I jumped on the opportunity a few weeks back to apply to be a part of the testing team for George & Ginger Pattern Company. I have been snatching up Kristi's patterns recently due to her creativity and flare when it comes to women's PDF patterns. I often time see her patterns and think I … Continue reading The Confidence Collection- George & Ginger Pattern Testing
Team Mermaid has been working hard behind the scenes to release not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 new patterns! New patterns for the whole family....yes please! I have only made a hand full of items for my husband. I really enjoy sewing for myself, but I was so excited to sew up this … Continue reading Mama Vivienne and Dylan- Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
A girl can never have too many dresses, right? I keep telling myself I am going to start making more practical tops that I can wear to work. And solids. I need solids. But then this magical thing happens. I fall in love with patterns. Dress patterns and patterned fabric. So instead of making solid … Continue reading Mama Sommer – Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
One of the reasons I even started sewing a few years ago was because I wanted to be like my mom. She spoiled my older sister and I for holidays by making our dresses, and her Halloween projects were praised by everyone. I have always thought "Sew Like My Mom" was a perfect name for … Continue reading Plum Dolman – Sew Like My Mom Pattern Test
Attention all you legging lovers out there! Pattern for Pirates has updated their beloved Peg Leg pattern in celebration of 50,000 members in the Patterns for Pirates Facebook group. Several new options are now available including a waistband pocket, a side seam pocket, color blocking and a gusset. The most exciting options are the new … Continue reading Peg Leg Update
I am back again with yet another new pattern from Patterns for Pirates. Most people's first thought probably is "another tee pattern???" This is true, but it is another solid pattern to add to the rotation. Like I have said before, I am no chef, but I can follow a recipe. As much as I … Continue reading New Favorite Tee by P4P- Pattern Test
I don't know about you, but I have been going through Pattern for Pirates new pattern withdrawals? It seems like forever since the Cocoon Cardigan released, and Judy has been killing us all with the Cross my Heart sneaks on Instagram for weeks. But the time has come for the newest P4P pattern right on … Continue reading Cross my Heart Cami by P4P – Pattern Test
Have you ever made a pattern for the first time and thought "this was designed for me!"? Well, I have no other way to describe M4M's newest pattern release, the Mama Isabel. With my very first make using the pattern, it was an immediate wow. I have not worn a wrap dress in a long … Continue reading Made for Mermaids Mama Isabel- Pattern Testing
I am a little late to the game since we are already halfway through February (seriously where did January go?), but I still would like to share my adventures in Pattern Testing from 2016. All of these will be from Patterns for Pirates (I will share a second Made for Mermaids post soon). Plus, … Continue reading P4P Pattern Testing Review of 2016
I'm back today with another pattern test. This time I am proud to show you Love Notions latest release: the Terra Tunic. This was my first time testing for Love Notions, and it was a great experience. So a tunic for all seasons you say? First season for me is winter. We finally have cold … Continue reading Love Notions Terra Tunic: A Tunic for all Seasons
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