This January has been hot, hot, hot! And my little family has spent quite a lot of time in the pool this month! Today was another scorcher too, so I think it is most appropriate that my final post for Watcha Wearin’ January should be swimwear! My kids have lived in swimwear this summer, whether … [Read more…]
I’ve been doing some more pattern testing and today I’m sharing the newest pattern by Snuggle My Baby Patterns – the Vick and Vicky’s Button Up PJ Top. The Pattern This is a pattern for a kids pyjama top designed for woven fabrics. The top can have either long or short sleeves with buttons or … [Read more…]
Veronica has been requesting more dresses this summer, but she’s always been a t-shirt and shorts girl, so I’ve needed to do a bit of sewing this summer to keep up with her demands. I’ve been keeping my eyes out for cute dresses that are good for everyday wear – nothing too frilly, but still … [Read more…]
In my last post I spoke a lot about how my distorted perceptions of how I look affects the choices that I make for sewing clothes for myself. I’ve joined in a couple of sew-alongs, one of which is specifically for using patterns that have been sitting on the to-do pile for a long time. … [Read more…]
This year I want to focus more on planned sewing, rather than ad hoc … everything! So I have joined in on a few sew-alongs. I made this particular project as the first item for the Build Your Wardrobe – 2017 – Monthly sew-along. This particular sew-along is being run s part of a Facebook … [Read more…]
This is my third post as part of the ‘Watcha Wearin’ January’ blog tour. Today I have Jonathan in some awesome coordinates that he just loves to wear. He’s wearing a t-shirt and pants that I made, both using patterns from Hallå Patterns. The Stardust Shirt I bought the Stardust pattern last year, I already … [Read more…]
New Pattern Release: The Lacey Back Tee by Snuggle My Baby Patterns My first pattern testing for this year is this gorgeous tee shirt by Snuggle My Baby Patterns, called the Lacey Back Tee. The pattern is for a tee shirt that looks fairly standard from the front – nice neckline, slightly loose fit. Great … [Read more…]
This is my second post for Watcha Wearin January, and my first ever sewn up pattern by Violette Field Threads. This is pretty much what Veronica will be wearing for most of January – when she’s not in swimming gear that is! The Pattern This is the Madison dress by Violette Field Threads (VFT). I … [Read more…]
So many people start the New Year with great big resolutions. If one of your resolutions for the year was to sew more this year, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve joined up with an amazing group of bloggers that are going to share with you what they and their families are wearing this … [Read more…]