The Lilac Needle

Pattern Testing

Any posts where I have tested a pattern for a Company

  • Simpatico Leggigns

    Simpatico Leggings – Back to Basics

    I just about live in Leggings these days since I've been working from home full time. I still find time to make it to my local gym regularly though, which means I am also in workout leggings fairly often. Recently I've…

  • Danielle Cozy Cardi

    Ah to go back to the days when it was cold, but not too cold. While I do enjoy living in a state that has a taste of all three seasons, fall is definitely my favorite. I am a few months…

  • Penelope Pants – Sonia Estep Designs2

    Even though it is still VERY cold out, I am still finding that I just love taking pictures outdoors. Especially when a project is made with this beautiful Ombre french terry! It just pops against the snow and they are super…

  • Hannah Add on Hood – Sonia Estep Designs

    I've been wanting to make a Hannah for a while now and the opportunity to test the new hood add-on option gave me the perfect excuse. It also gave me the perfect reason to cut into this beautiful French terry that…

  • Catalina Tank – So Sew English

    It's been a hot minute hasn't it? Been quite busy over the last few weeks but now I'm back and ready to sew! I'm so happy my first project this week was the new Catalina Tank tank from So Sew English!…

  • The Logan Hoodie – Made for Mermaids

    If you know me, you know I love some color. Even so, I have not had the opportunity to try color blocking until now! The Logan Hoodie from Made for Mermaids is a fantastic color blocked hoodie that lets you have…

  • Olympia Pullover – New Horizons Designs

    Ever have those days where you want to wear a hoodie, but it's too hot to actually wear one? This summer has been CRAZY hot and that is exactly how I've been feeling with my early morning workouts. Great thing is,…

  • Lucy Top – Sonia Estep Designs

    Is it just me, or is this heat wave just not ending?! I knew I needed a new top in order to beat the heat and the Lucy Top is just what I was looking for. This is my first foray…

  • The Essential Tank – P4P

    It's still tank top season! The Essential Tank from Patterns For Pirates (P4P) has been updated to include some new sizes and also be even more essential than before. Want to know what fabric I chose and how the pattern test…

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