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* This post contains affiliate links. So if you follow me on Instagram (@mabeyshemadeit), you'll remember that I promised I'd show you how to make the maxi dress I wore to SNAP! conference. That day has finally arrived--I haven't been able to get good photos in it until now. A while back I found these… Continue reading Maxi Dress Pattern Hack Tutorial
I was thrilled to be chosen as a pattern tester for the Savannah Pleated Party Dress by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop recently. You've heard me rave about Amy's patterns before, but they really are fabulous. And the Savannah dress is no exception. Only I'd really call it exceptional. This dress is deceptively simple at first glance,… Continue reading Savannah Pleated Party Dress Review
Have you seen all the cute things coming out of Pattern Anthology's Just Add Jeans collection? I'm loving the pieces, especially the City Girl designed by See Kate Sew. There's something about that cowl neck that I adore. And while I've seen several tops featured, I haven't seen anyone sharing the dress yet... So here's… Continue reading City Girl Frock Review
I've been so excited to try out the Evelyn Dress by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop (affiliate link), and when I found this coral butterfly fabric, I knew it was just right for the project. I just didn't know how cute it would turn out. I knew I wanted white piping down the front ruffle pattern, and… Continue reading The Evelyn Dress & Swing Top
You may remember the little ruched sundress from here, I certainly haven't been able to forget it! So I had to make another one! Actually, this one was a team effort--my mom started it and I offered to finish it. This time there's no bottom band, but the little girls on the gray fabric are… Continue reading Little Gray Ava Dress (Ruched Sundress)
Are you ready for Kids Clothes Week!? I am pretty excited. I've been cutting and prepping for a week now, and you'll probably see extra posts because of all the fun stuff I've got planned! First up is this Tuileries Dress from Kelly at Sewing At No Man's Land. I was so excited by this… Continue reading Kid’s Clothes Week Begins (Tuileries Dress)