You know those designs where as soon as you see it you say “I gotta have that”? Â For me the Shandiin by LouBeeClothing was one of those patterns. When I received this pattern, it told me right away that it wanted to be a running singlet. Â Or rather, two running singlets for my two {…Continue Reading}
Today is a special day for the LOL Swing Top! Â Late last night (or early this morning?) I finalized the pattern and listed it in my shop! Â For release week you can get it for 20% off with the code “LOLRelease”. From the listing, “The LOL Swing Top is a breezy summer top with an {…Continue Reading}
We’ve reached the halfway point in the LOL Swing Top pattern tester tour with Day 3’s wonderful ladies: Ashley of Sewing Sober made up this floral woven number for her sweet little girl – who doesn’t love some baby creases? Â You might notice less gathering in the back on the very smallest sizes – {…Continue Reading}
Hey there folks! Â I’m so pleased to be participating in this Back to School Ideas series hosted by Emily at The Benson Street. Â I’ve got a quick and easy project for an easy DIY locker tote. If you remember that I attended SNAP! Conference this spring and Emily was my Secret Sister – I left {…Continue Reading}
A while back I received an e-mail from Audrey with Skirt Fixation asking if I’d like to participate in their newest challenge create event – this time the challenge would be a fabric swap. Â I loved this idea, so I gave a hearty “yes” and put in my preference for fabric type – linen! {…Continue Reading}
Woohoo! Â It’s here! Â I have my LOL Swing Top pattern ready to make a call for testers! The LOL Swing Top is a loose-fitting trapeze-style top which floats away from the shoulders. The only critical measurement is the chest measurement, taken just underneath the armpits. It is tunic length,ending about at the hip {…Continue Reading}
Well, it’s that bittersweet day – the last day of the Matinee pattern tour. Â We are most certainly not going out with a fizzle, though – we have three more awesome versions of the pattern today! Did you know that I am learning the details of the outfits along with you? Â I only get to {…Continue Reading}
It’s the second to last day of the Matinee pattern tour, but don’t you fret; we still have plenty to share! Â Today is a special day for me – it’s my birthday, and it’s a big one! Â Today I’m 40, so farewell to my thirties! Ajaire from Call Ajaire opens things up for us {…Continue Reading}
Oh, now we’re getting into the last few days of the Matinee pattern tour, it always makes me anxious when things start rolling towards the end; I want it to go on and on! Â Here are today’s great versions of the pattern: Tasha from Glitter + Wit made an adorable remix for the Matinee, {…Continue Reading}
We’re past the halfway mark of the Matinee pattern tour – are you ready for more?  Today we have three more amazing versions: First up today is Renee who lives in Australia and blogs at Nearest the Pin.  Renee was another co-contributor with me for Kids Clothes Week.  I’ve been drooling over the selfish sewing she’s {…Continue Reading}
