TL; DR – I like making jackets now? Notches Patterns teamed up with Belgian designer Jordy Arthur to create a new jacket pattern, Jordy for men and Jenna for women. It comes with all kinds of options (even spikes!), and has some cool lines and design features and I was so excited to be selected…
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Pattern Review: Mariko by Notches. Patterns
TL; DR – Sometimes you just want a simple party dress! And other times, you end up swearing at “velvet” fabric. I was so pleased to be able to test the new Mariko dress by Notch. There are about 75 different ways to make the dress/top, and I chose the long version with a gathered…
Judy, Take 2
TL; DR – FABRIC MATTERS! I made my first Judy in a really stiff, mid-weight cotton that wasn’t even long enough to get all the pieces cut properly. But I am still a sucker for a wrap/tie dress, so I got my hands on this lighter fabric on sale, and I decided I was going…
Pattern Review: Judy Dress by Notches.
TL; DR – Fabric matters, also make sure you have big enough pieces. From my local buy-nothing group, I got these large(ish) pieces of fabric that were used as table clothes at a wedding. They were grey with white polka-dots, grey and white stripes, and navy checkered. They are 100% cotton, but of the heavier…
