Sewing Vortex

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Itch to Stitch Blog Tour!  We all love the new and shiny, but what about those patterns less shared or deeper in the Itch to Stitch Pattern Catalog? This September 24 bloggers are prepared to shine a spotlight on the Itch to Stitch patterns they think deserve a little more attention. In addition to sharing great garments, there will be an exclusive discount of 25% off the featured daily patterns as well as an opportunity to enter a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a chance to win one of two AMAZING prize packages from some generous Sponsors. Here are the Bloggers for the ITS September Spotlight Itch to Stitch Blog Tour. Please be sure to check in each day with the blog line up below for great inspiration! September 16th   Sewing Vortex , mahlicadesigns ,  Katie Sews Things , Sewing with Sarah , Flaxfield Sewing September 17th   Sewsewilse , replicatethendeviate , Needles to Say , Sewing with d , madebymanagir Septembe...

First sign of fall at my house is the Maple tree out front. As August fades the tips of the leaves to go pink. Before you know it, it's already time for the Sew Long Summer Blog tour! This year, I took a recent favorite of mine, the Kosice Top & Dress from Itch to Stitch Designs , combined it with a bold orange fabric and made a dress that is undeniably fall. The Fabric For my dress, I used this intense orange floral from Simply By Ti fabrics. I've had my eye on it since it came to the shop, but when it was discounted to $5/yard during the April Birthday Sale, I snapped up 3 yards. This poplin really is the perfect shirting. It's a nice weight: not light and flimsy, but not heavy at all. It's completely opaque. It sews well, presses cleanly and didn't give me any issues with fraying. The best part is that because it is 97%/3% cotton/lycra, it's totally stable and suitable for all woven shirting projects, but still has a little give to make ...

Nothing say "SUMMER" in my opinion, quite like a go-to pair of shorts. Around here, summers get hot, sticky. When air is thick with humidity, it's hard to move and pants or jeans are just not realistic. You need a good pair of shorts! Itch to Stitch has just released the Hermosa Shorts , and it ticks all my boxes for shorts this summer.   Pattern Details Hermosa Shorts is classically designed shorts pattern with a little twist on the traditional details. I made my version from stretch denim, but they are definitely more interesting than your standard "jean shorts". I especially love the high waistband, which makes them flattering and stylish. There's no shortage of options for Hermosa Shorts . Zip or button fly and 3 lengths so you can make shorts you feel good wearing. The lengths for each leg are drafted individually, giving you the right amount of taper in the leg for the length you choose. Check out the announce post HERE to see all the d...

I've had to keep this fabulous top a secret for a month now!  It was so hard, cause look at how pretty it is! Even though statement sleeves are all the rage these days, I haven't made anything that follows the trend. I kind of hate sleeves most of the time. They are in my way when I'm sewing, they get wet when I do the dishes, they get tangled when I take my coat on and off... But then Busan Top hit my radar and I had to have one! Thoughtful Pattern Details Busan Top  from Itch to Stitch is as easy to wear as a knit tee, but looks like you tried so much harder. As sewers, we can easily turn out a top in every color of the rainbow, but listen, they don't have to be boring. The design of Busan Top includes some thoughtful elements which provide a flattering look on so many people.  Design Features 1. Narrowed Shoulders, plus a sleeve cap with just the right amount of volume can disguise both wide and narrow shoulders, bringing balance to your frame. ...