As you know by now, I love pattern testing. I like it because I feel like I am being helpful, but mostly I like it because it forces me to have deadlines. I don’t finish stuff without deadlines, but am super good at sewing for a particular occasion or to a specified date. I signed…
I love it when companies look to increase their size ranges – so I was very happy to be chosen to test the expanded size (UK20-34) range for the Pipedream Patterns Eilidh dress. This is a dress with the option to have the twist at the front or at the back, I chose at the…
I haven’t made many things from Jennifer Lauren Handmade before – she has quite a lot of dress patterns and I am not that into making dresses. However, when she asked for testers for the Vielle top, I jumped at the chance. It’s the sort of top I wear a lot and is quite versatile.…
Beth from Sew DIY is working through her back catalogue to expand her size range (0 – 32 is the new size range, which is totally fantastic!). I have been putting my hand up to test a lot of the revisions for three reasons: The style of the patterns suits what I like – it’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I was lucky enough to help Beth from Sew DIY test the Lela Skirt recently. This is a relaunched of the Baseball Skirt with extending sizing (YES!) and several additional views. I made mine in a viscose remnant from Tessuti’s remnants table. It has a nice drape and will be perfect for summer. I like…
This is a repost of content previously published on my prior blog. Disclaimer: I know Becky Jo who owns Workhorse patterns, though all the opinions here are my own! I am lucky enough to have a friend who is making her own patterns (it’s the dream!) and this is her first – the Ione Top:…
