My name is Karina. I'm a passionate seamstress, wife, mother and midwife. I love all things sewing and sharing all the little tips and tricks I have picked up through my decades of sewing. I have a Youtube channel all about sewing called Lifting Pins and Needles.
I was recently a pattern tester for Itch to Stitch designs, and this time, for the gorgeous Antrim dress. The Antrim dress has surplice bodice, another name for a wrap bodice, and this design has this bodice reaching below the bust. What completes the bodice length is the […]
Have you taken the time to get your favorite patterns to fit you well and you are happy with the result? How about if these patterns have a feature that stops you from revisiting them and making them again? This might just be a technique that requires extra […]
The Celeste dress is a new sewing pattern release from Itch to Stitch Designs, I have been a pattern tester for this Indie pattern brand since 2017 and it it extremely difficult for me to pass on pattern tests. The designs are always so beautiful and totally my […]
The Ravinia Skirt from Love Notions is a style that is not fitted nor too voluminous and that ticks many boxes for me. I have made two versions with different techniques and visual impact and have really enjoyed the projects. The Ravinia Skirt is 68% OFF ($5) on […]
The Chemainus top is a pattern from Itch to Stitch designed for woven fabrics and the style ticks so many boxes for me. The flowy relaxed fit means it’s very appropriate for delicate fabrics and they are my favorites to sew with. I have been a pattern tester […]
The Presto Tunic from Love Notions is a design that has features that you might think are a tad more time intensive to sew. However, these are the features that help grow skills, if these are new techniques for you. Use my code Lifting10 for an extra 10% […]
The Poesy peasant blouse & dress from Sinclair Patterns has raglan sleeves, and a full gathered neckline created with a neat casing with 1/4″ elastic inside. Those are all the common features of the 5 views available in this sewing pattern. The Poesy peasant blouse & dress pattern […]
The Sunday romper & dress from Love Notions IS SO COMFY and it has features for all preferences. I have been a pattern tester and really enjoyed the experience. An easy sew and comfortable to wear because, it’s designed for knit fabrics. Secret pajama style. *The Sunday Romper […]
I recently took part in a pattern test by Itch to Stitch designs, a sewing pattern brand I have been a tester for, for years. It was easy to jump into this test! Involved were many skirt options and knit fabric, a combination that is irresistible as a […]