Lennox Tester Round-up
Lennox Tester Round-up
Exactly one year on since we launched Homer and Howells and we are so proud to announce the release of our 6th pattern the Lennox boiler suit, the final piece of our first capsule collection.
Lennox has been our most complex pattern to develop to date, but we had an amazing team of testers to help us refine and simplify our instructions along the way. We’re so excited to share it with you. Plus, you’ll get so see some gorgeous boiler suit inspiration too.
Lennox is an intermediate sew so we wanted to make sure the instructions were extra clear and easy to follow. We found that some of our testers were new to sewing collars with collar stands and fly zips so we’ve added extra illustrations and written steps to help clarify these areas.
As always, we’ve paid extra attention to the finishes and details. Technical challenges include a placket fastening, fly zip and a collar with collar stand. It’s the little things like matching up the shirt to the waistband and the waistband to the trousers in a beautiful straight line that makes all the difference.
We think you’re going to love Lennox as much as we do.
The pattern has been drafted for a C cup bust, and 5’5” – 5’7” (165 - 170cm) Height.
Thank you to all of our Lennox testers for your time and effort - your feedback and comments have been invaluable.
Nic + Susan x
We are sooo in love with our testers creations. We’ve included pictures below of all the images we’ve had permission to share. We know you’ll love them as much as we do.
Kendra made her Lennox in a yarn died Linen Blend
“I love wearing this thing. It is so comfortable”
We love that Kendra styled her Lennox with amazing red wedges
Liz made hers with a contrast inner collar stand and contrast buttons
“I have already been wearing mine a lot with a t shirt or polo underneath and with boots”
Liz made View B, with a synched elasticated waist for a clean feminine fit
Sharlene in gold cotton/linen
“I love the fit. It’s exactly what I have been looking for in a jumpsuit.”
Sharlene bought this fabric for her Christmas day dress, we think its the perfect festive alternative
Jen loved hers so much she made a second in floral printed velvet
Her first Lennox is this amazing floral cotton. Jen even has her own hashtag #jumpsuitqueenjen we can see why
This was Jen’s first stand up collar. She nailed it right?
Lorena went for view B in lightweight pale blue
“I like it a lot, its very comfy to wear”
We think it will look great teamed with a polo and tights in the winter months
Blanca in japanese selvedge denim
“it is a great pattern and I feel stylish and comfy wearing it.”
We love the utilitarian vibes and the seriously enviable topstitching
Dionne in striking red stretch denim
Dionne is thinking about her next Lennox in a dressier fabric
We love how Dionne layered her with a tonal stripy tee
Helen went for a lovely printed Chambray
“I love it. I am already making another one but it is going to be a jacket which Includes the waist band”
Helen went for View B, with elasticated back waist
Rebecca opted for a cool blue Rayon/Linen and pearl snaps
“I was happy with the fit. After the SBA the top fits perfectly and was happy with the rise, considering I have a hard time with jumpsuit fitting.”
Rebecca did a small bust adjustment for her perfect Lennox fit
karen in cotton/satin/spandex blend
“Love it. Loose, comfy but with little tucks It looks smart and tidy.”
Karen shows her Lennox is great dressed up with heels too
Sarah made view C in a floral African Wax Print
Sarah will be making view A next
We loved the cropped jacket vibes
Julie in lightweight dark blue
“it was a more technical sew than I would usually undertake, but enjoyed that it stretched me and made me think.”
Julie took it slowly and ticked off every instruction as she went for a perfect finish
Polina in 12.5oz heavy wash Denim
“if you are a novice like me, you have nothing to worry about, the instructions are very clear and there is plenty of illustrations to guide you”
Polina made view A and tapered the legs
Rosie went for checks
“I did initially think I might have challenged myself bit too much on this one but I just loved sewing this up and am thrilled with the result.”
Rosie brought the back rise in slightly instead of adding elastic for a clean fitted shape
We can’t thank our testers enough for all their help and time. We hope you’ve enjoyed their makes as much as we have.
