Hi All!

I was lucky enough to be selected by Melyssa for her 1st ever PDF Pattern to test! The Wearable Studio are a new Indie Pattern Company based in Australia and their patterns are designed to embody beauty, femininity, comfort and elegance. 

When i received the lucky email from her, i knew i had the right fabric for this top in my stash… this lovely Suzy Viscose in Sky from Sewisfaction! It’s such a beautiful print and such a dream to sew with too, no issues whatsoever!

The Franki Top is a versatile transitional piece. It has a boxy, relaxed feel which can be made into an everyday casual top or an elegant feminine piece, both of which will be a staple in your wardrobe.

This pattern will be a breeze for sewists with a little bit of experience but the detailed instructions (written and photograph guides) will gently help build the skills of any beginners too.

Both versions have a flattering hi-lo hem line.

Version 1 features a flirty ruffle hem and three-quarter sleeves with pretty ties.

Version 2 is cropped at the waist and has short sleeves.

I made a Straight Size 12 and had no fit issues with regard to the shoulders where i am petite in that area on some pattern brands lol the only thing i would change in my next version which has to be Version 1 with the ruffle hem and tie sleeves is to lengthen it by 2″ just for personal preference… Don’t think i can get away with the crop look in my early thrities!!  Overall though the instructions were very clear and the pieces fitted well where they should!

So grab yourself a copy now and make your own Franki’s!

Happy Sewing!

Sal xx

The post The Wearable Studio – The Franki Top appeared first on The Yorkshire Sewist.

Well this blog has only been live for a couple of months, but there has been a lot going on!! These are just my popular posts!!

November 2016:

Sew Up North 2016 – Myself and Becca’s 1st Sewing Get Together – we were that we organised!!

Giveaway celebration

My 1st Tutorial for Simplicity as a Simplicity Sewing Expert- 8228 Soft Bra and Knickers. It’s also up on Simplicity’s Blog too

December 2016:

Review of the S_Box

Signed up to Project Sew My Style 2017

Taken part in Stitching Santa 2016

Then of course receiving these beauties from my Stitching Santa Tracy aka @madaboutbags 

Taken part in Linden Swap 2016

Simple Sew Pattern Tutorials – Nancy Tunic with Contrast Cuffs, Raglan Dress, Pleated Trench Coat and Lizzie Dress

Also working with the lovely Lisa the Owner of the Avid Seamstress as a Pattern Tester for the newly realised Raglan Dress which is available to buy here. You can either make the top or the dress, 2 different sleeve options and 2 different pockets! Such a versatile pattern!

As you can tell, I’ve had a very busy couple of months of the end of 2016, so 2017 will be jammed pack full of Sewing, Pattern Testing, Organising, Meetings etc but it will be well worth it and I hope you lovely lot will join with me in my Sewing Adventures!

All the best for 2017 peeps and see you in the New Year!

Sal xx

The post 2016 in Review! appeared first on The Yorkshire Sewist.