When I was asked to be a pattern tester for the newly released  Prospects Dress  by Naughty Bobbin Patterns, I said yes immediately! S...

Earlier this year I was a pattern tester for the new book, Breaking the Pattern , by Saara and Laura Huhta of Named Patterns . The book...

  Way back at the beginning of the year, Carolyn asked for testers for her first pattern. I jumped at the chance. The Perth Dress a...

I haven't had much time for sewing or blogging lately. Life has been complicated and time has been short. However, I was thrilled to...

  The second pattern I tested for their new 'Earth Science' Collection was the Gaia Quilted Coat . This is a loose-fitting coa...

This was, without a doubt, my favourite pattern when I first saw the new Named Earth Science Collection . I was a pattern tester for thi...

Well, if you're ready to amp it up to full volume this summer, this is the pattern for you! Being a pattern tester and not having se...

The Minttu Swing top was the final pattern I tested from the new Named collection. This is a flattering design with a high neckline, c...