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The WWD 12 Days of Christmas: DAY TWO with a free shirt for YOU!

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The WWD 12 Days of Christmas: DAY TWO with a free shirt for YOU!

It is Day 2 of the Twelve Days of Christmas at Winter Wear Designs.  If 'On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... some cute pj pants for the kids', then... 'on the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a shirt with two different hems...'  Hmmmmmm, I'll work on my song writing!  But in the meantime, let me introduce you to today's pattern; the Cross Hem Tee for Women!!!  Oh, and did I mention that this pattern is FREE!!!  Come on y'all, it's Christmas.  You get a free shirt, you get a...

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Sew the Days Away Mashup: day three and Halloween

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Sew the Days Away Mashup: day three and Halloween

Raise your hand it yesterday's amazing mashups made you just and little bit excited about sewing your own version.... Ummmm - I'm waving my had in the air like I just don't care.  Ha! Before I show off today's awesome mashups, I wanted to acknowledge that American holiday that is right around the corner... ahhhh, Halloween!  Here are just a couple ideas I came up with using the Days Away Bundle if you are still trying to sew up a last minute costume.  Grab the bundle for just $10, or save $2.95 on the pattern of your choice with code:...

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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day 5

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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day 5

We're here at the end of the tour with one last awesome make of the Women's Button Up.  Today is the LAST DAY to grab this wardrobe staple for just $6.50.  Head on over and see what Laura of Stitches by Laura has sewn up for us today!!! And if you have missed any of the other tour stops, head on over and show these ladies some comment love!!! Check out all the stops of the tour: Violets and Jewels 10/17 La Casa Cactus 10/18 Lunatiek 10/19 Kathy's Kwilts and More 10/19 Stitches By Laura 10/20

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Talking about the Tidewater Tee

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Talking about the Tidewater Tee

I am so excited to chat a bit about the Tidewater tee with you all today! I had amazing testers on this pattern and without them it would not have been possible at all.  These testers went above an beyond - many sewing up 3 or more tops, and constantly looking for ways to help me improve the pattern and instructions so that they would be easy to follow for even the most novice seamstress.  As their pictures flooded in, I got the idea that it would probably be helpful for people to see how the pattern changes depending on...

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Magnolia Cold Shoulder Hack

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Magnolia Cold Shoulder Hack

We all have a favorite pattern - you know the one you go to when you've lost your 'sew jo', the one that every time you wear it you just feel AWESOME, and the one you have made enough times that you no longer have to reference the instructions.   Well, for me this year, that pattern has been The Magnolia.  Magnolia tops, Magnolia tunics, Magnolia dresses - I've made, worn, and love them all. But all the ones I've made so far are really for fall and winter, so it was about time that I hacked it for summer...

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