I tested the Sinclair newly launched pattern, Estelle, and found the feminine top really appealing, and with some color illustration effect, it can make you look slimmer! Estelle is a knit pattern. It’s semi fitted at the shoulders, bust, and hips. It’s relaxed at the...
Today Sinclair Patterns released a new pattern, the Fiesta ruched bust knit top and dress. It’s a perfect pattern to wrap up the spring and be prepared for summer. I made two copies of it during test and here I’m sharing my experience and opinion...
Sinclair Pebble – a Henley style pattern for women
posted by: xerneas
November 11, 2022
Do you like Henley style? I do. That’s why I’m super excited to try out the Sinclair new release, the Pebble Henley style top and dress pattern. The design Henley is a traditional shirt style which is a collarless pullover shirt featured a placket with...
Luminaire 3 Innov-ís XP3 Magnetic Hoop vs. Dime Snap Hoop Monster
posted by: xerneas
August 27, 2022
Recently, Brother / Baby Lock launched their second upgrade to the Luminaire / Solaris line. You can purchase the upgrade an have all the additional XP3 features on your XP1 or XP2. An optional accessary in this upgrade package is a new 10×10 magnetic hoop...
Why I chose Luminaire / Solaris XP2 over industry machines to embroider
posted by: xerneas
June 20, 2022
In my first embroidery related blog, I mentioned how I got into embroidery and hinted a future blog of my research in finding the embroidery machine. And here it is. This is an unsponsored article and the same as my entire blog, all opinions are...
I recently tested the Peek-a-boo pattern women Momentum shorts. It’s launched together with the girl version and this week they have an introductory discount: https://peekaboopatternshop.com/womens-momentum-shorts/. I like the look of track shorts but never owned one after mid school because they are too short for...
I like how easy it is to fit a knit garment, but there are always more pretty woven fabrics that I can get from a local quilt store. I’m so glad to test the latest Sinclair Piper pattern. It allows me to have the benefit...
Sofia and Sofberry Shawl collar Mom and Kid sweater pattern
posted by: xerneas
February 4, 2022
Sofia is a classic shawl collar sweater pattern from Sinclair. It has recently been expanded to Size 30. Today, the kids version, Sofberry, has just been released. For the women version, you can make it in the classic shawl collar, or a bow tie with...
Embroidery – a fun way to customize your garments, or fabric
posted by: xerneas
January 26, 2022
I have always been a fan of embroidery. My grandma taught me hand embroidery skills when I was a child. But only recently did I learn about machine embroidery. It’s completely different from the hand stitching I knew. And to some extends it’s just liking...
The most versatile kids top Sinclair Marleyberry sewing pattern review
posted by: xerneas
November 12, 2021
Today, Sinclair launched a new kids pattern, the Marleyberry. I tested it (and this post contains affiliate links but they are really my own picks) and I have to say, this is so far my favorite kids pattern. My kids and I liked it so...