Nothing like getting two posts out of one photo shoot, right? Â When I styled my Laela Jeyne Scarlett Moto Skinnies with my Allie Olson Coram Top I hoped I’d be able to sneak a twofer and it did work out reasonably well. This was my second time testing for Allie, the first being the Highlands {…Continue Reading}
A while back, I tested the Rhapsody Blouse pattern for Tami at Love Notions. Â I would have blogged this right away but I got mired in making and releasing the Clipper Shorts pattern. The Rhapsody Blouse is for women’s sizes XS to XXXL, or 31 to 47″ high bust. Â It includes a separate full bust {…Continue Reading}
Along with sewing more for myself, I’ve also been pattern testing more for women’s garments. Â Recently I helped Kelli of True Bias test her latest pattern, The Lodo Dress. The Lodo Dress is a a twist on a t-shirt dress with a subtle cocoon shape. Â There are two views: View A is a longer mid-calf {…Continue Reading}
Remember the Janie Dress I made last fall? Â Well Hayley at Mouse House Creations just released the Women’s Janie Dress! It has all the same neckline finishes as the girls’ version: regular neckline, ballet neckline, Peter Pan collar, and cowl. Â The ballet neckline is a touch less dramatic than the girls’ version so that bra {…Continue Reading}
I’ve been giving small peeks on Instagram at the progress for my next sewing pattern – the Divided Dress. Â After a couple of reshuffles of the priority queue, I’m ready to put out a call for testers!! The pattern is for a knit colorblocked a-line dress for girls sized newborn to 12 years. Â There are {…Continue Reading}
I was involved in another project for Mouse House Creations, this time The Janie Dress. Â The Janie Dress is for girls sized 6 months to 12 years. Â It’s on sale for $7 through Friday, after which it will be $9 regular price. It features three different necklines: regular, ballet scoop back, and cowl. Â There’s also {…Continue Reading}
Recently I volunteered to test the Mini Ogden Cami by Kelli of True Bias. Â The timing worked out that I was on vacation in Idaho during the testing timeframe. Â I could have bowed out, but since my Mother-in-law is a quilter I just picked up some fabric and notions at the Jo-Ann’s near them and {…Continue Reading}
Recently I tested the Mini Southport Dress – the latest pattern release by Kelli of True Bias.  The pattern is for girls sized 2T to 10 and is listed for $8. I think you know from my Mini Hudson Pants here and here that I’m a big fan of Kelli’s work.  Well, the testing period for {…Continue Reading}
Yay! It’s here, it’s here! I’m ready to begin collecting information to select testers for my Moto Jacket pattern. The pattern is unisex (yay! I’m not leaving the boys out this time!) for kid’s sized 2T to 12 Years. The main part of the jacket can be made using durable woven fabrics such as denim, {…Continue Reading}
It’s always bittersweet to be approaching the end of a pattern tour, and the Verona Dress tour is no different! First today is Shelly of Sew Shelly Sew with coverage of the three Verona Dresses she made. Â For the most recent one, pictured above, Shelly added sweet ruffles to each of the skirt layers and {…Continue Reading}
