Dresses, New & Upcoming, Pattern Tests, Tops, Whatcha Want?

M4M Deanna

Holy Moly. I wasn't planning on testing this top/dress, but when they're lacking testers in my size, I'm terrible at saying no. Plus, my new organization means I'm not drowning in deadlines and I actually had a little extra time the week of testing! Crazy talk... Plus, I am SO glad to have jumped in!!… Continue reading M4M Deanna

Hi There, Holiday Sewing, Just for Fun, Outerwear, Tops, Whatcha Want?

Sewcation, Mistakes, and Overbooking

This year has been full of ups and downs for me, as I'm sure it has been for most of you.  Between surgery, long weekends, a whole week off for the Fourth of July, and losing my Grandma, I have taken a lot of time away from the office this year.  Which is weird for… Continue reading Sewcation, Mistakes, and Overbooking

Blog Tours, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Swim, Tops, Whatcha Want?

House of Curves – Personal Stories – GIVEAWAY

I hope you've been reading from the other House of Curves bloggers this week!  It is always interesting to see how others got started and move about in this crazy sewing world we are a part of!!  (Plus, there's a giveaway!!  Read to the bottom!!!) How did I get started, you ask?  Ok, you didn't… Continue reading House of Curves – Personal Stories – GIVEAWAY

New & Upcoming, Pattern Tests, Tops, Whatcha Want?

5oo4 Eleanor Cardigan

It is FINALLY FALL!!!!!  If the weather would catch up with the calendar, I'd appreciate it.  But, until then, I'm diving into my great stash of sweater knits.  We super stocked up last year and I've sewn so little of it!  This test was a great excuse to make some ridiculously comfortable cardigans out of… Continue reading 5oo4 Eleanor Cardigan

Bottoms, Dresses, New & Upcoming, Pattern Tests, Tops, Whatcha Want?

Two Cheers for Made for Mermaids Women’s Avery

This top was so cute, that even with my stupid sprained ankle and not really being ready to jump back to sewing, I threw my name in the hat to test and hoped with all hope that I'd be chosen.  Clearly I was, win.  And dang did sewing hurt.  Worth.  Every.  Minute.  (Don't worry.  Mostly… Continue reading Two Cheers for Made for Mermaids Women’s Avery