I seriously do not know how they do it. Every time I declare that a certain Made for Mermaids pattern is my favorite, they come out with my new favorite. The Women's Sierra is no different. I love this pattern. I love the cut outs. The flutter sleeves. The high low maxi skirt. Perfection. I … Continue reading Women’s Sierra: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
After my recent swimwear sews and the new Patterns for Pirates So Classic Sundress release, I needed something quick yet satisfying to sew. The Made for Mermaids Women's Avery was just the project I was looking for. This fun, twist back tank is a surprising fast sew. Forget about back to school sewing. I … Continue reading Women’s Avery: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
Wovens. Buttons. Fitted woven dresses with lots of buttons. Sounds like I am stuck in a sewing nightmare. Am I right? Well actually, it turns out I am very wrong. Patterns for Pirates has released the So Classic Sundress just in time to close out these hot summer days and nights in Tennessee. The dress … Continue reading So Classic Sundress: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
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 was embarrassed to look back and see when my last published blog post went live. Almost a month ago?!? Yep. Life is surely happening right now in the Ross household, which means my sewing time has been at a bare minimum. It's times like these were I find myself sneaking in quick sews out … Continue reading Made for Mermaids Mama Quinn
It seems like just yesterday I was sewing hoodies and long sleeve tops. But yep, school is almost out for the summer here in the south. So bring on tank tops, swimsuits, and shorts sewing. To better prepare everyone for summer, Ellie and Mac is sponsoring a month long Get Ready for Summer Blog Tour. … Continue reading Ellie and Mac Get Ready for Summer Blog Tour
As much as I love knit dresses, I have come to appreciate a lightweight woven dress during the summertime. The humidity has already turned up, which makes double brushed poly dresses put on hold until the fall. All my Southern girls know what I am talking about. The Blank Slate Patterns Catalina Dress just received … Continue reading Catalina Dress: Blank Slate Patterns
The weather is heating up here in Tennessee. I swear, we skipped right past spring and headed straight into 90 degree summer weather. I have so many plans for some short sleeve additions to my closet, but I decided to skip past those plans and go right into tank top sewing. Petite Stitchery has a … Continue reading The Swanky Tank: Petite Stitchery Pattern
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
Your welcome. You will now officially have *NSYNC in your head for the rest of the day. I say it like it's a bad thing, but my 13 year old self is not mad. But I do think my husband is a little tired of me bursting out of song randomly. We have a fun … Continue reading It’s Gonna Be May Blog Tour
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