Hi! I've been away from this blog for an uncomfortably long time. For a while I was a little burned out, and then we found out we were moving states! And then we got pregnant. And then came baby. And then...
Back in April last year, we found out two of our closest friend-families were moving to Dallas, Texas. Both husbands worked with mine, and we just couldn't bear the thought of being left...
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TESTER: Made for Mermaids Juliette
The Made for Mermaids Juliette Top and Dress. Size 2, top version. Shhhh. Just enjoy the pics.
Here is the write-up from the website: This pattern comes in sizes 1/2 – 14, see size chart below. Juliette is a beautiful pattern suitable for knit fabrics. The full, twirly circle skirt...
TESTER: Wardrobe By Me Haute Curvy Pants
Since I have gained a bit of weight well, a lot of weight, I needed to make myself some new pants. Serendipitously, I signed up to test the new haute Curvy pants from Wardrobe by me.
I had tested the original version, and they were my favorite pants for a long time, till I outgrew them. These...
TESTER: Love Notions Sabrina Slims
Here are my Sabrina Slims! Perfect for work or play, for stretch wovens or knits, these pants make you look like the bomb. Excellent instructions for fitting them to YOUR body as well!
From the listing: The Sabrina Slims were inspired by the 1950’s ‘cigarette’ style pants most notably...
TESTER: Sew Straight and Gather - Legends Top and Dress
The Sew Straight and Gather brand is a fun, relatively new brand that is doing great things for classic patterns. All her patterns fit well and are drafted to fit a large range of sizes.
The Legends top is for cotton lycra, and it's a really surprisingly flattering style. Even though it's...
TESTER: Wardrobe By Me Haute Sneha Top and Tunic
What happens when you pester a designer for a particular pattern? She names it after you! Here's the Sneha Tunic that makes for some absolutely amazing finished items. I had gained a lot of weight pushing me out of the top end of the pattern, so I didn't make more than just this one. I'm...
TESTER: The JillyAtlanta Lottie Bonnet
I was so thrilled to test the new, FREE Lottie bonnet by JillyAtlanta. It's the perfect Easter bonnet, well, Spring bonnet actually.
This darling model is our Lottie, my dear neighbor's one year old, and since the pattern shares her name, I had to make one for her.
I tested the XL size,...