I have a few un-modelled garments from last year to show you – they were gifts, and the recipients haven’t yet provided me with photos.  This first one is a Friday Pattern Company Wilder blouse, sewn for my cousin Freya as a Christmas gift.

Isn’t that fabric absolutely divine! Slightly sheer, super soft, and stunning colours and print. It entered my stash from someone else’s, and I’ll be forever grateful.

The Wilder gown/blouse pattern is a good one for gifts, as it is quite forgiving fit wise. I think that I sewed size L this time; could have been M. It’s a roomy style but needs the ease so that the neckline gathers properly.

It’s also very straightforward to sew. I’ve now used this pattern three times – I’ve sewn myself the blouse and the gown – and I’ve noticed similar styles in the shops, so it’s clearly on trend.