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The Margot Peplum from Love Notions has had a sizing update in 2021 and now included the full size range from XS to 5X. It has been a pattern I have enjoyed two times already, but funnily enough, I’ve always lengthened them into dresses. I’m just a sucker […]
I really like the Tessa sheath dress. It’s my favorite style of dress to make for many reasons: The design is simple to sew I feel more comfortable in simpler styles I love a skirt with no volume on a dress They take up little amounts of fabric! […]
Here we have it! The start of 2022 and it’s great to look back at the year before. It turns out that I really LOVE sewing with Love Notions patterns and I’ve made a 36 garments in 2021! You can see them all here, the photos, a brief description, size […]
This is a fun round up post that collates all my makes from 2021 using Sinclair Patterns. They are 32! some of them are multiples. You will see some photos and all the videos I have made for my sewing channel Lifting Pins and Needles will be embedded […]
The newest pattern from Love Notions is the Arlington sweater, and it’s a super cute pattern with many options and it’s super easy to sew. Perfect for cooler weather and you can make tops and dresses. In this post, you will see my 4 versions made with different […]
The newest pattern, from Itch to Stitch is the Foz top. It’s a great basic but also not so basic and it fits amazingly. You can wear it on its own or like a cardigan. The Foz top is 20% off through the 28th of September. Gets yours […]
The newest pattern from Love Notions is the gorgeous Tempo sundress and it’s the perfect sundress for summer that we all can wear with a great neckline and bra coverage. In this post, you will see my 2 versions of the Tempo sundress and I am so happy […]
The newest pattern from Itch to Stitch is the Glenelly top & dress, it’s for knit fabric and I’m sure you will really like this neckline with a square neckband and the raglan sleeves. This design has super special features, and that’s what I look for in knit […]
The newest pattern release from Sinclair patterns are the Poppy pants and I was a pattern tester. They are designed for woven fabrics and are easy to sew and fit and the best feature is the Flat front, elasticated back waistband. In this post, you’ll see my two […]
The Jakarta shorts from Sinclair patterns are a great classic, comfortable woven shorts style and you can choose between many options for pocket options, waistband and inseam length. I have made two pairs and you will see both of them in this post, along with practical sewing content. […]
There’s a new pattern from Sinclair patterns and its super cute! It’s called Oasis top & dress, it’s for knits and this is my first pattern test with this brand. I couldn’t resist applying for the test after seeing the line art. When I sew knit styles, I […]