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Kente Split Tee

By: TipStitched August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Sewing, Topafrican, double brushed poly, featured, Kente, knit, split tee, tee6 Comments

I’m in love with this kente knit!

Westchester Tee by Crafty Gemini

By: TipStitched July 25, 2018August 15, 2018

Sewing, Topcrafty gemini, dolman sleeve, free pattern, indie pattern, pattern testing, pdf pattern, tee, topLeave a Comment

Check out this FREE top pattern from Crafty Gemini.

Off-the-Shoulder Bodysuit: Kommatia Cannes

By: TipStitched July 3, 2018September 14, 2018

Sewing, Topbodysuit, Cannes, featured, indie pattern, knit, kommatia, off the shoulder, pattern tester, pdf pattern1 Comment

I love bodysuits and I love Kommatia patterns!

Essential Summer Tank :Street Style Curved Hem Tank

By: TipStitched June 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Sewing, Topcamo, curved hem, featured, fitted, indie pattern, jersey, knit, pdf pattern, racerback, Street Style, tank2 Comments

Perfect summer tank!

Navy Leaf Outfit: McCalls 7757

By: TipStitched May 10, 2018August 15, 2018

Pants, Sewing, Topcrop top, elastic casing, elastic waist, fabric mart fabrics, M7757, McCalls, off the shoulder, OTS, polyester, ruffles, wide leg11 Comments

I absolutely adore this retro 70’s vibe crop top and wide leg pants outfit.

Navy Floral Tunic: Vogue 8977

By: TipStitched April 26, 2018June 13, 2018

Sewing, Topbishop sleeve, buttons, crepe, floral, TNT, top, tried and true, tunic, very easy vogue, vogue patterns5 Comments

Vogue 8977 has because a TNT pattern. It is a perfect choice for this gorgeous navy floral crepe from LA Finch Fabrics.

My Black Panther Outfit: McCalls 7473

By: TipStitched March 1, 2018April 10, 2018

Sewing, Topankara, black panther, cowrie shell, featured, pullover, purple, side slits, top, tunic, wakanda forever6 Comments

Like many of you reading this I went to see Black Panther on opening weekend. My hubby was really geeked about this movie as he and the boycub (my stepson) are pretty into Marvel movies. Despite this excitement, my hubby didn’t purchase tickets right away and though we preordered we ended up going to a…

Black Blousy Bodysuit: Kommatia Ferri Bodysuit

I’ve been eyeing the Black Superwash Wool Jersey since it was listed and this seemed like a great application for it. It’s light weight gives the full top some drape but the wool content should be enough to keep me warm. When I first pulled the fabric out of the packaging I thought it was…

Burgundy Velvet Drape Top: New Look 6303

By: TipStitched January 11, 2018January 10, 2018

Sewing, Top3/4, burgandy, drape, gathered sleeve, new look, nl6303, shirttail hem, three quarter, twist, velvet, winter, wrap1 Comment

Some patterns are so good you have to make them again and again. Patterns like McCall 6886 (see several versions here), New Look 6230 (here and here), and Vogue 9116 (here and here) . New Look 6303 is also on this list. I first sewed up View D of this top back it in the spring (see…

Two Versions of Mama Leilani

By: TipStitched November 11, 2017

Dress, Sewing, Topadjustable straps, denim, dress, indie pattern, mommy and me, narrow hem, pattern tester, peach patterns, silky, tencel, tie straps, topLeave a Comment

I really enjoy pattern testing and my experience working with Marina of Peach Patterns was no exception. I had the opportunity to test their first womens pattern the Mama Leilani Dress and Top pattern (there is a coordinating girls version). Peach Patterns is based out of Sydney, Australia, which explains why I am rocking this newly…

Madeline Ballet Sweater by Laela Jeyne

By: TipStitched October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Jacket, Sewing, TopBallet sweater, crop sweater, Fall 2017, Family Photos collection, ITY knit, knits, Laela Jeyne, layering, pattern tester, sweater, sweater knit, wrap bodice4 Comments

I had the pleasure to test the Madeline Ballet Sweater from Laela Jeyne Patterns newly released “Family Photos” collection. This sweater is a versatile layering piece you’ll want to add to your fall wardrobe. The look of this crop length wrap top sweater that brings to mind a ballerina in training. Three options closure are…

The Perfect Tunic: Simplicity 8295

One of my coworkers and repeat customer wanted a classic tunic style top. I showed her a couple of options and she selected Simplicity 8295, pointing out that she preferred View C minus the lace up neckline. This project was my first time tackling cuffs and collar. Typically I wouldn’t attempt a new technique for…

What I’ve Sewn: 2017 Second Quarter Recap

This quarter I’ve sewn up 14 different projects for myself and others! Wanna see what I made?

Camouflage Hi Lo Tank Top: Simplicity 1167

By: TipStitched May 4, 2017May 2, 2017

Sewing, Toparm band, camouflage, hem bands, hi-low tank, Mimi G for Simplicity, MimiG, neck bnd, Simplicity, tank1 Comment

This fabric should look familiar as I’ve already sewn a t-shirt out of it, here. I purchased two yards of this camouflage rayon jersey from LA Finch Fabrics so I had about half of it left after making the tee, which was enough for another simple top. This time I went for a simple tank using Simplicity…

This season’s hottest top! McCalls 7542

By: TipStitched May 2, 2017May 1, 2017

Sewing, Topbust darts, facings, loop hole, M7542, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, shoulder darts, sleeve17, sleeves17, trumpet sleeve, yearofsleeves6 Comments

By now I’m sure you have seen this pattern on either a blog, Facebook or Instagram. McCalls 7542 seems to be an instant hit! All of us makers love it, a simple fitted top in two lengths that offers 5 distinct sleeve options. McCall Pattern Company boosted the pattern’s popularity even more by creating a…

Camo V-Neck Tee: Simplicity 8177

By: TipStitched April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

Sewing, Top1 yard wonder, easy sew, jersey, LA Finch Fabrics, Mimi G for Simplicity, one yard wonder, quick sew, rayon jersey, S8177, Sportswear, t-shrt, tee, v neck5 Comments

I love this camo tee!

What I’ve sewn – 2017 first quarter recap

By: TipStitched April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

Dress, Girls, Jacket, Jumpsuit/Rompers, Kids, Pants, Sewing, Skirt, Topfirst quarter, first quarter 2017, recap, sewing recap, what I madeLeave a Comment

I’ve completed and blogged about 15 sewing projects so far in 2017!

My Suduko Wardrobe Contest Entry

My entire spring sudoku wardrobe is based off of the Asian Floral Multi print fabric I purchased from Joann. This collection features a variety of pieces that are perfect for spring.

Twist Front Top: New Look 6303

By: TipStitched March 28, 2017April 3, 2017

Contests, Sewing, Top7of10, crepe, neckband, new look, nl6303, one day project, quick sew, suduko wardrobe, suduko wardrobe contest, top, twist front, wrap3 Comments

I love this shirt! It’s just two pieces, a quick sew and flattering! What more can you ask for?

Wrap Top – Butterick 6285

By: TipStitched March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Sewing, Top6285, Butterick, jersey, knit, pattern review, pattern review contest, suduko wardrobe, suduko wardrobe contest, three quarter, top, wrap, wrap top10 Comments

I love all things that wrap! I mean who doesn’t? Wrap dress, wrap shirts, wrap skirts, they’re all great! I know I’ve made one wrap skirt (here), a reversible wrap dress (here), several faux wrap dresses and a few faux wrap tops, but never a true wrap top. That might be because I rarely make…