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A quick post featuring some of our testers’ versions of the newest patterns, with apologies to the other testers who I missed in my haste! Didn’t they all do a wonderful job?

Six ways (and counting!) to wear the Tomigaya Shirt Dress, for every season and occasion.

Here’s just the skirt from our Tomigaya Shirt Dress sewing pattern. The smocking effect at the waist makes a great detail for an easy skirt.

Liesl sewed our new Tomigaya Shirt Dress in black linen and wore it to the Guggenheim Bilbao on a recent trip. It goes well with giant floral puppies!

Introducing our first-ever creative tour of Madrid! Visit some of my favorite museums and shops, discover hidden gems, and be inspired to explore your own creativity during an intimate week together. I can’t wait to show you my beloved city and everything it has to offer.

We’ve collected a lot of photos and fabric ideas to help you get started on your Isola Blouse or Dress, one of our newest sewing patterns.

We have lots of fabric and styling ideas for the new Brunswick Jacket sewing pattern today, to help you get started thinking about how you want to sew it.

Let’s talk about Tomigaya fabric and styling ideas! Here are some photos and fabrics to inspire you can get you started with this sewing pattern.

Introducing the Isola Blouse + Dress sewing pattern, with a gathered neck, raglan sleeves, balloon sleeves, and lots of other details and versatile options! The blouse and the dress look quite different from each other because of the details we’ve included, so we hope you’ll enjoy how versatile this pattern is.

The Brunswick Jacket is a cross between a blazer and a cardigan. It’s unlined, comes in two lengths, and has a raglan sleeve and built-in front pockets for easy sewing and versatile wearing. Wear the collar up or folded down, as you like.

Introducing the Tomigaya Shirt Dress, based on our immensely popular Classic Shirt pattern, with the same great details but with a smocked elastic waistband and gently flared skirt!

I’m planning my fall and winter sewing, and I thought it would be useful to show you the fabrics I’ve chosen and how I’m going to use the. Maybe it will help you with your fabric choices and planning, too?