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The Sunshine Dress ~ Patterns for Pirates

I made another Patterns for Pirates pattern up a few weeks ago, it's the Sunshine Dress.  (Feel free to order yours with my affiliate link, no pressure.)  I love the crossover bodice so I decided to do...

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Sweet Tee ~ Patterns for Pirates

I made the Sweet Tee by Patterns for Pirates out of this sweet Art Gallery Knit.  This may look like a summery top but it's perfect for a Carolina fall! I brought up the sleeve edge and the neckline a...

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Arenal Top ~ Itch to Stitch

Over the last couple weeks, I had the opportunity to test the new Arenal Top Pattern by Itch to Stitch.  I have fallen in love with this pattern and I'm sure you will, too!  Click the link above to...

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Supplex Peg Legs with Smartphone Pocket

This is my second pair of Peg Legs, this time made from Supplex from Zenith & Quasar.  (My first pair is here.) Supplex is a wicking nylon/spandex that is great for activewear applications.  It is...

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Tutorial ~ DIY Cell Phone Pocket: Part 1

Today I want to share a tutorial with you! I think it's been years since I've done so. I loved the athletic capris that I made last month and decided I wanted another pair, but with a cell phone...

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First Sweet Tee ~ Patterns for Pirates

Even though I posted another Sweet Tee (Patterns for Pirates) make on this blog, this is the first one I ever made.  If you compare with the first blog post you will notice the original fit is a bit...

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Noelle Dress ~ Made for Mermaids

This past week I pattern tested for Made for Mermaids for the first time.  The pattern is the Noelle Dress and is part of their Dreamy Winter Collection.  It is available to purchase TODAY and is on...

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Tutorial ~ DIY Cell Phone Pocket: Part 2

Last month, I shared a tutorial on how to draft your very own cell phone pocket from a basic leggings pattern.  As promised, I will now show you how to assemble all of the pieces you cut out. First, we...

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Halloween 2016

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, I thought it was time to post about Halloween, lol!  Our church usually puts on a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot but they didn't plan one this year.  I wasn't planning...

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Kwik Sew 4181 & Modified Peg Legs

Today I want to share with you two workout garments I made recently.  But first, can we agree...it's really hard to take good photos when:1. your backyard is full of splotchy shade2. your toddler won't...

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Sewing Washable Cloth Pads

Using washable feminine products was never on my bucket list.  However, after the birth of my daughter I developed an allergy to the adhesives in disposables.  I tried different brands until I gave up...

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Kwik Sew 4181 ~ Supplex Workout Top

Today I want to share with you my second Kwik Sew 4181 workout top.  I'm much happier with this make in an XS.  The fabric I used is a space dye supplex and a blue cobalt budget supplex from Zenith...

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Holiday Night Pajamas ~ Sew a Little Seam

I recently tested for Sew a Little Seam's new pattern, Holiday Night Pajamas.This pattern comes in sizes 12 months to kids' size 12.  It has short or long sleeves, with or without cuffs.  I love the...

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Lane Raglan w/ V-Neck

Happy New Year everyone!  I made another Lane Raglan by Hey June Patterns.  This pattern comes with a scoop neck, but I was in the mood for a v-neck, so I drafted the new neckline.  It was surprisingly...

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Rosemary Raglan ~ Peekaboo Pattern Shop

This past week I tested for the Rosemary Raglan by Peekaboo Pattern Shop.  The Rosemary is a form-fitting tee with options for a dropped peplum tunic or a hood and different sleeve lengths.  I made the...

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Fern Cardigan ~ Sew Like My Mom

This past week I pattern tested for this adorable sweater, the Fern Cardigan, by Sew Like My Mom.  Melissa's pattern ranges from 12 months to girls' size 16.  She also sells the pattern for a lower...

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Lane Raglan with a Cowl

This Lane Raglan is not for me, it's for my mom.  I had to put it on before I shipped it off to her this week.  I absolutely love this print!  It's a double brushed poly that I have seen from a number...

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Tonic Tee ~ SBCC Patterns

I finally made my very own Tonic Tee by SBCC Patterns!    I got my hands on one of Betsy's patterns nearly 4 years ago, the Cosmo Maxi Skirt.  I love that Betsy designs specifically for petites.  (She...

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Ficus Cardigan ~ Sew Like My Mom

Today I want to show you the peplum cardigan I tested for Sew Like My Mom, the Ficus Cardigan.  This is the womens' version of the Fern Cardigan that I tested a few weeks ago.  This pattern has a wide...

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Tonic Tee in Cotton/Lycra Knit

Here is my second Tonic Tee by SBCC Patterns! I love this peachy Art Gallery cotton/lycra solid.  It's been sitting in my stash for about a year so I was glad to finally cut this t-shirt out.  I cut...

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