Made by Laura!

A couple of weeks ago, my 14 year old cousin was getting ready to start her ninth grade school year. She had a denim skirt that she really wanted to wear to school, and had me measure it to see if it met the "No more than 4" above the knee" requirement. Well it didn't. It looked completely appropriate to me, but just wasn't long enough. So you know, my seamstress brain got to working, and I got to thinking, "I could totally make her a new denim skirt." But a regular denim skirt has so many pieces, and is a bit of a commitment to make. I have a million things going on right now, so didn't have the time to commit to make one. ** Disclosure: I have included my affiliate links to the patterns used in this post. If you choose to purchase an Ellie and Mac Pattern using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you!** Well... then I saw someone share the Ellie and Mac Paper Bag Waist Skirt. I knew  Ella would lov...

You may have noticed that I really LOVE Puperita Patterns. I sew them frequently for my boys. Their closet is FULL of Puperita! I love how they fit them, and the patterns are perfect for everyday wear. **Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link to the fabric used for Daniel's shirt. If you choose to order fabric from Peek-a-boo using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you** So... when the newest patterns were ready for testing, I excitedly applied. New Puperita Releases are all a surprise, so even for testers, you don't know exactly what you're testing. But, I am always excited to test or to be surprised with the new release!  So, this is the Puperita Swank Tee and Bermuda Shorts/ Pants patterns. The Tee : The tee is a knit raglan tee with a couple of options - you can make it with short or long sleeves. The tee can also be made with a crew neckline or as a mock turtleneck. I made Daniel two d...

I'm so excited to share my newest Winter Wear Designs make! I always enjoy making Suzanne's patterns. They are really classic styles, they're easy to put together, and her instructions are great. I find myself using many of them multiple times... like the top I'm sharing today! 😉 This sew was a part of the "Summer Staples" Blog Tour! I'll tell you all about the new top I made and what I'm paring it with!  **Disclosure: This post contains my affiliate link to the patterns used. If you choose to purchase, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you** This is my newest TIDEWATER TEE !  The name of the blog tour this time was "Summer Staples." This pattern immediately came to my mind when I saw the word "Staple." This pattern is just that for me -- a staple! I've used it a few times to get different looks, and I've loved it every single time. I made my first one last summer for...

I love wearing skirts. I love that, provided that the fabric is right, you can wear the same skirt all year round, pairing it with different tops to get different looks. I've come to love the two pieces of a skirt and a blouse, especially since my kids were born, because nursing is just simpler. So, let me tell you about my latest skirt sew - the Adriana by Athina Kakou ! I was drawn to this beauty by Athina Kako u. I mentioned on my blog post for the Suzy Dress that this was my first time trying this pattern designer for these tests, and I was beyond impressed. I blindly agreed to test two of the three new patterns she is releasing. I'm so glad they fit well and that I liked them! Once I saw the drawings and photos, I just couldn't pass up making them! I mentioned on my other post (for the Suzy Dress), that so many of her styles could be considered "classic" or "timeless," and like the Suzy Dress, the Adriana skirt is no exception. This skir...

I've had this pattern since release. I've wanted to make it since release, but kept putting it off. Why? Because I knew it would take a little while to sew. I'm going to be honest though, it took a little while, but didn't take a long time. I really should have made it before now! **Disclaimer - I have included my affiliate link to these patterns in this post. If you choose to purchase, it will not affect what you pay, I'll just receive a small percentage commision of the sale** With Suzanne announcing the Sew Yourself Some Love Blog Tour, I decided that now is the perfect time to make this pattern I've been waiting to find time to make! This is my Staple Skirt by Winter Wear Designs . I'm glad I finally made it! I love it so much! Let's talk about this pattern: This pattern is designed for non-stretch fabrics. You could use a denim or a twill or similar fabric without stretch or with a maximum of about 10% stretch. It comes with a gr...