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Sweatshirt with a Twist: Kommatia Iris

By: TipStitched April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Sewing, Topbands, crop, double knit, featured, kommatia, Pattern Test, ribbing, sweatshirt, textured knit2 Comments

Latest Kommatia pattern.

Covered in Kisses: New Look 6314

By: TipStitched February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Sewing, Topcasual, fabric mart, featured, french terry, galentines, hem band, kisses, lips, navy, new look, sweatshirt, terry knit, valentines day, wide neck1 Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I have a secret: McCalls 6992

By: TipStitched February 5, 2019February 4, 2019

Sewing, Topfeatured, instant gratification, M6992, pattern hacking, quick sew, sweatshirt, terry fleece3 Comments

This is a post that almost wasn’t.

Striped Turtleneck – Simplicity 8750

By: TipStitched January 29, 2019March 1, 2019

Sewing, Topbasics, colorblock, cream and black, gathers, knit, MimiG4Simplicity, S8750, sweater knit, turtleneckLeave a Comment

Striped Turtleneck

Staple Wrap Top: New Look 6560

By: TipStitched November 14, 2018March 1, 2019

Sewing, Topchino, front yoke, gathered shoulders, green, new look, shoulder yoke, sleeve band, tie belt, wrap top15 Comments

My new favorite wrap top.

Kente Split Tee

By: TipStitched August 23, 2018March 1, 2019

Sewing, Topafrican, double brushed poly, Kente, knit, split tee, tee8 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, top1 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 pattern3 Comments

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 leg12 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…