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Made this skirt today! I drafted the pattern in CLO and I'm pretty happy with how the godets turned out.

I made sure the godet pieces fit the curved seams properly, which was a bit of a challenge, but they ended up fitting really nicely. I still need to hem the bottom.

I had some trouble with the fabrics, though. The darker fabric has a ton of sequins, which made sewing the seams a little annoying. The white fabric is embroidered but quite sheer, so I ended up lining it.

I'm still experimenting with fabric choices for this design, so I'd love to hear what fabrics you would use for it. I'm thinking something with enough structure to hold the shape of the godets, but still enough drape for them to move nicely.

What fabric would you use for this design? 😊

Hi everyone! 🐦🥰

I'm looking for 1-2 testers for my printable Budgie Paper Stitching Card.

If you scroll through this post, you should find a card I previously tested, my Dango Penguin Paper Stitching Card. That test went really well, and on completion of this test I'll be happy to offer you this Budgie template as a thank-you.

This test is mainly to confirm that the DMC thread colours work as intended. I don't have access to DMC threads where I live, so I'm unable to accurately test the colour palette myself.

Requirements:

- Access to DMC embroidery floss.

- Ability to print on suitable paper. The template is designed for 150 gsm paper (or similar), and I'll provide a simple guide explaining how to choose the right paper before printing.

You'll receive:

- Printable PDF template

- Stitching guide

- DMC colour guide

- Paper selection guide

I'm looking for feedback on:

- Colour accuracy

- Overall stitching experience

- Any confusing instructions or areas that could be improved

Testers will need to provide:

- At least 1 clear photo of the finished card.

- One 5-10 second video showing the finished card.

The photos and video will be used (with credit) on my Etsy listings and social media.

If you're interested, please send me a DM, and I'll send you the files.

Thank you so much! 💙

I designed this little Dango Penguin as a paper embroidery greeting card. 🐧🍡

It's stitched directly onto 150 gsm drawing paper. Once finished, you can glue another sheet of drawing paper to the back so there's space to write your message inside.

I wanted to create something that combines the look of cross stitch with the charm of a handmade greeting card.

AI Disclosure: No AI was used in the design of this pattern, the pattern creation process, the stitched sample, or the product

Made a half-scale prototype of a skirt I've been working on and wanted to get some opinions from fellow sewists. 😊

The idea is a skirt with graduated godets and two side ties. The center godets are the longest, the ones beside them are slightly shorter, and the side godets are the shortest.

A few things I learned from this prototype:

- The waistband ended up wider than intended.

- I made the lining panelled, which added more bulk at the waist than I'd like.

- The difference between the godet lengths isn't as noticeable as I hoped, so I'm thinking of increasing the variation in the full-scale version.

I'm also considering using contrasting fabrics for the godets to make the graduated effect more obvious.

I'd love to hear your thoughts:

- Would you increase the difference between the godet lengths?

- Would you use a contrasting fabric for the godets?

- What fabric would you choose for a skirt like this?

I'm currently leaning toward rayon because I love the drape and movement, but I'm curious what others would use.

Thanks! Always appreciate the feedback and ideas from this community. 🧵

Hi everyone!

I've been experimenting with a self-drafted paper cross stitch bookmark concept and would love some help testing it. 😊

The idea is simple:

🩷 Print the template on cardstock

🩷 Punch the marked holes with an awl (using EVA foam, cardboard, or a cutting mat underneath)

🩷 Cross stitch as usual

🩷 Print a second copy and use it as a backing

The photos show my current prototype. It is stitched using 3 strands of floss.

One challenge is that I don't have access to a wide selection of embroidery floss colours where I live, so the stitched sample doesn't perfectly match the intended colour chart. Because of that, I'd love feedback from someone able to stitch using the recommended colours.

I'm mainly looking for feedback on:

• Is 3-strand coverage enough, or would 4 strands look better?

• Does the paper hold up well during stitching?

• Are the instructions clear and easy to follow?

• Is this something you'd enjoy stitching?

Pattern source: Self-drafted

If anyone would be interested in helping test the concept and sharing feedback, please send me a DM. 💕

Thanks!

Hi everyone! 💖

I’ve been experimenting with tiny paper cross stitch bookmarks and recently designed a fountain pen bookmark template that I’d love to test using proper DMC threads.

Unfortunately DMC floss is really difficult to find where I live in India, so I can’t test the final colours accurately myself right now 😭

Would anyone be interested in helping me test stitch the bookmark and letting me know how the colours turn out? I’d also love to see photos of the finished result if possible!

Please DM me if interested ✨

Looking for 1 tester for a fountain pen themed paper cross stitch bookmark pattern ☕🖋️

This is a printable paper/cardstock cross stitch bookmark, so no fabric is needed.

Turnaround time: ~1 week

What you’ll need:

- printer

- cardstock

- cardboard or foam backing

- ultra thin awl OR a sewing pin (in a pinch)

- DMC floss

Important printing instructions:

- If printing on A4 paper: select A4 + “Actual Size”

- If printing on US Letter: select US Letter + “Actual Size”

Do NOT scale the template or the holes won’t align correctly.

Process:

1. Print template on cardstock

2. Place cardboard/foam behind the cardstock

3. Punch holes using an awl or sewing pin

4. Sew following the chart using DMC floss

5. Cut around the template outline

6. Print and cut the backing template again

7. Glue the clean backing piece onto the back of the stitched bookmark to hide the threads

I’d mainly like feedback on:

- print scaling

- hole spacing

- ease of assembly

- clarity of instructions

Please comment or DM if interested 🌸

🪼 Tester Call – Jelly Baby Ray 🪼

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for 3 testers for my newest cross stitch pattern, Jelly Baby Ray 💙

If you’re interested, please send me a personal message!

A few details about the pattern:

• 100 x 100 canvas size

• Uses 15 DMC colours

• DMC floss

• Pattern Keeper compatible

• No backstitch, quarter stitches, or three-quarter stitches

• Beginner-friendly stitching experience

• Jelly Baby Ray herself is much smaller than the full canvas size

Please only apply if a 2-week turnaround works for you 🌸

Important note:

The current product images are FlossCross mockups. I’ve added the pattern to my Ko-fi shop for stitchers who are comfortable trying patterns before a physical tester finish is available. The listing clearly states that it currently contains mockup images only.

https://ko-fi.com/darlingdreams

Once testing is complete, I’ll be replacing the mockups with real tester finishes and giving full credit to testers whenever their photos are used in listings or on social media ✨

In return, testers will receive:

• The pattern for free

• First dibs on future pattern tests

• Credit whenever their stitched photos are shared

Thank you so much for all the kindness and support so far. It honestly means a lot to me 🥹💙

Looking for a few cross stitch testers for my cozy pattern “Sleepy Matcha Panda” ♡ This is a floss cross preview

Pattern details:

• 200 x 200 stitches

• 16 DMC colours

• Full cross stitch

• Beginner-friendly / low confetti

• Pattern Keeper compatible

I’m mainly looking for feedback on:

• readability

• colour flow

• symbol clarity

• overall stitching experience

Test stitchers would receive the pattern for free, plus my next released pattern for free as a thank you for helping test ♡

In exchange, I would appreciate around 5 progress or finished photos that I may use for future posts, listings, or social media with credit to the stitcher.

This is my very first released pattern, so thank you for helping a tiny new designer out 🍵

Please comment or message me if interested ♡