The Chloe Cardigan was initially designed for the use of a stable, knit fabric. It didn’t even cross my mind to use a woven fabric until I presented it my testing group and was then asked the question. To make sure I wasn’t lying to them, I quickly made one in a woven cotton and […]
Earlier this year, (and late last year) I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jen from One Thimble, with the inclusion of one of my patterns, the Penny Dress PDF Pattern. As well as a recent update of her website, Jen has also just released the latest edition of One Thimble which means that […]
Do you remember my recent Instagram post of the pants I was making with the upside down cherries? Well now I can finally share what I was making… I was fortunate to pattern test recently for these fabulous slimline pants called the Chestnut Pants from Angela at Crafting Zuzzy. Even though Emily is now 2, […]
When I first started designing the Penny Dress, I wanted little shoulder ruffles but I also wanted to have a facing (or lining) for the bodice only which gave me a construction problem as there is no back seam to this dress. I know of the method of sewing a facing and leaving a shoulder […]
I am so excited that the next pattern to be released for Bubby and Me Creations, the Penny PDF Dress Pattern, will be through One Thimble! For those that are not familiar with One Thimble, it’s a digital sewing magazine (e-zine) made by sewing enthusiasts for sewing enthusiasts. Over the next few weeks, before the e-zine […]
As soon as I saw the Library Blouse pattern from Tadah Patterns pop up in my newsfeed, I knew I had to have it. It includes design features that I love…pleats, little puff sleeves and a Peter Pan collar. I didn’t even need to think hard on what fabric to use. This is a beautiful […]
It really has been a labour of love drafting this pattern. While it’s quite simple in its design, getting the sleeves just right when creating the pattern has really pushed me, but it was well worth it, don’t you think? I’m so happy with the end result. And one exciting feature of this pattern is […]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Darcy from Ginger House Designs on her latest pattern release, the Queen Street Dress PDF Pattern. The pattern comes with a variety of options. It can be made as a top or a dress. It has both long and short sleeves and the front can either have […]
It’s a bit deceiving this time of year. Every now and then we get a warm day (or two), thrown in between some cool weather. It means I need to make sure the kids have some summer clothes ready for these odd warm days and that we aren’t relying on last summer’s clothes which, inevitably, […]
We recently had Book Week at school and then at kindergarten. When the note came home from school that the kids could dress up as their favourite book character, I have to say, I was a little excited. I haven’t actually made any costumes for my boys…apart from super hero capes and masks…so I leapt […]