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PATTERN REVIEW

Name: Emery Smith (they/them)

Instagram handle: @emeryasmith

Pattern: By Hand London Leo Dungarees

Fabric: Minerva Core Range Textured Viscose Linen Noil in Navy Blue

Fabric stockist: Minerva.com

When I first saw this pattern I was immediately drawn to the loose, slouchy fit; it just looked so fun and comfortable. I always struggle with clothing over the summer; I’m not a fan of dresses and this looked like a great alternative for those hotter months. I noticed that the designer showed models of different genders wearing them on their product pages and social media, and as a non-binary person; I find I’m always more drawn to patterns marketed

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