Dresses. If you were to ask me what my favorite thing is to sew for myself, I would definitely say dresses. Without hesitation. (Well, swimsuits are pretty close to the top of that list, too.) I can't wait to share my newest dress as a part of the Raspberry Creek Fabrics Favorite Things Blog Tour. … Continue reading My Favorite Things Blog Tour with Raspberry Creek Fabrics
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
Amidst all of the recent chaos, I was in need of an easy, fun sew. My birthday was this past weekend just as "social distancing" was starting to go into full effect here in Tennessee. So I reached for my new tie dye double brushed poly print from the Club line at Raspberry Creek Fabrics … Continue reading Sporty Piko with Raspberry Creek Fabrics
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
Well, summer has came and went. There were so many sewing projects but very little blog time. As the boys get older and more involved, I will have to become more creative in time management to allow for both sewing and blogging. All that to say that I am happy to be back on the … Continue reading Twist Back Top: Patterns for Pirates 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
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
