Back during the big indie pattern inclusive sizing dustup of 2019, a few designers reached out to me for advice on how improve their size ranges, branding, and general inclusivity when it comes to the curvy/plus size market. Allie from IndieSew was one of those people, and I'm so pleased to announce that she has… Continue reading Allie Olsen Kila Tank
Tag: Pattern Review
Seamwork Gene Dress
I had a fancy-ish event to attend a couple of weeks ago and despite telling myself that I absolutely, under no circumstances, needed a new dress, I was sitting in my office late Friday afternoon and inspiration struck. I had just gotten a 5 yard end of bolt deal on this fabric from LA Finch… Continue reading Seamwork Gene Dress
Cashmerette Pembroke
I made this Cashmerette Pembroke about a month ago and it has been worn at least once a week since, so I would say this pattern is a real winner! I've made one other version out of fleece for lounging, but I think I could use way more every day versions of this pattern. Its… Continue reading Cashmerette Pembroke
Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Over the summer (hence the old photos), I got the bug to find a pattern for a close fitting, knit, tank dress that could be used for layering. I figured my options were to either hack the Cashmerette Concord Tee or seek out something new. Deer and Doe had recently rolled out their new size… Continue reading Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
Can you believe I made overalls? No? Neither can I, but when Janet from Decades of Style reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to test this pattern, I just couldn't say no! I'd been planning to make pair of linen overalls for this coming summer but hadn't really found a… Continue reading Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
There is something I really love above the Elliot Sweater from Helen's Closet- and I'm not the only one! I have sewn five Elliot sweaters since the pattern was released last fall, I made three for myself and after my sister saw it, she requested one for Christmas. And then after my mom saw that,… Continue reading An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
I hope you are all as excited as I am for the latest pattern from Cashmerette! Ever since I tested this Ellis Skirt back in the fall, it has been worn at least twice per week. Its amazing how it seems goes with everything in my closet, its like jeans but more comfortable and easier… Continue reading Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
A New and Improved Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
I had the pleasure of testing the new and improved Blackwood Cardigan from Helen's Closet. I love the one I made last year and I wear it all the time, but the biggest pleasure in making this new version is that I am now in her new size range! Thats, right the Blackwood Cardigan is… Continue reading A New and Improved Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Lozenge Wrap Dress
Here is my first project of 2019! Ok, so I sewed everything but the sleeve hems in 2018 and then finished those up on January 2nd, so I'm counting it. This was my fun, knit palate cleanser between Christmas sewing for others and some major pattern testing I committed myself to in January (stand by… Continue reading Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Lozenge Wrap Dress
Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V2
Here it is! My second version of the Ottobre Magazine “Autumn Warmer” Hoodie and I want to wear it every day! There isn't much to say that wasn't said in my first post about this pattern, so this will mostly be pictures. I was lucky enough to stumble upon this merino knit in my local(ish) fabric… Continue reading Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V2
The Green Violet 