Thank goodness for online fabric shops, especially shops you have learned to love and trust for good quality fabrics. As much as I love just making a quick run to the fabric store, I love getting the email that my fabric has been delivered. And then running home from work as fast as I can … Continue reading Fabric Shop Highlight: Raspberry Creek Fabrics
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
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
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
Everyone loves a good pattern hack. Taking a pattern you love and making it work in another way for you is so satisfying. In the past three months, I have gotten back into running. It has been great to handle my work/kids/running a household stress by taking it out on the pavement. But as the … Continue reading Running Base Layer: Rory Pattern Hack
Professional. Sometimes I think how the heck did I become grown up enough to become a professional? I loved the movie "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead" back in the day. The working professional outfits that Sue Ellen (Christina Applegate) creates for the poolside fashion show were unbelievably cool. I was all about her … Continue reading Sew What Do I Wear- Professional Edition
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