Made by Laura!

It's September in Louisiana, and the days are still HOT! The high is still around 95 degrees a lot of days. I'm kind of ready for cooler weather, but in the meantime, I'm trying to keep cool and comfortable. → Enters new outfit made in athletic wear!  **Disclosure -  I have included my affiliate link to the patterns used in this post. If you choose to purchase a pattern using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you ** This is the 5 out of 4 Shenanigan's Skort and Michelle Fitted Tee Shirt. The Skort:  This is a pattern you really want to add to your stash, and a skirt you really need to add to your closet, I promise. It is so comfortable. There are different lengths to choose from for the skirt, there are short leggings underneath. It's perfect for tennis, running, going to the gym, chasing kiddos... you choose. I've already worn mine to the gym, to play in the yard in the heat, and to watch m...

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...

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 love skirts and dresses. I wear them a lot, especially in the summer months when it is warm outside. I have wanted a pattern for a knit a-line skirt pattern for a while! I have pencil skirt patterns, but sometimes prefer something a bit less-fitted. I have skater skirt patterns, but as much as I like them, they require so much fabric. So I've been on the lookout for a good a-line skirt pattern for months probably. ** Disclosure: I have included my affiliate links for these patterns throughout this post. If you chose to purchase a pattern using my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no additional cost to you. ** When I saw the tester call for Linea A-Line Skirt by Wardrobe by Me , I got excited! It's the skirt I've been looking for, and it's a designer I love! All the Details about This Pattern : This pattern is drafted for US Sizes 0-24. It is to be used with knit fabrics. You can use stable knits or drapier knits. There are three dif...

I've heard nothing but positive reviews on Itch To Stitch Patterns, and I've been meaning to try them out. In fact, I may own one or two, but have never sewed them. When I heard about this "Breaking Ground" Blog Tour, I knew it was the perfect time to try out one of these designers that I've been wanting to try, but apparently haven't had the motivation to sew. I had a scrap of this liverpool left over that I really love, so I had to find the perfect thing to make. I remembered seeing this cute petal pencil skirt on the Itch To Stitch site. It looked easy enough, and would be perfect for my fabric, so I thought, "Why not start with that?" **This post may contain my affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase from my link, I will receive a small commision of the sale at no additional charge to you.** So here we are... the push I finally needed to spend a few minutes sewing (minutes is right... it's a fast sew). Look at my new skir...

I was busy that week. I saw the tester call for the Pauline's Pleated Skirt , and I love pleated skirts. But it has an invisible zipper... I've installed zippers before, but never an invisible zipper! So, I ignored the tester call. But then, I kept thinking about how much I love pleated skirts, and I really love learning new skills... so I went back, and it was still open, so I applied. Like I said, I was super busy that week, but I was SO excited when I got the invitation to come test the pattern! The Pattern: List of required supplies... woven fabric, invisible zipper, invisible zipper foot? What's that? I'd never even heard of an invisible zipper foot. HA. So I visited my trusty friend, Amazon and found one. It was around $6. That's not too bad! And ordering via Amazon, it'll arrive in two days, YES! There are a few options for this pattern. You can choose which length you like best. There is vintage length (which is more like mini), knee length, m...