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…
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…
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…
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:…
