Belize Shorts & Skort

Testing Call: Belize Shorts & Skort

TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Belize Shorts & Skort is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ Today it’s sunny, breezy and all-around gorgeous in my part of the world. And it is exactly this weather that inspired me to create the Belize Shorts […]

Free Motion Applique with a Free Download

Free Motion Applique with a Free Download

Hello everyone! I’m back today and sharing a little bit about Free Motion Applique. I’ve done some lately for a recent tour which you can read about over on my blog here, and Kennis asked me to share about FMA as it was a new-to-her skill. Just to make things fun, I’m sharing a free […]

How to sew a button by machine1

How to Sew a Button by Machine

I notice that many sewists, despite sewing for many years, never try to use their sewing machine to sew a button. Many sewing machines come with button feet now, even ones that are sold cheaply at Walmart. Personally, if I am just sewing one button, I opt for the hand sewing method. But when I am […]

Grade up or down a size or two2

How to Grade a Pattern Up or Down a Size (or Two)

Have you fallen in love with a pattern, only to find that it doesn’t come in your size? A few ladies told me that Itch to Stitch’s patterns don’t come in their sizes – some are smaller and some are larger than the measurements. Perhaps you have a tween who is not quite big enough to […]

Three Methods for Gathering

Three Methods for Gathering

I’m back at Itch to Stitch to share about gathering. I don’t know about you, but I’m still not sure what my favorite method of gathering is. I think it really depends on my project and the seam allowance I am using for a given pattern. Today I’m going to share the three methods I […]

How to Sew French Seams

How to Sew French Seams

Hi Itch to Stitch Readers! Last week we talked about how to sew bias bound seams in just three easy steps. This week, I’d like to show you another seam finish you’re going to love using in your garments: French Seams. French Seams work by “trapping” the raw edges of your seam in another seam. […]

Three Easy Steps for Bias Bound Seams

Three Easy Steps for Bias Bound Seams

Hi Itch to Stitch Readers! Who here hates finishing their seam allowances? For me, finishing seam allowances is never one of my favourite parts of sewing. It’s not a very exciting task, and sometimes it feels like it takes forever. But unfortunately, even though it’s boring, finishing your seam allowances is an extremely important part […]

Itch to Stitch Vienna Tank PDF Sewing Pattern Product Photo

New Pattern: Vienna Tank + Sale

You know how I know the Vienna Tank is a winner? It’s super cute and comfy, and perfect for the summer. It uses two fabrics, one for the yoke and one for the bodice. Less than 1 yard (90 cm) is required for each (much less for the smaller sizes). All the little pieces of fabric you […]

Zamora Blouse Goes Sleeveless

Zamora Blouse Goes Sleeveless

Since the release of the Zamora Blouse I’ve been wanting a sleeveless version of it. I love this style of this top and just knew it could make a great summer look. Why not go sleeveless with it? For my sleeveless version I made the blouse exactly as the instructions stated through Step 25. This […]

Itch to Stitch Vienna Tank PDF Sewing Pattern

Testing Call: Vienna Tank

TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Vienna Tank is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ The Vienna Tank has been in the work for a while and it’s finally ready for testing! Just thinking about this tank top makes me happy. It’s a style that […]

Hacking the Zamora Blouse - Add Waist Drawstring

Hacking Zamora Blouse – Drawstring Waist

In the previous posts, we raised the V-neck and removed the front tie of Zamora Blouse, let the hacking continues! Today, I am going to change the waist of Zamora Blouse too. In its original form, Zamora comes in front and back waist darts. In the pattern instructions, I mentioned that if you so desire, you could skip the […]