I am so excited to finally be able to share my Anza Dress with you. It is the third Itch to Stitch pattern I am testing (You can see my Arenal tops here and my Newport Tops here) and I am still in awe of Kennis's impeccable drafting and fine tutorial. The Anza dress and…
Another amazing pattern release by Chalk and Notch Patterns. The Farrah dress is beautiful, and feminine and ruffly. It comes in two distinct views one - super cute version with ruffle sleeves and a super stylish version with a front ruffle. Both have a high-low hem with side slit detail. I made both versions and…
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Show your Stoff Blog Tour. This tour is all about showcasing Zierstoff Patterns by several different bloggers. This pattern company is new to me so I jumped at the chance to try out a new designer. As i was browsing through their patterns, the Kati waterfall dress and shirt…
Last week, we got to test the Schooner Tee and Dress by Jennuine Designs. I love Jenn's patterns. I find them unique and one of a kind! The Schooner Tee is exactly that, the design is quite genius. It has adorable dolman sleeves with ruffles. The A line tee and dress come in regular and high-low hem…
This was one pattern test I didn't actually jump in nor was I planning to! Jeans and top stitching and fitting adjustments were not something I felt ready for at this point. Somewhere in my vague sewing plans, jeans were going to be part of 2018. But when Marisa really needed testers in my size,…
Yay!! Have you seen the Trevi top yet? Isn't it Ah-mazing?!!! I fell out of my chair when I got the email asking if I'd like to test this pattern. Like to? whaaaat?!! of course I'd love to. Adrianna's patterns are one of the best out there! I blogged about my love for my Union…
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Breaking Ground Blog Tour! The theme behind this tour hosted and organized by Melissa Evans of Mahlica Designs is that, we would be breaking ground by sewing a pattern new to us, or attempting something new - a new style, fabric, garment type, something that is new to us.…
I have only ever tested and tried two of Itch to Stitch patterns, and can I say I am a fan?! Kennis's pattern drafting is exceptionally good and instructions top notch. But my favorite part really is how well the garments lay. Both my Arenal tops are among my favorites and something that I always reach for…
Polina dress by Coffee and Thread patterns was released earlier this week and you've probably seen so many adorable versions floating around. The PDF pattern world is really amazing isn't it? I mean so many woven dress patterns out there, what could yet another new pattern offer right? wrong! this pattern is refreshingly beautiful, it's…
Last week, I got to test the Sahara Top and Dress by Bella Sunshine Designs. It's a fantastic knit dress pattern - simple, elegant and playful! What I love most about this pattern though is the fit, from the beautiful scoop in the back to the fit across the chest, it is complete perfection! The Sahara…
