Sarah - pattern cutter, style and fitting expert

Hello, I'm Sarah

I'm the face behind The Sewing Retreat, and over here you'll find conversations, inspiration and how-tos on style, drafting, fitting and everything clothes creation.

Grab a cup of tea and come and join me

Book Review - Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich

A bible for anyone wanting to make their own sewing patterns and create better fitting garments.

Jun 9, 2020

Book review - The Fashionary Womens A5 Sketchbook for quick and easy fashion design

The perfect sketchbook for drawing quick designs and practising fashion illustration.

Jun 9, 2020

Book Review - The Pattern Magic book series by Tomoko Nakamichi

Inspired by nature and geometry, this Japanese series of Pattern Magic books offers us the chance to be more playful with pattern cutting

Jun 9, 2020