There's something quintessentially summer about a maxi dress. My whole summer wardrobe has consisted of maxi dresses in rayon challis and cheap polyester knit these last few summers. I've worn them till my fingers snagged on holes in the fabric - you know how comfortable your favorite ...
Itch To Stitch ANZA Dress and Jumpsuit
I have immense love for Kennis Wong's Itch To Stitch patterns. While her style is classic and graceful, her patterns cater to a wonderful variety of tastes. Her drafting is impeccable, and I have come to trust that if I measure myself correctly, I will look great in her patterns. That's exactly the ...
HIATUS! And why :)
Hello again! 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... Right now you'll notice this blog is looking a little rough. Please bear with me ...
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 ...
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 ...