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 […]
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 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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I really like a sheath dress. It’s my favorite type of dress to make for many reasons: The design suits my body shape I feel more comfortable in simpler styles I love a skirt with no volume on a dress They take up little amounts of fabric! I […]
A new pattern has been released by Itch to Stitch designs and it’s a cardigan! The new Castillo Cardigan. The Castillo cardigan hits the mid thigh and features slits on the side seams, an unlined hood, patch pockets and raglan sleeves with cuffs and a center front band […]
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