I am so excited to finally be able to share our Top Knot Romper from Chalk and Notch patterns. I have been desperately waiting for this pattern ever since I first saw a sneak peak on the Chalk and Notch Patterns website and even more thrilled to have had the privilege to test this romper. This…

I am so excited to share the crossover flounce dress by Call Ajaire today. With built-in cap sleeves (or long sleeves) and asymmetric circle flounces, its perfect  for twirling and even more perfect for whipping up in a couple hours. And, there's something extra fun too! It's REVERSIBLE! Turn it inside out and its another…

I have always been so fond of rompers (most of us are right?!?) but never got around to making one. I was on the lookout for romper patterns when I got an email from Thread Faction Studio in response to a testing call I had applied a while ago. As soon as I saw the line…

Look what we have on the blog today! Matching swing dresses!! Even the usually exhausting task of getting pictures of my never-still toddler was not only effortless but absolutely wonderful. It helps to have beautiful weather of course and an amazingly patient husband 🙂 Before I get ahead of myself and show you pictures of…

Hello and happy Monday everyone!!! I am so excited to share my versions of the lovely Fleur Dress Pattern by  Winter Wear Designs today. The Fleur is a dainty little pattern with a fitted bodice and a low scoop neck at the back. It has a unique pleated skirt which drapes down the sides asymmetrically, with a flowy handkerchief type hem.…

Everyone does this right? Make a dozen versions of the pattern you're testing 'cause you love it so much?!?! Well, I made three versions of this fun pattern, that I was so excited to have been picked to test. Its the Tutu Twirl Tunic by Winter wear Designs. The Tutu Twirl tunic, as the name goes…

The whole sew-your-own-wardrobe-capsule fever has been so infectious and inspiring, I decided to take the plunge and do it too. So, in a conscientious effort to sew every piece of clothing in my capsule, I applied to test the final version of the Dakota Blazer by Laela Jeyne Patterns. The Dakota is a semi- fitted…

What do we have on the blog today?  A simple basic T shirt. A tee shirt with comfort, style and a truckload of options to go from fancy top to slouchy sweatshirt with fun elements like accent triangles, elbow patches, a cowl, thumb cuff and some more. But, more importantly, it fits BEAUTIFULLY! From size 0-22 and…

Third post this week! that is quite an achievement for me. Today, I am going to be showing off my version of the just released Naples Dress and Tunic by A Jennuine Life. I fell in love with this darling pattern when I first saw the tester call!! The Naples dress has a high-low empire…

Pattern testing is so much fun, and I am really enjoying testing some great patterns from some fabulous designers. It is quite amazing to be part of this creative process. Getting to be part of a group of people who sew has been most inspiring whether it was learning sewing terminology, sewing techniques or my most favorite - learning…