
Friday, April 6, 2018
Sewing Pattern Testing- Patterns for Pirates- Boho Babydoll pattern
Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress
Hello, Readers! Today, I'm here to share a recent sewing pattern test, the Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress. This is a fun dress to sew AND wear!
First, let's talk about the Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress pattern. This pattern is written for sizes 3m-14y. It includes multiple sleeve lengths and hemlines. The pattern pieces are layered and trimless (save a tree by printing only the pages you need/want- yay!). Step-by-step pictures accompany written instructions. Size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements are all included in the pattern.
Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress
I sewed up a size 10w/8l mash, high/low, maxi-length, ruffle sleeves Boho Babydoll Dress. Aqua cotton lycra bodice fabric is from the Purpleseamstress Fabrics. Tropical print skirt fabric is a very thin jersey knit from a Sincerely Rylee mystery box. *Note* When doing the maxi version, I found it best to use a thinner knit material for the skirt because it can weigh down the bodice. The Boho Babydoll Dress went through several iterations throughout the testing process (that's what testing is all about!), but I think the ladies behind Patterns for Pirates got it JUST right in the end. :-) (Note, my pictures may differ slightly from the final pattern because of this).
The curved empire waist on the Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress is flattering on my daughter and she LOOOVES the maxi-length! The ruffled sleeves are a fun feature and they aren't so long that they interfere with regular eight-year-old play ;-P.

Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress
So, what are you waiting for? Go out there and grab your copy of the Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress! Plus, there's even a matching Ladies version...! #mommyandme ;-)
P.S. I just had to add the following picture (tester version)- action shot! ;-P
Patterns for Pirates Boho Babydoll Dress
***Disclosure: "I received a free pattern in order to review this pattern for Patterns for Pirates. The opinions expressed here are my own."***
****This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale.****
Categories
Patterns for Pirates,
Sewing Pattern Testing
Monday, January 29, 2018
Stitch Upon a Time- Wendybird Dress Blog Tour
Be sure to visit all the blogs for the tour!
You can pick up your copy of the Wendybird Dress for 25% off now through Jan 31st, it is already marked down on the site! Be sure to share your version in the SUAT Facebook group! Comment below with your favorite Stitch Upon a time pattern and one lucky winner from each blog will be announced when the tour wraps up on Jan 31st!
Now, how about a fun giveaway?! Enter below for your chance to win a pattern of your choice from Stitch Upon a Time! Winner will be selected by Feb. 1, 2018.
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Blog Tour,
Sewing Pattern Testing
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Love Notions Handmade Holiday Tour- Dolly Laundry Day Tee
Missy is going to LOVE matching her doll! The Love Notions Dolly Laundry Day Tee is the perfect, quick knit pattern to use up large fabric scraps AND gift to all the special little girls on your Christmas list! It's so simple to sew up that I think I'll be able whip up a couple more matching Love Notions Dolly Laundry Day Tees in time for Christmas morning!
Merry Christmas and Happy Sewing!
Be sure to check out all of theother super talented bloggers and sewists on the Love Notions Handmade Holiday tour!
Categories
American Girl,
Blog Tour,
Holidays,
Love Notions
Friday, November 10, 2017
Love Notions Sloane Sweater Blog Tour
Love Notions- Mommy and Me Sloane Sweater
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Love Notions Sloane Sweater Blog Tour! For my stop on the tour, I sewed up matching Sloane sweaters for my mini and I! Now that it's finally feeling like fall, we are comfy, cozy in our french terry Sloane sweaters!
Love Notions- Mommy and Me Sloane Sweater
I sewed up a size small Ladies Sloane sweater for myself and a size 8 girl's Sloane sweater for Missy. Both versions feature shirt-tail hems and a contrast back yoke, cuffs and neckband in brushed poly. Missy's Love Notions Sloane Sweater is a straight size eight with no modifications. However, because I am petite, I did shorten the sleeves by 1 1/2" and the bodice by 1/2".
Hubs managed to get some good pictures of me in my Love Notions Sloane Sweater. We did not, however, manage to get good pictures of just Missy in her version because... well... kids. KIDS.MOVE.ALOT.AND.IT.WAS.STARTING.TO.RAIN. Ya' know how it goes... hahahaha!
Love Notions- Ladies Sloane Sweater- FRONT/BACK
Love Notions- Ladies Sloane Sweater- SHIRT-TAIL HEM
The only difference between our two shirts is the fact that Missy's Sloane sweater includes the fun thumbhole cuffs found here. She's been all about thumbholes, lately, so it was the perfect addition to her wardrobe!
Love Notions- Girl's Sloane Sweater w/ Thumbholes add-on
I've sewn lots of Love Notions patterns over the years, and I'm sure that I will sew up many, many more. However, I'm always amazed and pleased that Tami, the creative brains behind the brand, is able to anticipate exactly where in a pattern that I may need a little extra hand-holding. For example, when sewing up the Sloane Sweater contrast yoke, quartering the neckline in order to attach the neckband can be a bit tricky. Have no fear, though, there are are perfectly placed notches in the pattern to guide you (when I was cutting out the fabric I didn't even realize how important those little notches would be come, later! Thank you! :).
I love that the Love Notions Sloane Sweater can be sewn up for all aspects of life- work, play, vacation, holiday. Plus, the Love Notions Sloane Sweater looks just as good on a seven year old as it does an (almost) 37 year old... ;-) Comfy to wear, fun to sew!
Love Notions- Mommy and Me Sloane Sweater

Be sure to check out the other talented bloggers on the Love Notions Sloane Sweater tour!
Friday: Sew and Tell Project, Sewing curves, Princesse et trésors, All Things Katy!
***Disclosure: "I received a free pattern in order to review this pattern for Love Notions. The opinions expressed here are my own."***
****This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale.****
Categories
Blog Tour,
Love Notions
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Made for Mermaids and Patterns for Pirates- Sew What Do I Wear- Professional Edition
Hello, lovely Mermaids and Pirates! Thanks so much for joining me for my stop on the "Sew What Do I Wear- Professional Edition!"
As a working Mama AND a sewing Mama, I need to make sure that my selfish sews are not only stylish and fun but professional, as well. I work in a large corporate setting with a very strict dress code. We're talking suit jackets and ties for the men and not-too-short-not-too-low dresses/tops for women. The Made for Mermaids Mama Kourtney Knot Top and the Pirates for Pirates (free for Facebook members) Pirate Pencil Skirt are PERFECT for business wear!
The Made for Mermaids Mama Kourtney Knot Top has the right amount of fun and flair thanks to the knot feature. Yet, it still adheres to dress code with the multiple sleeve options and the hip length hemline. And, nothing screams professional businesswear like a nicely tailored (Pirates for Pirates Pirate) pencil skirt (in the appropriate length).
It's so much fun to be able to sew for myself in all settings- date night, casual and work!
Now, go ahead and check out all of the other talented bloggers showing off their own M4M and P4P Professional wear!

***Disclosure: "I received free patterns in order to review this pattern for Made for Mermaids and Pirates for Pirates. The opinions expressed here are my own."***
****This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale.****
Categories
Made For Mermaids
Monday, October 16, 2017
Made for Mermaids- All Dolled Up!
Made for Mermaids just released ten new dolly patterns. These dolly patterns coordinate with their newly released girl's patterns. This project has been in the works since May... MAY 2017! I've been sewing and stitching and getting lots of dolly and me pictures. We had the opportunity to test sevenof the ten new dolly patterns by Made for Mermaids- Dolly Ainsley, Dolly Kourtney, Dolly Nina, Dolly Charlotte Collar Top, Dolly Vivienne, Dolly Mya and Dolly Sommer. Girlfriend loves to match Samantha!
Head on over to the Made for Mermaids blog for all the fun pattern release details. Plus, details to enter a contest to win a doll of your very own! Sew much fun!
***Disclosure: "I received a free pattern in order to review this pattern for Made for Mermaids. The opinions expressed here are my own."***
****This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale.****
Categories
American Girl,
Made For Mermaids,
Sewing Pattern Testing
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Love Notions Origami Tunic Blog Tour
Love Notions- Mommy and Me Origami Tunic/Cardigan
Today, I'm sewing up the Love Notions Origami Tunic in a coordinated Mommy and Me set. Miss Seven (and a half, she'll remind you! ;), still loves to dress similarly and I'm just riding that wave as long as it lasts (it's so fleeting!).
Love Notions Ladies Origami Tunic (as a cardigan)- FRONT
Love Notions Ladies Origami Tunic (as a cardigan)- FRONT
-3 sleeve lengths- short, 3/4 and long sleeve
-2 necklines- banded and cowl
-Optional Cardigan version
-2 hems- handkerchief or regular
-No-trim, layered pattern pieces
-Page layout and print page guide
-Sizing, fabric requirement and cutting guide included
-Step-by-step pictures and written instructions
Love Notions Ladies Origami Tunic (as a cardigan)- BACK
Love Notions Ladies Origami Tunic (as a cardigan)- DETAIL
Next, let's discuss the Girl's Love Notions Origami Tunic PDF sewing pattern:
Love Notions Girl's Origami Tunic- FRONT
-4 sleeve lengths- sleeveless, short, 3/4 and long sleeve
-3 necklines- banded, turtleneck and cowl
-2 hems- handkerchief or regular
-Optional contrast hem pattern piece
-Layered pattern pieces
-Page layout and print page guide
-Sizing, fabric requirement and cutting guide included
-Step-by-step pictures and written instruction
Love Notions Girl's Origami Tunic- PORTRAIT
Love Notions Girl's Origami Tunic- BACK
I KNOW we'll get lots of wear out of our Love Notions Origami Tunics! Sew much fun to sew AND wear (and coordinate, of course ;-)!
Love Notions- Mommy and Me Origami Tunic/Cardigan
Be sure to check out these other talented bloggers on the tour to see how their take on the Love Notions Origami Tunic
Tours LOVE to have a sale!
So this week only, grab your copy of the women's Origami for $8 or the girl's version for just $6. Sale ends Saturday September 30 at 11:59pm cst.
Stop by and say hi to all the fantastic bloggers joining in!
Wednesday September 27: Ma Moose Back40Life
Now, how would you like a chance to win some goodies...?! Silly question, I know...
***Disclosure: "I received a free pattern in order to review this pattern for Love Notions. The opinions expressed here are my own."***
****This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale.****
Categories
Blog Tour,
Love Notions,
Sewing Pattern Testing
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