Want to sew a fabulous winter coat? Want to sew a fabulous winter coat that is challenging but not likely* to be the death of you? Want to sew a fabulous winter coat and be really, truly snug?

The design is wonderful. I love the pleat / pintuck on the back bodice, that not only makes it really comfortable to wear, but adds a kind of utilitarian feel to it and specifically fits with the ‘flight suit’ naming.

So, how much longer do we think statement sleeves are going to be a thing?

Pants aren’t necessarily the easiest garments to make, but also not the hardest. In fact the hardest part is getting the fit right.

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Square shouldered, unfitted, lined, below hip level with long lapels and a single button.

In the Spring when we couldn’t leave the house and anxiety was at an all time high and I was turning to online retail therapy window-shopping, I came across a pair of high waisted, belted, kind of bleached denim shorts.

One of the things I love about vintage patterns, are the little construction details that you just don’t see in modern patterns.

I know that just a few blocks from here there is a large hospital which has been overwhelmed.

Writing honestly about patterns can be a bit of a minefield, particularly when writing about independent pattern designers.

I think it pretty much goes without saying that sewing winter stuff is not as light and happy as sewing summer stuff.

If you search #ogdencami on Instagram you’ll see close to 13,000 posts. That’s a huge amount in any sphere, but for a sewing pattern that seems crazy big numbers.

Living overseas and far away from your family is many things. One of those things is unsettling.

There are many many ways to turn a corner when sewing a waistband and many many tutorials across the web showing the ‘correct’ or ‘best’ or ‘fool-proof’ way to do it.