How to Pattern Match Complex Prints : Sewing Tutorial

I've recently made a couple of tops using fairly 'loud' and complex prints. My lovely husband chose the fabrics and, not unsurprisingly, the issue of pattern matching said print never occurred to him. Which got me thinking : how often do we disregard a beautiful but complex print when purchasing fabric because the idea of…

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Pattern Matching Patch Pockets etc – My latest Carolyn Pajamas

I've sewn another pair of Carolyn Pyjamas by Closet Case Patterns! It's been years since sewing my last pair and they finally gave up the ghost. I've sewn a few knitwear PJs lately (see here) but I really wanted another classic, more tailored, set. The Carolyns are a more involved sew which satisfies my itch…