Someone please invite me to a fancy event. ASAP. Why you ask? Because Patterns for Pirates just released a gorgeous dress, the Gala Gown. Okay, okay. I won't have anywhere fancy to go anytime soon, but this pattern can be dressed up or down depending on options selected and fabric chosen. The bodice is fully … Continue reading Gala Gown: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
I don't miss out on too many Made for a Mermaids Pattern tests. I was sad that I had to miss out on the Women's Naomi because of a busy work and baseball schedule. Fortunately though, Team Mermaid followed up the first dress in the Resort Collection with the new Women's Felicity Swing Top and … Continue reading Women’s Felicity: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
Made for Mermaids Women's Jordan I wish I could say that I get to spend time perusing Pinterest for all of the latest trends in fashion, but that is definitely not the case. So I rely on the PDF sewing world to keep me up to date each season on what I should be adding … Continue reading Women’s Jordan: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
It's Wacky Wednesday time over at Ellie and Mac once again! The Tulip Dress and Tunic (affiliate link) is one of the stylish patterns on sale for only $1. I purchased the pattern last time it was on Wacky Wednesday because I love the style. However, I do not typically wear form fitting dresses. This … Continue reading Ellie and Mac Tulip Dress
It seems like summer has been going on and on and on this year. Pumpkins and hay bales may be everywhere, but it does not feel like fall at all. We were able to swim in our pool this past weekend but not without being attacked by the biggest mosquitos ever. Seriously fall? My mind … Continue reading Sewing for the Season
In the south, school started back in early August thanks to a modified year round schedule. But I am here today as a part of the Sly Fox Fabrics Back to School Sewing Celebration. Each day this month we are putting forth our best B2S inspiration using beautiful Sly Fox Fabrics. Today is my turn to … Continue reading Sly Fox Fabrics Back to Sewing Celebration
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
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
