TGIF Lovelies! This week’s project had many firsts, so I thought it would be a good idea to blog it! Made my first Bomber Jacket, made welt pockets for the first time, installed a separating zipper for the first time, and added an iron on patch to a garment for the first time! So let’s jump right into it: Pattern […]
PDF PATTERN REVIEW: The Ollie Bomber Jacket
DIY Upcycled Shirt to Child’s Top
Happy Monday Guys! I’m so excited to finally share SOME of the details of my UPCYCLING (part 1) contributor post for Issue #1 of Sew Sew Def Digital Magazine where I transformed one of my old denim shirts and a some fabric into a two piece outfit for my daughter. “Sew Sew Def is devoted to filling each issue of Sew Sew […]
PDF PATTERN TESTING: The Sullivan Dress
Well Hello Lovelies!! I know its been a minute since my last post! It’s been a pretty busy few months, in-between working on version 2.0 of PatternTesters.com, sewing up samples for Quilt Market, preparing for our trip to London where I hosted #TheGreatLondonFabricHunt and 7th grade homework, I’ve had little time to focus on selfish sews and blog work. I […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Top Knot Romper + How to Cover Snaps with Fabric Tutorial
TGIF Lovelies! It’s been a whirlwind of a week around here! Tons of exciting things to come I can’t wait to tell you about, but for today I get to finally share with you the Top Knot Romper, Dress & Tunic by Chalk and Notch I had the pleasure of testing back in April. “The Top Knot pattern offers 2 romper lengths, 2 dress […]
As Featured in One Thimble Issue 11
Happy Sunday Lovelies! This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are mine. So if you follow me on IG or Facebook, you know that I have been totally excited about Issue 11 of One Thimble Magazine, if you haven’t been and have no clue as to what I’m talking about, let me tell you! *big cheesey grin* I am one […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Clarissa Dress
Happy Thursday Lovelies! When I first started blogging my sews, I use to rave about vintage patterns – how much I loved their look and how much I enjoyed sewing them, so I’m super excited to share with you my latest pattern test, The Clarissa Dress by MCM Studio Designs. “The Clarissa Dress is a sweet, empire waist dress inspired by […]
PDF Pattern Review: The Holly Dress
Happy Tuesday Lovelies! I meant to sew up the Holly Dress by Bubby and Me Creations back in April but life happened and I’m only just getting around to it. Perfect timing too! It made for the most perfect Mother’s Day outfit. Pattern Description: The Holly Dress by Bubby and Me Creations – The Holly Dress has a fitted, lined bodice, exposed zipper and the […]
PDF Pattern Review: The Emily Ann Cardigan
Happy Hump Day Lovelies! Recently I tested the Emily Ann Cardigan by Blaverry and just had to share with you how adorable it is. The Emily Ann Cardigan is one of those patterns for the “everyday girl”, you can dress it up, dress it down or custom coordinate it with an outfit by using woven fabric. It has a classic […]
Something for the Boy! PDF Pattern Review: The Semper Sweater
[ This post contains affiliate links. ] Happy Monday Lovelies! It’s hard to believe it’s already April, even harder to believe that my boy cub will be 12 in a couple weeks! (Gosh, I feel old :/ ) So in honor of it being his birthday month, I thought it would be a fun idea to feature a boy sew each […]
PDF PATTERN REVIEW: The Tea Party Dress
Happy Monday Lovelies! I’ve been traveling for the past week with limited internet access, so I didn’t want to make any post and not be able to readily respond to them, but now I’m back! =D Earlier this week I was looking for a pattern to create something for Sarah Jane’s Sommer Easter Dress Challenge, and came across The Tea […]