NEW RAD PATTERNS RELEASE AND SALE: THE GUERNICA ROMPER

On sale now for $8.00 until June 4th.  Click on the link for your pdf  copy.

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I had the pleasure of testing and sewing up the Guernica Romper. I have never made or worn a long pant romper before and wasn't sure how I would like the fit. I am so glad I had this opportunity because it is the most comfortable long pant romper I have worn. it feels like wearing pjs. I wore my romper to my salsa class and received many compliments and was even asked what store did I purchase, lol.

My version is the cuffed pants romper with  pockets. It also has a buttoned back opening. I made my romper from a medium weight rayon jersey, with great stretch and recovery. I made no adjustments to the pattern other than shorten bodice 2", because I am 5' 3 1/2" tall. Pattern does come with shorten cut lines. The pockets are meant to be a tad bit wider than a normal pocket and droop a little lower. 

Shown below are the options and a size chart available in the Guerica Romper. I find Rad Patterns run true to size for my body measurements.

Click on the link below for your pdf copy, you will be pleased at the well written instructions and illustrations to sew your own romper.
https://www.radpatterns.com/

I am part of WBM Blog Tour for the TWO New Pattern Releases and Sale: WBM has released two new summer tops, The Summer Breeze and the Summer Tulip tops. Both my versions made in woven fabric, if you size up, can be made in knit. On sale now until 5/31. Click on the link for your Pdf copy.
https://wardrobebyme.com/?rfsn=388327.5a8a7

Join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/1618036351750483/?ref=br_rs and comment under the Blog Tour post for a chance to win the patterns. Take your chance to win prizes in the Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support group and comment to the link of the day. Every day's a chance to win!

The Summer Tulip. A classy look, can be dressed up or down, and made for any season. This top is made with rayon challis fabric. Can be worn with or without a belt. Has a button closure in the back neckline for the opening, a slight curve to the hem, and a cuffed sleeve.

Summer Tulip top shown here with a belt.

"This top is great for a warm summer day, but can also be worn under a cardigan or jacket for cooler weather. A super stylish and elegant top."

Available in sizes US 0-20 and Euro 30-50. Model size 5'6" 172cm 

My version of the Summer Breeze was made out of a rayon challis fabric. Rayon challis has been one of my favorite fabrics to create comfortable garments, especially in the summer months.
The Summer Breeze can be made with or without a ruffled neckline, has a v-neck opening in front, and a cute ruffled hem. I also like the longer look in back so that I can feel comfortable when wearing this top with leggings. Shown here without the ruffled neckline.

Here is an idea of the Summer Breeze with a ruffled neckline, just a hint of neck ruffle.

Have fun creating your own Summer tops in different fabric textures and prints.
Available in sizes US 0-20 and Euro 30-50. Model size 5'6" 172cm 

Click on the link for your Pdf copies.
https://wardrobebyme.com/?rfsn=388327.5a8a7
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Synthia Lee Gerritson

New Pattern Release: The Summer Breeze Tunic by WBM. On sale now for $7.00 until 5/31, click on the link for your Pdf copy. https://wardrobebyme.com/?rfsn=388327.5a8a7

The Summer Breeze Tunic. I love woven summer tops, but I am also very picky. The Summer Breeze Tunic just became one of my favorite woven tops to wear.
My version of the Summer Breeze was made out of a rayon challis fabric. Rayon challis as been one of my favorite fabrics to create comfortable garments, especially in the summer months.
The Summer Breeze can be made with or without a ruffled neck, has a v-neck opening, and a cute ruffled hem. I also like the longer look in back so that I can feel comfortable when wearing this top with leggings. Shown here without the ruffled neckline.

I also made a 2nd Summer Breeze Tunic, in pink rayon challis fabric as well. This Summer Breeze Tunic has a slight ruffled neckline, another option.

The Summer Breeze Tunic is a very simple top to sew and has well written instructions to follow.

Available in sizes US 0-20 and Euro 30-50. Model size 5'6" 172cm 

Click on the link for your Pdf copy. https://wardrobebyme.com/?rfsn=388327.5a8a7

Thank you for ready my blog

Synthia Lee Gerritson

THE KIERA SKIRT ROAD TOUR

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I have had the pleasure of testing and sewing the Kiera skirt. Unlike any other skirt I have sewn or worn, this skirt has many options and with a twist, ribbons sewn underneath the skirt. Options include, two waist options, including a shirred back waist, a wide sash, and ribbons under neath the skirt. Many uses, a summer skirt, a fall skirt, a dance skirt, a belly dance skirt, use your imagination.

I at first was a tad bit skeptical of sewing the skirt when I saw the specs, I felt I wouldn't wear it, I have already worn it twice. I am so happy Ann Grose, from Designer Stitch, convinced me that this skirt would be fun to sew and wear, after all, she is the Designer and knows best. When I went looking for fabric, I wasn't sure what I was looking for. I found this beautiful crinkled woven fabric with a sheen, at Joann's. 

My version of the Kiera skirt sewn with 8 gore panels together, a wide dropped down waist band, which is very flattering on the waist, and many ribbons sewn between the inside seams throughout. The ribbons when tied together, help shape the skirt any way you want, as shown in the picture below. I sewed a narrow sash, but has the option of a wider sash.

When left untied, the skirt will have a nice flowy look, as shown in the pictures below. Paired with my Kiera skirt is the Weekend Kat blouse, also from Designer Stitch.

The Kiera skirt can be made with many light woven fabrics, is fun to sew and wear, is figure flattering, and you too will enjoy creating your own vision of the Kiera skirt.

The Weekend Kat blouse shown with the Kiera skirt, is another Design Stitch pdf. Shown here with decorative rayon trim applied.

Kiera Skirt options shown.

Thank you Ann Grose for another great and fun design,

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MY SEWING STORY

I am Synthia lee Gerritson
Live in Los Banos, Calfornia U.S.A.
Been single for the last 17 years and I am obsessed with sewing.

I was very young, 9 years old when I developed the desire to sew and be creative. I would sit in front of my grandmother, mesmerized by how she would tear up old cloths to create beautiful quilts. Being poor, I wanted to sew my cloths. I would ask my grandmother for her old dresses, cut them up, and create my own dresses, to look just like the style of that time. I had no patterns or sewing machines, I sewed by hand.

I continued to sew for my children and others' as an adult. I would sew bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, wedding dresses, sweet 15 dresses, drapes, quilts, whatever was asked, I would sew. As an adult, I did not sew for myself until 4 years ago.

Four years ago I began testing Pdf patterns for various designers. I then discovered how much I did love sewing for myself and my family. I no longer sew for anyone outside the immediate family, because I want to sew for fun, to be creative, just sew my visions. I also found the love of sewing bags, wallets, and enjoy giving or donating my bags.

I have discovered the importance of having a nice digital camera to take pictures of the garments and items I create, memories mean everything to me. My very best friend, Orbey, has been one of my biggest supporters and camera man for the last 4 years of me testing pdf patterns, Thank You Orbey.

One of my biggest accomplishment and one I am most proud of is this beautiful dress I made a few years back. I am most proud because I sewed/created this dress just before my hand operation. I have bilateral carpal tunnel in both hands. Underwent a carpal tunnel operation in my right hand, it went bad. I no longer have complete use of my right hand, it is closed. I manage to sew with my left hand and the use of my right index finger. I have my day to day struggles, but, nothing, nothing will stop me from sewing and being creative. Sewing is my therapy to staying sane, lol.

I will post more pictures of items made in the past at a later time.

Blogged by Synthia Lee Gerritson