Wow! It seems forever since I last blogged, but I have been testing some amazing patterns that I can't wait to blog about! The Vivienne dress by Frocks and Frolics is an elegant classic dress. It is also one of the more complex patterns I have sewn thus far, with princess seams and an invisible…

Happy New Year to you guys!!! I hope the new year brings you lot of joy and sewing inspiration!!! My first post in 2016 is a pajama pattern! If it were not for pattern testing, I would never have been sewing PJs for myself. Tunics, blouses and dresses yes! but who has time for sewing…

  The Holiday Debut Blog Tour celebrates the end of the debut year for three very talented new designers: Saskia Smith of The Wolf and the Tree, Gabriela Longfish of Chalk and Notch, and Holli Coats of Hello Holli. I am so excited and feel honored to be on this tour among 24 amazing bloggers who will be…

This past week, I really did bite off more than I could chew. Signing up for testing a bunch of patterns while the husband and kids were home was not the smartest thing to do. But can you really blame me? How could I pass up on these fantastic patterns and a chance to work…

I've been busy testing some fabulous patterns, and having so much fun learning so many new things along the way. I enjoy testing patterns, especially when I know its a style I am going to use, but every once in a while I apply for a test even though I am not sure its my…

I have only recently started sewing complete outfits for my daughter and while I am happy sewing dresses and leggings, I have not yet ventured into making cardigans, coats and jackets for her. I was hoping to make her a cardigan (mommy and baby matching cardigans actually) this season. When I saw the tester call for the…

The The Little Birdy Vintage Outfit pattern by Laela Jeyne Patterns is a two-piece vintage set with a dress/blouse and pants. The blouse/dress comes with two collar options as well. The blouse features a uniquely shaped bodice with two different styles of collars and a circle skirt. There are options for both short and long sleeve with…

The Belinda dress by Go To Patterns is a comfortable knit dress with puff sleeves, banded hem and a fun kangaroo pocket. This knit dress has so many cute features, one of which is the banded hem which makes the skirt look almost like a bubble skirt.  I made this one in a reversible knit from Joann and simply…

The Rushcutter by In the Folds is an A line dress with two dramatically different styles. View A is a three fourth sleeved raglan dress with large side pockets and an invisible zipper while view B is a sleeveless dress with in-seam pockets and a button closure. Both views have a paneled bodice. For my test,…

The On Point Penley by KB Stitch Designs is a semi fitted top with several options, two necklines - a Henley collar with a V-neck and a standard polo collar, 3 sleeve lengths - short, elbow length and cuffed long sleeves. The top comes in two lengths shirt and tunic, and then there's also the dress…