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 […]
Pattern Testing
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 […]
Itch to Stitch Tierras Woven Joggers
Kennis from Itch to Stitch released a new pattern, the Tierras Woven Joggers, and I was one of the pattern testers. The Joggers are meant to be comfy, but dressy pants, and that is what they are. The pictures are not the best but it was cold and rainy that weekend and I had to take […]
Itch to Stitch Jacqueline Hoodie and Giveaway
Kennis from Itch to Stitch called for pattern testers for the Jacqueline Hoodie two weeks ago, and I could not resist. This hoodie has so cute details that make it special. The hoodie has princess seams, welt pockets, decorative buttons, epaulettes and an off-center zipper. Fabric: The fabric I used was in my stash for […]
Itch to Stitch: Emily Culottes, Blog Tour and Giveaway
Hi all, For the second time I had the opportunity to test a pattern for Itch to Stitch. This time it was the Emily Culottes and I enjoyed the process and the finished garment as much as last time. The pattern has different options: pleated or unpleated front waist tabs or waist tie lined or […]
Itch to Stitch: Idyllwild Top & Dress
This is my first make of 2015. I already finished it a few weeks ago, but did not get around to taking pictures. It is so difficult in this season of the year to take good pictures. So please excuse the heavily photoshopped and dress form images. The pattern is from Itch To Stitch and I was […]