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Read more about the article The Astaria Crochet Bag – Inspired by Nature, Designed for Everyday Life
Crochet / Patterns

The Astaria Crochet Bag – Inspired by Nature, Designed for Everyday Life

Every pattern has a story — and the Astaria Bag is no exception. This design was born from my love of nature and the simple joys of summer days spent…

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June 4, 2025
Read more about the article My Small Secret Garden – the inspiration behind Sewillow
Behind The Scenes

My Small Secret Garden – the inspiration behind Sewillow

As a pattern designer and maker, much of my inspiration comes from nature—and perhaps nowhere more personally than from our own garden. Nestled behind our late Edwardian home in a…

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May 23, 2025
Read more about the article Sewing Casual Dresses? These 5 Fabrics Are Game-Changers
Practical Resources / Sewing

Sewing Casual Dresses? These 5 Fabrics Are Game-Changers

Choosing the right fabric alongside a sewing pattern for a casual dress  can be the difference between a succesful dress that you wear all the time or a time consuming…

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May 12, 2025
Read more about the article Sew the Blossomia Sun Hat – an elegantly practical project for sunny weather
Patterns / Sewing

Sew the Blossomia Sun Hat – an elegantly practical project for sunny weather

I’ve always had a bit of a thing for hats, especially wide brim hats. And now, with a growing pattern collection of my own, I just had to have a…

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April 15, 2025
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Important Update on the New GPSR Rules

As of 13th December 2024, the new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) will come into effect across the EU, aiming to ensure that all products entering the EU market are…

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December 12, 2024
Read more about the article How I Designed and Sewed My Own Wedding Dress: The Ultimate DIY Challenge
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How I Designed and Sewed My Own Wedding Dress: The Ultimate DIY Challenge

As a pattern designer, the idea of making my own wedding dress was always a romantic notion, and it felt natural for me to create my own wedding dress from…

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August 20, 2024
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About Me

About Me

Hanri

Sewing since childhood, I started designing patterns in 2013, combining my graphic design, publishing and craft skills. I create practical patterns that I myself would like to wear or gift, and i personally illustrate all my instructin guides.

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Recent Posts

  • How My Small Sewing Studio Evolved 
  • Tea Staining My Stargazer Wearable Quilt for a Vintage Look
  • How to Make a Giant Christmas Bow for Your Front Door
  • How to Make Velvet Christmas Baubles
  • Yes, You Can Sew a Dress with Quilting Cotton: A Guide for Quilters and Sewists

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Simple, beautiful Indie patterns for free-spirited makers. Sew | Knit | Crochet

I've done a blog post on my website (I'll link in I've done a blog post on my website (I'll link in my stories) with the full details of the evolution of my sewing studio. I've had this setup like this for a while, and wanted to test it before settling on the layout, but I can confirm it's working a treat! I can honestly say that getting a dedicated cutting table (mine is A0) has been the biggest game changer, along with having my work desk not facing the wall (a Feng Shui principle).

Anyway, I hope you like seeing the changes. It's only a small room, but it's got everything I need for working, designing and sewing 🧵 

#sewingroommakeover
#sewingroom #workspaceinspo #sewingstudio
Big news! 🙌 I'm so excited to share that Sewillow Big news! 🙌

I'm so excited to share that Sewillow sewing patterns are now available on @minervadotcom

If you already shop for fabrics and sewing supplies on Minerva, you can now browse and purchase my PDF sewing patterns there too.

This is a really exciting milestone for Sewillow, and I'm incredibly grateful for every person who has supported my little business along the way. ❤️

Whether you buy through Minerva, Etsy or directly from my website, every purchase helps me continue designing new patterns for our wonderful sewing community.

Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

Have a browse and let me know which Sewillow pattern you'd love to make next!

#Sewillow #SewingPatterns #PDFPattern #SewingCommunity #minervamakes
Almost time for dresses in the garden again. The Almost time for dresses in the garden again.

The Patch & Bloom dress pattern was designed specifically with quilting cottons in mind, structured enough to hold shape beautifully, but still soft and easy to wear. 

Available to purchase as an instant digital pattern from sewillow.com or the Etsy shop.

#quiltingcotton
#sewingpattern
#IndieSewingPattern
#dressmaking
The Stargazer Wearable Quilt sewing pattern is ava The Stargazer Wearable Quilt sewing pattern is available on my website and Etsy.

A quilt made to be used, worn, and lived in.

This version was made by @helenjoannarandall
as part of the pattern test.

#quilting
#sewingpattern
#slowmaking
#stargazerwearablequilt
This Stargazer Wearable Quilt was made by one of m This Stargazer Wearable Quilt was made by one of my pattern testers @helenjoannarandall , and I had the pleasure of photographing it in use.

From a blanket on the ground to something to wrap around your shoulders, and to wear. We headed to Rutland water to capture the Quilt being used and loved.

It’s always special to see a pattern come to life like this.

Helen used a combination of dress fabrics and cottons, and I love the darker floral pattern in the patchwork.

#stargazerwearablequilt 
#indiepatterndesigner #quiltedgarment #quiltpattern
A few quiet moments in the sun with the Blossomia A few quiet moments in the sun with the Blossomia hat.

An unusually warm March day here in the UK — it felt like a small glimpse of summer.

Sew your own for sunny days with the sewing Pattern available on the website and Etsy shop.

#blossomiasunhat #indiesewingpattern #SewingPattern
I wrote a little about the tea dye process I used I wrote a little about the tea dye process I used for the Stargazer quilt.

It was a simple step, but it completely softened the colours and gave the fabric that muted, timeworn feel I love.

I’ve shared a few before and after photos, along with the process, over on the blog if you’re curious.

I've posted the link to the blog post in my stories.

#teadye
#naturaldye
#slowmaking
#quilting
#patchwork
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