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Shirtzie & Brazi Wrap Reversible Swim Top Hack & Tutorial
Here’s a fun little tutorial on how to use the Shirtzie bodice to make a reversible wrap swim top! You can use basically the same method to make a similar wrap top using the Brazi bodice pieces. Patterns can be found at Stitch Upon a… Continue Reading “Shirtzie & Brazi Wrap Reversible Swim Top Hack & Tutorial”
Breast Pump Comparison & Review: Medela Pump In Style, Medela Freestyle & Freemie Liberty
I am a mom of 4 that has always worked full time. The effectiveness and efficiency of my breast pump makes a huge difference in my life the first 6-12 month post baby. Over the course of the last 7 years, I have used… Continue Reading “Breast Pump Comparison & Review: Medela Pump In Style, Medela Freestyle & Freemie Liberty”
Gathered Romper Hack
I am a serial pattern hacker. I get a pattern and I see it’s untapped potential! Here’s a little hack that works well with a few rompers I have…more specifically, these are Ellie & Mac Beatbox Romper and the Ellie & Mac Good Baby… Continue Reading “Gathered Romper Hack”
Free Pattern Review & Hack – Women’s Shorts – Purl Soho City Gym Shorts
Who doesn’t love free stuff?! There are SO many awesome free sewing patterns out there (beware there are also lots of not so great ones!) I thought it would be fun to review some of the ones I’ve tried, so…here’s my first go at it! I’m going to try to do a new one every couple of weeks, so follow my blog if you want to see more free patterns!
For this first review, I tried a pattern and designer that are new to me. This was my first attempt at a Purl Soho pattern. You can get the pattern here: Purl Soho City Gym Shorts. I used custom cotton lycra knit to make these from here: Smoogie Fabric.
Simple Hack for a Peek-a-boo Hole
This is a really easy hack to give your dress or top just a little extra interest! I used the Excalibur Dress/Tank pattern from Stitch Upon A Time, but you could do this to other tank patterns with similar types of adjustments. I used… Continue Reading “Simple Hack for a Peek-a-boo Hole”
