I’ve needed a couple of quick but fancy dresses for work lately so I dusted off an old favorite, the Breezy from Ellie and Mac. I think I have almost every Ellie and Mac pattern. Not only is the whole site on sale several times a year (right now 40% off!), they do $1 patterns
Five out of Four is one of my favorite designers. My Knot Your Average Dress was one of my first blog-worthy makes and my Nancy Raglan is still probably my favorite winter wear! They just released a new pattern and I knew it would be great too! Virginia from 5oo4 is a little bit of
Elizabeth of Mamma Can Do It graciously allowed me to test the fit pants for her, even though I’m outside the size chart! PS – Elizabeth is amazing and full of excellent advice, support and helpful tips! This post is made possible only because she’s such a genuinely sweet person! *hugs* I am so glad to have a go-to
How comfortable these pants are speaks for themselves! They’re the new joggers at New Horizons Not only are they super flattering and comfy, they go together so quickly. I didn’t need anything but my serger which makes it so fast. I’m also excited to wear Joann’s doodle fabric too. Such cute designs. Normally they don’t
So, the results are in and the Halla Hey Babie is actually my go-to pattern! Which is totally unexpected. I wasn’t sure and missed like three sales before I finally decided to buy it. The concept is what won be over. The access is just so easy, top down, cami up. I’m so glad I
I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowl neck! When this month’s Threads of the Month arrived, I knew immediately what I wanted to make. But I couldn’t find a pattern that matched my imagination so I went to my Google drive and I made it out of patterns I already own! I call
I had so much fun with these flounces! Who knew they were so easy to make! I got to test the Women’s Cascade tee from New Horizons and it’s so cute! The only kind of sleeveless I’ll wear! I used solid purple double brushed poly from Knitpop. It has excellent drape for the flounces! Even
Every summer I have the same panic: I’m going to be expected to go to an event that requires a swimsuit and I’m not going to have one that fits or I feel comfortable wearing! Fortunately, this year I’m ready for it! I got to test Peek-A-Boo’s vintage-inspired swimsuit and it’s exactly the look I
The new Madrid Maxi and More from Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop has 360 possible combinations! I got the chance to test and play around with so many options before finding the combination that’s perfect to build my wardrobe. Here’s a round-up of all the ones I made during testing. Maxi A Line Skirt 3/4 Sleeves Nursing empire bodice
Nursing clothes are convenient but expensive! This one particular “Latched Mama” top keeps coming up as a Facebook Sponsored add on my newsfeed. It’s almost $40 and I just keep thinking, “I could make that so easy!” So when I got a chance to test the new Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop Madrid Maxi and more, I
