Adding a Crochet Applique to the Desert Breeze

Adding a Crochet Applique to the Desert Breeze

April 15, 2016

I've always loved crochet appliques, but could never find a could source to purchase them or never came across the perfect pattern... Then one of my sweet sewing friends, Savanna, made her daughter a Desert Breeze with one during the girls' testing and I fell hard!

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Desert Breeze Cami with Shelf Bra Tutorial

Desert Breeze Cami with Shelf Bra Tutorial

April 12, 2016

So I might have an obsession with the Desert Breeze, I'm up to 8 in my closet right now and probably need a few more!! Today I will be showing you how to make the cami with a shelf bra. You'll need the Women's Desert Breeze pattern and also the Slim Fit Add-on to make the DB cami.

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Women's Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

Women's Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

March 29, 2016

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Baby Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

Baby Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

March 08, 2016

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Making the Desert Breeze in Woven Fabrics

Making the Desert Breeze in Woven Fabrics

February 24, 2016

The Desert Breeze was designed for knits, but did you know it sews up beautifully in woven fabrics too?! There are a few options that do not require any modifications and some that of course need to be adjusted to account for having zero stretch to the fabric. I will go over each option of the pattern and walk you through the modifications (if needed) to sew the pattern with non-stretch fabrics. 

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Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

Desert Breeze - Tester Round-Up

February 24, 2016

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Wanderer Dress - Sew Along and Tutorial

Wanderer Dress - Sew Along and Tutorial

November 12, 2015

I knew immediately when I was asked to join in on the Lulabelle Blog Tour that I wanted to make a Wanderer Dress to showcase this gorgeous new fabric line by Dodi Lee Poulsen for Riley Blake Designs! I've wanted to write up this tutorial for quite some time and SO happy this project got me going on it...

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Lulabelle Fabric Line - Blog Tour

Lulabelle Fabric Line - Blog Tour

November 12, 2015

Today is my day on the Lulabelle blog tour! And oh my -- Dodi Lee Poulsen created an absolutely gorgeous, fun and whimsical fabric line for Riley Blake Designs. There are three colorways and it was so hard to choose which fabrics I wanted to work with because they are all truly stunning...

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Women's Boheme Sky - Tester Round-Up

Women's Boheme Sky - Tester Round-Up

November 05, 2015

The Women's Boheme Sky is now available!! The pattern can be made in three lengths and has four sleeve options. There is also nursing mod instructions included in the pattern! Check out all the testers amazing tunics, midis and dresses and then head over and use coupon code WBOHEMESKY for $3 off now through Monday, November 9th at 11:59PM CST. Or bundle up and save by using the coupon code BOHEMESKYBUNDLE to get both the girl's and women's Boheme Sky patterns for $16 total when you purchase The Boheme Bundle.

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Boheme Sky - Tester Round-Up

September 25, 2015

The Boheme Sky is now available and my testers seriously rocked this one!! The pattern can be made in three lengths and has four sleeve options. Check out all their amazing tunics, midis and dresses and then head over and use coupon code BOHEMESKY for $2 off now through Monday, September 28th at 11:59PM CST.

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Festival Skirt - Tester Round-Up

August 25, 2015

The Festival Skirt is now available and comes in sizes 2T through 14yrs...and yes, the women's pattern will be coming soon :) The skirt features a floating overskirt that catches lots of movement. The pattern includes options for knee-length and maxi length, as well as an elastic waistband option or comfy knit waistband. Add the ruffle or some lace trim to make it extra girly, leave the opening plain for a gorgeous simplified version or add pom-pom trim for an extra fun look. Instructions are included for making it in wovens and knits, giving you the option for a lot of different looks.

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1 Year Anniversary Sale and Giveway!!

July 06, 2015

This Friday, July 10th marks 1 year since I released my first pattern, the Girls' Coachella Shorts. It’s been an amazing year and to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of it, all orders are 40% off until the 10th of July at 11:59PM CST. Use code ONEYEAR on the website (excludes bundles and paper patterns). Continue reading to enter the 1 Year Anniversary Giveaway!

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