Itch to Stitch Sibiu Top

Itch to Stitch Sibiu Top in organic cotton french terry, supplied by Minerva for review. I sewed this on an ordinary sewing machine with almost straight zigzag seams 0.5 x 2.5, then I pressed the seams as I went along and finished the raw edges with zigzag 7.0 x 2.5. It's quick to make, There are no hems to measure because it has sleeve cuffs and a banded hem. I've made this pattern with the straight neckband, the cowl shoulder inserts or without, the 3/4 sleeve cuff, and now in the long sleeve cuff. I plan to make a colour block version with the remnant when I order some extra fabric, but there was little fabric left from 2.1 metres, I usually order 2 metres to sew up this pattern, I was going to make a hoodie at first then decided a plain jumper/jersey would be nice to replace 2 pink printed ones I recently donated (not on blog).

 Itch to Stitch Sibiu Top sizes 00 to 40

• Relaxed batwing sleeves with shoulder inset option
• Bottom band resting on high hips
• Option for cowl or neckband
• Option for long or three-quarter length sleeves (long or short cuffs)
• Designed for knit fabric - I like french terry the best!

Acajou Trousers

Deer and Doe Acajou Pants / Trousers. I think I purchased this pattern in 2019? My first version was in chambray, which has more drape than this fabric, for this version I ended up taking in the side seams to reduce the curve, I think I sewed a 2cm seam allowance instead of 1.5cm. I would sew my waist size (smaller) next time for the hips and legs too but the crotch curve of the hip size. They are a high waist banana shape trouser with fly zip and button fastening. I used a deadstock designer cotton suiting which is grey with woven yarn pinstripe, it has a fairly smooth finish and is quite crisp, I chose this because I love wearing grey and they are light but strong and opaque. My other change was to interface the fly zip portions on the fronts, interface the top of the back pockets and front pocket edges, and I sewed two back pockets instead of one. I also added cotton twill tape to the top of the back waistband, that's a trick I learned from Itch to Stitch where there is no interfacing, the back has elastic for fitting and comfort.

Itch to Stitch Shau Vest 

• Options for cup sizes, sizes 00 - 40
• Asymmetric front
• Fitted with waist and armhole darts
• Option to line or not line
• Edges finished with piping or bias tape
• Designed for woven fabric or stable knit fabric

Taroko Skirt Floral

Taroko Skirt The new pattern from Itch to Stitch. I ordered this half panama canvas on fabric.co.uk (sold out there) in both the pink and blue to make more jackets. I used the blue to match the Poas Jacket I made last spring or summer with the fabric I was gifted from Minerva. Hopefully I have enough of the pink floral to make a matching set as I love the look and it was productive for my motivation to keep sewing and testing/blogging. Because a) I make toiles from fabric I have instead of buying muslin, b) I order all my fabric online so sometimes they go straight to donate, c) I change my mind, I have a lot of project fails I either charity or reuse the fabric if I love it. It was enjoyable to sew knowing I'd love the result even before sewing it! If you have sewn a fly zip before it is easy to make. The topstitching creates a hard wearing and strong skirt that will last so you can use your favourite medium/heavy weight fabrics. I used brass jeans buttons, I forgot I used flower buttons for the jacket as I was originally going with bows, the skirt has a bow stamped button! 

Itch to Stitch Taroko Skirt sizes 00 - 40

• A-line skirt with front princess seams
• Front patch pockets integrated into the front princess seams
• Contour waistband sitting at the natural waist
• Fly-front zipper with button closure
• Back waist darts for shaping
• Back patch pockets
• Optional belt loops.

Itch to Stitch Taroko Skirt

Taroko Skirt The new pattern from Itch to Stitch. For my first version I used 100% cotton canvas with a pique texture, which is dyed both sides. I made no changes except I didn't sew the front pockets or belt loops. It has a pencil skirt look to it be cause I left off the front pockets. I used a faux horn / tortoiseshell button I purchased 8 years ago! I've not managed to find any buttons like this since which are opaque and heavy. I recycle them from clothing I no longer wear. 

Itch to Stitch Taroko Skirt sizes 00 - 40

• A-line skirt with front princess seams
• Front patch pockets integrated into the front princess seams
• Contour waistband sitting at the natural waist
• Fly-front zipper with button closure
• Back waist darts for shaping
• Back patch pockets
• Optional belt loops.

Itch to Stitch Seychelles Blouse made from the end of the roll of the blue colourway! I've sewn this fabric before and loved it, so I also chose a pattern I love, Itch to Stitch Seychelles Top. I used the long sleeve option, it only uses approx 1.3 metres for a long sleeve top so is an affordable option with posh fabric. There's also a short pleated sleeve version. I faced it in white as it is a lightweight fabric and I didn't have any cream lawn or poplin, but I think the printed ditsy fabric would have been fine. I hand stitched the facing but you can topstitch too. Long sleeve version.

• Options for cup sizes. Sizes 00-40
• V-neck finished with facing
• Narrow shoulders with extra sleeve cap ease result in a balanced look
• Two sleeve options:
  • Short sleeve with pleats on the sleeve cap
  • Long sleeve with gathers on the sleeve cap and around the wrist; narrow cuff with button and loop closure.