Some people are drawn in by a pattern, for me, it’s the fabric. I bought this lovely textured viscose polyester fabric a couple of years ago from Fabric Box without a project in mind. To make this dress I used every inch of the 2m piece. For the internal facings I used smooth black cotton….
Tag: Viki Sews
Viki Sews Maureen’s dress
Earlier this year I was reflecting on life and my values, work, community etc… as you do! I decided that if I could find the right space in Wellington, I would organise a Frocktails event under my ‘brand’, Wellington Sewcialists. When I discovered the Naumi Hotel and its beautiful bar area I knew this was…
Viki Sews suit obsession
Hi all! One thing I love about the sewing community is the inspiration we get from sewists all over the world! We have just got back into lockdown so I’m living for dopamine dressing at the moment! I love creating clothes that make me, and others smile. This two-piece suit certainly fills that brief! Minerva…
Viki Sews Deliah
I first made the Deliah top by Viki Sews back in early 2020. I remember wanting a top pattern with a bit of spunk but without too many tricky details. I had just made four button up blouses and needed to work on something simple in comparison. Deliah is described as a blouse pattern with…
Viki Sews Stacy & Mood Gambit pinafore
I’m a fan of making garments that allow for easy layering. I have always cared about sustainability and making garments that I can wear over and over again. Garments that are loved and get lots of wear are better for the planet and my wallet! Pinafores take me back to Primary School which isn’t a…
Viki Sews Vivienne’s dress
New Zealanders are quite casual in the way that they dress. I’m used to being too dressed-up at most occasions unless it’s a ball and then I feel very uncomfortable as I never feel dressed up enough! Initially this pattern didn’t interest me as the stitching lines threw off my eye. The photos above shows…
Viki Sews – Britney Pants
Regular readers will be familiar with my love for Viki Sews patterns. They are a pattern company based in Russia. They are different to lots of indie patterns on the market as they provide patterns for your height and measurements. Depending on the pattern and the amount of ease allowed I make a size 44/46…
Viki Sews – Deborah top
My love of Viki Sews patterns keeps on growing! So far, I have loved every item that I have made from their patterns. They have all required very few fit adjustments – bonus! The Deborah pattern is one which didn’t interest me initially. However, the more versions that I saw the more the design appealed…
Viki Sews Ivanna dress
I love wearing my first version of the Viki Sews Ivanna dress that I knew I needed another one! This pattern is uniquely shaped – it looks complicated but in reality, the pattern has very few pieces. The dress has pleats across the front and back section of the skirt which is one pattern piece….
Viki Sews Ivanna Dress
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with sewing Russian Sewing Patterns. After my success with these two patterns by Viki Sews, I have been experimenting with more garments from their pattern range. Their designs are what I love about sewing – the ability to make garments which fit your body and lifestyle. As someone that works an…
Sati and Lidi by Viki Sews
A few months ago, I discovered Viki Sews an online Russian pdf pattern company. They sell a mix of men’s, women’s and children’s patterns and are active on social media so there is lots of inspiration. I discovered Viki Sews through blogger Sleepless In Bavaria. She has completed a number of projects with Viki Sews patterns….
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