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Dress Up Party – Pattern Giveaway – Seamster Patterns

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Today’s giveaway sponsor is Seamster Sewing Patterns

Seamster creates interesting patterns that you will love to wear again and again. These patterns are generally geared towards intermediate sewers, but adventurous beginners will enjoy stretching their sewing skills, and advanced stitchers will have fun working with clever pattern shapes.
Seamster patterns are named after foods that relate to how the pattern is worn or designed. For example, the men’s and women’s Avocado Hoodies have pockets in the back so your partner can slip their hand in while walking with their arm around you. The patterns were so named because avocado trees only bear fruit when grown near each other. Patterns also come with simple recipes that use the ingredient after which the pattern was named.
One lucky winner will receive 5 pdf patterns
Some of Seamster’s awesome patterns include:
The Dandelion Top and Dress:
This dress was made for moving about. It has a few inches of ease, which has been shifted to the front so you can easily eat or go gallivanting around without feeling constrained. While it is a semi-fitted pattern, it has a flattering silhouette that follows your curves since it is fitted at the bust & along the back.
This pattern can be sewn up six different ways: as a scoop necked sheath or top, a sweetheart necked sheath or top, a yoked tank sheath or top. Pair it with a cool cotton or linen for the summer or sew it up in wool for the fall. Make it into a chic yet comfortable little black dress or a whimsical top in a fun print. The instructions also include plenty of ideas to help you customize your pattern to match your style.
 The Summercrisp Wrap Skirt:
With so many fabrics to choose from as well as knee & midi length options, this circular wrap skirt will fill all the gaps in your wardrobe. This deceptively simple pattern features a triangular panel that sits over one hip and an asymmetrical hem that is shorter on the sides. The waistline is easily & quickly finished with bias tape- no fussy tubes of fabric to turn inside out! Whip up a knit version in an afternoon & be ready to go out on the town that night or sew a woven version ready to be worn the next day.
The Avocado Hoodie
This semi-fitted hoodie will flatter many figures with its princess seam construction. A sweet but not saccharine couple’s pattern, the men’s pattern was designed to have straighter seaming details, while the women’s pattern was designed with more curving, feminine, seaming details. The hoodie features front pockets with optional back pockets that are finished with tabs. Long cuffs have thumb openings to keep your hands warmer as the weather changes. The hood has overlapping & non-overlapping options so you can decide how warm or cool you want your hoodie to be.

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96 thoughts on “Dress Up Party – Pattern Giveaway – Seamster Patterns

  1. kaloskraft says:

    I use a plain old zig zag stitch…and spray starch if it rolls!

  2. Audrey says:

    I use a ball point needle and a stretch stitch. Sometimes I use my walking foot and a double needle for hems.

  3. STH says:

    I’ve done a little sewing with knits, but not a lot. I don’t have a serger, so the overlock stitch and zig zag on my sewing machine have been helpful.

  4. fenna says:

    no special tools other than a ball point/ stretch needle.

  5. I’ve sewn with knits a lot. First, I prefer my serger so it doesn’t stretch. Then I use a ball point/jersey needle.

  6. saramanske says:

    I use a ball point needle and nonstretch tape in shoulder seams to keep them from stretching out. Sometimes I use a serger if I can get mine to cooperate!

  7. Jana says:

    I have sewn with knit fabrics. I don’t own either an overlocker or a coverstitch machine (yet), so I just use a zig-zag stitch, and sometimes a twin needle for hemming. Or I charm my local sewing store owner into letting me use her fancy machines. Teehee.

  8. Janna says:

    I have I use a ball point needle.

  9. Katy M says:

    I’ve never sewn with knit but I’d like to try! x

  10. Nathalie says:

    I use a balpoint needle and stretch stitch, I also have an overlocker

  11. Cecilia says:

    I’ve somewhat recently started venturing into sewing with knits as more and more of the patterns I like for my kids and myself are knit patterns. I primarily use a ballpoint needle and a stretch stitch. I used a twin needle on my last project, and I liked how it turned out. I do have serger, but so far I only have been brave enough to finish seams not make whole a knit garment. Someday soon, I hope.

  12. Great looking patterns. I’d love to sew some of them.

  13. Sarah J. says:

    I have just begun sewing with knits and so far I’m using a ball point needle and a walking foot- perhaps someday a serger!

  14. Alice says:

    I’ve only sewn once with knits, and just used a ballpoint needle

  15. Catherine in MI says:

    I have knit in my stash, but haven’t sewn anything with it yet. I have to admit I’m a little intimidated.

  16. Liz says:

    I sewed a Plantain once, but I just used a regular zigzag stitch. I *did* buy a twin needle that I intended to use, but it doesn’t fit my vintage sewing machine. Woe.

  17. Terzi Begum says:

    I prefer twin needle for knits.

  18. Mickey Newmsn says:

    I have a serger which is great when I can remember how to use it. It also has cover stitch but have not tried it yet.

  19. DianeY says:

    I love sewing with knits and use a serger. I just bought a double needle and I am going to try that for hemming

  20. Linda N says:

    I have a wonderful Singer serger that does both over edge seams and cover stitch for hemming

  21. Betty W. says:

    I haven’t sewn with knit yet, but I’ve bought ballpoint needles and a twin needle so that I’ll be ready. Of course, I have fabric waiting, even if the project itself is a ways off!

  22. I haven’t stitched with knits yet. I’d love to get a serger some day to make it easier.

  23. A ballpoint needle with zigzag and elastic stitch work for me. I’ve purchased a twin needle, but haven’t figured out how to use it yet.

  24. linynp says:

    I enjoy sewing with knits- such a forgiving fabric ;). I use twin needles but also have a serger and coverstitch machines 🙂 that help me have lovely finishes.

  25. farmquilter says:

    I have never sewn with knits.

  26. Mary M says:

    Sewing with knits is easier then I expected. My serger helps a lot with that though! Also, I’m all about bands for hems?

  27. Lesley says:

    I donT rally have experience with knits

  28. I generally use a zigzag stitch and/or a serger, depending on how concerned I am about the knit unravelling and the strength of the seam.

  29. KT says:

    I haven’t sewn with knits…yet! But I’m definitely adventurous and willing to try new things.

  30. oh my gosh that hoodie looks amazing!!

  31. Lien says:

    a ballpoint needle and sometimes a twin needle (but I hate them,)

  32. marylou24 says:

    I use my serger and a twin needle for hems. Ballpoint needles when I remember.

  33. lucilledupuis says:

    I love knits. I use a serger and have a coverstitch, but tend to use decorative stitches on my regular machine to hem or edge stitch.

  34. I made my firt knit garment a month ago and I LOVE it, in fact I happen to be wearing it right now 🙂 I used a stretch needle and did seams with the special stretch stitch on my machine. Hems, necklines etc were all done with a normal zig-zag stitch, although I have just invested in a twin needle for next time.

  35. Catriona says:

    Havent Tried it yet, thinking about taking the plunge!

  36. Masha says:

    Yes, I love knits. They are so forgiving to fit. But my sewing machine hates them, sadly. So I use my serger as much as I can and hem very carefully with stay tape. I keep meaning to try knit stay tape but I haven’t done that yet.

  37. Catrin Lewis says:

    I’ve never sewn with knit!

  38. brookechurch says:

    I use a ballpoint needle, but sometimes I cheat and use a regular needle!

  39. Bonnie Larson says:

    I use a ball point needle with a slight stretch stitch. My Server also works great on knits. Thanks for sharing. Great patterns!

  40. sunhfarm says:

    No. I am ashamed. (-_-)

  41. Gracie G says:

    No! I have everything ready… Ball point needles, a serger, but not yet 🙁

  42. notsewsimple says:

    I really enjoy sewing with knits much more since I got an overlocker – I didn’t have much success with the stretch stitch on my machine. I like to use twin needle for the hems.

    Louise

  43. Marta says:

    I haven’t sewn actual garments from knit fabric, but I have made doll clothes in knits and just used wax paper underneath the fabric for stability

  44. Karen says:

    I haven’t tried sewing with knots, but I just purchased a few different striped knits so I’m looking forward to working with them!

  45. megret1979 says:

    Always use a twin needle and serger when sewing knits, although I wouldn’t say no to a coverstitch machine if someone offered me one 😉

  46. Catherine says:

    Zig zag stitch, but I may try something new next time!

  47. deadlycraft says:

    I love knits – I use a serger when I can be bothered to thread it, and often use a twin needle for hemming. Am secretly hoping my serger dies so I can get one which converts into a coverstitch!

  48. Debby says:

    I would love to get a serger. I am saving up for one now. Otherwise, I just have to use a zig zag stitch, but it seems to work fine.

  49. Marie says:

    I use the stretch stitch and zig-zag with a ball point needle.

  50. Victoria Z says:

    I don’t have a serger so I usually just use a zigzag pattern!

  51. dixieodare says:

    Most of the time I just use a Zigzag stitch, but I do love how quickly I can whip up a knit shirt on my overlocker!

  52. Donna says:

    I use the overclock and zigzag stitches on my sewing machine.

  53. Shayna says:

    I’ve got a bunch of sweatshirt fabric and have been searching for a hoodie pattern!

  54. Lena G. says:

    Serger, twin needle and walking foot.

  55. Ella says:

    Ball point needle. No other tricks.

  56. Rena says:

    Wonder tape (double sided tape that washes away) to stabilize hems so I can use a twin needle with higher tension – otherwise my twin stiching fails

  57. Holly D says:

    I have only sewn with knits once before, and it was a disaster. I finally used zig zag. Still was not a pretty sight!

  58. Cindy says:

    I mostly use my serger to sew knits. I put off purchasing one for so long, and now I don’t know how I sewed without it. I have yet to try the twin needle hem. I have been using a small zigzag. That is the challenge for my next knit garment.

  59. gibbylet says:

    I prefer sewing knit patterns, although I’ve had a serger for three years, I’ve only really started using it the last few months – I tend to need to use a straight stitch before I use the serger or it shows thread, but I’m guessing I just have some tinkering to do!

  60. Maryall says:

    I sew with knits all the time. I use a ball-point needle and double needle on my machine, and finish edges on my serger 🙂

  61. Ellee says:

    When my children were small I took lessons from the local Stretch ‘n’ Sew shop to learn how to sew knits. I made lots of knit clothing for my children as well as for myself. I like using a twin needle for hems. Now that I have a serger I would like to learn how to use it for knit clothing.

  62. Susie Mazur says:

    I have made a few knit items now, I don’t use much different just a stretch needle and a ballpoint twin needle 🙂

  63. rhondalaws says:

    I have sewn With knit, uI se my serger and twin needles. Love them both because they make my job easier.

  64. Lee says:

    I use a ball point needle but that is all. I only have used knits once but am going to make some more items for this summer! thanks!

  65. Ginger says:

    Yes, I’ve sewn with knits. I use my sewing machine, serger, twin needles. Wish I had a coverstitch

  66. jane d says:

    I like to use my serger when sewing knits!

  67. Verena says:

    I have never sewn with knits before, Lthough I am really eager (and a bit scared) to try it!

  68. nique says:

    I use a ballpoint needle, sometimes I use a double needle.

  69. Diane says:

    I am new to sewing knits – currently only practicing with old t-shirts. I use ball point needles, serger, sewing machine and coverstitch.

  70. Dana says:

    I’ve sewn knits for many years, but I have recently started hemming them with my sisters coverstitch serger and I absolutely love how durable it makes the hems.

  71. Sarah Jane says:

    I love sewing with knits and do so often! I always use a ball point needle and my serger to make the job easier!

  72. Becky says:

    My serger is my best knit friend 🙂

  73. gccmom says:

    I always use my serger when sewing with knits.

  74. Suzanne says:

    Jersey needle, coverstitch, and serger. I sew with knits all the time.

  75. Karen U says:

    I’ve only sewn with a knit fabric once and I used double needles and a v-e-r-y long zig zag stitch. Thanks!

  76. Dana says:

    I have been obsessed with knits! I love my new serger. Still figuring hems though.

  77. Mirte says:

    I only just started sewing, so i haven’t sewn with knits alot, but when I do I usualy use a zig-zag stitch.

  78. 64colorbox says:

    I use my serger and a twin needle on my regular machine.

  79. Claire Ross says:

    I have never used knit fabric before. I just got my first sewing machine 2 weeks ago so am sticking with cotton at present!

  80. Elizabeth says:

    I love to sew with knit fabric. I use a ballpoint needle and a stretch stitch. Sometimes I use an overlock stitch as well.

  81. Elizabeth says:

    Yes I sew with them on my serger and my machine with a stretch ball point needle.

  82. Alli says:

    Usually when I sew knits, I just use a ballpoint needle. I skip the serger for knits that don’t unravel. 🙂

  83. I love my server for knits

  84. Elizabeth C. says:

    I just made my first knit T-shirt. I used the zig zag stitch and stretch stitch with ballpointed needle.

  85. Beth V says:

    I use the serger, but before I had one I relied on my trusty twin needle.

  86. auschick says:

    I’ve gradually been sewing more and more knits. I use a twin needle with stretch/bulky nylon in the bobbin and it creates a perfect faux coverstitch. I use both my serger and regular sewing machine.

  87. Cat G says:

    Yes I see knits. Don’t have a server or coverstitch, would love both. I don’t think I use anything special. A ball point or jersey needle and a stretch stitch are about it. And I am so happy to learn about these patterns. So much fun!!

  88. Flavia says:

    I sew knits, lots of them; I have a serger (Singer one) and use a walking foot on my sewing machine too when sewing knits.

  89. Kat H says:

    I sew with knits a lot! So much fun! (Although I do have a good overlocker which also does coverstitches, so it makes it super easy. 😉

  90. Connie Forrester says:

    Ball point needle for sure and then a stretch stitch.

  91. sewsingular says:

    I have only sewn knits once or twice. I would like to try more often when I have time because I have a couple of knit patterns that I really like. Thank you, [email protected]

  92. Amy M says:

    I have done very little sewing on knit and am excited to try working with the overlock stitch on my machine.

  93. Kell says:

    I’ve never sewn on knit fabric before.

  94. Gracie G says:

    Not often but yes I have. My serger is my buddy, with ball point needles of course 🙂

  95. karenbolan says:

    most of my knit fabric adventures have been with altering t-shirts and once I made a dress. I did all that before I learned to use a ball-point needle and zig-zag stitch. There was some seam-popping! I need to try again with the right tools.

  96. Elise says:

    Only a few times. I usually use my regular machine and a zigzag stitch

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