Valerie made this lovely transitional weather outfit a little while ago, and we think it is just the perfect combination for the unpredictable spring temps we have been having lately. Keep reading to learn more about how she hacked these two patterns to make them work better for her fabric and style! Maker: Valerie Patterns… Read more
Ellen is back again to show us her finished sample! If you read Part 1 of the boilersuit journey, this wraps everything up. Maker: Ellen Pattern Used: Thelma Boilersuit by Merchant & Mills (if we’re out of stock, you can always purchase a PDF and have us print it for you!) Fabric Used: Brussels Washer from Robert Kaufman… Read more
At the shop, we like to make new samples every season so that we can try out all of our different patterns and fabrics, and then you call can see them made up. Since we usually make them for ourselves, we can share details of the fitting process too! Ellen recently sewed up the Thelma… Read more
Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the many friendly faces you see at Stitch Sew Shop. Each and every one of us shares a love of sewing, and we each have our own story and approach to what we do. We hope you enjoy these little peeks into the personality of each… Read more
Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the many friendly faces you see at Stitch Sew Shop. Each and every one of us shares a love of sewing, and we each have our own story and approach to what we do. We hope you enjoy these little peeks into the personality of each… Read more
Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the many friendly faces you see at Stitch Sew Shop. Each and every one of us shares a love of sewing, and we each have our own story and approach to what we do. We hope you enjoy these little peeks into the personality of each… Read more
For our current window display, we decided to embrace the coziness of the cooler months with comfy knit outfits. And even though we are easing into spring now, it still feels nice to wrap yourself up in soft sweaters and cozy fleece. And what could be better for this transitional weather than a knit skirt?… Read more
The newest member of the Stitch Shop Gang, Ellen, is making her Stitch Samples debut with a beautiful Orchidée Dress from Deer and Doe Patterns in one of our lovely Italian viscose prints. She made the blouse version first, and has some great tips for simplifying the front button closure. Read all about all of the lovely… Read more
Shop Girl Melanie is on the blog today, sharing her most recent Stitch Sample: the Multi-Sleeve Midi Dress from The Assembly Line, made up in a beautiful Italian cotton. Read all about the adjustments she made for a great fit (over the course of FOUR muslins!), and a few other changes she made to suit… Read more
Today, Valerie is sharing her most recent shop sample: the Puff Shirt from The Assembly Line. Check out the way she cut her pieces to play with the plaid fabric she chose, and the tips she has for making those great elastic cuffs! Valerie has also been sharing her process (including the muslin-making) over on our… Read more
