Mary is back with two delightful garments she made recently for her daughter and granddaughter. Maker: Mary Pattern Used: True Bias – RIO RINGER. A ringer style T-shirt and dress harkening back to the 60’s. View A is a fitted top that hits around the hip. View B is a semi-fitted dress ending just above… Read more
Kalle is on the blog today sharing some stress-relief sewing she’s done recently – in Liberty lawn, no less! Maker: Kalle Pattern Used: I was inspired by this ready-to-wear dress I recently saw advertised on Instagram.I thought that with just a few tweaks to The Roscoe Dress from True Bias, I could get pretty close. Even using… Read more
We have all been loving the new colors of silky noil we have at the shop right now – all twenty one of them! This fabric is a viscose (rayon) and linen blend with a soft, subtle texture, making it the perfect substrate for summer garments like this floaty blouse Mary whipped up recently. Fabrics with a… Read more
Next up in our sample series is Melanie, who recently finished making a colorful, springtime jacket. Read on to get a closer look at the details! Maker: Melanie Pattern Used: Sienna Maker Jacket from Closet Case Patterns. I made View C, which is the short chore jacket with button closure, optional sleeve pockets, and a back… Read more
Maker: Mary Pattern(s) Used: Pietra Pants/Shorts & Cielo Dress/Top from Closet Case Patterns. I made the shorts and the short sleeve top. Fabric(s) Used: The shorts are made in Mariner Cloth (colorway Salmon). The top is Nani Iro cotton double gauze (colorway Fuccura Blue). Did you make a muslin? This is my third pair of Pietra shorts,… Read more
We’re always working away on shop samples here at Stitch! Not only are they great for displaying, they’re also an opportunity for our shop gang to test out patterns and fabrics so that we’re always ready to answer your questions. And because we have dress forms in staff sizes, we get to fit the garments… Read more
