Category: Pattern Test

• Just in time for summer: True Bias Zoey

  

  Overview: I haven’t pattern tested in a while, but I was delighted to test for True Bias for the first time. Introducing Zoey, True Bias newest pattern, a strappy tank just in time for warm weather. The Zoey was simple to sew, one of my favorite things for spring/summer makes. I made both of mine […]

  March 30, 2022

  Pattern Test, Sewing, Top

  band, black and white, fabric mart fabrics, featured, indie, indie pattern, Pattern Test, spring, straps, stripe, summer, tank, tank top, true bias, v neck, zoey, zoey tank

• New Pattern Alert: Style Sew Me Anna Dress

  

  New pullover handkerchief hem dress by Style Sew Me

  November 23, 2020

  Dress, pattern release, Pattern Test, Sewing

  ad, anna dress, blog tour, fabric mart, new pattern, pullover dress, sash, sponsored, style sew me, style sew me anna, style sew me patterns, waist cinch, woven dress

• Tiered Mini Dress: Chalk+Notch Marcel

  

  New pattern alert!

  July 7, 2020

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing, Top

  Chalk and Notch, circles, consistency challenge, featured, gathers, geometric, layers, Pattern Test

• Wrap Knit Dress: UT Mathilde

  

  A wrap dress that is really secret pajamas.

  July 1, 2020

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  featured, floral, flutter sleeves, ITY, large scale, Mathilda, Mathilde, rerelease, Untitled Thoughts, wrap dress

• T-shirt Bodysuit: Studio Calicot Jimmy

  

  It’s like a basic tee, but better!

  June 23, 2020

  Pattern Test, Sewing, Top

  army green, bodysuit, featured, indie pattern, kommatia, pdf pattern, ponte, snap tape, snaps, Studio Calicot, t-shirt, tee

• Ultimate Dress with Pockets: Designer Stitch Jasmine

  

  I love pockets and I love dress so a dress with pockets is always a win.

  February 21, 2020

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  Designer Stitch, featured, Jasmine, madison, neckband, Pattern Test, pattern tester, pockets, ponte, princess seams, rayon ponte, swayback

• Colorblock Sheath: Designer Stitch Madison

  

  I love a good colorblocked dress and this one is great!

  December 20, 2019

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  colorblocking, Designer Stitch, featured, indie pattern, Pattern Test, pattern testing, ponte

• Closet Case Pietra

  

  Closet Case recently released three new patterns, The Rome Collection (in pdf and print).  This new collection includes the Cielo Top/Dress, the Fiore Skirt and the Pietra Pants. I had the opportunity to test the Pietra pants which are described as “flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back; featuring […]

  July 12, 2019

  Pants, Pattern Test, Sewing

  closet case, indie pattern, Pattern Test, Pietra Pants, Rome Collection

• Statement Blazer – Closet Case Jasika

  

  My proudest make yet!

  February 28, 2019

  Jacket, Pattern Test, Sewing

  animal, back vent, blazer, buttonholes, buttons, closet case, corded buttonholes, corduroy, featured, indie pattern, interfacing, leopard, lining, notch collar, Pattern Test, pattern tester, pattern testing, piping, satin, shoulder pads, two piece sleeve, welt pockets

• Little Purple Dress: Kommatia Beatnik

  

  Kommatia Patterns has done it again! Here is another must have dress The Beatnik.

  October 2, 2018

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  bodycon, cap sleeves, eggplant, fall, fitted, high neck, indie pattern, knee, kommatia, midi, mini, mock neck, Pattern Test, scuba, winter

• Striped T-Shirt Dress: Kommatia Alice

  

  A cute casual tee dress

  September 17, 2018

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  alice, casual, french, jersey, jersey knit, kommatia, makerist, pattern tester, pattern testing, stripes, t-shirt dress

• Transitional Jumpsuit: Closet Case Amy

  

  Perfect jumpsuit to transition to fall!

  September 6, 2018

  Jumpsuit/Rompers, Pattern Test, Sewing

  amy jumpsuit, closet case, fall, indie pattern, jumpsuit, Pattern Test, pattern tester, pdf pattern, polyester, summer, transition

• Twinning: ModKid Sage

  

  Twinning dress

  August 18, 2018

  Girls, Pattern Test, Sewing

  denim, indie pattern, modkid, Pattern Test, pattern testing, pdf pattern, printed denim, sage dress, snaps, twinning

• Everyday Pants: Designer Stitch Shaki

  

  So comfy you’ll want to wear them every day!

  July 31, 2018

  Pants, Pattern Test, Sewing

  Designer Stitch, elastic waist, fabric mart, indie pattern, ITY, pattern release, pattern review, Pattern Test, pdf pattern, yoga

• Epitome of Comfy Chic: Kommatia Harry

  

  Who doesn’t love a outift that can be dressed up and down?!

  July 26, 2018

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  asymmetric, curved hem, dress, featured, indie pattern, ITY knit, kommatia, panel fabric, pattern testing, pdf pattern, shirttail hem

• Off-the-Shoulder Bodysuit: Kommatia Cannes

  

  I love bodysuits and I love Kommatia patterns!

  July 3, 2018

  Pattern Test, Sewing, Top

  bodysuit, Cannes, featured, indie pattern, knit, kommatia, off the shoulder, pattern tester, pdf pattern

• Floral Denim V-Back Dress: Closet Case Fiona

  

  I hate buttonholes, but I love this dress!

  June 27, 2018

  Dress, Pattern Test, Sewing

  buttons, closet case, cross straps, denim, fabric mart fabrics, featured, Fiona, floral denim, indie pattern, Open back, patch pockets, Pattern Test, pattern testing, pdf pattern, summer, sundress

• Eden Jumpsuit by Designer Stitch

  

  Another great pattern test!

  May 8, 2018

  Jumpsuit/Rompers, Pattern Test, Sewing

  cropped pant, designer linen, Designer Stitch, Eden Jumpsuit, elastic waist, fabric mart, facing, indie pattern, invisible zipper, joann, linen, linen blend, Pattern Test, pdf pattern, sash belt, v neck

• Seersucker Spring Break Short by ModKid

  

  I’m so pleased to have had another opportunity to test a ModKid* pattern! My prior experiences with both the Leilani Romper/Dress and Wren Dress and Crop Top have been great. I’ve also purchased the Annika Sweater but haven’t had a chance to review it. Back to my latest review of the newly released Spring Break* Shorts. I love them and […]

  April 12, 2018

  Girls, Kids, Pattern Test, Sewing

  affiliate, elastic waist, featured, gathers, indie pattern, modkid, Pattern Test, pattern tester, pdf pattern, seersucker, shorts, spring break shorts, teen

• Skiff Tee is now the Skiff Dress!

  

  I had the pleasure of testing Jennuine’s Skiff Tee pattern (here) which Miss Socialite really likes. So when Jenn was looking sewists to test the Skiff Tee Dress Expansion I just about leaped at the opportunity. The Skiff Dress expansion pack is designed to be used along with the original tee pattern (but can be […]

  March 15, 2018

  Girls, Kids, Pattern Test, Sewing

  colorblock, colorblocking, girls pattern, hidden pocket, indie pattern, jennuine design, jennuine lifestyle, kids pattern, pattern testing, pdf patternn, ruffle, tee, wide neck