Girls’ Club Apron by Muffin Head Patterns Ronda Bowen, February 2, 2016 Disclosure: I received a free copy of the Girls’ Club Apron in exchange for sewing it up as a tester and providing honest feedback about the tutorial and the fit. Perhaps you’ve heard of Muffin Head Patterns. If you’re a fan of the baseball uniforms worn in A League of… Continue Reading
Wear to Where? Fashion & Sewing Tour: Touring Your City Ronda Bowen, November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 So there I was, hanging out on Facebook, when I saw this call for participants in an intriguing-sounding blog tour. The fabulous Katy McKinley of Wild & Wanderful and Angelica Ross of Gardening in High Heels came up with the idea to have a series of posts written by sewists and fashion… Continue Reading
Dandelions n’ Dungarees Easy A-Line Skirt Ronda Bowen, November 2, 2015November 9, 2015 There are only 7 1/2 weeks until my due date. That means I have a lot to do. I’m hoping to share some information about Kansas wineries that I’ve learned while researching. Yes, there are wineries in Kansas! I’m looking forward to learning more about them when I can enjoy… Continue Reading
Patterns for Pirates Men’s Henley T-Shirt Ronda Bowen, October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 A lot of the sewing I do is for Little Miss or myself, but it’s nice to make something up for the Teenager and for Wining Husband from time to time, too. Actually, my honey-do list for my husband is quite long, and I’d better get on that. Add this… Continue Reading
Mandy K Designs Knock Offs and Costume Hacks Tour: Alice in Wonderland Dress – Part I: The Dress Ronda Bowen, October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 I was inspired by Mandy K. Designs’ English Rose dress to create an Alice in Wonderland Halloween costume for Little Miss. I really can’t wait to share it with you, and I apologize sincerely for the delay in getting the pictures and the write-up of it up. I’ve been a… Continue Reading
Patterns for Pirates’ Grandpa Cardi & Cpt. Mack’s Cardis Ronda Bowen, October 5, 2015October 5, 2015 Who doesn’t love a good cardigan? I know I’m a big fan, and I wear them a lot of the year. When Judy Hale at Patterns for Pirates did a tester call for a cardigan pattern for women and children, I was really excited and had to sign right up…. Continue Reading
Phresh Jeggings by Winter Wear Designs Ronda Bowen, September 30, 2015October 1, 2015 My gal has way too much fun – and she’s a lot of fun to sew for. I have a lot of recent makes (one thing I made for myself) to share with y’all (we had a gnarly cold run through our little house), but I’ll start with these “Phresh… Continue Reading
Easy Peasy Skirt and Headband by Mummykins and Me Ronda Bowen, September 14, 2015October 1, 2015 I promise, I will have something I made for myself soon. And a wine post, and a post about fall coziness! But, for now, I’d really like to share this skirt and headband I made for my little gal. I have plans to make a few more (don’t I always?)…. Continue Reading
Bella Sunshine Designs Sweet Lilly Pintuck Dress & Tunic Pattern Test Results Ronda Bowen, September 3, 2015October 9, 2015 Okay, guys, here it is. This, the Sweet Lilly Pintuck Dress & Tunic is possibly my favorite thing I made my little gal. I know I’ve thought that before, but it’s just so pretty, and I’m so thrilled with how it turned out. I made the Coffee Shop Lace Dress… Continue Reading
Bella Sunshine Designs’ Coffee Shop Lace Dress Ronda Bowen, August 22, 2015October 9, 2015 I’m so excited to share with you this new dress I made for Little Gal. It’s brand new from Bella Sunshine Designs (affiliate link), and yes, I was a pattern tester, and received the Coffee Shop Dress pattern in exchange for honest feedback on the pattern as I sewed it up…. Continue Reading