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This pattern is so well written. It was my first time making a HC pattern, and it was so straightforward. I think I might have made a size too big, or just chosen the wrong fabric (I went with a M&M jacquard) so it is a bit bulkier than I hoped for, but the pattern itself is great.
This is definitely an intermediate pattern. I chose to make it in a heavier weight check fabric which added to the challenges because of all the pattern matching (not only the centre front but the pockets). However, the pockets are a lovely standout feature of the pattern. The instructions were good but I found doing the bottom of each placket a bit of a headscratcher but I got there in the end. I like that you can interchange both front and back versions, so I made front A with back B although you do have to keep track of which instructions to follow for each, so you need to be methodical. Overall a lovely pattern and inspired by Amelia's quilted one in the thumbnails, I am now making a quilted one and will probably make more in the future. I made size C but I might go up a size in future as I like my tops quite oversized.
This was my first make using an Itch To Stitch pattern and it won't be the last. The instructions were clear and easy to follow (plus there is a sew along too). I added.an extra couple of inches to the bodice but I actual probably didn't need to. I've had lots of wear from the dress and I'll be making it again next summer.
When I saw this pattern reviewed on The Edit, I knew that I wanted to make it. My version is made from some boiled wool and it's a really easy pattern, that came together very quickly. I love it!
Barrel shape, high waist. These trousers went together easily enough. Pattern matching was difficult because the notches are few and far between. I am 5'3 but cut 4.5 inches off to get the right trouser length for cropped. Now I know I will spread this reduction across the 3 shorten points. I think they come up a size big and I cut a size 52.
very simple pattern. i made in a plaid and a red satin lining. very nice
I loved this patttern so much I have made 3 of these dresses. I did not like the sleeves at all so I made bias binding from the material I was using to finish the armholes without sleeves. Perfect for the heatwave we had this summer.
I am so pleased with this pattern, the instructions were so good. Everything came together like a dream and I even lined it, something I would never attempt as a beginner but the video made it all look so easy and it was!
Such a simple but effective pattern. I might even topstitch all the panels in the right direction on my third attempt - you know what the say!
This is a well designed and useful workwear style jacket, with interesting construction details. Once cut out it is a quick make. The topstitching, collar and buttonholes are aspects that probably need the most attention. The collar attachment is a little unusual but if you have sewn a collar on other garments it can be done easily. There is a helpful blog at Sew Not Mature which suggests addition of interfacing in the collar, which I did, and other making-up tips.
Lovely pattern. Sewn using zigzag stitches as I do not have an overlocker (yet) and it came out nicely. I'll be making some Christmas sweaters using this pattern this autumn.
I have made two versions of this dress, which is super comfortable, loose and airy which is perfect for the hot summer. For the first dress I followed the instructions closely and stabilised the neckline and armholes with tissue paper as at the time didn't know where to get the tearaway Vieline. This method seemed to work well!
For my second dress I skipped the Vieline/tissue paper step and staystitched instead (I was a bit lazy and also wanted to see if staystitching would work). This didn't work so well as the armholes became a bit to big on the finished garment and so my bra shows slightly.
Moral of the story: follow the stated method next time for this dress!
I've made three pairs of these trousers for my son (corduroy, denim, cotton). They fit really nicely on him. As the trousers are designed to be folded at the cuff, it would be a good idea to make a size up as you can always unroll for more length as your child grows. I also did a simple hack of this pattern to make a couple of shorts too (great for using leftover fabric from other projects)
I started with the top, a very easy and well-written pattern, all the details are there, they are a beautiful fit, I did lower the dart. I wanted to sew something this week so I made a dress toile and again very easy but in slippery viscose. It is fabulous and slinks over my hips. I will be keeping this for next summer but in the meantime I will make a long sleeve pattern piece and it will become a warm dress suitable for this winter
Super quick and satisfying sew! The pattern all lined up well once printed, the instructions were clear, and the design of the shorts is perfect. I recommend!
I really enjoy wearing my culottes from this pattern, I love the elastic in the waistband and the button details. They’re super comfortable. I found the corner where the waistband joins at the sides to be a little difficult to make it look clean, but that could have been user error. Either way, I wear the pants all the time, the fit is great!
A great pattern to try out pintucks! I ended up just doing elastic instead of ties because of personal preference, and used bias binding to finish the seams, they turned out beautifully! I recommend watching Carly B’s video on this pattern, lots of inspiration!
I love this pattern, the instructions are very clear with illustrations, the pieces fit together well, and the design choices are really nice! I love the top stitching and the facings.
The versatility of this dress - which can also be worn as a light jacket - is what drew me to purchase this pattern. In this regard, I am extremely happy. However, if it were not for the YouTube sew-a-long by Sewing Therapy, I would have been lost and frustrated. I am relatively new to sewing and had not done a collar or buttons/buttonholes before, and the printed instructions were both cryptic and fragmented - with the illustrations and written instructions separated from each other - and some instructions entirely missing. For instance, there were no instructions regarding cutting out interfacing for the placket - this I picked up watching the video. It can be argued that a more experienced sewist would have such knowledge, but it is still an assumption. Fortunately, being able to watch the video over and over again meant success was attained.
Since I did want to wear it as a jacket, I used French seams throughout, which was time-consuming since the usual 1cm seam allowance is a little scant for a French seam, but it was manageable, and the superior finish for the interior when using it as a jacket was worth the extra time and effort. I used a quilt foot and figured the extra 2mm addition (taking the seam allowance from 1cm to 1.2cm) was sufficiently negligible as not to matter. I didn't add pockets - as Sewing Therapy did - since I also wanted to use it as a summer dress, and felt the pockets lock it into only being used as a jacket. I made it in linen, and used linen instead of interfacing at the cuffs and the collar, and am pleased with the result. It has a lot of affordance, which I think works better with the jacket option, it could be sized down if only wearing it as a dress. Despite the challenges, I am really happy with it and intend to make at least one more in a different colour.
Perfect size bag for everyday use. Fits my phone, keys and purse comfortably. Easy to follow instructions and comes together quickly.
The True Bias Tobie Jacket A0 copy shop printed pattern arrived in good condition. Unfortunately, it came folded up. I would have preferred an option to purchase the A0 printed pattern rolled up and shipped in a tube packaging, so I am only giving 4 stars for this reason.
Received the PDF straight away and is accessible to read through the instructions for the True Bias Tobie Jacket.
I am new to sewing but had seen this pattern all over my YouTube feed and I had a elasticated waist trouser-shaped hole in my wardrobe. I sewed the pattern with tan coloured cotton that had a slight stretch.
The pattern was easy to follow and has lots of resources to draw from. There are also lots of videos of people making the trousers. The deep hem is lovely. I love wearing them. You’ll see the errors I have made in the photo but that is down to my inexperience and not the pattern.
I am a real beginner - I have only been sewing for 2 months - and while this had some tricky techniques (okay, just one - tubing!) it was fairly straightforward and the instructions were excellent. I made it with flat double gauze which was probably not the easiest fabric to use. I'm planing another one in a tartan fabric!
