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Rixo-inspired Park Lane Dress

Rixo-inspired Park Lane Dress

This dress is directly inspired by one I saw in Rixo a few months ago. It’s amazing how small changes can completely change the look of a pattern; this is...

Rixo-inspired Park Lane Dress

This dress is directly inspired by one I saw in Rixo a few months ago. It’s amazing how small changes can completely change the look of a pattern; this is...

Chanel-inspired Co-ord Top - Carnaby Dress pattern hack

Chanel-inspired Co-ord Top - Carnaby Dress patt...

But ... back to the outfit. The top is the simplest of Carnaby Dress hacks. There isn't much more to say than that - it's a the 'top' part of...

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Chanel-inspired Co-ord Top - Carnaby Dress patt...

But ... back to the outfit. The top is the simplest of Carnaby Dress hacks. There isn't much more to say than that - it's a the 'top' part of...

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Chanel-inspired Camden Skirt Pattern Hack

Chanel-inspired Camden Skirt Pattern Hack

Onto this latest fun hack. It's the Camden Skirt – but what a change. This version was inspired by classic Chanel tweed garments, and also the sixties' styling of the...

Chanel-inspired Camden Skirt Pattern Hack

Onto this latest fun hack. It's the Camden Skirt – but what a change. This version was inspired by classic Chanel tweed garments, and also the sixties' styling of the...

6 things I’ve learned in 6 years of running my business

6 things I’ve learned in 6 years of running my ...

Yep, you read right – Nina Lee Patterns has just turned six years old! It seems like a good time to reflect on what I’ve learned, what I would (will) do...

6 things I’ve learned in 6 years of running my ...

Yep, you read right – Nina Lee Patterns has just turned six years old! It seems like a good time to reflect on what I’ve learned, what I would (will) do...

My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 2 of 2

My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 2 of 2

I made a perfect spring jacket! After sharing the first steps last week, now I'm on to construction...

My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 2 of 2

I made a perfect spring jacket! After sharing the first steps last week, now I'm on to construction...

My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 1 of 2

My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 1 of 2

Having spotted a dream jacket in Boden Kids (children get the most fun clothes!) I realised that with some minor tweaks I could use the Bakerloo Blouse pattern...

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My quilted BAKERLOO JACKET! Part 1 of 2

Having spotted a dream jacket in Boden Kids (children get the most fun clothes!) I realised that with some minor tweaks I could use the Bakerloo Blouse pattern...

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