It’s always bittersweet to be approaching the end of a pattern tour, and the Verona Dress tour is no different! First today is Shelly of Sew Shelly Sew with coverage of the three Verona Dresses she made. Â For the most recent one, pictured above, Shelly added sweet ruffles to each of the skirt layers and {…Continue Reading}
 Recently I was contacted by Terry’s Fabrics, a UK Fabric and home decor supply online retailer, to be interviewed for a designer insights feature on their site.  I happily agreed, and today the interview is live!  Check it out here. Courtesy of: Terrys Fabrics
Welcome back for Day 4 of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! First up today is Czarina from Czarina Nocon with her short sleeved Verona Dress. Â One of my favorite parts of the testing process is seeing how different fabrics can change the whole look of a garment. Â This version is bright and fresh and {…Continue Reading}
Today we have three lovely testers sharing their Verona Dresses on the pattern tester tour! Sitting in the first slot today is Raphaelle from deux souriceaux and her short-sleeved version. Â This is the option without the elastic in the sleeve hem, giving a soft, floaty sleeve. Â Read about Raphaelle’s Verona Dress here. Next is Katy {…Continue Reading}
I have been a busy bee behind the scenes, working on a surprise pattern release – The Averill Dress! Â I wanted to create an easy-wearing, unique pattern perfect for Spring or Summer. The Averill Dress is for girls’ sized newborn to 12 years and can be made in woven or knit fabrics. Â This pattern is {…Continue Reading}
Welcome back for Day 2 of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! First on the docket for today is Bethany from Sew Not Perfect. Â If you read my types of testers post, Bethany has been doing duty as a thorough editor for the Verona Dress as well as the Haven Acres Mini Collection. Â She sewed {…Continue Reading}
Greetings! Â Welcome to the first day of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! Kicking things off is Rachel from Handcrafted by RED. Â Rachel has tested with me on the Haven Acres Mini Collection, so I’m sure testing just one garment was a whole different experience! Â Check out her post here. Next up today is Julie {…Continue Reading}
Are you ready? Â The Verona Dress Pattern Tester Blog Tour is beginning tomorrow! Â I always organize a tour for any of my testers who blog and want to share what they’ve made. Â For the Verona Dress, we waited until after the exclusive release with UpCraft Club was finished and the pattern available in my own {…Continue Reading}
Verona Dress testers and I have been busily working to perfect the pattern and tutorial and today’s the big day!  The Verona Dress is releasing exclusively with UpCraft Club from 3/23 through 3/26/15. UpCraft Club is “an association of crafters dedicated to elevating the quality of our crafts and the patterns we use”.  Members receive a free {…Continue Reading}
I love a good sneak peek, don’t you? Â The pattern I’m working on currently is for the Verona Dress. Â My testers are knocking it out of the park again, and the resulting Verona dresses are looking even lovelier than I could have hoped! Things are on track to be able to release in time for {…Continue Reading}
