In store-bought clothes, you’d usually see that the waistbands of pull-on pants or skirts are topstitched. At home, I try to achieve that same look too. But it’s not just a matter of esthetic; by topstitching the waistband, the elastic inside does not roll or move anymore, so you will never have to fuss with it. […]
TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The patterns are now available: Newport Top & Tierras Woven Joggers. +++++++++++++ Itch to Stitch has been a bit quiet lately, but that’s because I am hard at work making more patterns! Two of which are now available for […]
You can’t go wrong with a cozy cardigan. I am not exaggerating when I say that I’ve been wearing my three Paro Cardigans almost every day since I made them. They are so cozy, and more importantly, I feel pretty in them. And today, you too can make your very own Paro Cardigan. I know that […]
TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Paro Cardigan pattern is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to rock and roll in this sure-to-be-amazing year! For me, I can’t wait to jump […]
The Vientiane Skirt PDF sewing pattern is available today! I am so excited about the possibilities that the Vientiane brings. Depending on the fabric used, it can be your biking buddy (tested and proven cycling attire by one tester), or it can part of your power office ensemble (work clothes doesn’t have to be boring). This […]
This post is about installing a lining with an invisible zipper. Part 1 addressed how to sew an invisible zipper, and this post, part 2, deals with the lining. ++++++++++++++++ In the last post, I mentioned that I came up with a new way to sew the lining along with an invisible zipper. For the […]
This post is about installing an invisible zipper. Part 2 will be about installing the lining with this invisible zipper. ++++++++++++++++ I was never truly happy about my way of installing a lining with an invisible zipper. It looks fine from outside, but there is still a little bulge and a bit of pull at the top […]
TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Vientiane Skirt is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ The Vientiane Skirt is ready to be tested! Are you interested in testing? If so, please read on! I think the Vientiane Skirt is great for the holiday season; […]
Hi everyone! The Arenal Top sewing pattern is released today! I made 3 Arenal Tops for myself and they are already in heavy rotation in this chillier weather. I think you will love yours as much as I love mine. The new pattern is 20% now for one week. And if you purchase any two […]
There are many tutorials out there on how to create a narrow hem. The problem is they mostly demonstrate on a rectangular piece of fabric, which makes the process deceivingly easy. With a few exceptions, that usually is not how I use a narrow hem. If I need to hem something straight, a wide hem of 1″ or […]
Hello sewing world! Today I’m going to share with you how to sew a welt pocket to the Belize Shorts, but you can really use this tutorial to put a welt pocket on anything that you think needs one. When the Belize Shorts were released I just knew I would love these shorts and adding […]
TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Arenal Top is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ Anyone feels like something easy to sew and easy to wear? I do! That’s how the Arenal Top is born. And now it is ready for testing. Would you […]
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