I always get a little extra excited when Sinclair Patterns drops a new design for woven fabrics. We all know and love them for their incredibly well-drafted knits, but their woven releases are just as impressive. Their latest is the Thea Woven Boatneck Blouse, and...
Category: Pattern Review
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...
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...
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!...