Aztec Montlake Tee // Sewing For Women

Aztec Montlake Tee // Sewing For Women

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

I am FINALLY getting around to posting this Aztec Montlake tee I made way back in the beginning of February. Actually I started it in January. Yikes!

But it seems to be a rule of thumb that the things that get worn or used the most are the ones I never (or almost never) get around to blogging!

I must change that.

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French Terry Nessie Top // Sewing for Girls

French Terry Nessie Top // Sewing for Girls

Friday, March 4, 2016

I made this fun little Nessie Top Sweatshirt for my little valentine back in February.  

This shirt came about because when you let fabrics linger in your stash, they eventually become friends and start hanging out together. At least that's how my fabrics like to socialize. Oh, yours too? ;)

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Book Slings // A New Pattern Release

Book Slings // A New Pattern Release

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

I met Terri of Blue House Joys a little while ago on IG, as most IG friends go, I don't remember exactly how it happened, haha. Terri makes amazing items that she sells in her shop to create the coziest reading nooks you can imagine!

Just this week, she released a pdf pattern for her book slings, so that if you're sewing savvy you can make your own, all the mathematical work already done for you!

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Wedgewood Skirt // Pattern Testing

Wedgewood Skirt // Pattern Testing

Monday, February 22, 2016

This week I pattern tested again for Kimberly of Straight Stitch Designs. And this, just like the Montlake, is another good one ya'll! This is the Wedgewood Skirt.

I have been loving the pleated high waisted skirts I've been seeing on Pinterest and was so excited to see that a pattern was coming out that exactly fit my needs (ok, wants...)!

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Floral & Stripe // Magrath Dress

Floral & Stripe // Magrath Dress

Friday, February 12, 2016

The Magrath Dress & Tunic is here!! Can you tell we are excited!?

It's no secret that Abby's patterns are some of my very favorites. I've had the pleasure of testing several of them and it's always a wonderful experience working with her. So I was completely thrilled to be able to test her newest pattern as well!

The Magrath Dress & Tunic comes in two lengths, dress and tunic (OBviously ;)), lined bodice, 3 sleeve lengths and 3 views. Sweetheart yoke and curved back piecing, or choose whether to keep the back or front solid. The back features an exposed zipper, which you can match to your fabric or contrast for a pop of color!

There are so many options for mixing and matching your favorite fabrics with this pattern. I really want to copy all of Abby's versions! You can see a few of them here in the pattern listing and even more on her blog.

Ok, so let's dive into the details of the dress I made for my little lady!

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Lane Raglan Sweatshirt

Lane Raglan Sweatshirt

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Today is all about COMFY. 

I spotted this embossed double knit and knew I had to have it for a raglan sweatshirt. I paired it with gray french terry from Joann's. 

My inspiration was this shirt that I found on Pinterest, it's on my Sewing For Me board. I was originally going to add the straps and snaps to allow for rolled up cuffs, but the main fabric was a little stiffer and heavier than what I anticipated so I knew when wearing this the weather was going to be cold and I wasn't going to be rolling up my sleeves and keeping them there so I eliminated that detail. Just gives me an excuse to make another one in a lighter weight fabric, right!? :)

Since I wanted a longer, roomier shirt this time around, I used the Lane Raglan pattern and cut a small at the top, graded to a medium at the hips. I also didn't remove any length and this allows for bum coverage over leggings. (If you're short like me, that is!) The ultimate comfort food as clothing go. :)

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Montlake Tee // Pattern Testing

Montlake Tee // Pattern Testing

Monday, January 25, 2016

The Montlake Tee is the newest sewing pattern to come from Kimberly at Straight Stitch Designs.

Get your pattern here on sale through Sun, Jan 31st!

Kim has worked so hard to get this pattern just right, and I absolutely love the final version. Just as soon as we're done having all these snow days and the chaos of having the whole family home dies down, I plan to sew up several more because it is just what my closet is lacking!

I sewed up a version before this one in a lightweight tissue knit and haven't got around to hemming it yet so it's still sitting in my sewing area waiting for that double needle. The reason that one lays neglected, is because I couldn't stop picturing this pattern with a few tweaks and in this white sturdy knit that has been patiently waiting in my stash for just. the. right. pattern.

The Montlake Tee was just that pattern. The marriage of pattern and fabric was perfection and it's my new favorite closet STAPLE.

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