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
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
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
My first fabric type that I fell in love with was liverpool. Strange, I know. I feel like you either love liverpool or you hate it. It had just become a big thing when I first moved back to the States and really had begun to get full swing into sewing. Long before the double … Continue reading Wiggle and Sweetheart: A Patterns for Pirates Mash Up
***This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a small portion at no extra cost to you if you purchase from my link.*** I am so ready for warmer weather. Tennessee has been playing tricks on us. Just like two days ago. It was 80 degrees, and then boom. It was in the 30's … Continue reading Boho Babydoll: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
Raise your hand if you are terrified of zippers?!? I am over here raising both of my hands. But like all things sewing related that I have been scared of in the past (neckbands, binding, pants in general, packets, wovens, on and on), it is time to tackle my fear. Thanks to Patterns for Pirates, … Continue reading Go To Jacket: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
One of my most popular posts this past year was sharing my Patterns for Pirates pattern tests from 2016. Looking back at 2017, I sewed up quite a few tester versions of pattern releases for both P4P and M4M. So let's take a look at a year in review Mermaid and Pirate style. ****A little … Continue reading Made for Mermaids and Patterns for Pirates: Pattern Testing Review 2017
Dolmans and raglans. Raglans and dolmans. Two of the most popular types of shirts found in the pdf sewing world. What happens when you combine the two? The RagDoll Raglan from Patterns for Pirates. (This post contains affiliate links.) The newest release from P4P is packed with options per usual. Half sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, and … Continue reading RagDoll Raglan: Patterns for Pirates Pattern Test
