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Testing, testing…WBM swimsuit and kimono

By on June 6, 2016

When I volunteered to test this one, I was really leary of whether I would have time.  Turns out that feeling was correct!  The kids are just so busy right now that I didn’t have a lot of time (baseball practice, softball game, softball practice, baseball game, tournaments all weekend long…). Then…swimsuit pictures.  Oy. So […]

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Bomber jacket by WBM

By on April 17, 2016

Even though I have way too many things on my plate (like usual), I thought this pattern was very cute.  I volunteered to test it, and it did turn out very cute! Wardrobe by Me Amelia Bomber Jacket Outfit details: Jeggings made by me, top – CAbi, boots – American Eagle I used some Nanette […]

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Sneha Flare Tunic

By on February 22, 2016

Pattern test/review of Sneha Tunic and Dress by Wardrobe by Me (the pattern is on sale for a week at $7) When this test came up, I was already in the midst of a few other tests wrapping up.  I just couldn’t NOT throw my hat in the ring, though.  I love this top, and it […]

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Weekender Tunic

By on February 16, 2016

I know…it seems like all I’m doing these days is pattern testing.  I have told myself to back off, since I got sick and overextended during these last few tests. I am done for a while, after I show another one I have done, promise.  I have a dance costume to make for a friends […]

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Cute little cami and a fun outfit

By on February 9, 2016

This cami is a nice quick sew from The Simple Life Pattern company.  It is a good wardrobe staple, that the Girl did not have as of yet.  Of course, after I made two of them she said she doesn’t like tank tops.  I think she feels too exposed in them, so more sewing was […]

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Nivalis tunic

By on February 7, 2016

As I was on a roll with getting sewing done, I volunteered to do the pre-test for the Sofilantjes Nivalis Tunic and Dress.  The timing was not the best, as work decided to get very busy (like I didn’t know that would happen), and now I am sick.  Yes, a bit over-extended. I made three […]

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Here there be Mermaids

By on January 15, 2016

The Girl has been reading a mermaid series that she really loves.  It is the Waterfire Saga and it currently has three books in it.  The age range for it is 12-18 years, and she is 10, but an advanced reader.  To say she is obsessed with mermaids would be putting it lightly.  She really, […]

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Tribute Hoodie

By on November 30, 2015

As I clearly do not have enough on my plate, as is, I volunteered to test another pattern.  Luckily it was a quickie, and luckily the Boy got something out of the pattern testing this time! This is the Tribute Hoodie by Little Finch Patterns.  It is very quick to put together, and the sizing was […]

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Slouchy sweatshirt

By on November 15, 2015

I have another pattern test for you today.  This is the Slouchy Sweatshirt from Nap Time Creations.  It is a nice easy sew, and a fairly simple pattern.  I wanted to make some easy to wear tops like this, and the pattern test came up.  Perfect timing!  I made lots! This first one here I […]

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