#11: raphaella makes a maxi dress

the past few months the maxi dress has been EVERYWHERE, and now you can make your own!

don't be put off by the amount of measuring - once you've got everything worked out its so quick and simple to make, and you'll have everything written down for any other pieces you make! very useful!

stick to jerseys, viscose, and other stretch materials for this make, or if you want to use a stiffer fabric simply add a zip from the back to the mid-hips.

here's one i just made for a friend for christmas - i've made the back (shown at the front in this picture) slightly deeper, but you can shape it however you like!

happy (hippy) making!

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#10: raphaella makes a short boxy jacket

hello again!

it's been a while - a nasty flu meant that my clothes-making skills were gone for a good few weeks, but now they're back with a few lovely staples for both christmas, new years, and all year round!

firstly, one of my favourites - the short boxy jacket!

this works great in both stiff and light fabrics, and could even be joined in the front center to make a cosy AND flattering square drapey top, or have the front panels made double the width for a beautiful waterfall-front jacket or cardigan.

this is my favourite in lemon yellow tie-dye linen!
i used hooks & eyes as a fastening, but you could always use something less fiddly.

i prefer it with the sleeves rolled up a little bit, but it's always up to you!

happy making!

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