When I first started sewing indie patterns, Friday Pattern Company was one of the first brands that I found and wanted to try. The first patterns I ended up loving and wanting were the: Vernazza Two Piece, Adrienne Blouse, and, shocker, the Avenir. I was definitely bummed when I realized that I didn’t fit in with the size chart but I held out hope. Now we have it!
Read MoreThese pants came together smoothly and quickly! I managed to get everything set start to finish in the span of maybe 5 hours max (I really need to start keeping track of everything), including paper pattern assembly, cutting out the fabric, and even taking my content videos and photos. I definitely could’ve finished quicker than that had I had my serger on-hand since I managed to whip this out at my boyfriend’s using the time-consuming stretch stitch on my machine after realizing that they were due a day sooner than I had planned on and panic-sewing.
Read MoreChelsea over at Friday Pattern has done it again! If you’re like me and went crazy over the Saguaro Set that she released in March of 2022, you’ll love this new skirt set that she released just in time for the holidays!
Read MoreOne of the things I admire about Caramiya and her patterns is the fact that she really makes sure that there are plenty of options and variations available with her patterns. With the Evie One Piece (actually the pattern that inspired this pattern!), there are numerous styles you can pick from between the neckline and back depth, strap width, coverage, and leg points, you can mix things up endlessly!
Looking at the Tate Crop and Dress, that’s the case yet again! While you can definitely have the crop top for a quick and easy sew (also can we get a round of applause for it being fully lined?!), you can also choose a bralette option (that you need to cut as well for the lining of the dress), a longer tank, and, finally, the bodycon dress!
Read MoreThe second I saw this dress pop up in my Facebook feed (I’m in a number of plus size sewing groups) with a call for pattern testers, I knew that it would be the perfect versatile dress for date night and some of the other occasions I have coming up this year!
Read MoreIt’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to post something I’ve made thanks to some personal things that popped up but I finally got back into the swing of things with pattern testing with this super fun and versatile pattern set from Friday Pattern Company! I was fortunate enough to help work on this set (Yes - you get 2 pieces for the price of one!) and had so much fun sewing up this outfit that I already have a minimum of 3 more sets and versions planned and ready to go!
Read MoreI haven’t made a welt pocket or zip fly in over 3 years! Check out one of my favorite new patterns to hit the market - the Nita Trousers from Amy Nicole Studio!
Read MoreWelcome to the first pattern released by Tabitha Sewer - the Lena Horne dress!! I had to extend the pattern a little bigger so check out the post to see the adjustments I made!
Read MoreCheck out my first pattern test of Made By Rae’s new Rose Pants!
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