HubbaDing Indie Sewing Patterns | First Impression Review

[@sarahmay3307]

I have been following her for a while - she used to be known as “if Kim wore clothes.” Her aesthetic reminds me of a lot of the patterns I have in my Japanese sewing books.

[@knottygnome]

The aesthetic is really cute but maybe trending a bit too much towards nightgowns for me. The model pulls off the loose fit style well but I feel like I’d look like a sack of potatoes 🥔

[@nancypollard4531]

Right click on the size chart. Open it in a new tab and you can zoom in. These patterns remind me of a lot of the patterns I have in a Japanese sewing book. I love the simplicity of them and I agree fabric selection becomes very important when making this type of pattern.

[@derendathieke8947]

Probably the exception here, but I really don't care for the patterns. I think they look like straight sacks with ruffles or gathers, and while the drawings were mostly cute, they didn't live up to expectations in the photos. The 'Suzy' dress is almost exactly like my favorite summer nightgown that I have been wearing for years (and is probably on its final season 😔) and the June dress is like a less fitted old pattern I have from Butterick. You are right about bias cut clothing! If people have not made bias cut clothing before, they really should! Maybe start with a simple bias skirt if you don't feel comfortable starting with a dress, but if you make a really nice dress on the bias it will probably become your favorite!

[@maryoaks3228]

I’m trying to move away from the need for zips ,buttons and purchased interfacing, so this brand/collection is definitely appealing to me.

[@lisart2488]

Thanks for alerting me to this company - I'm here for comfy, cute clothing. I just checked the website and the first price is NZ dollars and the second price appears in GB pounds as I'm in the UK. It's not obvious in your review as it's showing both in dollars. Really cute designs at a great price. Thanks.

[@InsidetheHem]

In the upper right hand corner, it says USD. So, IDK.

[@lisart2488]

@@InsidetheHem 👍

[@susanhemion2981]

I love these patterns! I like simple patterns sew up in lush beautiful fabrics. She looks small in stature like me. This also is similar to my personal style. I am not a fan of PDF patterns but I think this gal will push me to try them. Thanks for reviewing!

[@claudianowakowski]

that bias-cut dress is really very nice. That one looks good on the model. The long tie ends at the shoulders really look elegant. It has a 20s vibe. I agree with you that overall most of those patterns are almost the same. They should all be views in one pattern envelope.

[@BurntToastStars]

Etsy kind of screws creators over and takes a portion of their sales. However the creators get a lot more traffic if they have an Etsy shop. So a lot of creators have created an e-commerce shop off of Etsy and one on etsy. This is my understanding of why indie designers have two shops. 😁

[@InsidetheHem]

The commerce sites take a fee, too. To process the payments. And, then it costs money to host the website, too, which Etsy doesn't charge for. I think it has to do with a US v International thing.

[@coachcasey9823]

My friend switched from Etsy to her own shop because of numerous complaints against Etsy for false charges and lack of reimbursement, or reimbursement taking months. Many, many Etsy creators have had major issues with their practices and response to shop owners. Owners often host both until they can drive more of their Etsy traffic to their own website.

[@BurntToastStars]

@@coachcasey9823 yeah I have heard some pretty awful things.

[@cynthiatennant9896]

Never heard of these patterns but I like them. As you said they are similar but I like they style enough to get one or two and add to my wardrobe. I enjoy doing doing that to give my wardrobe interest and not look always the same. Thank you Lindsey! 😊

[@cynthiatennant9896]

P.S. I wish she had a pattern for the crop pants that button up the front that she wore with her tops, so cute!!!!

[@InsidetheHem]

Look like the lander pants. Look ‘em up!

[@cynthiatennant9896]

@@InsidetheHem Will do, thank you!

[@denisedorsey2889]

I made a skirt ( new look ?) that was drafted for cutting on the bias. It looks amazing. Wedding gowns are definitely bias cut.

[@cavelleardiel]

These patterns are adorable and the PDF price is very reasonable!

[@alisoneichler4257]

I recently bought a PDF pattern from a British company … but I had to make my purchase through their Etsy shop. I think it had to do with the money stuff - conversation rates, taxes, etc.

[@InsidetheHem]

Right. That makes sense.

[@sueknutson9664]

You’re so right, the illustrations don’t always match up with the pictures. A little “ditzy” print might work for some of these styles rather than just solids.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah. Her plaids were small and looked great!

[@masidelasoul]

currently struggling on the sleeve cuff of the julia dress 🙃 send help

[@lindseyinred]

I really like Hubbading’s designs, but I do wish she had some pictures on different sizes. I don’t know if all the styles would suit a fuller bust.

[@InsidetheHem]

Checkout their instagram and the pattern hashtags. You might be able to see some other "models" that way.

[@claudianowakowski]

Most of those patterns have absolutely no bust shaping or they just hang like a tent. That might be OK with really soft drapy fabric over a full bust. I would not want to wear those designs in a crisp fabric.

[@lauryn596]

There's some customer reviews of the Julia dress that include pictures of the dress bring made with print cottons. It actually looks really cool with prints! I'm making it with black cotton and am sweating a bit. I'd like a black, dreamy, linen dress to style with a corset. Hoping it turns out alright...,🤞

[@InsidetheHem]

That sounds amazing!

[@karenbensdon4643]

What a find! So cute and full of personality. Wish there were darts for fuller busts. Is there a technique for adding darts? If yes would love a tutorial.

[@InsidetheHem]

Of course! Sewing Rabbit has a good one called How to add a Side Dart for Proper Fit. But, reach out to Kim first, She might have added in the shaping and then rotated the dart out so you wouldn't see it but the shaping is there.

[@karenbensdon4643]

@@InsidetheHem Thank you. I didn’t even know to consider that the shaping may be integrated. 🤩

[@nanrussell6423]

It doesn't look to me like there is bust shaping. The designer is petite with a small bust, so she looks cute in these design without much shaping. I would definitely add bust darts. I enjoyed seeing all the designs, but only a couple might look good on my fuller figure. Thanks for show Hubbading. I don't know much about small indivdual design businesses, so I have been binge watching your videos!

[@katherinerhodes4211]

I haven’t heard of this pattern before, so many nice patterns. Will you tell us which one you get ??

[@InsidetheHem]

Of courseB

[@VariationsOnASeam]

These are really cute and I love the website design. Reminds me of a board game. But I'm tall with a small waist so those designs wouldn't suit my frame. These would be perfect for a young person just learning to sew.

[@claudianowakowski]

The model looks like a ragamuffin in that wrap dress, the judge's robe, and the Julia dress. Maybe that is the look she is going for.

[@maggiesteel6878]

I like the Annie dress.

[@AllieCasey]

Would also be nice with back line drawings.

[@koolkidangel18]

Do you have a tutorial on how to cut dresses on the bias?

[@InsidetheHem]

There will be a grain line on the pattern pieces. Just make sure that’s parallel to the selvedge and your good to go!

[@maureencullen1008]

My only concerns about these patterns is a lot of them are based on simple rectangular shapes.As she said she'll only give the measurements for simple shapes are you going to be buying a pattern with very few pattern pieces.

[@InsidetheHem]

Why is that a concern? I'd prefer that, I think. Less to print!

[@missdemeanor3524]

@@InsidetheHem And you barely even need scissors for the rectangle pieces; just rip the fabric to size.

[@coachcasey9823]

I think a lot of these designs would look a little softer and less dramatic with lighter weight fabric. She likes to sew with more structured fabrics which make the dresses stand out from her body more. I would like to see samples in different fabrics and lighter colors. It’s so hard to see pattern fit and details in dark fabrics.

[@dianeolson8449]

Thanks!

[@karenclement743]

Everything looks like a nightgown

[@marjoriebell198]

I’m going to show my age here, but when I was a kid, we wore these dresses as “granny nightgowns” to sleep. I prefer clothes that enhance my womanly curves. The majority of these designs totally conceal the bust, waist and hips. Why not just wear a sack? Sorry: I know a lot of young women love these styles. I just don’t know why!

[@jodieroundtree488]

It looks like you'd really need a gamine body type then I would be in! But I don't so I will pass. Thanks!

[@InsidetheHem]

I will have alternate ideas for you posted soon. Stay tuned.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Not really my style as I prefer a defined waist, but always good to be exposed to new companies.

[@karenclement743]

She doesn't know how to model her clothes so the customer knows the shape ,+/or seams. I think I like her ideas but I am not sure where she is going with them.