Thursday, May 4, 2017

Anza jumpsuit


This is the Anza Jumpsuit from itch-to-stitch. I've never worn a jumpsuit being 5'9". This one came together with some adjustments for me. I found the waistline to be to high for my comfort. Looks like it was drafted to land right on the natural waistline. I like mine to be lower than that.

After all my adjustments I ended up lowering the waistline 2 inches by taking that away from the rise of the bottom. Then I added that to the top along with 2 more inches for my height. Also added 2 inches to the leg.

LaPaz jacket


I was privileged to test the LaPaz jacket from Itch to stitch.  This testing went very smoothly for me. Most of the other testers did a Hong Kong finish on the seam allowances.

I used Ponte knit for both of mine and I love the fit . This is so my style!

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Greenstyle Midway Bomber

this one was made from Ponte body
and knit sleeves.  I added a piping down
the middle of the sleeve stripe. the bands
were from a stretchy ponte.  this one was 
size xs

I made this one from a heavy lined
faux leather for the body and a 
quilted knit for the arms. I made this one 
from size medium for an outerwear coat.
The sleeves needed a bit more room so 
I added about an inch to the sleeve seam. A 
zippered pocket was added to the sleeve.
It was lengthened by 2 inches in the body and
sleeves were lengthened 1 inch.  It was also 
lined on the inside for more warmth



this is a heavier weight french terry
fabric with heavy ribbing for bands.
I used size small since the fabric had 
little stretch and also lengthened the body
by 2 inches.


This one is made of a stretchy liverpool
border print fabric.  I made it in size small with 2
inches added to body length.  If I was to do it again it would be 
a size xs.  The liverpool needed extra interfacing in the waist
band extensions for body.
5 out of 4 fleece vest

I tested the fleece vest for mens and womens.
This one was made from a sweater fleece
and turned out really sharp


 This one was a heavier fleece that
he wears more for everyday
my vest was made from a textured fleece

Testing for the Greenstyle creations
Endurance Bra
This one has Adjustable straps on the back that can be
crossed over or straight

All have a front zipper



Enjoyed working with greenstyle very much.  This 
was my first testing experience and I was
hooked immediately.  Love the process and love 
this pattern.  Never thought I could sew my
own bra but now its all I wear.  So comfortable 
without the back hook.