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Today’s sponsor is Welcome To The Mouse House, featuring classic styles with a modern twist . Haley, owner and designer, has 25 years sewing experience, has recently released a new fabric line collaboration with Michael Miller Fabrics, and is a co-founder of Willow and Co, a collaborative pattern shop.
Haley, has graciously agreed to giveaway 4 PDF patterns to one lucky winner!!
Mouse House Creations has several PDF patterns available online, here are a few to chose from!
The Clover Shorts cute, fun and classic. These shorts are truly perfect to wear while playing with friends or going to the grandma’s birthday party!
The Ladies Caroline, one of Mouse House Creations most versatile pattern. 5 Sleeve options, 4 skirt lengths, 2 skirt styles and 2 necklines! Ranging from size 0-22 this is a great fit for all body types and shapes. Also as an added bonus, this pattern as a full bust adjustment tutorial!
The Norah Dress and Tunic, can be made from knit or woven fabric. The a-line dress with butterfly collar is reminiscent of Madeline. Any little girl would adore this.
Last but not least, The Julia Women’s Cardigan, two sleeve length options and runs size XS-3XL so perfect for all sizes. This is a quick stitch and is both business professional and football game appropriate! It’s such a great staple garment!
Good Luck!!
-Jesy from Sew Dayton
I have made several shorts and trousers/pants for my daughter (wovens and knits), but have not been brave to try some for me. Also made skirts for her.
I’ve made skirts, pants, and shorts for myself and for my children.
The first thing I ever made back as a child was a pair of shorts. I made pants and shorts a few times since then. Love the patterns you reviewed! 🙂
I love all the patterns. I’d love to make the cardigan first.
I’ve made pants and skirts before.
I’ve only made skirts, dressers and tops for me and skirts for my daughter. One summer I made Hawaiian shirts for all my nephews – the collars were a bit wonky.
So far only a couple pairs of pants, but excited to try more!
I have not made any pants, but have made skirts. The Julia cardigan is adorable.
I’ve made pajama pants, and a couple of basic maxi skirts.
I have only made skirts but trousers are coming up soon!
No bottoms (yet!)
I’ve only made tops and dresses. So no. But it’s on my list for the summer!
I’m terrified by the idea of making pants or shorts. I have made skirts, though, and think they are a fun & easy way to add patterns to my wardrobe.
I’ve decorated a few shirts for my niece. I plan to make her some summer dresses.
I have made many skirts for myself and some pants.
Pajama pants and shorts. Only elastic bands for me so far.
I have been making skirts from It’s Always Autumn, her refashioned from sweats..love that skirt in the cold months here in MT. Also I like the Cirisy Skirt from Imagine Gnats…would love to make her Alder Skirt…
No, I haven’t. But I love the idea of making a skirt! Thanks for the giveaway.
I’ve made shorts, pants and skirts. I prefer the skirts by far because the fitting is easier.
Never for myself 🙁 I would love a few skirts for myself- I’ve made LOTS for my little girl.
I’ve made lots of skirts for me and a few for friends’ daughters. Pajama pants too, but no pants.
I have made lots of skirts, pants and skirts over the years. Love these patterns.
I’ve made skirts, shorts, and pants! The pants were just sweatpants, though — no slacks or jeans, yet. :}
I love that cardigan pattern! And, working on first set of skirts now. Then I want to try pj pants 🙂
I’ve made skirts, lounge pants and pajama shorts.
I’ve made a couple of skirts. I’m planning on making my first pair of jeans soon, so hopefully there will be more bottoms in my future. 🙂
I’ve made several bottoms and skirts for my grandkids, but have yet to make them for me, hopefully, I’ll tackle that one soon.
I’ve made skirts and leggings before, but I would love to try shorts or pants soon!
I mostly make tops and dresses. I have made the Julia cardigan already and I love their instructions. I would love to make that caroline dress, so many options…
I just made a skirt for myself but haven’t made skirts or bottoms for my kids yet – just traced some out though, so they are on their way 🙂
I’ve made lots of skirts, pants, and shorts. I would love to make all of these patterns!
I’ve made shorts, jeans and skirts 🙂
LOTS of skirts, and one pair each of shorts and pants! 🙂
Yes I have. I’ve made shorts for my girls.
I used yo make all my clothes but I have kind of gotten away from it. I do make lots of tops
I used to make slacks( back in the day when I was skinny!) Now, it is too discouraging. I do make skirts for my daughter and hope to sew for myself again someday.
Yes, I’ve already made some skirts, but I haven’t made pants yet.
I’ve made many skirts in my life and little girl pants. I’m scared of fit issues involved in making adult pants so I’ve never tried them.
Looks like there is something for everyone. I like the classic styling.
Yes, just skirts & shorts with an elastic waist because pants fitting scares me.
I’ve recently made some cute skirts. I’m a little afraid of pants. . .
Yes, I have made “bottoms” before, including my first pair of jeans over 40 years ago! Since then, I’ve made many baby and toddler shorts and pants, including most of my maternity trousers!
I have a pair of pants that I’ve set aside and need to get back to. But I’ve finished pants and shorts for children.
I haven’t made “bottoms” in at least a decade. I would love to do more garment sewing. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have not but I just finished printing and taping together a shorts pattern to try – they’re the Greenstyle Taylor shorts.
The first garment I made was a pair of pajama pants. I sewed the legs together! Since then I’ve made many more, fully functional, bottom pieces of all kinds. Last summer I even made a pair of shorts for my husband!
The first piece of clothing I made was a pair of pyjama shorts. I’ve also made a skirt
I make lots of pj bottoms and loose shorts but nothing fitted. Thanks for the giveaway. Cute patterns!
They are few a far between, but I do/have occasionally made bottoms.
I have made several skirts and pajama bottoms, but only one pair of actual shorts. Hoping to change that soon, though!
Matching pants for me and my two girls!
When I was in college, I made a pair of pants with my mom’s help, but that’s all the experience I have with sewing bottoms. I’d love to branch out from quilting though and take on more apparel sewing.
I have made shorts for my daughters and now for my granddaughter. Also have sewn skirts.
I Have made pants (trousers) and skirts before. They aren’t hard to see, you just follow step by step. I really need to sew a cardigan though, my wardrobe is lacking and winter is well on its way here.
Everything – pants, shorts, skirts. Love a good challenge!
Loads of simple gathered skirts and a pair of pull up pants. My one pencil skirt so far was a disaster. Love those designs, especially that lovely dress!
Yep, pants, shorts, and skirts! But the shorts were a disaster.
Hello! We sew skirts! Skirts is what we do best!!
I’ve sewn Maritime shorts with success and lots of skirts!
I have made pajama pants, underwear, and skirts. Leggings are next on my list.
I used to make skirts for my little girls all the time. I need more practice on adult ones because of the “curves”.
I have not made any garments yet. It is on my to do list for the summer!
I am working on my first couple of shirts for my 9 year old girl; I would love to make her some shorts. I would love to add these patterns to my little collection so far.
I’ve made a couple … I guess they’d be skorts? Shorts with like a wrap skirt overlay. And a pair of jeans, although I usually prefer altering pre-made pants lol
I used to make trousers and shorts all the time–I’m really short waisted, but also quite curvy so it can be tough to find clothes to fit, especially living in a small town. Unfortunately since i became a quilter i have been making fewer garments.
I have made a couple bottoms, although mostly skirts since they are so quick and easy to whip up.
My daughter adores skirts, so tons of those. Like daughter, like mother, so lots of me sized skirts too. I’ve done shorts for both of us, but it’s been a while.
I have made tons of bottoms…a few skirts & shorts..mostly long slacks/pants & Jamma’s! lol
I have made many bottoms for my niece and nephew. I have only made one pair of shorts and a skirt for myself but fitting the shorts was such a pain that it makes me nervous to try again.
I’ve made several skirts for myself and a few pairs of pj pants. I have also made shorts and pants for my kids
Hi – really cute patterns. I’ve made shorts & skirts, but it’s been decades since I’ve made a pair of pants for myself. I did make a cute little pair of little girl’s leggings though.
I’ve made a few skirts, although actually now that I think of it, the only shirt and pants Ive ever made that I can wear in public were the Syrah skirt and the Hudson pants that came in the same sewing pattern parcel #6 package as the Julia cardigan! Those were all excellent patterns.
I have made lots of skirts. I’d recommend the Sewaholic Hollyburn for it’s versatility. It’s quite basic, but a true wardrobe stable for me 🙂
I have made an Alder Skirt for me and some pyjama pants and simple skirts for my girls. Is love to make more though
I’ve made the Ginger Jeans, but that’s about it.
When I was younger I made skorts which was a mixture of a skirt and shorts
Nancy
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Oh my julia is so what i was looking for all day today…
Yes I make bottoms, 1 pattern for a reversible pillow case skirt for little girls over & over. Same thing from size 6mnth to 8 years. I would like to try shorts but not brave enough yet.
I am a newbie sewer and have now made 2 skirts x
Yes, I’ve made skirts and shorts but not pants.
Nope, I’m more of a bags and quilts sewer. I really want to start making garments though!
I’ve sewn many skirts and just finished my first pair of shorts. Pants will be later this year.
Lots of skirts
A skirt and pajama bottoms (does that count?)
I’ve made lots of skirts, and some shorts WAY back in the day.
I’ve made a couple of skirts for myself.
I have made some skirts. No pants or shorts made yet.
I’ve definitely made some skirts and shorts for my kids but no pants at all, and never done shorts for myself. I’m scared!!
I’ve made tons of shorts for my boys, skirts for me and even maternity shorts for me when I was pregnant. I’d love to tackle a pair of slim cigarette style pants someday.
I have made skirts but never adult shorts or pants… Kids yes, but fewer fitting issues
Thinking the cardigan would be nice paired with the sleeveless Caroline dress. 🙂
I have made skirts but no pants other than pajama bottoms.
I’m trying to make more clothes for myself and my daughter and really love seeing all your creations!
I’ve made lots of bottoms. Skirts, pants, shorts, and for every member of the family. 🙂
Love Mouse House! So far I’ve made the pintucked top and the clover shorts. Both awesome!
I’ve made skirts and pants 🙂
Have made a couple skirts but it has been a long time
I’ve made skirts and shorts, and leggings. 🙂
I’ve made baby pants-they’re a favorite shower gift, along with an appliquéd onesie. This summer I’ve decided to make all my daughters’ shorts. Better get cracking! Thanks for the giveaway!
Beautiful patterns!
I’ve made plenty of skirts and pajama pants, and one pair of overalls, but for some reason, structured shorts and pants scare me!
I used to make skirts but it’s been a long time now since I wore one! And pants – somehow they just never looked quite right when I made them.
I’ve made skirts! Need to make my daughter some shorts. The Clovers would perfect!! 😉
I like making skirts 🙂 they are easy & Fun.
So excited about this. Those dresses are so cute.
I have made a couple skirts for myself, but pants/shorts are intimidating for me. I do make them for my children since they are easier to fit.
I have made tons of shorts and skirts, and recently started diving into pants and even jeans! It is a scary, yet exhilirating thing to know you made them.
I have made lots of shorts pants and skirts for kids but only one pair of pants for myself.
I hardly ever make “bottoms” usually just tops or dresses. I have made a couple of skirts but a long time ago. Thanks for the chance to win x
I love the cardi pattern. I need to start making items for myself, especially tops for work.
I’ve made shorts/pants for kids and skirts for myself. Now I just need to try making pants for myself too!
I would lvoe to sew some bottoms – I have not made any as yet.
THanks!
Yes, lots! All of the ones listed! 🙂
I’ve made pants, even jeans, and skirts before. But that was a long time ago.
I’ve made all types if bottoms and it is very satisfying when you get a pair of pants to fit really well 🙂
I’ve made skirts, shorts and pants for both children and adults
i made many of my clothes in jr high and high school. i never sew for my self anymore
I love MHC patterns!!!
I have made many trousers, leggings, sweat pants, bicycle shorts and lounge pants.; no skirts though. My favourite trousers I have made many times. Although the style does not really suit my figure, they are quick and easy to make!
OOPS. I should have mentioned that my contest ID is MPaula.
I am in love with the Julia cardigan
I’d love the Norah dress!
small fry skinny jeans / oliver & s cargo pants / jalie cargo zip off leg pants in multiple sizes….. shorts/leggings but not skirts so much….. the kiddies prefer tunic length and leggings or shorts….
I’ve made pants, skirts, bloomers, and overalls for my children!
I Have made lots of different shorts, trousers and jeans for my son and skirts and trousers for my daughter.
I made some lounge pants for my little one once. Still working on a skirt for myself (one of many things in my unfinished projects pile)…
I’ve made a little bit of everything over the years. Tonight I finished a pair of lounge pants in cotton lawn for myself. I still haven’t tackled knits, and would love to try the Julia Cardigan!
I haven’t made any bottoms yet – but with 5 granddaughters it’s about time!
I have made skirts before but no pants or shorts, the crotch area seems so difficult. I’m sure someday I will tackle it but I haven’t yet.
Yes! I’ve made pants, skirts, and shorts for my daughter (although we have to call them “mini pants” because she doesn’t like shorts). I’ve also made skirts for myself! I’d LOVE to win the ladies Caroline pattern!
Yes i made quite a few skirts, shorts and pants, all formy kids. And just starters a skirt for myself…
I love to sew but pants are always hard to sew for me as 4 kids later my body is not the same. So my only girl gets the pants made.:)
Absolutely…although with varying degrees of success! 😉 I’ve got a pair of cigarette pants for me on the sewing list at the moment.
I have made plenty for my kids. Not for me yet!
I’ve made skirts for me and jeans for my 3y.o.
I have made pants for my kids, but have not yet been brave enough to make any bottoms for myself.
The very first project I made as a kid was a skirt.
I love the patterns! The cardigan would be great for my office.
I’ve made plenty of skirts for my daughter! I started out with tutorials and up-cycling my clothes, but since then I’ve graduated to PDF patterns and some nice designer fabric! I still haven’t made any pants or shorts yet, but she’s going through a phase right now where she just wants dresses and skirts!
I make lots of shorts and pants for my kids.
I’ve made lots of skirts, lounge pants, little girl pants, and a few simple pants for me.
I haven’t made any bottoms yet.
I am so excited to win this! I replied to your email with my choices. Thank you so much for having the giveaways, and thank you to Haley for the wonderful patterns! My daughter has already put in dress orders for my granddaughter.