I am on fire this Kids Clothes Week season! {pats self on back} Yup, I printed, cut, sewed, AND photographed these all today. Â Mind you, they’re just leggings, and it’s a pattern with which I’m intimately familiar – the basic version of my Dressage Leggings. But if you look closely, these have a fun twist! {…Continue Reading}
One of these times for Kids Clothes Week I’ll have an entire plan of action, with patterns printed and fabrics selected and prepped. The reality is that mostly I get an urge to make a particular pattern, dig through my fabrics to see what will work and I dash it off. Â That’s what happened with {…Continue Reading}
A while back, a bunch of PDF designers were discussing how there’s a perception that we’re not on friendly terms – competing against each other, or copying designs. Â NOT TRUE! Â The community of designers is very supportive and encouraging. Â We have our own Facebook group where we bounce ideas off each other, get advice, and {…Continue Reading}
I normally try to post a little earlier in the day, but in addition to being Kids Clothes Week it’s also spring break for Arden. Â We spent the day today exploring a bit in our new state and went to Sandy Hook for some beach time. Â After we got home, we dashed to Arden’s elementary {…Continue Reading}
You know I love me a good Kids Clothes Week, and this Spring is no exception! Â I love the introduction of themes over the last year, and this season’s theme of Wild Things is so amazing! Â I just couldn’t resist a little (or big) project to fit the theme… Let’s begin with the fabric, right? {…Continue Reading}
Verona Dress testers and I have been busily working to perfect the pattern and tutorial and today’s the big day!  The Verona Dress is releasing exclusively with UpCraft Club from 3/23 through 3/26/15. UpCraft Club is “an association of crafters dedicated to elevating the quality of our crafts and the patterns we use”.  Members receive a free {…Continue Reading}
So folks, you know I love creating illustrations for my patterns. Â I like that I can make portions transparent to show what’s happening underneath, that there’s no worry about the fabrics being confusing, and that I can make design changes without having to sew and photograph all over (flip-flopped pony ears, anyone?) All that’s well {…Continue Reading}
I am a huge fan of Frances Suzanne and their Flip This Pattern series! Â They’ve always got some fun twist up their sleeves and February’s theme is no exception. Â February “Free for All” is all about showcasing – you guessed it – free patterns! I took the opportunity to use two free patterns and {…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.
