Traditionally, I'm more of a dress girl but, this Spring, I'm feeling an urge to have fun with separates and my favourite and most worn garment is my super simple a Line skirt! I really can't seem to stop sewing them!   So, What Is an A-Line Skirt? The most simple way to describe this flattering garment is to think of it's silhouette as being shaped like a capital A. It's fitted at the waist and gently flares to the hem. It was designer Christian Dior who introduced the “A-Li

What is Tara Deighton Atelier's Dressmaking and Fashion Patreon Membership all about? You may notice a few changes over on Patreon ! A new year {my 5th on this wonderful platform!} means a new theme so I wanted to share my thoughts behind Atelier and what it's all about. I should probably take a moment to explain what Patreon is, in case you're unfamiliar! In essence, it's a subscription based platform where creators put up exclusive content for their paid membership. Just l

The perfect blouse for lounging in and relaxing on your chaise longue this Festive Season! The thing I love the most about sewing my own...

I've had a Dirndl obsession FOREVER and an enduring love for this Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse from the mid 1970's so for my June...

When I was learning the craft of how to cut a pattern many moons ago, I kept a folder of miniature pattern drafting exercises as a...