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!...
Author: xerneas
I received ads about some new socks pattern releases, and then realized I had one in stash that I haven’t made yet. So I made the patter to learn more, and to see if I need to buy another socks pattern. Prior to that, I’ve...
Get a free color-blocked sweater pattern before end of the month
posted by: xerneas
September 3, 2021
Sinclair has recently released a pattern, Linnea, to celebrate their Facebook group 35K member milestone. It’s free now plus there’s a BOGO promotion going on for all Facebook group members. I’ve made two versions of the pattern. The first one used Polartech Power Stretch as...
Sinclair Violet ruched front dress and top pattern review
posted by: xerneas
August 21, 2021
Dress is my favorite type of garment. I’m so glad that I was chosen to test out Sinclair’s new pattern, the violet ruched front dress and top. I have to say that it is so far my favorite knit dress pattern! The design Violet from...
I always wanted to make a shell top after watching the 7th Great British Sewing Bee. It seems so simple, yet so useful. I wondered if I can make one in 4 hours too, as those in GBSB. That’s why I bought the Simplicity S9133...
I like hats because I always look better in a hat. A hat will make my face look smaller. But I haven’t tried making hat myself until now. It sounds a completely different category that I’m not familiar with. And I hate wasting expensive material...
Sinclair started releasing children patterns this year and you can tell by their -berry suffix. Some berry patterns have an equivalent adult pattern. But this newly released Solberry knit shorts pattern is a new one design for children. I tested the pattern and here is...
Sinclair Patterns recently released a new woven pattern, the Poppy easy fitting pants. I participated in the pattern testing and here I will tell you why I strongly suggest this pattern. Poppy is relaxed fitting, and tapers down. There are two length variations: full and...
Vogue Pattern V1797 Tom And Linda Platt layered dress
posted by: xerneas
June 12, 2021
V1797 is a layered dress from the Vogue Patterns 2021 Summer collection. It’s designed by Tom and Linda Platt and is my personal favorite in this collection. I made the dress without any alternations and here are my thoughts and some tips. The Design Tom...
I normally only make clothes based on existing patterns. But the PatternReview.com 2021 Bargainista Fashionista contest made me challenge myself to make clothes based on RTW photos. It’s harder, more time consuming, but also with a lot of fun. In the end, I felt I...