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Thank You Tess Sewing Pattern Testers!

We were so lucky to work with a wonderful group to test the Tess Dress and Top Pattern. We’re so grateful to them for all their excitement and insight while perfecting the Tess. Versions shared on ...

Thank You Hayes Sewing Pattern Testers!

Testing the Hayes Dress and Two-Piece Set Pattern was such a delight with this group of talented and kind testers. We're so grateful to them for providing helpful insight into fitting, sewing, and ...

Thank You Reya Sewing Pattern Testers!

We were so lucky to work with an incredible group of testers for the Reya Pants and Shorts pattern. They were so kind, and helpful in sharing their insights and critiques to make this pattern bette...

Thank You Ivie Sewing Pattern Testers!

Testing the Ivie Pattern was such a delight with this group of talented and kind testers. They were so helpful in providing insight on fit, instructions, and final details of the Ivie Dress and Set...

Thank You Den Jacket Testers!

It's time to introduce some of our Den Jacket Testers! This group knocked it out of the park with their feedback and gorgeous jackets. Their input is such a valuable part of the development process...

Thank You Aria and Mini Aria Testers!

It's time to share all about our Aria Testers! Our testers created so many lovely versions, many of them sewing more than one. Their input is such a valuable part of the development process and we'...

Thank You Shay Dress Testers!

Sharing tester photos with you is always a favorite part of release! Shay was such a fun pattern to test thanks to all of these wonderful makers. I’m so grateful for their feedback and expertise. V...

Thank You Isle Jeans Testers!

It's always a treat to share tester photos with you! The Isle Jeans pattern tester group was so patient and detail-oriented throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful for all their help! Version...

Thank You Sun Tote Testers!

We always come out of testing inspired by our pattern testers and this time was no different! Check out all the creativity and fun fabric combinations they shared! Versions shared on social media a...

Thank You Evelyn Skirt Testers!

We love getting a chance to share tester photos with you! We hope you find inspiration from these talented sewists and that you are excited to sew your very own Evelyn. Versions shared on social me...

Thank You Max Tee Testers!

We're so grateful to have worked with a great group of testers for our first Spring release. Check them out below. Versions shared on social media and RTW inspiration are saved on our Max Tee Pinte...

Thank You Farrah Update Testers!

We have big goals of updating our full pattern library, and thanks to our wonderful testers, we're another step closer to achieving that. All our Farrah testers were incredibly helpful while workin...

Thank You Wren and Mini Wren Testers!

After testing several updates over the last several months, it was a joy to be testing a new pattern again. We were fortunate to have a helpful group of testers. Their valuable input helped make th...

Thank You Pixie Update and Mini Pixie Testers!

We had ambitious goals testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Pixie and Mini Pixie testers were instrumental in impr...

Thank You Pony Update and Mini Pony Testers!

We had ambitious goals testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Pony and Mini Pony testers were instrumental in improv...

Thank You Waterfall and Mini Waterfall Update Testers!

We had ambitious goals updating, testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Waterfall and Mini Waterfall testers were in...

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Thank You Mini Marcel Testers

Following the Marcel Tester round-up, it's time to showcase some of the versions sewn by MiZdni Marcel Testers! The Mini Marcel is available in sizes 12m to 12 years and looks especially cute as a ...

Thank You Marcel Testers!

I'm so glad you are here to check out the round up of Marcel testers! I hope you're inspired by seeing the different fabrics used, and the various ways in which the Marcel Dress & Tank Top is s...

Thank You Mini Page Testers

Following the Page Hoodie Tester round-up, it's time to showcase some of the versions sewn by Mini Page Hoodie Testers! The Mini Page is available in sizes 12m to 12 years and looks pretty cute if ...

Thank You Page Hoodie Testers

I hope you are excited to check out the Page Hoodie Tester round-up! I see all of the photos during the test but seeing them all together in one post always makes my heart happy. It's inspiring to ...

Thank You Crew Testers

THANKS TO THE CREW TESTERS! Today I have a round-up of the Crews made during testing! I hope you enjoy seeing what the pattern looks like on a variety of people, the different fabrics they used, an...

Thank You Victory Testers

Testing a pattern is a big part of the development process. As a designer, I couldn't do my job without it, and I always appreciate the amount of time and effort - let alone fabric! - my testers pu...

Thank you Orchid Update Testers

This is always a fun post to put together. I love seeing all of the tester photos in one place and seeing the culmination of the work we did together. It really is one of my favorite parts of patte...

Thank you Fringe Update Testers

It takes a lot of work to test a pattern, but it is always one of my favorite parts of pattern development. I enjoy connecting with and meeting other sewists from around the world during testing. I...

Thank You Mini Fringe Testers

I'm excited to share all of the wonderful tester versions of the Girls' Fringe! The pattern was released right before the Christmas holiday so there was a bit of a delay for me to get the tester po...

Thank You Orchid Testers

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Orchid Midi and Parasol patterns. It was so fun to collaborate with Celina of Ensemble Patterns. We are really proud of the patterns we created a...

Thank you Pixie Testers!

This is my favorite post to put together! It's so fun to see all of these Pixie Tees in one place. I am sending out a HUGE thank you to the 42 testers who volunteered their time and put so much eff...

Pixie Tee Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Pixie Tee pattern! Many of you will have received the Pixie Tee for free if you signed up for the Chalk and Notch Newsletter by June 24th. We hop...

Thank You Joy Testers!

Note: As of November 2020, the Joy Jacket pattern has been updated to include sizes 0-30 as well as A/B and C/D cup options. Those who tested the update and submitted photos for this post have been...

Joy Jacket Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Joy Jacket pattern! If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, or in the Chalk and Notch ETSY ...

Thank You Fringe Testers + Houston Relief Effort!

I have so much to be thankful for and most recently it has been the support of this community and the response to the Fringe release. In an effort to give back, today, August 31st, 100% of all sale...

Women’s Fringe Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Fringe pattern! Fringe dresses and blouses have started to pop up on social media and I'm loving your creations. If you haven't grabbed your copy...

Thank you Pony Tank Testers!

I'm sending out a big thank you to all of my amazing Pony Tank testers. I say it every time but I am convinced my testers are the best. Many of these ladies have worked with me for most, if not all...

Thank you Farrah Testers!

Today I'm sending out a big thank you to all of the Farrah testers. All of these ladies stayed with me through weeks of testing. They gave valuable feedback, suggestions and invested time into maki...

Women's Farrah Tester Tour - Part Two

I'm back sharing more tester versions of the Women's Farrah. I am just blown away by their awesome versions! There is nothing like sharing your love of sewing with other wonderful ladies who totall...

Women's Farrah Tester Tour - Part One

The Women's Farrah has been on sale since Monday and as of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, in the Chalk and Notch ETSY store or on ...

Thank you Women's Waterfall Testers

I love to see this post up with all of the tester photos together. It's a big thank you to these ladies who have stayed with me through weeks of testing. Although saying thank you never feels like ...

Women's Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour - Part Two

I'm back sharing more tester versions of the Women's Waterfall Raglan. You are in for loads more inspiration today. All of these ladies were so professional and encouraging during testing which mad...

Women's Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour - Part One

The Women's Waterfall Raglan has been on sale since Monday and as of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, in the Chalk and Notch ETSY st...

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Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour

The Waterfall Raglan pattern has been on sale since Monday and I can't thank you enough for the warm reception! As of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk an...