Pattern: ITS Chirripo Top Fabric: cotton gauze (I doubled the fabric so that it is not sheer) Size: 2 Alterations: none; make sure that the sleeve hem is sewn in the same direction for both sleeves, else the ruffles are not even Completed: 2018 Conclusion: The armholes are a bit high, I think this was […]
Pattern Testing
Itch to Stitch Nottingham Top
Pattern: Nottingham Top from ITS Fabric: rayon knit Size: 2, tapered to 4 at hips Alterations: none Completed: 2018 Conclusion: size 2 for hips would have been ok; the top is a bit too long for my taste Disclaimer: I got the pattern for free in exchange for testing it. All opinions are my own.
Itch to Stitch La Paz Jacket
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, […]
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 […]