Forever our go to when we're looking to make a style statement, ruffles will always be a friend of ours. But, it doesn't need to be overly dramatic! You can easily elevate a garment with some simple cuffs on a sleeve or a frilly circular yoke, as seen on the brand-new Raida Dress by Madeline Southwick. Featuring a billowy bodice and a loose, comfortable fit, it's sure to become your favourite grab-and-go dress you'll find yourself reaching for again and again. Download the pattern from madswick.com.
UTILITY STYLE
Make the jump from sewing dresses and skirts and foray into the world of outerwear. Sonny is the newly launched jacket pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. It's easy to follow and offers two hemline and collar options for a jacket that's truly you. Buy at tillyandthebuttons.com.
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
▼ For all your festive inspiration, look no further than this year's bumper issue of Simply Christmas. Need ideas for gifts? Want some new recipes? Looking for hacks to make it all that bit smoother? It's got it all covered, plus you'll get a bonus craft mag (below) featuring 23 projects to make as gifts and for your home. Pick up a copy in all good supermarkets and newsagents or buy direct at buysub scriptions.com.
WEAR YOUR STRIPES
LA Robe Chemise is the latest addition to Atelier Brunette's timeless pattern collection. Available in sizes XS-XL, the shirt dress is smart enough to wear in the office, but easy to dress up for festive after-work drinks with a splash of colour on the lips. The stripy Ray Ivy fabric is also available in Chestnut and Majestic Purple colour ways and you can order both the fabric and pattern from atelierbrunette.com.
SHE IS FIERCE
For decades animal prints have been consistently beloved by fashion followers, so much so, they are now classed as a neutral, a print that can be paired with anything and everything in our wardrobes and we couldn't be happier. Fabric Godmother's new collection embraces a menagerie of leopards and zebra prints that have been ramped up a notch with jewel shades of emerald green and rich terracotta hues. The medium-weight viscose offers plenty of drape and is a top pick for create dreamy special occasion dresses, jackets and trousers for all those seasonal gatherings. Browse the collection at fabricgodmother.co.uk.
MINI PROFILE SUSIE CROW @LET_US_PRETEND
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