Sewing Vortex

I'm not going to lie. Sewing can be brutal for your body image. Sometimes the fitting process puts your No Body Shaming rule through the ringer. I was feeling out of sorts the week we tested Crystal Cove Cami . But, as always, it's so worth it to stick things through to the end. Keep reading, learn from my lessons, and your experience sewing Crystal Cove Cami will go much more smoothly! Pattern Details This latest release from Itch-To-Stitch Designs , Crystal Cove Cami , is the perfect spotlight pattern for all your light silky woven fabrics. The fit is relaxed, draping off the bust, but with side and back shaping to give you some sexy curves. The curved pieces of the overlapped back are breezy, yet still don't show too much skin when the wind blows. It feels so good in the heat! There are endless ways you can get creative with a pattern like this from decorative trims at the hem to fancy ribbons at the straps. On my first version, I used an organza ribbon ...

Today, I am sharing my first "Official" Simply By Ti Fabric Ambassador project! The Event: Bridal Brunch for my soon-to-be sister-in-law. The Patterns:  Nottingham Top and Lindy Petal Skirt , both from Itch-To-Stitch Designs . I've sewn the free Lindy Petal Skirt a few times over the last couple years, refining the fit and length to be just right for me. This is a really quick and easy project that looks great. It has an elastic waistband for comfort and the faux wrap, curved fronts make a perfect feminine detail which doesn't expose too much leg. Nottingham Top is a really new addition to the ITS Shop . I made 3 versions during testing a few weeks ago, and blogged about them HERE . I was so inspired by the floral versions that came out during the test that I decided I needed to make one of my own.   The Fabric:  Black Denim Jegging and Ivory With Pink And Blue Flowers Double Brushed Poly , both from Simply By Ti Fabrics . A denim je...