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Holm Sown: Butterick B5526 Shirt in yarn dyed cotton chambray // front view with sleeves rolled up

Butterick B5526 Shirt in classic chambray

I’ve had it in my head for a while to sew a long-sleeved denim/chambray shirt.  My sleeveless Grainline Alder Chambray Shirt is really versatile as it is a good neutral staple.  However, the a-line shape of it doesn’t make it great for wearing tucked in so I thought I’d re-visit Butterick B5526 to sew a […]

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Holm Sown: Butterick B5526 Shirt // daisy pima cotton lawn - green // shirt front

Butterick B5526 – my shirt making quest continues

I’ve been on a bit of a shirt making quest recently.  I love all the little elements that go into making them and I like to wear them – so it is a win win for me!  Since I’ve started stocking Vogue, Butterick, McCalls and KwikSew patterns in the shop (alongside a selection of Indie […]

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Butterick B5792 // Holm Sown

Butterick B5792 – brushed cotton nightdress

Most of my 2015 Christmas gifts were handmade – either crafted or cooked/baked.  It was all a bit last minute so I don’t have particuarly great photos I’m afraid. I’ve made this pattern, Butterick 5792, three times before (twice for my Mum, and once for an Aunt); this time it was for one of my […]

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