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Sew DIY Lou Box Top (Tester version)

Sew DIY Lou Box Top (Tester version)

Posted on July 31, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!, Pattern Testing1 Reply

The Sew DIY Lou Box Top was recently re-released in an expanded size range (0 – 32!!!! YES!!!). As part of the re-launch, Beth from Sew DIY did a quick round of testing which I was part of. I made the scoop neck version with the curved hem, using some rayon from Blackbird Fabrics which…

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Threadbare Taos Top (Tester version)

Threadbare Taos Top (Tester version)

Posted on July 29, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!, Pattern Testing

Threadbare Garments is a new pattern company and the Taos Top was their first pattern. This was my pattern test version, in view A, which is described as a mock neckband. I like that this pattern has princess seams, which make adjustment easy. All the deets: Pattern: Threadbare Garments Taos Top Size: 20 Adjustments:  2″ length…

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Cashmerette Webster Top

Cashmerette Webster Top

Posted on July 27, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!Leave a Reply

The Cashmerette Webster Top was released a while back and I took the chance at the time to pick up one of the kits. I made this last summer, but haven’t got around to blogging it until now. This is the top version, in Geometric Rayon Challis, which at the time of writing is still…

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Friday Pattern Company Adrienne Blouse

Friday Pattern Company Adrienne Blouse

Posted on July 25, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!Leave a Reply

The Adrienne Blouse was an instant hit when it was released a few months back, and I think it was well worth the hype! I cut a size 1X, grading to a 2X at the waist. My version is made from some knit fabric I have had for years, which is dark blue but with…

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Pattern Union Phoebe Flares (Pattern Test)

Pattern Union Phoebe Flares (Pattern Test)

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!, Pattern Testing4 Replies

Having previously tested the Molly Tee (which is already a TNT for me!), I was excited to test the Phoebe Flares also from Pattern Union. This time I went slightly away from the pattern and made pleats on the sides of the pants instead of gathers. While I didn’t get the sewing around the corners…

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Sew House 7 Toaster Sweater

Sew House 7 Toaster Sweater

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!Leave a Reply

The Sew House 7 Toaster Sweater is one of those patterns that you see everyone else making for a while but for some reason never end up getting to. A lovely sewing friend sent me a copy and it is the perfect top for Sydney winter! Here’s my version: I made Version 1, in a…

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Pattern Union Molly Tee (Pattern Test and a new TNT!)

Pattern Union Molly Tee (Pattern Test and a new TNT!)

Posted on July 6, 2019July 22, 2019Author chlothingPosted in Made!, Pattern Testing, TNTLeave a Reply

I was very excited to see a long sleeved top with thumb holes come up for testing from Pattern Union. It’s winter here in Sydney and while temperatures are the same as summer in many areas, I have gone soft! This is the Molly Tee from Pattern Union: My first version is a bamboo and…

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