The Ariana Dress from Designer Stitch Patterns

Ariana is here from Designer Stitch!

Its just the perfect dress for all occasions. It's all about floaty flounce Sleeves right now, there are gorgeous Pleats on the bodice which I love as it shapes your body great. I've done the front flounce with split in this polka dot scuba crepe and a version with just the back split in the skirt with flounce in scuba.

Check out the Ariana Dress by Designer Stitch Patterns:

https://designerstitch.com/shop/ariana-dress/...

The True Beauty Dress/Top from Ellie & Mac

Have you seen that the True Beauty Dress/Top Pattern has had an update and it's amazing! There is the option of three sleeve lengths and comes in tunic, above knee, knee and maxi length that comes with a regular or handkerchief skirt. The update has an even better fit sizes go from XXS-7XL plus also has a projector file. If you already have the pattern you can just redownload it, if you don't check it out. This is the 3/4 length sleeve with the new handkerchief style skirt made in a jersey and ITY fabric.

Check out the True Beauty Dress/Top by Ellie & Mac:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/adults-true-beauty-pattern...

The Cressida Pattern from Made For Mermaids

I've been so excited about this new Cressida pattern from Made For Mermaids! This is the perfect summer pattern to use your woven fabric up. It comes in three bodice options; lace up front, full coverage bodice, and a fully lace-up crop top. The bodice has an optional modesty panel, and the dress and maxi-length-plus comes with different hemlines which include a simple dress, banded ruffle dress, ruffle dress, simple maxi, banded ruffle maxi, or ruffle maxi. Choose to add an optional waist sash or pockets to any option!

Yodelayheehoo!!

Check out the Cressida Pattern by Made For Mermaids:
https://www.madeformermaids.com/product/womenscressida/...

The Tie Me Up Belt from George & Ginger Patterns

I wanted to share with you George & Gingers pattern of the month. This month it's the Tie Me Up Belt, comes with lots of different options, I did the corset belt and as a bonus, a dolman t-shirt dress pattern is included for an all-in-one outfit design. Its a great way to dress up a plain outfit! Made in a leatherette and top in viscose.

Check out the Tie Me Up Belt by George & Ginger Patterns:
https://georgeandgingerpatterns.com/products/tie-me-up-belt-pdf-sewing-pattern...

The Riley Crossover Bra from Rad Patterns

Have you seen the new Riley Crossover Bra from Rad Patterns!

This pattern includes options for a pullover style bra or with a front closure. Front closure can be done using snaps or S hooks and creates adjustability through the band as well as a convenient way to get it on and off for those who have trouble with pullover styles. The back is a wider racer back style for comfort and support. I paired on with so panel undies also a Rad pattern, made in cotton Lycra.

Check out the Riley Crossover Bar from Rad Patterns:

https://www.radpatterns.com/product/riley-crossover-bra/

The Zircon Tunic from Eunoia Design Group

You know I like to mix patterns well here I've mixed two Eunoia Design Patterns together. Have you been thinking what the Zircon would look like as a lace up and mixed with the Sapphire?

I've used the Zircon bodice and the Sapphire two panel peplum with pockets. Added grommets instead of snaps for this more sexy look. I also cut away some fabric around the arm cycle to add armbands. I love how it looks.

Check out the Zircon Tunic Pattern by Eunoia Design Group:

https://eunoiadesigngroup.com/product/zircon/...

Check out the Sapphire Dress Pattern by Eunoia Design Group:

https://eunoiadesigngroup.com/shop/sapphire-adult-sewing-pattern/...

Use my code for an extra 5% off if it still works: RILEYAFF5

Pattern Mix: Crossover Dress & Be Adventurous Tunic from Ellie and Mac

The sun is out, a perfect day to get some pictures of my beautiful Buffet Dress that I made for the Sewing Bee Challenge. I mixed two patterns to create this style: the 'Crossover Dress/Top' pattern which I sized up one for the woven fabric I used, and also the 'Be Adventurous Tunic' pattern using the hi-low gather hem part as my bodice was one level it's not hi-low but all one length.

I added a few extra inches in length for the second tier for more gathers. The sleeves are from the Crossover pattern but instead of cutting them on the fold I cut them in two inches with an extra half inch added to the hem for an open sleeve nicking Adams idea. Then I added a cuff-tie to close them off and I'm over the moon with how it turned out!

Check out the Crossover Dress/Top by Ellie and Mac:

https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/crossover-top-dress-pattern...

Also the Be Adventurous Tunic by Ellie and Mac:

https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/womens-be-adventurous-tunic-pattern...

The Vista Top from George & Ginger Patterns

I also wanted to share the new Vista top from George & Ginger Patterns. It comes with the new size block which is amazing as I'm only short I always have to shorten but the new size block comes in three lengths; petite, regular and tall, so no more having to shorten my patterns. I love the twist, its my favorite part of this pattern, made in a cotton interlock.

Check out the Vista Top by George & Ginger Patterns:
https://georgeandgingerpatterns.com/products/the-vista-top-pdf-sewing-pattern...

The Brenda Dress Pattern from Designer Stitch

It finally here the amazing Brenda Dress Pattern from Designer Stitch. I love it so much, the sleeve options are just fabulous. The fit is great and Brenda comes with a tapered or A-line skirt. You all know me by now, I can't just make one, I have to try all the sleeves out.

The sleeves options are a Bishop Shape but with a tapered upper bicep area, a gorgeous statement length Petal Sleeve and finally a mid length Pleated Sleeve onto Lower Cuff. Made in scuba and scuba crepe.

Check out the Brenda Dress Pattern by Designer Stitch:

https://designerstitch.com/shop/brenda-dress/...

New Projector for Sewing!

Everyone has been asking about what sewing machines I use and specifically about projectors. I have a basic Brother FS-40 sewing machine, Brother 1034d overlocker and my newest gadget a Brother coverstitch cv3440.

I have found that Brother is a really good quality brand, popular and easy to repair. I also bought an inexpensive Apeman LC350 projector to try and I love it, no more sticking and printing. My projector is attached to a celling/wall mount which I project down onto my fabric on the floor. It gives me a big area to work on, also I place my laptop on top of a 5 foot unit close to the projector so my wires reach.

Thinking of investing in one?

The Siena Skirt from Made For Mermaids

I know summers isn't here yet, but I couldn't wait to share with you all this amazing new pattern from Made For Mermaids. There are loads of different options the mini, knee, and both high-low lengths have two tiers. The midi-length has three tiers and the maxi length has four tiers. Choose to sew with the tier seams enclosed or an exposed, raw edge on the tier.

What more can you ask for? Its a woven pattern so I've used a linen, georgette and crepe.

Check out the Siena Skirt by Made For Mermaids: 

https://www.madeformermaids.com/product/womenssiena/...

The Summer Nights Romper by Ellie and Mac

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, have you seen this weeks wacky patterns from Ellie and Mac?

This week the lovely Summer Nights Romper & Two Piece Set is on offer, lots of different options with this pattern, different lengths with the bottoms and sleeves plus the option to add the flounce.

Check out the Summer Nights Romper & Two Piece Set by Ellie and Mac:

https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/summer-nights-romper-set-pattern...