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Monday, June 8, 2015

Tester: Fresh Stitch Patterns - Testing The Overlap T-Shirt and Harem 3/4 Pants!

1:20 PM Posted by SnowSews , , , ,
I've always been intrigued by tees and onesies that overlap at the shoulder. The resulting boat neckline is very cute, and has great coverage for babies that burn easily (like mine). Fresh Stitch Patterns is releasing these cute patterns this week (and are on sale right now), the Overlap T-shirt and the Harem 3/4 pants, and I was chosen to participate in testing them. You can buy the combination of  both patterns for an even deeper discount here.


The T-shirt is easy to sew, with plenty of style and the cute boat neckline which is great for big toddler heads. It's not a fitted top, so there is room to grow. There are two sleeve options, full and short. There is also an option for a banded hem that is great for adding length if you need it.


The Harem pants take about an hour from start to finish, and the directions are so clear even a beginner can make these in one sitting. The drop crotch makes cloth diapering easier, while the elastic waist keeps the bulk down. These pants would make great gender neutral gifts at baby showers!


 The Harem pants are really easy to play in, too. Here you can see Miki squatting, a pose she manages with ease, She spends a lot of time sitting like that, and not once did her pants ride down! The pic below shows how much ease there is, and I do think that that's what kiddy play clothes should be - easy.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Thoughts on Being a Tester

2:57 PM Posted by SnowSews ,
I've recently applied to be a pattern tester for a few designers, which I really doubt I will be chosen for. My photo skills are rusty, since photographing jewelry is totally different from great clothing pictures with a very unwilling and fast model like Miki. My sewing skills are quite good but again, no real proof since I haven't got photo proof. Catch-22, huh?

But ya know what? I'm really, really good at photographing jewelry. See?







These are photos from my etsy jewelry store, which I moved on from when I had Miki. I still have some inventory, though, I should probably start wearing it now!

In the meantime, here are a couple of fabric combinations I want to plan for in the next few weeks. Yay! But seriously, please send me good vibes that I get a pattern testing gig as soon as possible!! I really want to collaborate with designers and be a part of this fabulous world, not just a spectator.

Both sets of fabrics are from Hobby Lobby.