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
It's the month of all things red, white and pink. And chocolate. Lots of chocolate. This month on the Sewing by Ti Blog Tour, the theme is "Red, White, and Pink." I am a fan of pink, but I had to throw some black and grey in there, too. Because boys. I was just dying … Continue reading Red, White, and Pink Blog Tour
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
Whoa!?! Wait. What? Did I actually make woven trousers? Why, yes I did! I would guess that being able to make trousers or chinos is high up on the list for most sewists. I mean, what woman has had a pair of nicer pants that actually fit well? I have found a couple of curvy … Continue reading Ivy Trousers: Laela Jeyne Pattern Test
Long story short. My mom and I walked into a dressing room in Kohl's. There hung the cutest tunic with a twisted neckline. I tried it on, and it was love. We went out to find out if it was on sale. It turns out this cute "tunic" was actually a dress from the Junior's … Continue reading Mama Catherine and Mama Mya Pattern Hack
2018 is already in full swing in the Ross household. Personally, January and February are my least favorite months in Tennessee due to the cold and rain and the ever looming threat of ice on the roads. Schools close down here for the slightest of flurries, so I am dreaming of March and warmer weather. … Continue reading New Year, New Sew
My last blog post shared my tester version of the Petite Stitchery Cassidy Sweater. The sweater has a beautiful cross back, but it can also be worn in reverse with the cross in the front. I had a hard time deciding which way I liked best. Solution to the problem? How about hacking it to … Continue reading Petite Stitchery & Co Cassidy Sweater Hack
This holiday season has been a whirlwind for me. Over tired kids, a husband with the flu, and a ton of patients having surgery before the end of the year. All of this means my house is a disaster, I haven't had much sleep, and my sewing has pretty much been at a standstill. Fortunately, … Continue reading The Cassidy Sweater- Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Test
