wardrobe essentials 2026 - blue denims and a ruffled blouse
I've written this post a while ago and forgot about it.... I’ve had two hair cuts since and the plum tree in my neighbours garden, then bare branched, is now carrying fruit. Anyway, I am enjoying my garment sewing skills very much. I've come a long way from making simple t-shirts to making jeans, blouses and dresses, which I don’t have enough opportunity to wear. Today I am showing you two favourite makes, the Oxbow Pants by Sew House Seven and the Carnation Blouse by Fabric Godmother . I don't love the word "pants" because here in the UK, pants are undies. But I love the pattern, so much so that I made a second pair with postbox red denim purchased in Toronto. The Oxbow jeans are sewn with a non-stretch denim, probably about 11 oz weight. I didn’t make any changes to the pattern, the fit is just fine, although a smidgen loose around the waist. I didn’t take any notes either but I don’t remember any major issues with the sewing. The instructions are clear and th...
