As soon as I saw this striped viscose fabric, I KNEW it had to be a shirt dress! Truth is, I've been wanting a striped shirt dress for years now, but never had the chance to make one. Jalie Florence caught my eye, and after scouring some Instagram versions for inspo, I set to work!… Continue reading Jalie Florence Dress for Minerva
A few months ago, my eldest daughter was helping me peruse Minerva when she spotted this cupcake print on poplin. She HAD to have it and she HAD to have it in a Junebug, because of course, if you have a cupcake fabric, you must have a dress with an apron to go with it!… Continue reading Duchess & Hare Junebug for Minerva
To celebrate Peony Patterns' first birthday, I thought I'd whip up an Ivy Dress for my youngest in this adorable cupcake poplin from Minerva! My eldest actually picked this one out quite a few months ago and so I did make her something too, but since I had leftovers, I put them to use for… Continue reading Happy Birthday Peony Patterns!
A few months ago, Minerva sent me some gorgeous Lady McElroy Viscose Jersey in this fantastic bright pink with black polkadot print. I knew it would make a perfect big swishy dress for my eldest, but then after it arrived, she decided she hated it. Black polkadots, apparently, were not acceptable. Anyways, after I offered… Continue reading Polkadot Periwinkle Dress & Top for Minerva
I'm so excited to share my Honeysuckle Dress with you today! This is a project I actually made over a month ago now, so it's been a bit hard to keep it locked away! When my daughter picked out this gorgeous Arabesque quilting cotton from P&B Textiles, my plan was to make her a Peony… Continue reading Peony Patterns Honeysuckle Dress {Release} for P&B Textiles
A new sew for me! Minerva recently gifted me some gorgeous crepe fabric, and when I saw the tester call for the Itch to Stitch Nittany Top, I just knew it would be a perfect match! This particular top features an optional keyhole neckline, cup sizes, pleated round neckline, short sleeves, partial front lining, optional… Continue reading Itch to Stitch Nittany Top {Release}
I had the opportunity a month or two ago to test these fabulous shorts from Jennuine Design! Funnily enough, I was sorting through my youngest daughter's bins of clothing just the other day, and discovered a Tea collection pair that was super similar! So I guess you can say I am very drawn to this… Continue reading Jennuine Design Limone Lounge Set {Pattern Release}
A new dress from Peony Patterns is available, and it's gorgeous of course!! I also had the opportunity to partner with P&B Textiles, a quilting fabric company, and *spoiler alert* - I have another Peony outfit coming in the same fabric in just a few weeks!!! **Also! Peony Patterns have reached 10K members in their… Continue reading Peony Patterns Maple Dress {Release}
It's been a year of pajamas and loungewear around the world, so it was a no brainer for me to sign up to test the Wynwood Robe and Sleep Shorts from Liesl + Co a few months ago! The first thing that caught my eye with this pattern, was the shorts -- I have always… Continue reading Liesl + Co Wynwood Robe + Sleep Shorts {Release}
We all have those projects. You know the ones: The ones we start. And then.... they go on hold... for way too long. I actually stitched this Iris embroidery MONTHS ago. And of course, it was just LOVE! I really enjoyed stitching the Hungarian Chain Stitch, though it did take a couple of tries to… Continue reading Peony Patterns Jasmine + Iris (Pastel Rainbow Dress)
