I had the opportunity to test another great pattern from Pattern Emporium! The Besties Tee is part of a double release with the Yours Truly Flounce Tank. Both can be great staples for your closet. I've been trying to add to my cold weather wardrobe, and this tee was a great addition! The bodice is... Continue Reading →
EM – Kids Color-Block Tie Top
This week I was able to participate in another Ellie & Mac Wacky Wednesday! As a reminder, every Wednesday, Ellie & Mac sets a few of their patterns on sale for $1. This is such a great way to build your pattern stash at such a low price! This week I had the chance to... Continue Reading →
Testing the Cambria Top!
Puff sleeves and bishop sleeves are so popular right now! They are all over Pinterest and Instagram and it's only fitting that they are popping up among pdf pattern groups. I was excited when Greenstyle Creations designed a pattern with both, the Cambria Top! The Greenstyle drafting is top notch and I am glad I... Continue Reading →
Nova by Sinclair
Y'all, I think I've found my new favorite comfy hoodie/sweatshirt! The Nova by Sinclair is a great relaxed raglan that is perfect in French Terry and Sweater Knits! I've made three and am going to tell you all about them today! I started with a crew neck version to check fit. I first went with... Continue Reading →
South Shore Romper
Last October, my brother and sister in law got married near Napa, California. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and I could not be happier for the two of them. Check out the dress I wore here. The day following the wedding, a big group of us loaded into a big bus and headed out to a... Continue Reading →
E&M Around the Block-KIDS!
About a year ago, I tested the Around the Block Hoodie pattern. That post is here. I recently had the opportunity to sew up the kids version-and it is so cute! The Little and I spent nearly 45 minutes picking out fabric for this, but he is so happy with the results (and so am... Continue Reading →
One Button Cardigan
I'm back to tell you all about the latest cardigan pattern I've sewn: The One Button Cardigan by Greenstyle Creations. I've been drawn to this pattern in the past because of the unique shape in the front of the cardigan. The one button crossover closure is so unique! For me, though, I opted not to... Continue Reading →
New Release – Tempo Tights!
I'm sure you've all seen the Tempo Tights from Greenstyle Creations floating around by now-if not you will love them. I did not have the opportunity to test these beauties, but purchased the pattern as soon as it released! I had been waiting for these tights since the first sneak that Angie from Greenstyle leaked.... Continue Reading →
In the Desert, I wear Cactus Skirts
One of my very first me made items was a pencil skirt with a cactus double brushed polyester fabric. I wore it quite a bit, but now have come to find patterns and fabrics that fit me better! When I saw this gorgeous Payson Fabric at Amelia Lane Designs, I HAD to have it! I... Continue Reading →
Waffle Knit!
Waffle knit is all the rage this season. Bow Button Fabrics has a great variety and their waffle knit is very soft with 4 way stretch. When I received this gorgeous Emerald in the mail, I could NOT decide what to make with it. I first wanted a cardigan, then a fitted long sleeved tee,... Continue Reading →