Hi everyone! It’s Shuay here.
I was both thrilled and hesitant when Emily asked if I would be interested in writing a blog post about all my ITF hacks and how being a member of Curated by ITF has helped my sewing process.
The hesitation is in my lack in writing an article. I remember how I struggled with my essay writing in school. But the thrilling thought of sharing my sewing enthusiasm overruled. That evening, I said 'Yes!' to Emily.
WHERE SHUAY’S CURATED BY ITF JOURNEY BEGAN
I was attracted to Emily's black and white buffalo check Neale Jumpsuit back in 2021 when Curated by ITF first got started. And wished I could sew up a similar jumpsuit for myself too.
That was my very first issue of the Curated by ITF subscription. The Neale Jumpsuit Fit Kit blew me away. It is so comprehensive, with a whopping 102 pages of pattern adjustments!
HOW CURATED BY ITF HAS HELPED SHUAY
The gaping neckline adjustment is one of the few that amazed me. Adjusting the crotch length is my must-have essential skill I picked up. Crotch adjustments from Issue 14 on Pants Fitting helped me tremendously in getting a better fit in my pants sewing journey.
Checking out inspirations from Pinterest has become my new hobby ever since, and sharing them on Mighty Networks is so fun! (Side note: Mighty Networks is where we host our private, online community for Curated by ITF.)
Sometimes, when I don't understand how to hack a pattern inspired by a design I have found, Emily offers graphical illustrations to help. She is so generous in sharing her knowledge. I remember hacking the Whitlow robe into a collared wrapped jacket. It was a great learning experience.
PATTERN HACKING: A BIG PART OF SHUAY’S SEWING JOURNEY
Curated by ITF promotes and encourages pattern hacking. On occasions, when I get stuck, Rosey (a valuable Foldie) reaches out to me with fresh ideas that I have never thought of.
I love the Foldies community so much!
Inspirations from fellow members of Curated by ITF often get me excited too. Shelby, another valuable member, hacked the Neale jumpsuit into a stunning maxi dress! I explored the slash and spread method and learnt from her. Pattern hacking works on the basics and it has been a big part of my sewing journey.
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eleven SAWTELls AND COUNTING…
There are so many great issues from Curated by ITF that I love. I can't believe I made eleven different versions of Sawtell! It has become my favourite dress block.
My last 2 Sawtell dress hacks are beyond recognition! I also referenced the Cartwright dress Hack Kit for help. I love that the Hack Kits are versatile and applicable to everyone's own basic dress or top block. Here are three designs I created using all the information I have learned through Curated by ITF.
This month the Marden shirt Hack Kit covers eight wonderful designs with a comprehensive step-by-step pattern drafting guide and I've been very excited to try out 2 hacks I had in mind.
I hope I inspire you to join us in our sewing and pattern hacking journey inside Curated by ITF!
Thanks so much, Shuay! We absolutely loved seeing inside your wardrobe and hearing about the skills you've learn through Curated by ITF. Every time you post in our Curated by ITF community we’re so inspired and motivated by your courage and excitement for trying new ideas you’ve come up with. You’re such a valuable member of our community and we can’t wait to see what else your sewing journey holds.
If you'd like to find out for yourself what it is that Shuay loves about Curated by ITF, join over 700 other makers and sign up to Curated by ITF today!
Happy sewing,
Emily
