Aria Top Review by Chalk & Notch Patterns
I was given the opportunity to be part of the testing group for this pattern. When I signed up I had never sewn a pattern from this company before (have the Isle Jeans pattern but had not sewn them yet). What I loved about this testing was - it wasn't a "blind" test meaning I was shown a line drawing before I agreed to be a tester and I love that. I have participated in other pattern company test groups but you never saw the pattern until you agreed to test it. Aria Top View A High Back w/Bias I have to say I really enjoyed this pattern test. There was a private Facebook group set up for the testers and everyone was super supportive including the pattern company. How I Did It I did not buy new fabric for this project. This fabric was bought to make a different pattern, but in my effort to pair down my fabric stash I chose to use it. I have had the fabric in my stash for 2 years and I bought it on clearance - yay for me. I have to celebrate the small w...