Hobbies and Crafts Pattern Test: Sofilantjes’ Foliis Jacket and Dress Ronda Bowen, November 28, 2016February 14, 2019 Brrrr…it’s getting cold outside. Well, at least, it’s starting to here in Kansas, anyway. It’s been a good while since I’ve done a pattern test, and when I saw that Anne Jacobs of Sofilantjes was doing a call for testers for a jacket, I knew I needed to sign… Continue Reading
Hobbies and Crafts SewLong Summer Blog Tour: Lauren Shirt and Pirate Pencil Skirt Ronda Bowen, September 16, 2016February 14, 2019 I am pleased to announce my participation in the SewLong Summer Blog Tour. There are many very talented seamstresses on this tour, and I’m proud to be participating in it. For the tour, I made two pieces that are transitional. Because it’s still pretty warm here in Wichita, I… Continue Reading
Back to School Tour: First Day of Preschool Edition (And Giveaway) Ronda Bowen, August 26, 2016 Is it already that time? Little Miss is beginning preschool (at home). I can’t believe how quickly they grow up. Tiger Boy has started his senior year of high school at the local public school, and we spent a good part of the summer talking about college options, and ended… Continue Reading
Pool Side Beach Party Tour Ronda Bowen, June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 Lulu & Celeste * 5 out of 4 * The Wholesome Mama * Sew Happily Ever After * BLAVERRY * From a Box * Élégantine! * Wining Wife * Phat Quarters * Handmade Boy * Sew Sophie Lynn * Sprouting JubeJube * MCB Créations * Gracious Threads * Sew and Tell Project * Pear Berry Lane * Creative Counselor * Inspinration * Golden Rippy * Mahlica Designs * Filles à Maman * Call Ajaire * Cindy Parrett * Adventures with Bubba and Bug * Paisley Roots * Do you see this extraordinarily… Continue Reading
Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016: Baseball Game – PART I Ronda Bowen, May 27, 2016May 27, 2016 So, I really, really want to share with you what I made for the Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016 edition! I’m super proud of myself, because my jeans skirt has turned out awesome. Like really awesome. As in I was worried about whether it would fit, whether I… Continue Reading
Gracious Threads Wild Rose Dress and Jumper (and Giveaway!) Ronda Bowen, May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 Yesterday, Gracious Threads came out with a great dress and jumper pattern. I was able to test the pattern on my Little Miss, and let me tell you, it turned out super-cute. I got some great fabric for it while at Hancock Fabrics closing sale (yes, let’s take a moment… Continue Reading
Peekaboo Patterns Blouson Top (Bahama Mama Swimwear) Ronda Bowen, May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 While not part of my capsule wardrobe, this swimsuit is a great addition to my clothing collection. Not only is the top a great swimsuit top, but it also will be a nice top for the summer. When I had the opportunity to test Peekaboo Patterns’ latest addition to their… Continue Reading
The Capsule Wardrobe in a Week-ish Challenge Ronda Bowen, May 11, 2016 Back in February, before we moved, while I was packing, Becca DuVal of Free Notion proposed a challenge: Create a capsule wardrobe in a week. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but because my fabric needed to be going into, rather than coming out of, boxes, I had to… Continue Reading
Bella Sunshine Designs Vintage Grace Flutter Dress Ronda Bowen, May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 It’s no secret that I love how Bella Sunshine Designs’ patterns come out when sewn up. I’ve made a lot of the patterns as a tester (Bow Tie Leggings 1 and 2, Kelly’s Twirly Skirts, Coffee Shop Lace Dress, and Sweet Lilly Pintuck Dress), and I’m always impressed with the details… Continue Reading
The Solis Dress by Sofilantjes Ronda Bowen, May 4, 2016May 5, 2016 So we’ve all had some sort of flu/cold/plague (HAH) thing this week, and I’d planned to get this post up before now. I love this dress! Sofilantjes (you’ve seen my Liv Skirt, Otium Top, Iridis Dresses, and Brueram Dresses) has come out with this new pattern – the Solis Dress (affiliate… Continue Reading