This is the post where I share ALLLL the details about the sewing I did for Project Run & Play’s latest pattern collaboration, Project Smooth Sorbet! Raspberry Creek Fabrics provided me with a great big stack of fabrics for my sewing plans and they were perfection! I even used some RCF fabrics that I had {…Continue Reading}
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Project Lounge Library
The next collection from Project Run & Play is here and it is uniquely designed for our current state of quarantine and distance learning! I designed two patterns for Project Lounge Library: the Journal Jumpsuit and Biography Bombigan. The Journal Jumpsuit is a unisex pattern for children sized newborn to 14 years. It pulls on {…Continue Reading}
Ripley Swimsuit for Project Watercolor Beach
I’m inching closer to sewing the full collection for Project Watercolor Beach! This week I made the Ripley Swimsuit by Bubby and Me Creations. First, I’ll explain the location and some of the adjustments I made to the pattern due to that location: Just after the school year finished in New Jersey, the girls and I {…Continue Reading}
Bethioua Raglan Shirt
My journey to Bethioua: I’ve never given much consideration to raglan shirts for myself. Â Given my broad shoulders and large bust, I didn’t think they would do much to enhance my shape. Â After finding that I quite liked the woven raglan Coram Top, I decided to reevaluate my opinions and see if I could become {…Continue Reading}
Pattern Review :: Patterns for Pirates Everyday Elegance
Our lengthy journey with women’s popover tunics is nearly at an end.  Today I’m discussing the last pattern in my head to head comparison – the Everyday Elegance by Patterns for Pirates.  I’ve completed reviews for three other similar patterns: Hey June Cheyenne, Itch to Stitch Mila, and Liesl + Co. Gallery Tunic. Pattern Details: The {…Continue Reading}
Pattern Review :: Liesl + Co. Gallery Tunic
We have moved past the halfway point with my pattern review and comparison of four different women’s popover tunics. Â Today is all about the Liesl + Co. Gallery Tunic. Â I’ve already completed the individual reviews of the Hey June Cheyenne and Itch to Stitch Mila. Â Once I’ve sewn and reviewed all four I’ll have a {…Continue Reading}
Pattern Review :: Itch to Stitch Mila Shirt
Next up in my popover tunic adventures is the Mila Shirt by Itch to Stitch.  You can review my post about the muslins of all four patterns to see my progress to this point.  I’m going in order of pattern label alphabetically and that’s how I will present the information in the final comparison post.  I’ve {…Continue Reading}
Pattern Review :: Hey June Cheyenne Tunic
The first pattern I sewed in my pattern review and comparison of women’s popover tunics is the Hey June Cheyenne Tunic *affiliate link. You can review the muslin stage of all four patterns in my last post to catch up. I’m going in order of pattern label alphabetically and that’s how I will present the {…Continue Reading}
Muslining :: Women’s Popover Tunics
Now that I’ve got an expansive leggings wardrobe, I thought I’d make some tunics to go with them! Â While I like a good button down shirt, a popover tunic is even better in my opinion. Â There’s something about them that wraps up a button down and a tunic into a cute package, but a little {…Continue Reading}
Uptown/Downtown Dress for Me!
I meant to share my Uptown/Downtown Dress on Friday, but things got a little busy so here we are! The Women’s Uptown/Downtown Dress by Sew Straight & Gather has sooo many options. Â This is the cowl neck, long sleeve dress length. Â There are three necklines – high, medium and low, plus the cowl neck. Â There {…Continue Reading}
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