Ice Cream Dress by Oliver + S

I love this dress!!! The details and the design are different than anything else I have ever made for my daughter. Most dresses are so similar that I get a little bored making them, but this dress surprised me. And, although it was different, it was easy. 

Halloween Staple Dress

This year, I decided not to make my daughters Halloween costumes. I made this decision after my husband, who has never participated in Halloween, asked if Braelyn, 22 months, could be a crab and Mackenzie, 7 months, could be a shrimp. I, of course, love that he is actually excited about Halloween, so I agreed. The thought of spending time making a pattern for these two costumes did not excite me at all. In fact, it annoyed me.

Playtime Dress by Oliver + S Now Princess Dress

We went to Disney on Ice last week,  and the girls had more fun than I expected! Braelyn, although being almost 2, absolutely loved it, and Fabiana loved, in her words, "all of them". When Daniela and I bought tickets a few weeks ago, we knew we wanted to make the girls special princess dresses to wear.

Anouk Tunic by Victory : Pattern Review

My first Victory pattern is complete, and I love the result. Victory is a company from Canada that makes women's patterns. I chose this pattern because it was labeled intermediate, and I wanted to be able to tell customers and students what "intermediate" means to Victory. I would say this pattern is more advanced not because of the fit or the technique but because of all of the stitching in the ditch that must be done. I barely had to serge because there were so many seams covered by a lining. If I was not good at stitching in the ditch before, I am now!

Halloween Dressses - Apron Knot Dress

Halloween Seasonal Dresses

These patterns had just arrived at the store, but I was far away in South America.  I really wanted to get my hands on them and start making some nice new outfits.  So, the best I could do was brainstorm some color and pattern combinations in anticipation of returning home.

Whitney Pleated Trousers Pattern Review

Whitney Pleated Trouser

Sorry I couldn't decide on a cover photo so I used two :)

Easy Peazy Pleats Pattern Review

Most people see the cover of this pattern and do not realize it is a pleated dress. The dress on the cover is made with dots and it is hard to tell. When Mollie from my Tuesday night class made it I was so jealous. I loved how her daughter twirled in it and I love the fabric she picked. 

Seashore Sundress by Oliver + S pattern review

I could not be happier with this pattern, the Seashore Sundress by Oliver + S. I bought it about a year and a half ago because I just loved the look, but I never could decide on the fabric. I usually have the opposite problem: love the fabric but can’t find the pattern.

Pleated Playsuit by E & E Pattern Review

Warning: This pattern has been my summer obsession

Peony Sew A Long - Timeline

The Peony dress is a great beginner pattern.

Daphne Knickers Pattern Review

This project has been on my mind for a long time.  Ever since the pattern for the “Daphne” knickers from Violette Field Threads arrived at the store, I have been planning how to make them.  If I had known how easy this project was going to be, I would have done this one sooner.  For this project, I picked a fabric from the Amy Butler: Belle Collection called ‘French Wallpaper” (Of course, we carry this fabric at Five Eighth Seams :)).

Kaylee by Bonnie Blue Designs Pattern Review

I absolutely love how this dress turned out. The Kaylee is sized correctly and fits really well.  Misty loved it so much she decided to make it too. We used Jenean Morrison's new Beechwood Park fabric.