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FREE Hera wrap top (Wardrobe by Me). Pattern review.

By Karina Trinidad on May 13, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

5 Duet Trousers (Love Notions). My perfect fitting pattern + many many hacks.

By Karina Trinidad on May 1, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

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. […]

7 Rhapsody tops & dresses (Love Notions). Hacks & a knit version.

By Karina Trinidad on April 23, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

The Rhapsody blouse & dress from Love Notions has been a firm favorite pattern of mine for a few years already and today it’s been re-released to include sizes 4XL and 5XL, as well as going through re-testing and re-drafting. *Along with the re-release, the Rhapsody blouse & […]

Page Hoodie (Chalk & Notch) to match my style. Worn 2 ways.

By Karina Trinidad on April 12, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Traditionally and historically, I have never been a Hoodie wearer, including the time of my life when teens rock the sporty looks. When I was a teen, I was always dressed in my own me-made dresses and skirts. This has continued through the decades and I have to […]

5 chiffon Sylvia Robes (Sew Over it). Unplanned hack (refashion).

By Karina Trinidad on April 9, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Sylvia Robe from Sew Over it is not a new pattern and the 5 versions I have made are not new either. In fact, they are 3 years old! I’ll explain why I went back to them now in a tad. This pattern is super simple, 4 […]

14 Top Jean PREP sewing tips & secrets. Eddystone Jeans (Itch to Stitch).

By Karina Trinidad on April 4, 2020 • ( 4 Comments )

A few years ago, I declared publicly (on my sewing channel) that life was too short to be making jeans when I could just easily purchase them. Gasp… how I regret those words. Oh well, there we’re coming from the context I was in and mainly related to […]

10 Sybil Illusion skirts (Love Notions). Different COOL knit print fabrics and versions.

By Karina Trinidad on April 3, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

I began making my own Sybil Illusion skirt collection last year, and I’ve made quite a collection! This is actually the name of this fantastic pattern from Love Notions that includes 7 comfortable knit skirt styles in one. Get ready to see an explosion of fun prints and […]

Willow wrap dress & Peplum top (Love Notions. A modest & cute wrap bodice.

By Karina Trinidad on March 27, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Willow wrap dress & Peplum was my second pattern test for Love Notions patterns back in 2018, I loved the line art posted on the testing call and all the options that were available for the pattern. I appreciate the work that goes into providing an abundance […]

How to adjust the bust point. Lowering or raising it on darts and princess seams. Tutorial & Video.

By Karina Trinidad on March 25, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A bust point, or height, on a pattern, is different to the one on my body and has been a discovery I have made decades ago. This bust height used by pattern companies is based on a standard they consider to be more common, or average, usually always […]

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My new #metrablazer from @lovenotions will turn out to be quite the staple. My heavy stripe knit in black and white works well with formal and informal styling and I love that. Here is mine with some denim and red🎈🎈🎉
I made my new #metrablazer from @lovenotions in a dreamed mystery thick structured knit stripe fabric with contrast black lapels with the intention of it looking as formal/dressy as possible. This cool pattern has a standard bust & full bust option and sizes XS to 5X 🎉
I made my second #bainbridgepullover from @ItchtoStitch😉 after the official pattern test and I made this one without the inseam pockets that are available... cheeky me, I only sew pockets for pattern tests. I carry a handbag 200% of the time, so pockets are not needed for my lifestyle 👍🏼
I was a pattern tester for the #bainbridgepullover from @ItchtoStitch😉 and this practical and comfortable style can definitely be pretty AND FIT AMAZINGLY. The key is the bust cup sizes for that extra polished and smooth fit 👍🏼
The #margotpeplum from @lovenotions has been updated to improve the sizing to 5X and I’ve made the pleated peplum option with the princess seam bodice in a floaty and happy ITY knit. I’m a sucker for dresses and made my peplum longer and... it’s 🥵 hot, so it’s sleeveless . See it on in my IGTV that comes next 😀
@itchtostitch has a lovely Valentine’s Day sale through tomorrow the 15th. All patterns are 20% OFF 🥰🥰. I really enjoy sewing this brand and appreciate the cup sizes and many more details that are worth trying and I know you’ll LOVE. My affiliate link is on my bio and you can see a short video on my channel with more than 60 makes :) happy shopping 😊😉
Mixing knit fabric and woven fabric in the same garment is not typically done, but not impossible. I had fun doing this with view B of the #fortetopanddress from @lovenotions. I decided to make the front waterfall type skirt with chiffon, because... floaty ! See it on next in my IGTV 😀
This is my lovely new #WBMfreedomdress from @wardrobebymepatterns in a rich purple rayon 💜. I chose the collar, 2 tiered skirt & bishop sleeves option. There are many more cute features to choose from 😊. I can be comfy and breathe in this beautiful design 🎉😀

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