Have you completed your fitting process yet? If you are, then let’s start putting our Liana Stretch Jeans together! Cut Out Fabric I am very glad that I was able to use the test fabric to make the real jeans too! The 1/2″ (1.25 cm) seam allowances that we added during the test was not only good for […]
Today we are sewing the front pockets of the Liana Stretch Jeans. Liana Stretch Jeans have front pocket stay that extends into the fly area, which is designed to trim the tummy. The steps to create the front pockets are pretty straight-forward, but I do have a couple of additional steps not included in the pattern. Let’s […]
Welcome back to the Liana Stretch Jeans sewalong. Have you finished your front pockets? If you have, then you are ready for the fly front zipper. I think that the fly front zipper has an underserved reputation for being difficult. I used this same method for my Angelia Short pattern, and many people couldn’t believe how easy it […]
We are in the home stretch today! By the end of today, you can try on your Liana Stretch Jeans, although we’ll still have the finishing touches on the last day. I put on mine, and let me tell you; I love my jeans! This is my favorite pair yet! I love the color and thickness […]
You are going to see the fruit of your labor today! This is the last day of Liana Jeans Sew Along, and we only have some finishing touches left, namely, belt loops, hems, back pockets and flaps, as well as rivets, if you are using rivets. Belt Loops I don’t usually wear a belt with […]
I can’t believe it has been more than 3 months since I put a new pattern in my shop. And finally I am putting 3 patterns on this fine Cyber Monday. Currently the three patterns are on sale for 20% off (valid Nov 30 through Dec 6), and if you get two or more of […]
Hi everyone! Have you seen the awesome Indiesew Winter Collection 2016? I am quite excited that Itch to Stitch’s newly released Mila Shirt is one of the five patterns in the collection. With the weather getting chillier by the day in the northern hemisphere, this is the perfect time to sew up a Winter wardrobe. […]
TESTING CALL CLOSED The testing call is now closed. Thank you so much for your support! The Liana Stretch Jeans pattern is now available in the shop. +++++++++++++ Hi Ladies! I started working on these stretch jeans several months ago, but priorities shifted and this pattern was on ice for a while. Now finally this jean pattern […]
“I think my fondest sewing memory is when a lady I know found out that I sew and offered me her serger since she wasn’t sewing anymore. It was such a kind thing for her to do.” That was Kristen’s fondest sewing memory. Congratulations, Kristen. You were randomly chosen by Rafflecopter as the winner of the […]
**As part of Itch to Stitch’s one-year birthday celebration, one featured designer will be giving away two patterns each day.** First of all, let’s reveal yesterday‘s winner. One winner gets to take home two sewing patterns of her choice from Hey June, and that person is…Jojomat. I will contact you, Jojomat. Congrats! Yesterday’s question was about […]
All great things will come to an end (but other beautiful things will take their place). If you haven’t entered for your chance to win these great prizes, you only have today to do it. Tomorrow I’ll be picking the winner! And the sale will also be over today; I can’t tell you when you will […]
**As part of Itch to Stitch’s one-year birthday celebration, one featured designer will be giving away two patterns each day.** First of all, let’s reveal yesterday’s winner. One winner gets to take home two sewing patterns of her choice from Megan Nielsen, and that person is…Teri. I will contact you, Teri. Congrats! Yesterday’s question was: what […]
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