Happy Tuesday guys! A couple weeks ago we got invited to a birthday party at the Japanese Gardens and I decided to make a dress for Abbie to match the theme….you know…just because I could…haha. The party was two days away and I had the Rebel Girl Party Dress due too, so I decided to go through my pattern stash […]
PATTERN REVIEW: Butterick 6046
PDF Pattern Testing: The Rebel Girl Party Dress by Bella Sunshine Designs
Hey Guys! I had the honor of testing THE REBEL GIRL PARTY DRESS by Bella Sunshine Designs last week, and ohhh my gosh…..I can’t tell you how much fun I had testing this pattern. I love testing for Bella Sunshine Designs because with every new pattern she brings out, I am able to learn new sewing techniques. With this particular […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Bookworm Blazer from Sewing with Boys
Happy Tuesday Lovelies! I’m so excited that I can finally share this boys pattern with you!. I was super thrilled when I was selected to test the Bookworm Blazer by Nichole Gifford of Bluebird & The Boy (one of the four founders of Sewing with Boys), because I had been searching for some time, for a “cool” enough pattern to make something […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Isabella Flutter Sleeve Top by Townmouse
Hello Lovelies, I recently had the privilege of testing the the adorable Isabella Flutter Sleeve Top by Townmouse Children’s Wear. When the call went out for testers I immediately volunteered; I was smitten by its modest, almost vintage, summery design. It features a button hole closure in the back, a cute keyhole feature in the front and playful flutter sleeves (who […]
PATTERN REVIEW: NewLook 6238 View C
Happy Monday Lovelies! I had only a few hours on Friday to make something for Abigail for her cousin’s SpiderMan themed birthday party the next day, so I decided to use a commercial pattern because drafting one would probably take too much time. I’ve been meaning to try NEWLOOK 6238 for a while, so this was the perfect opportunity! This […]
PDF Pattern Testing – Kelly’s Twirly Skirt by Bella Sunshine Designs
Happy Friday Lovelies! It seems I just don’t have enough time in the day! I’m swamped with projects for the boy cub’s up coming birthday (I still can’t believe he’s going to be ELEVEN! sheesh!) and projects for KCW new season theme, and my own personal projects and preparing for our road trip this weekend, that I’ve lost all sense […]
PATTERN REVIEW: Simplicity 7197 Toddler Maxi Pinafore
Happy Tuesday My Lovelies! So I have a fascination, or possibly smallish obsession with vintage patterns, and I’ve started to collect them. Last year, I acquired the super adorable Simplicity 7197 and as soon as I got it, I created the maxi pinafore for Abigail (the red one). I actually made this in December and had every intention of blogging […]
PATTERN REVIEW + Early Valentine Date with the kids.
TGIF My Lovelies! Gosh, its been a super busy week with the kids and different projects so I’ve barely had time to blog. We decided that we would celebrate Valentine with the kids early, because 1. I work the weekend and 2. we wanted to avoid all the crowds that would be out and about too. The hubby and I […]
Pattern Review: Burda 5318 Vintage Jumper
Hi Lovelies, I had something totally different planned for today, but I got this super cute jumper pattern in the mail yesterday and I just had to do it! I picked a yellow floral print I thought was perfect for summer (can’t remember where I got the fabric, but I know I’ve had it forever). Anywho…on to the reviewing… Pattern […]