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 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 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 […]
Maybe you have patterns that have a short dolman sleeve only. You can lengthen short dolman sleeves easily and the Vivace Dolman is perfect for this tutorial. This pattern has been one of my all-time favorites from Love Notions. I’ve already made three versions of this gorgeous design. […]
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 […]
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 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 is a pattern for woven fabric that includes so many options, that you could make 100 garments from it many times! In this post, you can see multiple versions I have made, both skirts, pants and shorts. Features of the Allegro Bottoms […]