You may encounter a project where thin, skinny, fabric loops will be required—spaghetti straps, button loops, waist ties, shoe laces or whatever. These loops are usually made of fabric cut on the bias, sewn together with right sides together, and then are turned right side out. There are many ways to turn loops, way more […]
Ready for something simple but with a unique twist? Please welcome the new lineup of Itch to Stitch Designs—the Nottingham Top pattern! My husband named this top, but he said I should name it “KNottingham”. lol! No, I am not doing that, but Nottingham it is! For one week, the Nottingham Top pattern is 20% […]
Jeans are the basic workhorse in my wardrobe, but my love for jeans also extends to jean skirts. I don’t have many jeans skirts in my life, but that’s only because one skirt can already go with so many tops; one made with denim with a classic wash is very versatile. The Danube Jean Skirt […]
Today we welcome a new lineup to the Itch to Stitch pattern catalogue—The Giverny Dress. It’s a vintage-inspired, elegant dress that will turn heads and stop traffic! The Giverny Dress is a bit of a departure from my casual garment patterns. But a girl can sometimes make something fancy, right? I think you would feel […]
You made all these beautiful tops, but you found that you don’t have enough bottom pieces to go with your tops to complete your custom-made outfits. Worry not, here comes the Mountain View Pull-on Jeans pattern, now available in the Itch to Stitch shop! For one week, the Mountain View Pull-on Jeans is 20% off. The […]
I figured that if I want to build a complete handmade wardrobe, I have to have some casual T-shirts that I can wear all the time. And I would like Itch to Stitch to be your well-rounded pattern shop that helps you build a wardrobe you love. That’s why I am eager to make the […]
I like hiking a lot. In fact, I hike with a group of ladies almost every Saturday or Sunday. Our biggest accomplishment was a 72-mile hike around “our” lake over 3.5 days. I want to create some pants that I could wear to hike. Hence, here is the new pattern, Sequoia Cargos & Shorts! For […]
Happy new year everyone! Did you have a good holiday season? I did. Mine was pretty mellow but I really enjoyed it anyway. Are we ready to get back to sewing and building an amazing wardrobe? I am! This new pattern, Bellavista Top, is right there for you. For one week, the Bellavista Top is […]
Surprise! I have been cooking up this new pattern as a Hanukkah/Christmas (or any other holiday you celebrate at this time of the year) gift to you! I think a free pattern is a great way to tell you that I value your patronage and support. And if you haven’t tried an Itch to Stitch […]
Thank you so much for your overwhelming response! The testing call is now closed. The Bellavista Top pattern is available in the shop now. ++++++++ It’s good to have a new pattern ready for testing again! Would you be interested in helping to test? The Bellavista is a cozy little top that has different options […]
Do you want to see how I assemble my PDF patterns at home? Unlike most people, I print and assemble my patterns many times. When I draft a pattern and place it in the proper format, I print my pattern. Then if I have any changes, I revise, print and assemble the pattern again. I don’t […]
My heart is filled will gratitude and love. Since I told friends of Itch to Stitch and the sewing community about my recent house burglary, I have been the receiving outpouring support and love. It gives me hope that wonderful and compassionate people in the world way outnumbers the few bad apples that cause harm. […]
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