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...
Author: xerneas
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...
Disney Cruella in Halloween 2021 – Simplicity S9340 Review
posted by: xerneas
November 1, 2021
I hadn’t watched any Cruella movie before the Disney one in 2021. So that formed all my impression about Cruella – a talented and brave fashion designer who had a dramatic life experience. No negatives associated with her at all. She’s just so cool. So...
Ettie Petticoat, classic pattern in a modern presence
posted by: xerneas
September 19, 2021
Congratulations to the Dreamstress of Scroop patterns to launch the pretty Ettie Petticoat! I know it’s been a month since the launch – I’ve always wanted to make a real petticoat out of it before I post my blog, because it’s such a great pattern!...