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21 Nov
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Happy Land Rebecca Dress

This post is part of the Sis Boom Rebecca Dress Sew Along! For complete details, click here!Monique from Monique's Stitches is not only the biggest Sis Boom fan that I know, but she also has a hugely popular Etsy Shop where she creates quilts and custom bedding. Click on over and see what a master she is at fabric selection!! Today she is sharing her...

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15 Nov
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Sew Along! Sis Boom Rebecca Dress

Need something pretty to wear over the holidays this year?? Come on, don't pull out that black outfit you usually wear! Make something new!To get you going, announcing the Sis Boom Rebecca Shift Dress Sew Along! If you have never sewn a dress before, this is THE perfect dress pattern for a beginner! And if you *have* sewn clothing before,...

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18 Jun
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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review: Jennifer Paganelli Millie’s Market Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Monique of Monique's Stitches is the biggest Sis Boom fan that I know of. She recently made a sweet apron for Jennifer Paganeli's book, 'Happy Home', as part of the book's blog hop. Monique has a very busy shop, where she makes quilted bedding, diaper bags,...

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02 Dec
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Sis Boom Angie Dress

I was very honored to be able to test the Sis Boom Angie Dress. It was a very quick sew, and I had a lot of fun making it (plus the fabric is really cute!!).Sis Boom Angie DressFabric - I used 2 yards of Sis Boom Marnie (from the Poodle line) in Fuchsia. To make the bias trim on the...

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07 Nov
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Ruffled Hobo Bag and a Book Review

I'm rolling out the book reviews lately! I'm sure you think I'm just saying this (it's really quite true), but another of my top 3 sewing pattern designers! It's Kay Whitt from Serendipity Studio! Her new book is called Sew Serendipity Bags. Her first book, Sew Serendipity, was all about clothes, and this one, as the title might lead you to believe,...

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19 May
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Sis Boom Meghan Peasant Dress

I whipped up this lovely peasant dress using the Sis Boom Meghan Dress for a super-cool event called The Summer of No Pants 2011 (what a great idea! Go check it out for all the festivities, and my guest post!). Even if you have never sewn clothing for yourself before, this pattern is probably the easiest place to start,...

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11 Apr
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Jamie Dress Sew Along: Inspiration

Amanda from Kitschy CooThe first dresses for the Sis Boom Jamie Dress Sew Along have rolled in! I thought you might like to see in case you are about to start on yours (or it's not too late to join in! Prizes, ding ding!).Amanda from Kitschy CooDang she's fast. :-) Amanda from Kitschy Coo has turned out this lovely rendition...check...

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07 Apr
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Jamie Dress: How To Make Your Butt Look Small

This is in reference to the Jamie Dress Sew Along (I wish I could help you in real life, rofl). You can also apply this in making any gathered skirt.I completely forgot about this until I saw everyone commenting on it in the Flickr group, but here's a tip to get your dress not to make your butt look...

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02 Apr
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Ready Set Go! Sis Boom Jamie Dress Sew Along

This post will be short and to the point for all those participating in the Sis Boom Jamie Dress sew along! It's not too late to join in!!Flickr Group - Get help and post pictures along the way! No question is too silly (don't let me hear that you got flustered and gave up!).Pattern - If you still need a copy...

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31 Mar
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Sis Boom Jamie Dress

I am so in love with this dress. I knew it would be cute, but when I actually put it on, it's much cuter than I expected. If you like this dress, get in on the Jamie Dress Sew Along and sew it along with our group...lots of fun and prizes!The pattern makes sizes XS-3X. I feel like because of...

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29 Mar
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SEW ALONG! Prizes!

I announced the Sis Boom Jamie Dress Sew Along over the weekend (please hop on over and join us!!). This is the post to announce the prizes!!A reminder, that this is not a contest. Prizes will be randomly drawn out of everyone who completes and links a Jamie Dress. That's right: all you have to do to have a...

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26 Mar
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SEW ALONG! Sis Boom Jamie Dress

Want to make a dress with me??This beautiful dress, designed by Jennifer Paganelli, is lovely for all body types, and guess what! It's easy to sew! I've had time to read over my pattern, and it's going to be just great, even if you have never sewn clothing for yourself before! You can do it...we can do it together!!So...

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