Arena Ready

Arena Ready

It’s Week 2.  Don’t forget to head over to Project Run and Play after you check out this post and go vote!  Designs inspired by childhood books was the theme that had us sitting at our machines barely coming up for air and sustenance.  Deciding 

One Thimble 16: A Full Review

One Thimble 16: A Full Review

One Thimble, Issue 16 has just released!! I’m very excited because not only did I get to sew up several of the patterns, but I was able to do a full review for this issue.  I don’t know if there has been another issue I 

Primavera: by Patty Young for Riley Blake

Primavera: by Patty Young for Riley Blake

Patty Young has a recent line out and I for Riley Blake, Primavera, and was asked to stitch it up to show it off.  I loved this line at first sight.  It’s screams SPRING TIME! I decided to use it for one of my Easter 

Project Run and Play Week 3: Gone Boho

Project Run and Play Week 3: Gone Boho

Welcome back to Week 3 for Project Run and Play!  This week the theme was Boho Chic.  I did a lot of debating and changing up plans throughout this week before settling on these final looks.  I ended up with a plan that focused on 

Simple Life Pattern Co. Release {Helena’s Button Back Top and Dress}

Simple Life Pattern Co. Release {Helena’s Button Back Top and Dress}

How about this dress?! I happened to come across Simple Life Pattern Co. needing a few more testers for a dress a few weeks back.  I was pretty swamped, but I just wanted to make this dress.  I cranked it pretty quickly and hopped over 

Simple Life Pattern Co. Release {Helena's Button Back Top and Dress}

Simple Life Pattern Co. Release {Helena's Button Back Top and Dress}

How about this dress?! I happened to come across Simple Life Pattern Co. needing a few more testers for a dress a few weeks back.  I was pretty swamped, but I just wanted to make this dress.  I cranked it pretty quickly and hopped over 

Laela Jeyne: Samantha and Sammy Swing Top and Dress

Laela Jeyne: Samantha and Sammy Swing Top and Dress

Yesterday was the release of the Samantha and Sammy Swing Top and Dress from Laela Jeyne Patterns*!  I’ve been able to participate in sewing up both the Women’s and Girl’s Versions.  These patterns have many options, so be sure to get the scoop and check them 

George & Ginger Fancy Back Releases

George & Ginger Fancy Back Releases

Well, thanks to Kristi from George & Ginger patterns, I have been able to sew up some new shirts just for me.  These aren’t just comfy lounge around raglans… They are truly sassy selfish pieces that I can, and need to, add to my oh-so-boring 

JillyAtlanta Cali Top/Dress Release

JillyAtlanta Cali Top/Dress Release

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Another pattern test down and another Thanksgiving piece ready to go for this week. This shirt coordinates with the Abiline Skirt I made for Peyton to wear for the holiday. See that here. I love killing two birds with one stone. 

Women's Boheme Sky: Tunic, Midi, and Dress

Women's Boheme Sky: Tunic, Midi, and Dress

A little over a month ago I had the opportunity to test the Girls Boheme Sky Tunic, Midi, and Dress pattern for Striped Swallow Designs.  I used the pattern to make a dress as part of Peyton’s Sew’NStyle Mini Collection. (Check that post here.)  I