Tomorrow I’ll be sitting down to interview Sandra Betzina — pattern designer, fitting expert and the woman behind Vogue Today’s Fit. There are sewing days ... and then there are sewing days. When I recently contacted Sandra regarding copying one of her patterns, I learned she was coming to New Zealand for a holiday. I couldn't resist the opportunity to ask if we could have a coffee together. She...

Over my recent summer holiday, I started sewing a toile of the Sandra Betzina Vogue Today’s fit jacket I fell in love with last year. I would normally try to avoid making a toile because in the past I’ve found it a frustrating waste of time.  However, this time, I’ve already discovered many benefits.  From grading between sizes and adjusting the pattern before even cutting fabric, to using stay...