Made by Laura!

I tested a pair of joggers a while ago for a different company... I struggled to get a good fit during the test, and I know pants can be hard to fit. So, although I have been intrigued by some different patterns since then, I haven't tried making other joggers for myself.  Well, I've been eying this pattern for quite a while because it looked so good. I also have always gotten a good fit using Sinclair patterns, but had not tried any of their pants until now. I kind of expected them to be good though, because everything by Sinclair is! So here are my JJ Joggers . About the Pattern :   This is an easy jogger pattern. There are two length options - Long and below the knee length. They have a waistband with cased elastic and a drawstring, and pockets.  They can be made using knit fabrics with 30-50% stretch. The waistband and leg cuffs should be made using a fabric with great recovery though.  For my pants, I chose to use a thick 2" elastic I had on hand rather than the...

I have had a busy couple of months. I saw the tester call for this pattern, and I liked the style, but I just COULDN'T. I can't do everything, as much as I might like to. 😜 **Disclosure: I have included my affiliate link to the pattern used in this post. If you choose to make a purchase using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you.** This is the Pattern Emporium Unwind ... and I'm so excited to have one!  This will be the perfect pattern for the fall as the weather begins to change. It is the perfect piece for looking put together while also being super comfortable.  All About the Pattern : The Unwind Sweater/ Jumper is a dolman style pullover top. There are no separate sleeve pieces as they are all one piece with the bodice. It is very easy and VERY quick to make!  It can be made in many different fabrics, and looks great in all of them! You can see a video that Kate made about the Unwind, showing her many versions, here  ...

I love dresses... You may have picked up on that. I have quite a few handmade dresses hanging in my closet, and I wear one almost every day.  When Kate showed us her new test in the testing group, I was obsessed. I somewhat reluctantly applied to test, because in the past, I've had a bit of trouble getting a good fit with fitted dresses and skirts. But, I loved hers so much that I really wanted to try it.  **Disclosure: this post contains my affiliate link to the pattern(s) I used. If you choose to purchase a pattern using my link, I will receive a small commission of the sale at no additional charge to you** The Entice Me Dress: The Entice Me dress is a fitted dress with LOTS of options!  There are neckline options - you can sew a crew neckline, or any combination of the following: low, mid, and high front combined with low, mid, or high back. There is even a separate cowl piece/ neck warmer you can wear with your dress. The dress has three lengths: knee, midi, or ankle ...

We've been staying home a lot recently. nd most days, I've been getting dressed. I have like twenty comfortable knit dresses, so that's been perfect. But some days, especially rainy days, I'm not much in the mood to wear a dress. I just want something comfy. But not pajamas, you know?  I kind of shopped on-line for something back around my birthday. You know, I thought I might treat myself to something new, but I didn't really find much I loved.  A couple of weeks ago, I saw someone in the Amelia Lane Designs Facebook Group wearing leggings she made from DBP... so I had to try it!  ** Disclosure: I have included my affiliate link to the patterns I used for 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** I made a lounge set using two tried and true patterns for me - both from 5 out of 4 !  These are the NINJA Pants !  These are very easy, comfortably fitting leggings . They g...

I had this fabric on hand planning to make something for my mama. I generally overthink things I'm making for other people. My mama wasn't picky - she just wanted something to wear to stay cool. This fabric is perfect for that. We decided that I'd make her a tank, because she already has several short sleeve tees. The only thing she asked was if I had a pattern with a curved hem. She has a couple of store bought tanks that have curved hems, and she likes them. I like curved hems too - they're very flattering!  So, I did what I do -- I scoured through all of the patterns I own (and some I don't own) looking for the perfect tank. Sometimes I feel like I spend more time trying to decide what  to sew than I actually do sewing it!  The Ellie and Mac Curved Hem Tank: I remembered seeing Mya, one of the owners of Amelia Lane Designs, who made a blog post comparing several tanks. I remember liking the way her Ellie and Mac Curved Hem Tank fit her. So I showed it to my mama,...

I haven't had an actual swim cover up since I was a little kid I think. For the last several years, I've opted to wear a rashguard and a swim skirt, because they're easy to fit. I always struggled finding swim tops that fit my body in the stores. They either didn't provide enough coverage, support, or they were too big. So, wearing rash guards and swim skirts, I didn't feel much of a need to have a swim cover up.  But this year, I've been making actual swimming suits, and I'm really enjoying having them. But, I decided I needed a swim cover up to wear over them. 🙂 Amelia Lane Designs just stocked the PERFECT fabric for swim cover ups. It's an athletic fabric, but it's soft, lightweight, and drapey. It reminds me of ITY fabric if you've ever worked with that. This athletic base is called "Scorpion." It's my first time to use this base, and I'm definitely a fan! Right now, they have the fabric stocked in three colors - purple, pi...

So, I think this will probably be my last post about swimwear for a while. I think. No promises though 😉 This pattern has been on my "to-make" list for the longest. I just kept not getting around to it. I loved how many options it has, and I've definitely been meaning to try it. But to be honest, I'm really just now getting comfortable with swim.  Previously, I was afraid to sew it because I was scared the suit would fit me funny. I hate wasting materials! But like everything else, sewing and fitting swimwear is kind of a trial and error type thing. You do it, and learn a bit every time. None of my suits are perfect, but I've learned a little from each of them, and can now semi-confidently dive into one. I've learned methods I prefer, I've learned what length I want the elastic in a shelf bra, and I've learned some tricks to sewing with swim. While none of my suits are perfect, they're all wearable. And they all fit as good as, or better than, sui...