Twinkle Toes and Company

Oh Patsy, I'm all dressed up and ready for...ANYTHING! I didn't realize just how beautiful I'd feel when I put Patsy on for pictures.  I had her on so many times working on fitting, somehow magic happened when I put on the final product.   I had purchased this fabric in November when I was supposed to be doing a test that ended up cancelled.  (different designer).  So, when the opportunity to make the Patsy arose; I wasn't about to miss my opportunity to make her.                                                                                                     Typically the upper half of my body falls within the 4x range of Rebecca Page patterns.  This time though, I found th...

I don't wear sundresses for many people, but the P4P team is apparently on the list of those that I'll put one on for. I'm fairly certain the last time I had a sundress on I was a freshman in high school and I was in Hawaii.  This time though, I'm most definitely not in Hawaii and I'm a *few* years past being a freshman.   At first I didn't sign up to make the So Classic Sundress.  I struggle with a few parts of my body, and my arms are a couple of my least favorite.   I have learned through pattern testing and modeling my clothing that if clothing fits correctly, parts of my body I originally thought were "odd" aren't so odd any more. The So Classic Sundress has helped me feel that way! I honestly feel beautiful.  After making a muslin (I HIGHLY suggest making a muslin no matter what you are making), I was able to make a few adjustments to make the bodice fit me perfectly.  Originally I was adding length to the bodice because...

{Please note that some of these links are affiliate links.  If you purchase something I have recommended, sewn etc. through those links I will receive a small percentage of compensation.  It helps me support my sewing "therapy" and the ability to review and test more patterns.} I’ve been eyeing The Eli Monster’s Patterns for awhile.  Really, drooling over them would probably be more accurate.  The Eli Monster's style is quite different than most patterns I've seen for sale lately, and for some reason I've just never jumped on The Eli Monster band wagon.   I’m happy to say that I’m firmly planted now. The Admiraal is a double breasted dress with a pleated  skirt.   I fell in love with the double breasted fitted bodice and the shaw collar.  It is beautiful and classy with a style you don’t see very often. I think it's important to note right about here just how vital making a muslin (or two...or three) i...

Sewing pants has always scared me just a little.   Not because I don’t think I have the skills, but rather because I’ve always heard that fitting them can be a nightmare.  (Note, I have sewn bottoms before.  However, never anything “woven with stretch.”) Let me tell you, that’s a MYTH! The Lazy Day Pants  are anything but difficult!   Miss. Opinionated Teen is not only short, but petite pants never fit her right.  They always drag on the ground no matter what size I buy her. So, after a lengthy discussion about fabric choices and whether or not the pants I would make would look “homemade” and geeky (she was assured they wouldn’t look either), I entered the world of sewing pants. I used the information from Closet Case Patterns  to help get them to fit her just right. I wasn’t too sure at first how she would feel about the pockets on the front of the pants.  As it turns out she has VERY strong feelings about wome...