Pattern: La Paz Jacket from ITS Fabric: stable knit cotton blend from a local fabric store Size: 2, tapered to 4 at hips Alterations: sway back alteration; and I took in the princess seams at the bust area special feature: triangle bound buttonholes Completed: 2018 Conclusion: great pattern, as soon as I find suitable fabric, […]
Pattern Testing
Itch to Stitch Cartagena Cami
I have a huge backlog of projects to blog, some still from last year. I do not want to take this into the new year, so I decided to write only short posts about them. Just for me for documentation. Here we go: Pattern: Cartagena Cami from ITS Fabric: stretch knit from my stash, fold-over-elastic […]
Itch to Stitch Dana Point Top
When Kennis from Itch to Stitch asked who would like to test her new pattern, the Dana Point Top, I could not resist. We still were in the midst of the heat wave and I was in need for sleeveless tops that are work appropriate. The Dana Point Top fits the bill perfectly. With the […]
Itch to Stitch North Point Trousers
This is also an old project from last year. I participated in the testing for the North Point Trousers from Itch to Stitch. The North Point Trousers feature the classically sleek straight leg silhouette, a medium rise and curve through hip and thigh, ankle length, contour waistband, front slanted pockets, back single-welt pockets and a […]
Itch to Stitch Visby Henley Top
This is the first complete project I made this year, the Visby Henley Top from Itch to Stitch. The Visby Henley Top is a raglan top with different options: with or without placket, with or without hoodie, and with or without band. I made view A, with placket. The placket was the reason why I […]
Itch to Stitch Bellavista Top
I participated in one last testing before I had to pack away my sewing machine for the move. It is the Bellavista Top from Itch-to-Stitch. The Bellavista Top comes in a comfortable swing bodice with a center-front panel. It also comes with two neck options and two sleeve options. I choose the cowl neck and long […]
Sinclair Patterns: Danielle Batwing Top
On a whim I applied for a pattern testing for Sinclair Patterns. I never sewed a Sinclair pattern before, so I was quite exited when I was chosen as a tester. The new pattern is the Danielle Batwing Top, a loose fitting top with tight cuffs and bottom band which allows to drape the top […]
Itch to Stitch Chai Shirt & Dress
Shirt dresses are popping up everywhere at the moment and I had one on my todo list for quite a while. When I saw the Chai dress from Kennis from Itch to Stitch I was sold and applied for the testing without second thought. The dress features a classic collar with collar stand, close fitting […]
Testing Call: Vienna Tank Top from Itch to Stitch – German translation
Hi all, I have finished the translation of another Itch-toStitch pattern, the Vienna Tank Top. I need some proof readers who are also willing to sew up the pattern. You can find the full description of the pattern including material here. Need some inspiration? Look at the lovely creations from the testers here. Or my […]
Itch to Stitch Anza Jumpsuit and Dress
Kennis released a new pattern, the Anza Jumpsuit and Dress. When I first saw it I immediatley fell in love with the bodice: the slightly curved V-neck and the breast pockets. So I coud not resist and applied for the testing. The Anza comes as jumpsuit or dress and features an elastic waist, pockets, cuffed sleeves […]