Very into sewing at the moment so am going to give the Margo by Merchant and Mills a go. I’ve washed the denim and cut out the pattern. So far I’m liking the pattern layout and instructions. https://merchantandmills.com/uk/the-margo-sewing-pattern
I tend to think there are different types of home sewers. Which one are you?
The speedy : Pattern cut garment sewed in three hours. No one can speak to them when they’re in the ‘zone’ and don’t even think of asking if they can make you a sandwich! These sewers cry (a lot!) because everything has to be done at 100 miles an hour and there is no time for failure.
The Ruminator: Pattern bought, fabric bought but the next week spent looking at pictures of the pattern made by other people. Half way through the week they’ll decide they don’t really want to make it after all and the pattern will go into the pattern box. The fabric is still rolled up in a carrier bag!
The Faffer: Every step of the pattern is studied and followed meticulously. Each sewing session has a target of a number of steps and must be completed before the session can end. Usually takes at least a fortnight to complete a garment. They then get hung up and never worn cos the journey is much more fun than the destination
The Miracle Worker: The sewer who can make twenty seven nativity costumes in an evening for the nativity play at nursery the next day. Usually have a sewing needle and several pins pinned to their cardigan. Always has a needle and thread handy. Could make costumes for a whole pantomime in one sitting and enjoy every minute.
The Stalker: Likes buying patterns and fabric but doesn’t enjoy the sewing. Has so much fabric in their stash they could upholster a car park. Follows all the blogs but never comments.
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