I would make the shoulders a bit wider and take in the side seams more as it's a little too big...

Debbie Wisdom

Pattern - Simplicity 8640

I'm thrilled with it and LOVE French Seams. They are so beautiful and easy to do. This pattern had a top stitch 1/4" from the seam line which holds the seam down beautifully. The best thing about them is I don't have to keep changing my straight and zigzag plates!! A bit fiddly on my Brother machine so saves time. I lowered the neckline and had to reduce the side seam at my underarm quite a bit to stop it gaping - but with no darts or zip it was super easy to sew and fit.

I'm now making another of these for my sister!!

Isla Robert

Pattern - Butterick B6328

I’ve just finished my box jacket and am really pleased with it. It is from pattern Butterwick B6328. I had fun doing the matching for the centre front as the horizontal circles patterns are not in a straight line but luckily the vertical ones were. I aimed to have a white space between the circles at the centre fronts so that if I did not match or could not it would not look so obvious.

It has a main fabric and a lining which the pattern referred to as the facing. I made view A but made it to the length of view B. I will definitely make the one with the collar too. The pattern was easy but perhaps needs precision sewing so everything lines up

Kathy Wright

Pattern -TBA

Hips and bottom are much improved

Thank you Phillippa for your help. I wondered about the flat bottom adjustment but hadn't tried it. I took the legs inside seam in too. However, now having trouble with button hole, foot doesn't like seams and zip join bumps even though I graded them.

Anthea Rocker

Pattern - Clothkits

I finished my jacket today. I may put a button and loop at the neck. It is reversible by Clothkits and pretty easy. I only needed to lengthen it by 2 inches to suit me. Added pockets - thank you Philippa for that - pretty easy pattern.

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Simplicity 1544

I have finally finished the shirt. This one is for my husband and I ran a bit close to the wire as I wanted to finish it for his 80th birthday tomorrow! The pattern is Simplicity 1544. I had to lengthen it considerably as he is 6ft 5ins and it is very difficult to find shirts for him that are long enough and with sleeves long enough. If they are they are normally enormous around the chest. He has one shirt that fits him really well so I used that as a template for width and length. But of course, he hasn’t put it on yet! I did do a toile for him to try though. I wasn’t going to risk not doing one. I had another learning curve with this pattern, one that Philippa hasn’t touched on yet. No doubt it will come up in future classes. That was a lined yoke that was bagged out. I have never done one before. The instructions were quite good but I did resort to a bit of YouTubing to get me through it. Quite simple when you know how. I am generally pleased with the result although stripes are not the easiest pattern to work with it was his choice. If it fits him (of course it will) I now have a pattern to use for other fabrics

Sandy Sekora Wendt

Pattern - McCalls 7325

Tried another with this pattern. Trying to, take some of the fullness out. This was inexpensive fabric on sale at a local store. It's too stiff for this, but am honing my techniques! This pattern needs a fabric with more flow.

Debbie Wisdom

Pattern - Tilly and the Buttons Seren

Super proud of myself. I could never have imagined that I would even think about making a dress for my daughter - but with Philippa Naylor classes and support from this group, I have!!

She is wearing it today for a friend's wedding and loves it

It took a lot of altering to get the fit correct, even after making a toile. But the flounce has meant that a few "fudges" have been hidden!

Joan Linden

Pattern - Simplicity S9106

After completing a toile, I sewed this out of some Japanese cotton. I just love it. I sewed the red, flowered one and was happier with the way the contrasting buttons outlined the curved front. I did French seams throughout and love the way that feels and looks on the inside. Thank you, Philippa. I have learned to slow down and keep my GMQT videos available throughout the process for reference.

Kathy Wright

Pattern - TBA

Finished blouse. It looks pretty good on the hanger but wrinkly on me. Maybe fabric choice or it may be posture or just me. Any suggestions? It feels lovely to wear and I will.

Elyse Patricia

Pattern - Hovea

Hovea kimono style jacket

Isabel Alvarado

Pattern - Simplicity 9106

I’m pleased with my blouse, love the fabric, not sure about my buttons choice

Nancy O'Mary

Pattern - TBA

Finally finished my dress. I learned to sew when I was a child from my grandmother. Some of my fondest memories. I had pretty much given up in recent years since I was having so much trouble with finding a good fit. After watching Phillipa's delightful videos, I figured out that I need a smaller pattern with an fba to get a proper fit. My toile was so tight I almost ripped it trying to get it off, but the finished dress fits just right. I love it with my green cardigan. So happy I found this site. My granddaughter is my photographer and we have some work to do there.

Isla Robert

Pattern - Style 3556

Just made a maternity pinafore and dungarees for my daughter ( me in photo! ) They eventually managed to get married in Edinburgh in November 2020 with no family able to attend because of coronavirus rules ( but loads of Scottish friends). They are currently on honeymoon in Italy. I‘m looking forward to making baby things too!

I made the dungaree ties much much longer as I did not want to do buttons on these as well. So added dungaree clips instead. You put the button on with a hammer. I completely flattened the first one! I added pickets to the dungarees at the request of my daughte

Judy Cumming

Pattern - Style Arc Adelaide

Quilted jacket complete, I decided on the contrast paisley binding in the end and finished off with frog enclosures which I dyed blue. I quilted it using a meandering stipple ruler. Loved making this and wore it out to lunch today. A Chinese Restaurant too!

Judith Locker

Pattern - Style Arc Adelaide

Just 5 buttons to add to the front. I am going to use chunky navy ones. I am a couple of months behind because I have been caring for my 89 year old mum. She has watched me doing the binding by hand and keeps saying “haven’t you finished that yet”. She made blouses in her youth by hand and comes from a line of tailors so we have spent a lot of time reminiscing. Sewing has bought us closer.

Elyse Patricia

Pattern - Seemworks Addison

I need advice on how to alter the Seemworks Addison top. I was so excited to make this top. Unfortunately, the final product looks like a maternity top on me. It also gaps in the forward arm hole. I am full busted, but a FBA did not seem necessary since SW builds in 3” for a fuller bust. My measurements: High Bust 35”, Full bust 38”, waist 32”, hips 40”. I am 5’1” tall. I made a size 12 pattern. I am considering adding a channel for an elastic waist. I don’t know what to do about the gaps at the arm holes.

Paula Shenton

Pattern - New Look 6106B

Have completed my skirt using NL6106 view B size 14 in a summery cotton so not lined. Tweaked the zip insertion to edge to edge as felt was better given it went fully into the waistband. Latter was similar construction to that in trouser class so able to sew zip on the flat before doing side seams. Simple zig zag / overlocked seams. Very pleased with results and good fit

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Ayora Pauline Alice

I have finished my quilted jacket on the warmest day of the year!

The pattern is called Ayora from Pauline Alice. The body has no side seams. The only alteration I made was to lengthen it by 5 inches as I am not good with boxy jackets. I also decided against using the pattern piece for the binding. I felt it was too wide.

It is reversible as you can see. No pockets on the reverse side. There was a breast pocket but I know I wouldn’t use it so omitted it. On reflection, I might have been a bit conservative with my choice of fabric but the geometric pattern was easy for quilting! I like lines to follow.

I am happy with it and know I will wear it - just not today. Thank you Philippa for your guidance. So many things I am learning. Each class adds more to the repertoire.

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Ayora Pauline Alice

Reversible view

Paula Shenton

Pattern - Simplicity 8056

Trousers part 2 is now finished - I remade the waistband as had attached the wrong way up dohhh, no wonder it was going outwards! Next time maybe take a wee bit more out of the back band I did cut this as 14, am pretty happy for my first attempt. Pattern Simplicity 8056 sz12 slim leg version with a few adjustments, added 1/4in to each side and 1/2 to top same as Philippa did. Finished with hook/bar and used blind hem foot for the first time wow. Decided no centre crease will see how they wear, drape is nice used a poly stretch fine gabardine twill, online purchase

Judith Locker

Pattern -New Look 6232

Blouse washed, pressed and it feels lovely. I will make another after this course and use the cotton lawn fabric again.

I had shortened the sleeves but next time I think I will put an inch back on and take some off the circumference the cuffs. I did a FBA which meant I could use a smaller shoulder pattern and that has worked out well.

I am very pleased with this. Thank you again Philippa I’m learning so much and making clothes that I enjoy wearing

Caroline Tebbutt

Pattern - Hey June

I’m really pleased with this tunic. The pattern is from Hey June and is the Cheyenne tunic. I made a couple of changes but not many. It is my first pdf pattern and it has come out better than I feared. I will certainly do more of them. It is a bit bright!

Grace Nicholls

Pattern - Zambeezi Jacket

After making the quilted jacket I went mad and made a patchwork jacket with seams exposed. It is completely made from recycled clothes and left over fabrics. Really happy with the result and it made a pleasant change.

Grace Nicholls

Pattern - Zambeezi Jacket

Rear view

Beth Winsett

Pattern - Atelier Joy

Its been awhile since i finished a class. Decided to make a kimono style pattern because i got stuck fitting the toile on another pattern. Wasnt sure i liked it until i tried it on with a tshirt and jeans. I think i will wear it though cool weather is a distant memory. Still, wish i made the longer version with big pockets! On to the cowboy shirt which i will be able to wear at the Houston rodeo next spring...

Alison Mair

Pattern - TBA

So, having had a break from garment making , I decided to go off piste without Philippa's guidance, and make this top which I have been meaning to get round to for ages. I thought...no sleeves to set, not very fitted, won't bother with a toile, how hard can it be?

Got quite scary quite quickly! The instructions for the pattern are minimal to non-existent so had to google stuff like "fly front concealed buttons" and "double yoke construction" but it all came together in the end. I love this fabric..linen/viscose mix...it's so drapey and I will definitely wear this style.

Best of all though... I got to do buttonholes and French seams as taught by Philippa

Niki Middleton

Pattern - Tilly and the Buttons

Hi everyone, this is my first ever dress-making garment. It's not perfect, but it does actually fit me, and I am pleased with myself for not giving up at the first hurdle. Can't wait to carry on and make another. Thank you GMQT for giving me the confidence to have a go.

Sarah Ann Smith

Pattern - The Day Dress

and could coax hubby into taking photos. Thank you Philippa Naylor for the excellent fitting instructions in the A-line dress, which clearly I didn't quite do LOL! This went from a DayDress that was an extremely fitted bodice with a jewel neckline (pattern is last photo in the bunch), a dirndl style skirt, high cap sleeve and back zipper to a pull-on empire waisted top with a square neck and above-elbow sleeves.

I used the IL019 Softened Linen which is 5.3 oz per yard from fabrics-store.com in Beet red (they were really quick shipping--and I ordered swatches first; the red didn't have a swatch option listed but I asked when I ordered the others and they included it). I LOVE the color, and they do something so the fabric is soft and wonderful when it arrives, although I did pre-wash and shrink as well. There are extensive photos with comments to share how I adjusted for square shoulders and broad back, etc

Denise Aspinall

Pattern - TBA

Finally finished my blouse. Loved the French seams - haven’t done them since O level needlework! And despite the fact the fabric from my stash wasn’t that great to work with I’m really pleased with it and will definitely wear it.

Alison Mair

Pattern - Purl Soho Corinne

This is a quilted gilet that I made for my mother to garden in. I took inspiration from Philippa, and added pockets for secateurs etc. It is made in linen union curtain material and quilted onto the fleece. I didn't add any batting in between in case it became too stiff and bulky. This is the free pdf pattern that I used

Jane Davies

Pattern - New Look Various

Lots of makes for my trip to Australia!! The first 3 are N6356, N6698 and S8426 - all made using jingling seams or French seams as per Philippa’s instructions!! Enjoyed the classes so far - keep sewing!!!

Jane Davies #2

Pattern - New Look Various

Jane Davies #3

Pattern - New Look Various

Rochelle Celeste

Pattern - McCalls 7115

Finished my denim knock about dress!

Rochelle Celeste

Pattern - Various

My creations this week…disregard the unmatched pants,LOL, as I constantly try on my clothes while sewing…

Rochelle Celeste #2

Pattern - Various

My creations this week…disregard the unmatched pants,LOL, as I constantly try on my clothes while sewing…

Fiona Jack

Pattern - Simplicity 8831

Finished the shift dress in the most lovely viscose lawn with the Lady McElroy fabric's dip in the lake’. Really looking forward to wearing it. I added pockets.

Denise Bullock

Pattern - New Look K6667

Shift dress made a day before signing up & watching Phillipa - wish I had waited it would have saved me inserting the zip 3 times, lol! But pleased with my result. Only started sewing again recently (after many years of ignoring the sewing machine!). Pretty pleased with finished garment.

Karen Novak

Pattern - New Look 6095

I’ve finished the shift dress, I used to sew years ago and it was always a case of that will do, but I’m thoroughly enjoying going back and learning properly, I admit it has been frustrating at times but so rewarding and I’m very happy with my dress.

Carol Sealy

Pattern -New Look 6095

My version of the shift dress using the same pattern as Phillipa (New Look 6095), with a tie to cinch a bit at the waist. I learned so much during the process!

Samanthi Hills

Pattern - New Look 6095

I made my second dress with an organza lining sleeve dress which is similar to what Philippa is wearing. I love it.

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - Simplicity 8248

Here's my finished day dress. I used Simplicity 8248 and made the same dress as Phiiippa, but with the smaller puffy sleeves. I found the viscose difficult to work with, but the results are very good.

Helen Miller

Pattern -New Look 6095

Here are photos of my completed garments. Thoroughly enjoying the process so far. Thank you to you all for your energy in putting together the classes - they really are excellent. My skirt is nearly finished - just awaiting the hemming but it is all basted and ready so will post that at a later date.

Helen Miller #2

Pattern - New Look 6047

Helen Miller #3

Pattern - Burda 2561

Karen Jackson

Pattern - Simplicity 8056

I used the same pattern as Philippa. I struggled a bit with the sizing as my waist is 32 which said size 18, hips are 38 which is pattern size 14. After making a toile in a 16 with some grading I ended up making a size 14. Find the sizing quite a mystery. Over all I'm pleased with the result of how I sewed them up but I think my fabric, which was an online mistake buy, not what I thought it was, was far too thick and so added a lot of bulk to the look of the trousers. I think the waistband would sit better, as Philippa suggested, with a button fastening and I will also press them with a seam down the front and back. I am going to make another toile omitting the pockets so I can use it to compare with other trouser patterns. I've learnt a lot. Thank you

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - TBA

I'm forwarding a photo of my shirt from last month's class. I had a bit of a struggle with the curved cuffs, but I got there in the end. I'm very pleased with it. The collar points are the best I've ever done.

Ann Kingdon

Pattern - Butterick 5997

Here are my photos of my finished blouse.

The pattern is Butterick B5997 but hacked a bit to make it button-fronted rather than pull on. I cheated a bit with this because I’d already made it last year. It needed a bit of alteration on the shoulders and I made a facing for the curved hemline. I don’t particularly like collars so that’s why I chose this pattern with the collar band. The fabric is Liberty Hesketh House Collection “Dianthus Dreams”. A beautiful soft cotton and lovely to sew.

Samanthi Hills

Pattern - Style 3338

I made with one pattern of above it was bit alter the neck to get my size.

Nancy O'Mary

Pattern - Butterick B6753

I used this pattern because it was a shorter pattern which I wanted to try. After a fab, it fits very well and I have worn it several times already.

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - Style Arc Adelaide

I finally finished my quilted jacket after many a wrong turn, including cutting one of the pockets out of a sleeve (!), but I'm very happy with the result.

Sue Anderson

Pattern - Burda 2561

Here is my blouse made using the same pattern as Philippa. Although I have made clothes on and off my whole life I have learnt so much from the classes and they have hugely improved the fit and level of finish of the clothes I make. I shall wear it with pride.

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - Simplicity 4366

I'm attaching photos of my garments so far: shift dress, blouse and trousers. (I made the A-line skirt from scrap fabric and I don't have a photo.)

Thanks very much. I'm really enjoying the course and have much more confidence about wearing things I have made.

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - Simplicity 1538

Blouse

I had enough fabric left over from my shift dress to make the blouse.

Patricia Carroll

Pattern - New Look 6540

Shift dress

I lined this, since the Liberty fabric was so light.

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