I’ve had this Alley Cat Romper completed for about six weeks now, but only just had the chance to photograph Hadley in it! Â Jessica of Lil Luxe Collection has a winner with this pattern. I am such a fan of rompers in general, and this one just screams comfort! Â Hadley slept in this the first {…Continue Reading}
I’m excited to share this collaboration with you! Â Kim of Kimmie Sew Crazy and I have been working to bring you a free PDF tutorial for ruched leggings as an add-on to my Dressage Leggings. They work equally well with the basic legging pattern as with the riding style with panels. You’ve already seen the {…Continue Reading}
I am on fire this Kids Clothes Week season! {pats self on back} Yup, I printed, cut, sewed, AND photographed these all today. Â Mind you, they’re just leggings, and it’s a pattern with which I’m intimately familiar – the basic version of my Dressage Leggings. But if you look closely, these have a fun twist! {…Continue Reading}
One of these times for Kids Clothes Week I’ll have an entire plan of action, with patterns printed and fabrics selected and prepped. The reality is that mostly I get an urge to make a particular pattern, dig through my fabrics to see what will work and I dash it off. Â That’s what happened with {…Continue Reading}
A while back, a bunch of PDF designers were discussing how there’s a perception that we’re not on friendly terms – competing against each other, or copying designs. Â NOT TRUE! Â The community of designers is very supportive and encouraging. Â We have our own Facebook group where we bounce ideas off each other, get advice, and {…Continue Reading}
I normally try to post a little earlier in the day, but in addition to being Kids Clothes Week it’s also spring break for Arden. Â We spent the day today exploring a bit in our new state and went to Sandy Hook for some beach time. Â After we got home, we dashed to Arden’s elementary {…Continue Reading}
You know I love me a good Kids Clothes Week, and this Spring is no exception! Â I love the introduction of themes over the last year, and this season’s theme of Wild Things is so amazing! Â I just couldn’t resist a little (or big) project to fit the theme… Let’s begin with the fabric, right? {…Continue Reading}
It’s about darn time, right? Â I finally have the Doll Dressage Leggings finished, modeled, photographed and loaded into the listing. The pattern itself has been done since shortly after testing of the Haven Acres Mini Collection wrapped. Â I had a few talented ladies sew test leggings to get the fit correct for both 15″ (Bitty {…Continue Reading}
It’s always bittersweet to be approaching the end of a pattern tour, and the Verona Dress tour is no different! First today is Shelly of Sew Shelly Sew with coverage of the three Verona Dresses she made. Â For the most recent one, pictured above, Shelly added sweet ruffles to each of the skirt layers and {…Continue Reading}
 Recently I was contacted by Terry’s Fabrics, a UK Fabric and home decor supply online retailer, to be interviewed for a designer insights feature on their site.  I happily agreed, and today the interview is live!  Check it out here. Courtesy of: Terrys Fabrics
