Elbe Textiles Townsend Shirt

 Loving this new pattern from Elbe Textiles!

Testing, testing: Cris Wood Sews Glow Dress

Feeling floaty and fancy in this dress. With a hint of a summer glow, perhaps?

Testing, testing: Muna and Broad Waikerie Shirt

Hurrah! Another Muna and Broad pattern!

Testing, testing: Cashmerette Calder Shorts

Hello blog readers, long time no see!

Testing, testing: Muna and Broad Sculthorpe Pant

So excited to share my tester version of the latest from Muna and Broad, the Sculthorpe Pants!

Testing, testing: Sew Liberated Lichen Duster

Happy to share my tester version of the latest pattern from Sew Liberated, the Lichen Duster!

Testing, testing: Helen's Closet Pona Jacket

The latest from Helen's Closet!

Testing, testing: Closet Case Patterns Pietra Pants

Have you noticed a theme here lately?

Testing, testing: Sew House Seven Free Range Slacks

Ooooh, Sew House Seven has released a new pattern!

Testing, testing: Jalie Tania Coatigan

Have you seen Jalie's latest collection?! So many fabulous patterns!

Testing, testing: True Bias Shelby

Love a swishy dress, don't you?

Testing, testing: Helen's Closet Yanta Overalls

#SewBibs may be over, but apparently I'm not done sewing overalls! These are the latest from Helen's Closet, the Yanta Overalls!

The Yanta Overalls are in the York pinafore family but have their own personality. They come in Helen's full size range, from 0-30, and are finished with buttons, and an optional invisible zipper, depending on your waist/hip ratio.

The Yanta Overalls are casual, artist-style overalls with a loose fit through the waist, hips and legs,   classic features like a v-shaped back and pointed front pocket, and two lengths: cropped pants or summery shorts.

The Yanta Overalls can be made in a variety of fabrics: medium- to heavy-weight wovens like cotton twill, denim, linen, corduroy, and canvas or more drapey fabrics like tencel twill, wool crepe, rayon crepe, or linen/viscose blend for a softer, less structured look.

My Yantas are made from a lightweight denim I bought in Bangkok, maybe 4 or 5 oz? It's a great weight for this pattern! After seeing Helen's official pattern photos, I feel like I need a striped pair now, too...

I sewed up a size 18 and, after a quick mid-project try-on, decided to skip the invisible zipper. I'm happy with my size choice! 

I think the only fit change I might make for my next pair is to lengthen or shorten the pants slightly, as they're hitting me in a bit of a weird spot.

I opted for some brown buttons to finish off my Yanta Overalls. 

I skipped the hip pockets, because at the time of testing, the only option was in-seam pockets, and I don't love in-seam pockets on my hips. Ultimately Helen landed on patch pockets for the front hip, too.

I'm really happy with these Yanta Overalls! They are super cute and easy to make. I'll definitely make another pair, probably for my mom, as I think she'll love the style. 

Testing, testing: Tilly and the Buttons Ness Skirt (and a giveaway!)

Today I've got my tester version of one of the latest patterns from Tilly and the Buttons, the Ness skirt... and a giveaway, too!

Testing, testing: Tilly & the Buttons Stevie Tunic

I love a simple, boxy woven top for summer!

Testing, testing: York Pinafore by Helen's Closet

Pinafores and glowingly pale winter legs!

Testing, testing: Chalk and Notch Joy Jacket + Giveaway

Chalk and Notch has released the Joy Jacket pattern!

Testing, testing: True Bias Nikko Top

Here's my (tester) version of the latest from Kelli at True Bias: the Nikko!

Testing, testing: Cashmerette Ames Jeans

Cashmerette has a pants pattern! Jeans, specifically!

Testing, testing: True Bias Lander Pant

I was a tester for the latest True Bias pattern, the Lander pant and short and I've got my tester version to share today!

Testing, testing: Chalk and Notch Fringe Dress Pattern

Sometimes the stars align and the perfect combination of fabric and sewing pattern is dropped in your lap...