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.
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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 […]
In the Shop: Bonn Shirt & Dress
-Advertisement- I am happy that one of my favorite patterns, the Bonn Shirt & Dress from Itch to Stitch, is now available in German. So, all of you who are German speaking, please go to the German page to learn more details about the pattern. And for the rest, feel free to grab your English version from […]
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 […]
New in the Shop: Zamora Blouse
I translated the next pattern from Itch to Stitch, the Zamora Blouse. This blouse is very versatile and with the right fabric perfect for the holiday season. So, all of you who are German speaking, please go to the German page to learn more details about the pattern. And for the rest, feel free to grab […]
Itch to Stitch Lago Tank
I made a few items I haven’t blogged about yet. One of them is the Lago Tank, a free pattern from Itch to Stitch. Here I wear the top with my already very faded Angelia shorts in Bastia, Corsica, where we spend a lovely week end of October. I made the Lago Tank sometime during […]