Endless Summer Tunic/Dress - Pattern Test

* I just found this post in my draft folder.

I am not sure why I never finished it.

We are in winter now and these photos
make me long for the warm sun again.

Many months ago I was lucky enough
to test this cute pattern.

It is the Endless Summer Tank/Tunic
by RabbitRabbitCreation

 

This is such a great dress pattern.

It is a very quick sew and can be made as a casual dress to throw over bathers 

or in fancier fabric to dress it up a little. 

It is a very simple sew which would be ideal for a beginner.

It only has 2 pattern pieces plus some binding.

I know when the weather warms up again 

I will be surely making more of these dresses. 

Pandora Hipster - Pattern Testing

Pandora Hipster - Pattern Testing

I had the pleasure to be chosen as a tester by 

Cloudsplitter Bags & Design for their new bag pattern -

The Pandora Hipster.

I have made a few bags in my time, but this would have to be

 the most challenging bag to date.

I struggled to understand how this bag would come together, 

but kept working at it, bit by bit.

Once completed, I couldn't be happier.

Front View

Back View

The pattern calls for 2 square D rings and a slider. 

This allows the strap to be adjustable.

My local fabric store has the smallest bag making section and only had 

1 pair of gold D rings and no sliders.

I could have ordered some online but I really wanted to make a start on this bag 

straight away so I decided to look for a bag at the Salvos 

(thrift store) that had the hardware I needed.

I found this ugly little bag with the perfect hardware.

 

It wasn't until I got home that I noticed it only had 1 D ring so I had to improvise.

I had to attach the other end of the strap to where the strap anchor would have gone.

It worked out fine :) 

I even managed to recycle the magnetic snaps from the second hand bag.

I decided to make the bag using plain material as 

most of my clothing is made from patterned fabric. 

It does , however, have a little surprise with the striped fabric on the inside.

This bag has a very professional finish and would be great for an experienced sewer.

You can buy this pattern from Etsy now!

Angelique's Dress - Pattern Testing

Angelique's Dress - Pattern Testing

Pattern by - Lily Bird Studio

I had the pleasure of testing another one of Cecilia's patterns.

The gorgeous Angelique's Dress.

It has so many pretty little features like gathered pockets, 

front and back pleats and an invisible zipper.

It couldn't have come at a better time for me as 

I had just purchased an invisible zipper foot.

I found this dress a little on the challenging side, 

but nothing someone with reasonable sewing skills couldn't achieve. 

I decided to add a little fabric bow to the front of the dress.

The pattern also suggests that you could use ribbon for the bow.

A little girls dress with pockets will always be a hit.

And wearing a dress always requires a little spin ;)

If you are very quick you can get this pattern for a great value! 

Use the code NEWPATTERN and get this pattern 40% OFF!! Offer valid only at www.thelilybirdstudio.com thought Saturday 22nd midnight.

Pattern Testing the Pink Dress

Pattern Testing the Pink Dress 

Pattern: Lily Bird Studio - Pink Dress

I had the pleasure of testing this pattern a while back.

It is such a versatile pattern that would be great as a summer top or dress,

or worn with jeans and a long top underneath.

It is quite a simple pattern and would suit a beginner who likes a challenge.

Cecilia from Lily Bird Studio has re-released this pattern and you can get it for only $5 

You may want to add the discount code 15OFF for an additional 15% off
if you are a newsletter subscriber (offer valid until Friday)

Pattern Testing - Sandy Tunic

Pattern Testing 

Sandy Tunic by Lily Bird Studio

This top was made from quilting cotton - Size 6

Back View

I made the short sleeve version. I just love the ties at the sleeve.

Overall, this is a lovely pattern. 

As with all Lily Bird Studio patterns, this was easy to follow.

It is very well sized, a perfect fit. This tunic comes in 3 sleeve lengths, short, 3/4 and long.

A perfect pattern for all seasons.