Olya shirt

Well…. this was a sewing experience that pushed my brain cells to a new level. I have sewn for years and can practically sew with my eyes closed and with minimal instructions, but this pattern put a spanner in the works. In a good way….. One of my greatest loves in life is learning new… Continue reading →

A sewing pattern review for Paper Theory Olya Shirt & Dress. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

My first make of 2020 is done! Recently I’ve been really in the mood for a classic shirt with a twist. I have a holiday to Morocco coming up and I thought it would be an excellent idea as a c…

I must admit that I was a little daunted at the prospect of sewing the Olya shirt pattern by Paper Theory. It is a very cool advanced level shirt pattern with some really unique – and challenging – construction details. I had the perfect fabric in my stash for it though and I really fancied making a statement shirt for summer. So I thought I would give it a try and see how I got on. In this blog post I talk all about how I found the Olya shirt pattern (sizing, adjustments, construction…

Linen has been one of my favourite fabrics to sew and wear ever since I started sewing. It has the perfect blend of drape and structure, it can be the most satisfying fabric to work with, and it’s an absolute dream to wear in all seasons. Today I’m sharing seven of my favourite sewing patterns...

After making my first Olya Shirt by Paper Theory last August, I loved it so much and needed to make another one! I really wanted to make a nice oversized shirt with this fabric so that I could wear as an overshirt too. I had some serious struggles while making this shirt, but I finally got through it and love how it turned out! [shirt sewing, sewing inspiration, clothes to make, handmade outfit, sewing pattern, fashion sewing, green linen shirt, casual outfit]

Meghan Grubb • she/her on Instagram: “Here she is, in the running for my favorite memade garment of the year: the surprisingly versatile, pseudo-1990s colorblocked #olyashirt.…”