Welcome to the fastest Sofiona sew thus far!! We are starting to be known as "clean, but not quick" and I'm totally good with that! But I also know that people want a quick make and it's been a regular conversation around Sofiona headquarters that we need to keep the quick sews in mind. I… Continue reading The Tundra Top
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The Tide Is In
This pattern has been on quite the journey! What starts as one thing sometimes becomes another. And some ideas that had to be let go for this pattern to come around are safely tucked in the back of my mind for another day. The ebb and flow of this Tide. Tide is a halter-style knit… Continue reading The Tide Is In
Fireweed Dress
The newest release from Sofiona Designs is called the Fireweed. I started drafting this dress about 2 months before we launched as an official company so it's been on my mind for a long time! Winter came and the idea of a sleeveless dress for the cold months wasn't great so I put it on… Continue reading Fireweed Dress
Juniper
Juniper was the very first pattern I got to test out on Stella (she's our mannequin child and she's AMAZING at standing still for fits and photos)! There have been a number of little tweaks and no less than 3 complete re-drafts of this pattern since that first day, but we're so very happy with… Continue reading Juniper
Dandelion Tank
It has been a bit busy the last few weeks! I mean, a LOT busy!! With 3 tests going at once (yes, there's another one coming!!) and all interconnected in one way or another (are you intrigued?), it's kept us on our toes. Finally we're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and… Continue reading Dandelion Tank
The Cat’s Out of the Bag and We’re Calling It: Lynx
The newly released Lynx pattern is one that's been on my mind since long before Sofiona Designs became a reality. Almost a year ago I decided to have some fun sewing along with a season of Project Run & Play. This is the (self drafted) outfit I submitted for "Signature Style" week (see anything familiar???):… Continue reading The Cat’s Out of the Bag and We’re Calling It: Lynx
PR&P Opens Shop: The Aster Cardigan
Have you already heard of the new pattern store that Audrey has opened as part of her vision for Project Run and Play? Perhaps you've already been enjoying the blog tour as we introduce the patterns now for sale. This store is a place for past and future designers to sell their patterns that are reflections… Continue reading PR&P Opens Shop: The Aster Cardigan
