My new pattern has me dreaming of spring. Bryant is a knit dolman top with a boatneck and two sleeve options. Whether you decide to make the short sleeve cuffed version or long sleeve, you have the perfect pattern to transition you through the seasons. This pattern is a little different from your average dolman top, it’s cut …
Yesterday I shared with you my sewing plans for March and so today I get to share my Sew the Year February Recap. If you haven’t been following along with Sew the Year I recommend going back and reading all about it here. In February I went really big and tried to focus my makes …
It’s March 1st so that means I get to share my plans for Sew the Year this month. Last month my plans were very ambitious so this month I am going to keep it nice and simple for very exciting reasons… I have two new patterns almost ready for testing! If I have any …
Making a maxi Wedgwood skirt has been on my radar since I designed the pattern last year. The lines of the pattern paired with a flowy rayon seem like the perfect combination for a maxi skirt. I got this amazing rayon challis from Indiesew almost exactly a year ago, right when I decided to make …
I was a lover of overalls in middle school in the 90’s. But once I realized they weren’t exactly ‘cool’ I stopped wearing them. And honestly haven’t thought about them in 20 years. But then as trends and fads go, they started popping up in social media and I was mildly interested. When I saw a …
Who knew I would love a duster cardi as much as I love this Phinney Ridge duster cardi. I just keep looking at the pictures and am surprised I like it so much. I am convinced it’s the amazing loose weave sweater knit I picked up at Joann Fabrics. It gives it such a light …
Hi! I’m Terri from, Blue House Joys, and an avid pattern tester for Kimberly here at Straight Stitch Designs. Last year while testing for her View Ridge Pattern I shared a little pattern hack for busty gals that my mom had passed down to me when I started sewing my own wardrobe, and she asked …
I hope you found a bunch of inspiration in the first half of the tester roundup. Make sure to click over and read it if you haven’t already. Lets jump right in to the last half of my lovely Phinney Ridge testers. And don’t forget to grab your copy of the pattern while it is marked down …
The best part about releasing a new pattern is when I get the chance to show off all of my testers. While I can show you 10 different views of the pattern on my body, it is hard to know whether it will work for you if we don’t have the same body. So the …
A classic cardigan is a staple in my wardrobe and to finally have a pattern that allows me to customize it is wonderful. Phinney Ridge really is classic meets comfort and is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe as well. When designing this pattern I wanted to add a couple more modern details to …
