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
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
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
I have been knee deep in swim fabric for a few weeks now, and I have loved every minute of it!! Okay, well maybe not every minute of it because no project is complete without a little time spent seam ripping. Made for Mermaids is adding big time to their Mermaid Shores Collection with the … Continue reading Mermaids Shores Alexandria and Mama Roxy: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
I was embarrassed to look back and see when my last published blog post went live. Almost a month ago?!? Yep. Life is surely happening right now in the Ross household, which means my sewing time has been at a bare minimum. It's times like these were I find myself sneaking in quick sews out … Continue reading Made for Mermaids Mama Quinn
As much as I love knit dresses, I have come to appreciate a lightweight woven dress during the summertime. The humidity has already turned up, which makes double brushed poly dresses put on hold until the fall. All my Southern girls know what I am talking about. The Blank Slate Patterns Catalina Dress just received … Continue reading Catalina Dress: Blank Slate Patterns
The weather is heating up here in Tennessee. I swear, we skipped right past spring and headed straight into 90 degree summer weather. I have so many plans for some short sleeve additions to my closet, but I decided to skip past those plans and go right into tank top sewing. Petite Stitchery has a … Continue reading The Swanky Tank: Petite Stitchery Pattern
I have been sitting on these for a while, anxiously awaiting the releases. Primarily because I don't sew for my boys enough. And when I do, it makes me so thankful that I will have these photos of them to treasure for years to come. With that being said, let's lead off with the Adventure … Continue reading Sweet Tea and Adventure V-Neck Shirt: Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Tests
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