I have been knee deep in swim fabric for a few weeks now, and I have loved every minute of it!! Okay, well maybe not every minute of it because no project is complete without a little time spent seam ripping. Made for Mermaids is adding big time to their Mermaid Shores Collection with the … Continue reading Mermaids Shores Alexandria and Mama Roxy: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
I have been sitting on these for a while, anxiously awaiting the releases. Primarily because I don't sew for my boys enough. And when I do, it makes me so thankful that I will have these photos of them to treasure for years to come. With that being said, let's lead off with the Adventure … Continue reading Sweet Tea and Adventure V-Neck Shirt: Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Tests
I know, I know. There are a ton of cold shoulder patterns out there. I own a few of them. However, I have been wanting a cold shoulder pattern without bands or binding on the cut out. Megan T. from Made for Mermaids must have read my mind. I am excited to share the newest … Continue reading Mama Fiona: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
We all know one of my favorite dress patterns is a knit wrap dress pattern. So when I saw that Kelly Stevens from Petite Stitchery & Co was getting ready to test a woven wrap dress, I was all in. Now, I am still so hesitant to get started on a woven garment. It took … Continue reading Sunflower Dress: Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Test
***This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a small portion at no extra cost to you if you purchase from my link.*** I am so ready for warmer weather. Tennessee has been playing tricks on us. Just like two days ago. It was 80 degrees, and then boom. It was in the 30's … Continue reading Boho Babydoll: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
Dresses. Why do I have to make so many of them? I seriously just can't stop making all the dresses. I usually wear one dress a week. To church on Sundays. My work week consists of khakis and me made shirts, and my week nights consist of sweatpants. And date night?? We don't have those … Continue reading Mama Adeline: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
Raise your hand if you are terrified of zippers?!? I am over here raising both of my hands. But like all things sewing related that I have been scared of in the past (neckbands, binding, pants in general, packets, wovens, on and on), it is time to tackle my fear. Thanks to Patterns for Pirates, … Continue reading Go To Jacket: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
How far behind in life can you be??? I am usually pretty good at juggling work, housework, mommy hood and sewing. But right now my juggling skills are sub par. So a few days late I bring you my Mama Lexi Loungers (affiliate link)from the Made for Mermaids Lounge & Lace Collection. In the evenings at … Continue reading Mama Lexi Loungers: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
One of my most popular posts this past year was sharing my Patterns for Pirates pattern tests from 2016. Looking back at 2017, I sewed up quite a few tester versions of pattern releases for both P4P and M4M. So let's take a look at a year in review Mermaid and Pirate style. ****A little … Continue reading Made for Mermaids and Patterns for Pirates: Pattern Testing Review 2017
Well, you have to be living under a rock in the Made for Mermaids Pattern Group on Facebook to have missed the first releases in their new Lounge & Lace Collection. The "Lace" patterns include the Mama Bridgette Bralette & Nightie (affiliate link) and the Mama Victoria Cheekies & Thong (affiliate link). Now is not … Continue reading Mama Stella: Made for Mermaids Lounge and Lace Collection
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