Tag: dress
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Zig and Zag: Chalk and Notch Pony Stripes
Pattern: Simplicity 8268 Pattern Description: Easy-to-sew knit joggers for the entire family. Pattern is sized for adults, teens and children. Sizing: XS-L (kids) , XS-XL (adults) I sewed a kids small Difficulty: 2/easy Fabric Used: Gray ponte remnant Does it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Very […]
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Made by a Fabricista: Simplicity 8330
Can you believe I didn’t have a LBD in my wardrobe? What kind of sewist am I? This had to be remedied fast. Thankfully Fabric Mart had this amazing black ponte in stock and I was perfect for S8330! The pattern does call for woven fabric, but with consideration a woven garment can often be […]
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Tropical Summer Dress: McCalls 7774
I feel in love with this tropical rayon print and bought all they had.
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The Mimi Dress – SewSoDef
I loved The Mimi, from the September/October issue, as soon as I saw it. It’s a simple batwing dress designed for knits that can be both dressed up and down simply based on your fabric choice, accessories and shoes.
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Comfy and Cute – Sweatshirt Dresses
The fall season is definitely upon us and the winter is quickly approaching. During these chilly/cold months I love to feel comfy and warm but I still want to look casual chic. Lets face it – the comfiest outfits aren’t always cute. Thankfully McCalls released M7688 just it time to provide four different “fashionable” takes […]
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Coral Floral Girls Sundress: McCalls 7079
Not sure why I never got around to sharing this look, but better late than never. After first trying liverpool knit from Finch Fabrics to make McCalls 7046 I fell in love with it. Apparently so did Miss Socialite because she wanted to know when I was going to make her something with it. I […]
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Two Versions of Mama Leilani
I really enjoy pattern testing and my experience working with Marina of Peach Patterns was no exception. I had the opportunity to test their first womens pattern the Mama Leilani Dress and Top pattern (there is a coordinating girls version). Peach Patterns is based out of Sydney, Australia, which explains why I am rocking this newly […]
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Simplicity 8264: A Fabric Mart Guest Post
Can you believe how fast summer is flying by? It’s almost Labor Day! So despite the fact that it has been insanely hot here in the southeast and will likely stay that way weeks after the “unofficial end of summer” it’s almost time for me to start sewing for fall. If you have followed me […]
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ModKid Wren Dress+Crop Top
I jumped at the chance to be a tester for the Wren Tank Dress + Crop Top pattern by Modkid because I love a 2-n-1 outfit. The dress can be worn alone or with this adorable crop top. The dress features a knit bodice for easy pull on wear while the gathered skirt and crop […]
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Fabric Mart Guest Post: Sky Blue Dress – Vogue 1550
This month’s post features a special person, my mom! As soon as I saw Vogue 1550 I thought of her.
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A Tried and True Review: McCalls 6886
Anyone who has been sewing clothing for anytime has likely sewn or heard of the TNT (tried-and-true) McCalls 6886. So why is M6886 a TNT pattern? Well it’s so simple! Can be made with as little as two pattern pieces (View D & F) Can be sewn is 1-2 hours Can be easily graded for those […]
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Weekend Pattern Haul
Joann had a great pattern sale this weekend with McCalls, Vogue and Simplicity pattern on sale! I certainly hope you took advantage of it because I sure did! I will add that I am proud of myself for not going overboard! Here’s what I bought. First of all I was surprised and pleased that my […]
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Floral Spring Dress: McCall 7503
Spring is the start of dress season for me. I love dresses, they make me happy! I also love this Mint Floral Dress.
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