Today I’m participating in the pattern tour for my friend Suz of Sewpony Vintage’s latest pattern, the Dear Prudence Dress.  This pattern is for girls’ sized 12M to 10 years.  I’ll give the release discount right here at the beginning so you don’t have to search for it!  Take 15% off with the code PRUDENCE15 from {…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}
Welcome back for Day 4 of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! First up today is Czarina from Czarina Nocon with her short sleeved Verona Dress. Â One of my favorite parts of the testing process is seeing how different fabrics can change the whole look of a garment. Â This version is bright and fresh and {…Continue Reading}
Today we have three lovely testers sharing their Verona Dresses on the pattern tester tour! Sitting in the first slot today is Raphaelle from deux souriceaux and her short-sleeved version. Â This is the option without the elastic in the sleeve hem, giving a soft, floaty sleeve. Â Read about Raphaelle’s Verona Dress here. Next is Katy {…Continue Reading}
Greetings! Â Welcome to the first day of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! Kicking things off is Rachel from Handcrafted by RED. Â Rachel has tested with me on the Haven Acres Mini Collection, so I’m sure testing just one garment was a whole different experience! Â Check out her post here. Next up today is Julie {…Continue Reading}
Happy Valentine’s Day! Â It’s the last day of the Haven Acres Mini Collection tester tour and we are going out with a triple bang! Maria from Creative Needle and Threads has a very holiday-appropriate look to share with you today. Â She stamped the Haven Acres Blouse she sewed to create the hearts and kisses you {…Continue Reading}
We have another great day on the Haven Acres Mini Collection tester tour! Maria of My Cozy Co. has these adorable heart patch version of the Dressage Leggings to share with you! Â With Valentine’s Day approaching rapidly, these are a perfect modification to make. Â Read more from Maria here.
We’re back again with another fabulous day on the Haven Acres Mini Collection tester tour! First today is Annika of Näh-Connection with a fun hack of the Dressage Leggings.  And if you remember my Types of Testers post, can you figure out which one Annika was?  Read more at Näh-Connection. Second on the roster {…Continue Reading}
Welcome to Day 3 of the Haven Acres Mini Collection tester tour! Today I thought I’d talk a bit about why I decided to do a collection instead of testing and releasing individual patterns.  The whole thing began when I wondered if the pants I made for Arden during Project Run & Play would work as {…Continue Reading}
It’s here! It’s here! Â After months of hard work, countless test garments, and thorough proofreading, my first little pattern collection, the Haven Acres Mini Collection has been released! Many of my fab-o testers have blogs and signed up to tour with me. Â Today we have three sewing bloggers who will share some of their {…Continue Reading}
