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 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 MoreI was never the biggest fan of tie dye or shibori. I actually ended up finding this fabric at my old job and only planned to use it as a muslin to test the Pattern Scout Hana Tank for fit since I was just barely within the size range. The second that I tried it on I knew it was a keeper (and my sister did too)!
Read MoreThere are so many incredible Small Shops out there that rely on us as consumers to support them. I loved writing about and sharing my favorite small fabric shops that I couldn’t go without a list of my favorite Indie Pattern Designers! Check out this list that features my favorite indie designers that each have a size range of up to at least a 30!
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 MoreAre companies really inclusive? What does “inclusivity” look like to a plus size sewist and consumer?
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!
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