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!

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.