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Independent designers need sewists to test patterns and make sure they are ready for sale. Here I share my adventures in testing the newest patterns being released by some of my favorite independent designers as well as reviews on products from the sewing world.
Summer is FINALLY here! It’s as though I had gone missing and finally found myself again. I have been sewing quite a bit, but haven’t posted as many creations as I’ve been making to the blog. I need to do quite a bit of catching …
I don’t get to create too much for my oldest these days. When Gabriela of Chalk and Notch Patterns announced that she was going to put out a girls version of the Fringe dress, I thought it would be a great option for an “older” …
I was recently selected to be on a promotional team for Raspberry Creek Fabrics. Raspberry Creek Fabrics is an independent fabric shop that not only does retail sales of popular fabric brands but also prints their own fabrics and designs. What I love most about …
I’m running a little behind on sharing this post, but I’ve finally photographed my most recent creation for myself. It’s been a crazy few weeks with back-to-school in full swing. I was able to take a little time to decompress at my machines with this …
This year I spent A LOT of time combing the web for a short pattern that I could utilize in the capsule wardrobe I was planning for my girls. I wanted a go-to short pattern that was more practical than the Papillon Shorties that I …
As part of the summer capsule I’ve been working on, I was on the hunt for woven top patterns. I particularly wanted several with thin, spaghetti-like straps because I know my girls choose clothing based on comfort and they are already complaining about the heat. …
I’ve been working on several projects while also trying to pack up my sewing space to do some room swapping with the girls. For this post I’m sharing some makes from Oliver +S with fabrics from Riley Blake Fabrics, but I want you to know that …
I’m beginning to tackle sewing through my prizes from the awesome package I received from Project Run and Play. Part of my package was a bundle of 8 patterns from Violette Field Threads. How amazing is that?! It was like Christmas! Thanks to Violette Field …
Well my friends, it has been a busy blogging week if I do say so myself. I’ve had quite a few posts and while I’m typing this out I’m printing a pattern to make a costume for a school musical. I’m almost to the end …
A week or so ago popped a little sneak of this girl in a new dress on Instagram and I can finally share all the details of this new pattern with everyone. This is the Callie’s Strappy Back Top, Dress, and Maxi from Simple Life …