Add a burst of florals to your everyday wardrobe with Portia Lawrie’s sweater-to-bomber-jacket pattern hack.
Author: Portia Lawrie
Portia Lawrie
Essex maker, blogger and creator of The Refashioners, Portia sews, knits and has been a regular contributor to Simply Sewing magazine since it launched in 20015. She’s been writing her blog Makery (formerly Miss P) since 2009 and founded The Refashioners challenge, calling on bloggers to refashion a garment to highlight how cool, creative and ecologically sound refashioning old garments actually is. Portia’s sewing super power is creating easy-to-sew, accessible-for-all garments for Simply Sewing magazine, often with no pattern needed so the maker can draft them to their own measurements. She lists family, hazelnut lattes, Indian food and singing into hairbrushes as her loves. Find her on Instagram @portialawrie.
Transform tulle fabric or a pair of voile curtains into Portia Lawrie’s pleated midi skirt for maximum pirouette potential.
Get ready for the summer by making Portia Lawrie’s beautiful maxi dress pattern.
Learn how to sew pants at home with Portia Lawrie’s easy tutorial! Try a new twist on classic tailoring with her paperbag-waist trouser pattern hack.
This free step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew a cardigan, step by step, with no pattern needed as you’ll make it to fit your measurements.
Do you have an old sweater that you can’t bear to throw away? Learn how to make this stylish upcycled sweater with Portia’s expert advice.
This evening dress pattern from Portia Lawrie is the very definition of glamour! Add a touch of luxe to your party wear with this project
Make Portia Lawrie’s swishy circle skirt from buttery-soft faux leather in a rich berry shade for a luxe party look.
Portia Lawrie puts a luxe twist on festival-inspired style with this paisley-print skirt made to your exact measurements. Read on to find out how to make a maxi skirt.
Put your feet up for a well-earned rest while wearing your own DIY sweatpants! Learn how to make sweatpants with our easy step-by-step guide.