Indie Sewing Pattern Haul
Click the picture above for a YouTube Video
I haven’t been purchasing a whole lot of patterns these days. Mostly because I have been coding! And I got some good news on that end, I released my first iOS App ever. It’s called Tip or Discount Calculator and I hope you go check it out and download it.
My first app! Ever, available now for iPhone and iPads on
the App Store. Please check it out and consider getting it, its quite useful.
Back to sewing patterns…. Unless I know I will make it or need it I don’t go buying it. Since I’m spending a good part of my days coding that has been the case as I am sewing, but not as much as I would like to do… but I’m still sewing and posting sew alongs but I wanted to tell you what I’ve been getting as far as patterns go.
Here is what I have purchased so far.
Brynn Dress and Cardigan from True Bias - I have been looking for a cardigan with out a dropped shoulder for quite some time, and when this was released I got it right away. It has quite a few different views as a vest, a cardigan and a button down dress. Double Bonus, it has a v-neckline. I may have to raise that an inch or two but that is fairly easy to do.
Harper Cardigan and Duster from Sinclair Patterns - Look at the info above, the wonderful ladies at Sewing Pattern Review recommended this pattern. It is actually free and my first time downloading a pattern from Sinclair. It is actually really well drafted, it does not have any button though so you have to keep that in mind to interface the neckband. I actually made it but I don’t think I loved the fabric I used so I let it go.
The Reyas Shorts and Trousers pattern from Chalk and Notch - So I actually was a tester for this pattern and I’m glad I did. Chalk and Notch does an amazing job with their patterns and really take testers recommendations into account. I always make two … one is a toile so I can test fit and the second one is my actual pair. This is a really nice pattern and I highly recommend it. It is meant for woven fabrics but a few testers made it in a knit and as someone who sews a lot with knits, that works too.
The Violet Top from Bella Loves Patterns - I’m always impressed with the pictures of her patterns on Instagram and her process. I have been looking for something similar from the Big Four but I haven’t quite found something that I liked or that I can hack into a dress, so looking forward to making this knit top which I can see a lot of potential.
Aurea Dress from Bella Loves Patterns - I’m a sucker for these types of button down dress patterns with a pointed shirt collar. It is made for woven fabrics and I love that it has side inseam pockets, a slightly curved hem and also patch pockets that are not your typical ginourmous squares.
Shian Puffer Vest from VikiSews - I will be honest I don’t love wearing all the puffy jackets with the scarf, gloves and going in and out of stores. I think it’s one of those things I despise about the winter. How much clothes you gotta wear to stay warm. Remember I live in Chicago, we don’t play around here with cute coats come January. We bundle up! I recently made a Burda pattern last year and I loved it but the pattern has a weird way of wearing a hood so I love this pattern from VikiSews has a removable hood. Thinking of adding in a faux fur trim for the hood to catch the snow. This is an advanced pattern because the instructions show you how to quilt fabric. The fabric I have for this is already quilted but absolutely perfect for this.
Mathias dress from VikiSews - Semi Fitted long dress that flares out. I got plenty of linen fabrics around here that I can make this. And I know some people get upset that I get things from VikiSews (I will say no business is perfect and if every one of them aligned with my views I would never buy a thing) anyhow their instructions and finishes are outstanding so its on the list of patterns to make.
Paynter Pattern from Merchant and Mills - so I got this pattern on a whim, but I will say this I love boxy jackets for the fall that you can make in different fabrics like twill, denim, suede and this pattern is a Unisex Pattern. I have had to do a few adjustments. Mostly in length so it’s not so long but I got the printed version of this pattern that includes two labels. If you have never heard of the Paynter company I highly suggest you check them out. They release a very small amount of high quality jackets/coats thru out the year and they sell out in less than five minutes. They are very focused on not mass producing their jackets to the point they number them so almost like couture where you get a label with a number! They are kind enough to collaborate with Merchant and Mills on this pattern. This is another intermediate, advanced pattern mostly because the front pockets are not for the faint of heart but the rest is fairly easy.
Fiske Sleepwear set from Cashmerette - They were kind enough to share this pattern with me as part of their Cashmerette Club program and I’m rather excited about it because I would really like to make some PJ’s for the holidays. You get a lot of views with this pattern. You get a nightgown, a camisole, traditional piped PJ’s and a nightshirt. Although I have to do an SBA adjustment for myself the patterns fit my daughter beautifully.
Geneva Blouse from Liesel and Co. - This is a v - neck blouse to be used for woven fabrics but I really like that I get different cup sizes and I love the sleeves on this. Can’t wait to make it. I have plenty of fabric that I can use with this pattern.
