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Pattern: Baby PoppyDesigner: Made for MermaidsFabrics: May Gibbs Accent fabric – Spotlight. Solid Cotton Lycra – Sew UniqueMeasurements: Chest: 19″ Waist: 21″; Height: 31″Size made: 9-12 monthsAdjustments: NonePros: As soon as I saw the tester call for this one I signed up immediately. I couldn’t resist the bubble romper option and adorable flutter sleeves.Cons: I wasn’t a huge fan of the way the […]
Pattern: Staycation Tiered Dress & PeplumDesigner: Ellie & MacFabrics: Sew Unique Cotton LycraMeasurements: Bust: 44″ Waist: 39″; Hips: 48″Size made: XXLAdjustments: NonePros: I’m really into tiered dresses at the moment, so the Staycation is a bit of a fave of mine. I also love pockets of course!Cons: I wish this came with a flutter sleeve option. I think it would be a really […]
Pattern: Berkley Knot TopDesigner: Peek a Boo Pattern ShopFabrics: Bamboo LycraMeasurements: Bust: 44″ Waist: 39″; Hips: 49″Size made: 2XLAdjustments: NonePros: I love the built in knot option. It adds a fun feature.Cons: No real cons, I had a little trouble with the top stitching on the knot, but it was user error, not the pattern Links: The Wrap Up: I’ve had this pattern […]
Do you love fabric and want it delivered to your door every month? I love fabric. I love to look at it, I love to search online for it, I love to touch it, I love to plan with it. I just love it. When I heard about Sew Unique’s monthly fabric subscription program, I […]
Pattern: Lily Dress & TopDesigner: Sonia Estep DesignsFabrics: Bamboo LycraMeasurements: Bust: 44″; Waist: 38″; Hips: 49″Size made: 18 graded to 20 hipsAdjustments: Grading between sizesPros: I LOVE this dress. I specifically love the hi-lo hemline, it just makes me feel so pretty and summery. The empire waistline is also a plusCons: Not really any cons for me on this one, I love it […]
Pattern: High Waisted Pleated SkirtDesigner: Ellie & Mac PatternsFabrics: Woven Cotton Poplin & black ribbingMeasurements: Waist: 39″; Hips: 49″Size made: 2XLAdjustments: NonePros: I like the dressiness of this skirt and how by changing the fabric could really change up wether you are making it dressy or casual.Cons: There is a lot of work in this one with the pleats. I wouldn’t say […]
Pattern: Tennessee TeeDesigner: Sonia Estep DesignsFabrics: Viscose Slub – Lush FabricsMeasurements: Bust: 45″; Waist: 39″; Hips: 48″Size made: 18 graded to 20 hipsAdjustments: Grading between sizesPros: I really love the relaxed style of this and the flutter sleeves.Cons: I think I’ll make a size 16 and grade out to a 20 next time, its quite big up top for me. Links: The Wrap […]
Pattern: Womens Domino Dolman TeeDesigner: Peek a Boo Pattern ShopFabrics: Accent fabric – Fabric By Missy Rose, Solid – Sew Unique FabricsMeasurements: Bust: 45″; Waist: 39″; Hips: 48″Size made: 2XAdjustments: Took the sides in a little as it was very roomyPros: Such a quick sew! and I love the different colour block options. Nursing Friendly as wellCons: It was very roomy in the […]
Pattern: Summer Lovin’ ShortsDesigner: Peek a Boo Pattern ShopFabrics: French Terry from Sew Unique FabricsMeasurements: Waist: 39″; Hips: 47″Size made: XXLAdjustments: Adjusted the front and back rise by 1.5″Pros: Very easy pattern and super comfortable. Perfect for, as the title suggests, summer shorts 🙂Cons: No real cons, but a little size restrictive, it tops out at a XXXL. Hopefully they will revisit […]
Pattern: Iris ShortsDesigner: Sonia Estep DesignsFabrics: Stretch Denim from SpotlightMeasurements: Waist: 39″; Hips: 47″Size made: Straight 20Adjustments: Adjusted the front and back rise by 1.5″; added 1/4 inch to crotch curve; added 1″ to the high rise waistbandPros: I am a big fan of pull on jean shorts and these fit the bill perfect. Very easy construction.Cons: As with all pants/shorts patterns […]
