Well, you have to be living under a rock in the Made for Mermaids Pattern Group on Facebook to have missed the first releases in their new Lounge & Lace Collection. The "Lace" patterns include the Mama Bridgette Bralette & Nightie (affiliate link) and the Mama Victoria Cheekies & Thong (affiliate link). Now is not … Continue reading Mama Stella: Made for Mermaids Lounge and Lace Collection
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
Long story short. My mom and I walked into a dressing room in Kohl's. There hung the cutest tunic with a twisted neckline. I tried it on, and it was love. We went out to find out if it was on sale. It turns out this cute "tunic" was actually a dress from the Junior's … Continue reading Mama Catherine and Mama Mya Pattern Hack
2018 is already in full swing in the Ross household. Personally, January and February are my least favorite months in Tennessee due to the cold and rain and the ever looming threat of ice on the roads. Schools close down here for the slightest of flurries, so I am dreaming of March and warmer weather. … Continue reading New Year, New Sew
My last blog post shared my tester version of the Petite Stitchery Cassidy Sweater. The sweater has a beautiful cross back, but it can also be worn in reverse with the cross in the front. I had a hard time deciding which way I liked best. Solution to the problem? How about hacking it to … Continue reading Petite Stitchery & Co Cassidy Sweater Hack
This holiday season has been a whirlwind for me. Over tired kids, a husband with the flu, and a ton of patients having surgery before the end of the year. All of this means my house is a disaster, I haven't had much sleep, and my sewing has pretty much been at a standstill. Fortunately, … Continue reading The Cassidy Sweater- Petite Stitchery & Co Pattern Test
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
Every now and then I see a picture in one of the Facebook sewing groups and think, "Yep. I need to make that." Well, this happened recently when my sewing bestie Lizzy posted a charcoal polka dot top with raglan patch sleeves. It was a "pin-spired" make for her, and it was fabulous! So off … Continue reading Raglan Patch Fall Tunic: A Pattern Hack
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
Just when I think that I don't need another shirt pattern....who am I kidding??? I always need a new shirt pattern. Even better when there is a tunic and dress length option. Made for Mermaids is back at it with their newest releases: Mama Catherine, Catherine and Dolly Catherine. Mama Catherine is a yoke style … Continue reading Mama Catherine: Made for Mermaids Pattern Test
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