This has been the longest first three months of 2020. I doubt I am the only one looking forward to summer time. No better way to cue those summer vibes than diving into some fresh Raspberry Creek CLUB swim prints as a part of the Suit Up for Summer 2020 Tour. Raspberry Creek swim … Continue reading Suit Up for Summer 2020 with Raspberry Creek Fabrics
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 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
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
I hate the cold weather. But I love all things cold weather sewing: sweater knits, layers, and hoodies. Lots and lots of hoodies. Last year I was obsessed with adding cowl necks to all of my outer layers. But this is the year of the hoodie. Made for Mermaids is making all of my … Continue reading Hudson Hoodie: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
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
I can't tell you how many times I watched Clueless after it came out on video. I am pretty sure we rented it a million times on VHS. Even though I was more tomboy than girlie girl, I couldn't help but to be jealous of Cher's closet full of designer clothes. Fast forward 23 years. … Continue reading Clueless Collection Part 1: Made for Mermaids Pattern Tests
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
