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What You Made: Spring Edition

ByLisa Kievits

As you’ve probably heard from every pattern designer, seeing what people make with your patterns is just the best. Which is why Me Made May is even more exciting for us, because everyone is posting outfit posts daily, and there are always so many new makes to discover. I’ve gathered my favourites here, I hope you find some inspiration for your next projects! You can find more on our Pinterest board, and if you’d like to be featured here just tag us @paprikapatterns on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Cool how these three Zircon Sweaters all have a very different look, right?

Hanne made a reversible Opal, and Stéphanie a woven one to be worn as coatigan. Alexa made a V-neck even before I made the V-neck add-on available.

These Amber Trousers were made right after the launch, each link will take you to a review. I’m definitely making some Amber Shorts soon, what a great idea!

Maybe it’s this cold and wet spring, but the Jasper Sweater is still going strong. Jessica made her plain black Jasper special with cute pocket embellishments.

Let’s hope the Onyx will get back in swing when the weather finally turnes to summer! I’m hoping I can still pull off a cropped one. With a top underneath ;)

Lovely Jade skirts by Riiki and Carolyn. I’ve finally outgrown mine but I’m working on a maternity hack.

I hope these wonderful makes have inspired you, I know I have some new ideas!

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