Review: Sew by Pattern Pieces #21100 Fun Tee

Today I want to show off the Fun Tee from Sew by Pattern Pieces. The tee is such a simple, basic staple that is so hard to find in today's cluttered PDF world. I sewed the tee in the long sleeve option, since we are heading into cold weather, using 95/5 cotton lycra knit from Lillestoff fabrics. Lauren...

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Tester: Wardrobe By Me Haute Skinny Skirt!

The new Haute Skinny Skirt from Wardrobe by Me is really, truly, one of the most flattering skirt patterns I have ever sewn up. Professionally drafted, the skirt has everything you are looking for - color blocking, an invisible zipper, contoured waistband - all those little details that...

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Tester - Lil Luxe Collection - the Mini Moto Pants!

I tested the new Mini Moto Pants from Lil Luxe Collection, boom! Blown away. Designed for stretch wovens, this amazing pattern has a fully functioning fly - and button elastic for the smaller sizes! It may seem complicated, but it's truly not. The instructions are so well laid out, anticipating...

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Tester: Filles a Maman's new Petit Oiseau is just TOO CUTE!

As you probably know by now, Filles a Maman is one of my favorite designers for children. Mel Henry is such a wonderful, humble person that I always love working with. Mel is Canadian, and primarily speaks French. Now, I learned French in middle school and failed miserably. Just couldn't...

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Tester: Winter Wear Designs' Ma Cherie top is just too darn cute!

Winter Wear Designs has some pretty awesome designs for women and girls. Since Suzanne's last name is Winter, that's where the name of the company comes from, not that she only designs cold weather clothing! Here's her latest offering for girls, the Ma Cherie top, which I absolutely adore....

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Tester: The Laundry Day Tee by Love Notions, Free for a limited time!

Love Notions is amazing. I know I've said that before. Tami, owner and designer extraordinaire, released this awesome top, The Laundry Day Tee for $4 on her website, and if you join her facebook group, there is a coupon code for it to be free. So head on over, I'll stop talking now. I'm short,...

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Tester: The new Eclair Top from Gracious Threads!

My daughter is very cute. I think so, at least. And I love to see her in cute, chic clothing. I'm not into the frilly, ruffly outfits now that she's almost two. And this blouse, The Eclair Blouse from Gracious Threads, was perfect for our aesthetic! I used stash fabric from Rasheeda Coleman,...

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Tester: The Romance Raglan by Wild Blumes Patterns

Presenting the Romance Raglan top from Wild Blumes Patterns. This is a beautiful pattern that highlights and showcases the more romantic you. Perfect for date night! Now, I just need to find a babysitter ;) We tested this pattern to make sure it worked well for smaller sizes and larger ones,...

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Another Hatteras Hoodie! Jungle Boy, this time!

Here's Miki in her Hatteras Hoodie (view B) in my custom printed Jungle Boy fabric. We just love this pattern! The Aztec was a coordinate printed right alongside the panel. The artwork is custom drawn for our group by a very talented artist. I'm still learning to use my camera in Manual Mode...

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Tester: The RushCutter Dress! By Em Makes Patterns

This is an amazing dress I tested for Em Makes Patterns. It's due to be released any day now! EM Makes Patterns is a little known gem in the PDF world. Her patterns are just amazingly drafted. I used a light synthetic peachskin of sorts that I bought from Walmart long ago. I love the stripes...

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The Hatteras Hoodie from Hey June!

The Hatteras Hoodie is my latest favorite pattern. Hey June's Adrianna Appl has some serious design skills, and I have to say that sewing up this hoodie made me so happy! This is a size 2, in a cotton-lycra blend. The main blue fabric with seagulls and crabs is by Wanderlust Designs, and the...

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