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Hi lovely sewists! I am back again with another video I’ve posted this week on YouTube reviewing my favourite pattern drafting and cutting books. Whether you want to design your own patterns, start a fashion line or just adapt the ones you have at home, solve fitting issues or have some fun playing with blocks, […]

Hi lovely sewists! I am back on the blog to show you a tutorial I posted on the CocoWawa Crafts YouTube channel featuring a pattern hack on the popular Chestnut Sweater and Top sewing pattern. In this case, I teach you how to transform the top version into a comfy, beautiful dress (with bow at […]

Hello everyone! I am back on the blog with a great tutorial to make one of the trendiest garments recently seen on the high-street, the pleated velvet skirt 🙂 Would you like to make one? It is super easy if you follow these steps 🙂 Let’s get sewing! Materials you will need: _ 1.50cm of […]

So… not sure yet if you are into the new CocoWawa Pattern, the Cinnamon Trousers, just yet? Well, here we have some fashion inspiration to convince you that THESE are THE trousers to make this year! 🙂 And also, a bit of fabric shopping to get you in the mood… 😉 Are you ready? Let’s […]

Hi lovely sewists! Here we come again with a brand new CocoWawa Pattern and this time we present the Cinnamon Trousers sewing pattern! A comfy pair of cropped semi-fitted trousers that rest on the hips, with a mid raise, straight legs, back elastic waist, side invisible zip and… no front fly! The pattern comes with two different […]

We have rounded up all the pattern testers’ pics in case you needed more inspiration for your lovely Chestnut Sweater or Top, your new favourite sewing pattern to keep you cozy!

You are almost done! Finish your Chestnut sweater with a lovely waistband all around, press and wear it with pride. Your new handmade garment is finished!

If you’ve chosen the Chestnut Sweater option and you can’t wait to wear it… Good news! You are almost done. Learn how to sew the sleeves, cuffs and side seams on this post of the sew along

If you have chosen version A or B of any the Chestnut Sweater or Top you will learn how to attach the bows on both versions as well as finish the neckline