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Mantica Dress by Sofilantjes

The Mantica Tunic and Dress by Sofilantjes * is here! (Also the Dutch pattern is available) You might think did I not just recently see a new pattern from Sofilantjes? Indeed, the Sylva Top and Tunic was just released a couple of weeks ago. Anne (the designer of Sofilantjes) is on a roll. The Mantica Dress is a dress with an awesome back detail. As you might know all patterns by Sofilantjes have latin names. Mantica means backpack in latin. I think the back is great, there are actually 3 different back options. Those who love colour blocking can go all the way with this dress. With the first option the back is divided in two pieces, the upper part and the lower part. I made this option, so scroll down to see pictures of this option. With the second option the upper back detail is extended in the lower part, so that you see a vertical line in the back. For the last option the back is made of one piece. You can sew many dresses with different back details. Additionall...

Show Your Stoff Blog Tour

Today I am showing you two patterns from Zierstoff Patterns *. The Greta Tunic and the Mina Shorts . Both patterns are great for summer sewing. We were just planning a trip to Indonesia when I was looking at the patterns, so I got very inspired to sew some summer garments. First up is the Greta Tunic . It is a tunic which is great for summer to put over a swimsuit at the beach for example. When I saw the Greta Tunic I just thought it would just be perfect for our eldest. I like the loose fit, it just flows nicely. An added bonus is the quick sew, only attaching the facing in the front might take some time. The fabric was already in my stash for almost years. I loved it when I saw it online, but once it was in my hands I found it difficult to combine with other fabrics and did not find a pattern that fitted the fabric. When I saw this pattern I thought the fabric was just perfect for it. The Mina shorts are an even quicker sew than the Greta Tunic. Within 2 hour...

Tulip Trio Top and Dress

The Tulip Trio * from LittleKiwisCloset is here! The name of the pattern says it already there are all sorts of trios in the options. There are three lengths: top, dress or a drop waist top with skirt. There are three types of sleeves: cap sleeves, tulip sleeves and long sleeves. So many possibilities to mix and match. I love patterns with many options. What I also really like about this pattern is the versatility of the pattern. You can use different fabrics for all the different pattern pieces, which I of course LOVE. But you can also use one colour for the top pattern pieces for example to give it a completely different look. First up I made the dress with the tulip sleeves, I think they are so cute. However, they caused some troubles for me. First I sewed the binding on the tulip sleeves on the wrong side, they have to be sewn on the button of the sleeve, I sewed them on the top of the sleeves... on ALL four of them. After I unpicked the binding, I started agai...

Sylva Top and Tunic Release

The moment was there, I was picked to be a pattern tester for a Sofilantjes * pattern, how great is that?! I was over the moon excited about it! The Sylva Top and Tunic * (English pattern, Dutch pattern ) is here and all I can say is we love the pattern. I have to admit, the first time I saw the pattern I was a bit underwhelmed. The patterns by Sofilantjes are always awesome, great fit and just great designs. But then I made the first top and I fell in love with the pattern when our eldest put it on. It is just a lovely top! What I like about the Sylva Top and Tunic is that it is an easy sew but looks sophisticated, it is great for a lot of colour blocking with all those small scraps. And you can create different feels by using different fabrics for the right or left sleeve or for the front and back, or the sleeves and the top part of the bodice or the binding. So many options. An added bonus is that the front and the back are identical, which is perfect for kids dressing...

A comfortable Jasper Dress

After seeing the Jasper Dress (and sweater) from Paprika Patterns by Rachel (from Maak het met Rachel) and Maartje (from Huisje Boompje Boefjes) and also the Jasper sweater by Maartje (from Huisje Boompje Boefjes) I was convinced to buy the pattern. I love that type of dress, it is comfortable and warm during the winter and still looks nice (at least I think so). In the end I love the result of the dress. I can wear it inside the house, it is so cosy, but is nice enough to wear it to work. I bought the fabric at Hoofs close to my hometown. During our sewing weekend , when I made this dress I came across some nice leftovers from others (Marie-Paule from So Popo Sew and Stéphanie from Naaiz! ), which turned out to be a perfect match with my fabric. A winning combination was born! Changes I made to the pattern: * More narrow sleeves, I made the pattern in size 2-3 and took the smallest sleeve size (size 1), they are just perfect. * I shortened the sleeve...

A Women's Sweater - Newport Top

Pattern testing is so much fun! I love the deadline that comes with a pattern test, because you actually have to finish the garment you are making within a week. This time I was selecte d for a women pattern, that was a first for me, how exciting! The pattern for which I was one of the lucky testers was the Newport Top * by Itch to Stitch . It is a top with a boat neckline. It is great for a a bit ticker type of fabric, such as french terry and sweat knit. It is a comfortable top that looks nice. It has a high/low hem and some decorative top stitching. Just as Jenya ( While she was sleeping ) said, I also don't sew as much for myself because of the alterations that I need to do before I am totally happy with my garment and I will actually wear it. With this top, because it has a loose fit you don't need to worry about that too much. The size of the bust is all you need (and maybe the length that you want your top to be). For the first top I sewed (red fabric) I...

Sahara Dress Test

I was over the moon when I was selected to test the Sahara Top and Dress * by Bella Sunshine Designs . And so was our daughter when she put the dress on! That twirl factor! The disadvantage is that I am afraid that I cannot get away anymore with dresses that do not have such a twirl factor. The Sahara Top and Dress is a pattern for knit fabric. I made the dress with long sleeves. Other options in the pattern are, sleeveless, short sleeves or as a top. You have to use fabric with at least 50% stretch otherwise it might be too tight as the sahara top and dress are very fitted. Our daughter was in between sizes, initially I sewed the smaller size, but in the end it turned out that is is better to choose the bigger size if your model is between sizes. It is a nice, sweet and girly dress with a beautiful back, that makes it even more girly. I think the dress is a musthave for your girl's wardrobe, it looks beautiful and because of the knit fabric is so comfortable. As...