DigitalPatternLibrary

For anyone uncertain with their job, I am searching for a VA to assist across both fashion focused businesses. It's not loads of work but it is regular and may help one or two people in times of need. Please RT. #jobsearch #virtualassistant More info - instagram.com/p/B9bQ56rApra/…

HELLO/. Part One Hey everyone! I've had a little influx of followers recently and thought I'd reintroduce myself and my corner of the Internet. I'm Alexandra, owner, designer, pattern cutter, accountant, social media manager and whatever else I need to b… ift.tt/33i3ggq

REDUCING WASTE/. Part Three Don't forget our first ever scrap buster template the zero waste house! • This cute little make has multifunction purposes whilst housing all your scraps. I'm talking SCRAPS. Like the tiny little offcuts otherwised deemed … ift.tt/337Xzlb

REDUCING WASTE/. Part One It may sound counterproductive but toiling your designs and garments will save you waste in the long run. • A toile is a mock up of your design constructed to test the fit, silhouette, proportion and details before you go on… ift.tt/3cKxcGq

CLOSE UP/. Part One Okay I'm running a day or two behind on #MarchMeetTheMaker - but I am here and following the prompts nonetheless. We're all about close ups today! This little snapshot is of the upcoming pattern who's deadline is rapidly approaching w… ift.tt/2xkWnPC

Hey friends, BIG NEWS: I'M Hiring! 📰 • I'm looking for a virtual assistant (or two) to help across both my fashion focussed businesses, Digital Pattern Library and @xandrajanedesign Tasks include but are not limited to: ✔️Proofreading, scheduling and… ift.tt/2TKEZLx

Have you ever said something you regret? I have. Definitely. Especially in my younger years to someone I loved dearly. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed recently friends. @xandrajanedesign is fully booked until further notice (not a bad problem!), I… ift.tt/2VL2pDn

HANDS AT WORK/. Part Three Does anyone remember the fairy liquid washing up advert that highlighted just how much our hands are capable of? My Dad first pointed it out to me, a random memory I know; but he, and that advert had a point. • I honestly d… ift.tt/38ftqkV

HANDS AT WORK/. Part Two My biggest improvement over the years has been my sketching and visual communication. A far cry from where I want it but not as embarrassing as it was five years ago. • I was always mocked by my university lecturer for my poo… ift.tt/2IdWwXj

HANDS AT WORK/. Part One Confession time. One of my biggest pet peeves in the fashion/sewing space is when people state a garment is handmade as though that's unusual or extra special. • You may or may not know my career history is heavily intertwine… ift.tt/2TcSWmo

STORY/. Part Three So I moved home to Cardiff and felt a little deflated. With my stubborn soul refusing to do anything else, I launched my own line. I had firmly learnt how NOT to run a business from my aforementioned experiences, but now it was time to… ift.tt/2VB9KW3

STORY/. Part Two. There are two stories I'd like to share with you today. Both experiences shaped my approach to my career and are integral in the DPL story. • Working at a couture house I was tasked with hand embellishing and embroidering Swarovski … ift.tt/32CtMAU

Good morning world! ☀️ Today is the first day of March Meet the Maker and it's an introduction to my story, how DPL got here and the road less travelled. My first post is actually going to start from the present day, you may have seen my studio views ove… ift.tt/2vhtKSR

Not only does March Meet the Maker kick off tomorrow but it's also ST DAVIDS Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 • So here I am in my fashionable interpretation of a daffodil and my me-made Empire Trousers. • Will you be joining the meet the maker challenge? It's the first tim… ift.tt/2wki9lP

Word on the street is that learning to pose on a flight of stairs is an Instagram right of passage. Doing so in clothes you've designed, made and want to share with your tribe so they can look trés chic just makes it that much cooler. Right? • If you… ift.tt/2PzDUVD

Hello Sunshine!☀️ • Oh how I ran outside like a shot today, finally braving a more Springtime wardrobe with clashing colours and my georgette Empire Trousers. Then the wind rudely discombobulated me, flustered my hair and goosebumped my skin. So I ra… ift.tt/2T3mKSC

@stylerarebit Thanks Christy! Could do with your expertise in taking outfit photos 😂❤️

@DPLtweets Love these 😍

Made myself some Empire Trousers and a self drafted stripy top before posing like an awkward soul in front of a pub 😂 #DPLEmpire #pdfpatterns #sewing #styleinspo #streetwear

I bet you can't guess what I had in my bag... • #DPLEmpire #selfishsewing #memadeoutfit #diylook #outfitdetails ift.tt/2wtW4S1

If you'd like to see me struggle on and off stage in the creation of this video, please feel free. My @DPLtweets tribe have requested a YouTube channel... I will not be defeated by @Adobe crashing. But I might have to take a small break. youtu.be/T6mot9Kdj3Y