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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. The Presto Tunic features a tunic length, as […]
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 is a new pattern from Love Notions 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 becasue, it’s designed for knit fabrics. Secret pajama style. *The Sunday […]
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 […]
The Fuller Cardigan by Cashmerette was released back in February and I was drawn to it’s features, BUT I was in full blown Brazilian summer at the time and just thinking about touching a sweater knit made me start sweating even more. Autumn came in the southern hemisphere […]
The Allegro Bottoms from Love Notions have been re-released & re-drafted to include an improved size range. I was a pattern tester and made the short skirt version… many times! A you can see in the above photo, there are a multitude of versions for pants, shorts and […]
I’ve been sewing patterns from “new to me” pattern companies lately. What better way to spice up sewing, especially when there’s A LOT of that happening right now! There’s a brilliant way to try a new pattern company, and it’s by downloading their FREE pattern/s if they have […]
To be honest, the last time I made myself woven trousers was back in 2012 or 2013. I had a pattern I had been using for over 10 years. It was a similar style to the Duet Trousers , but had been traced from a Burda Style magazine. […]
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