June 15, 2017

Sew Ready for Summer: Patterns #S504 and #S507 by My Childhood Treasures and The Tammy Tulip Shorts by The Simple Life Pattern Co and Sew Caroline

June 15, 2017/ Katie Hancock

Rachel sews up a tankini style swim suit for her daughter using patterns from My Childhood Treasures. When making your own, you can guarantee the coverage and get a much better fit than a store bought one. Jackie sews up a Mommy and Me set of seersucker shorts using the Tammy Tulip pattern that was a collaboration between Sew Caroline and The Simple Life Pattern Co. She loves them so much they have already become her staple summer wardrobe.

March 26, 2015

Picking the right Pattern for YOU: Romper Comparison

March 26, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

As we look at planning a collection of clothing for our kids over the next few weeks, you will be faced with many decisions about patterns. It is quite normal for designers to have similar patterns in their repertoires, or even to release a similar pattern at the same time. It is merely a response to supply and demand, and giving customers what they are begging for. But as the consumer, it can be difficult to figure out which to buy when two amazing designers have similar patterns. You are choosing between 'good' and 'good', so you have to figure out what the important things are to you in a pattern and buy accordingly.

March 23, 2015

Spring/Summer Collection: Getting Started

March 23, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

For the next few weeks, we will be taking a look at creating your very own home sewn Spring/Summer clothing. We'll be looking at inspiration, fabrics, and of course patterns in order for you to create a customize set of clothing for your kiddos.