Sewing Pattern Inspiration: Lazy Oaf

All designs, images and border from Lazy Oaf

Lazy Oaf is a London based fashion label featuring bold colours and graphic prints. Established in 2001, their styles have a rebellious yet adorable feeling to them. I first heard about them in 2009, when my uni flatmate was really into their styling. We used to browse the website for hours, not being able to afford any of it as students but wishing we could! After graduating, the brand faded from my mind as I was more into Japanese fashion labels. Recently, I noticed many of my friends and instagram heroes rocking Lazy Oaf looks and staging photoshoots in the London store, which I'm looking forward to see for myself when I'm next in the city!

Lazy Oaf's style manages to be both casual and neat, giving off vibes of effortless chic while keeping the wearer comfortable. Their photos and styling shows someone who isn't afraid to speak their mind, make weird jokes, but who also likes to be left alone to do their own thing. I can see why they have such a loyal fanbase with this aesthetic. 

The overall silhouette is loose, flattering, with interesting shapes. I was inspired to look for sewing pattern inspiration to achieve a similar look in terms of fitting. My aim isn't to copy any pieces or ideas, but to make some wearable pieces that have these silhouettes.

Sewing patterns using similar silhouettes

Sewing patterns, clockwise from top left: Cali Faye Collection Gardenia Dress; Cocowawa Crafts Lily Dress; Seamwork Jane T-Shirt; Yoshiko Tsukiori Stylish Dress Book; Vogue A-Line Dress; Cocowawa Crafts Lily Top; Named Ronja Dungarees; Wear Lemonade Fiona Dungarees; Burda Style Trousers.

I hope this helps to inspire your makes! Do you like Lazy Oaf, or do you prefer other fashion styles? I'd love to hear your thoughts.