It's never too early to start thinking about summertime! And nothing gets me going for summer more than sewing my own swimsuits. Call me strange because, yes, sewing swimsuits is my absolute favorite! I am thrilled to be a part of the Suit up for Summer Swim Tour with Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I was terrified … Continue reading Suit up for Summer Raspberry Creek Fabrics Swim Tour
Out of all of the things I have made myself, my husband was impressed with this one. He walked into the bedroom one night while I was taking fit pictures (for those unfamiliar with the term "fit pictures" it simply is a way pattern designers term pictures during the testing process to show how a … Continue reading The Unity Bra: Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Test
Jamie. I don't know about you, but I automatically think James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. Yep. Big Outlander fan here. I haven't made a plaid Women's Jamie poncho yet like Megan Thoman, but her version screams Outlander. And yes, I will have a plaid one very soon. Now, I have never been a poncho wearer. … Continue reading Women’s Jamie: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
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
It's been getting a little sappy in the Patterns for Pirates Sewing PDF Pattern Group as Judy and the Pirate Team have reached 100k members in the facebook group. I joined the group back at the end of 2015 when there was less than 20,000 members in the group. It is amazing how much the … Continue reading Tulip Tee: Patterns for Pirates FREE Release
Hoarding. We all do it. We hold onto those fabrics that we just can't quite cut into yet because they are too pretty. We hold onto trendy fabrics that we bought because everyone else bought it too, even though it's not exactly our style. And we definitely hoard scraps because you never know when those … Continue reading Pirate-Mermaid Swimsuit Mash Up
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
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
