I recently made the latest release for Made for Mermaids Patterns, the Persephone Dress. This pattern is available in both youth and adult sizing. I tested both patterns and have included a review below. You can find more pictures of tester photos and inspiration in the Made for Mermaids Facebook Group. Please let me know if you have any questions…
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Made for Mermaids Persephone Sewing Pattern Review
DIY Cinderella Ball Gown
This latest project was so worthy of a blog post, I decided to crack open the computer to share all about making this Cinderella costume. I will also film a YouTube tutorial going over the process and update this post when that is live. For now, here is a look at the DIY Cinderella Live Action Gown and some important…
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DIY Designer Inspired Top – Hacking the Essex Dress
After receiving this gorgeous fabric from Minerva I set off to find the perfect pattern. As soon as I saw Catherine (bringing sewing back – Instagram) designer inspired top – I knew I needed one. Here is how I hacked the Essex Dress from Sewing and the City to create the look. Fabric Details This gorgeous cotton Broderie Anglaise (affiliate…
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How to Add an Invisible Horsehair Braid Hem
While planning my latest make the thought of how to hem the dress was giving me pause. The pattern calls for a horsehair braid to be used, and while I was comfortable with the process, I knew I did not want any visible stitching lines. This sent me into research and planning mode. In the end, I decided to create…
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How to Easily Add Bra Cups to a Rash Guard Pattern
Rash Guards are fantastic for full-coverage protection from the sun. However, I want to be able to wear it without an additional bikini or bra top underneath. It is simple to add your own support in the form of a shelf bra with cups. Here is how to easily add bra cups to your own rash guard pattern. For this…
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6 Tips to Make Sewing a Lace Dress with a Lining Easy
Does the thought of sewing lace make you nervous? Recently, a lace project slowed me down and I am here to say, sew the lace! It is really not that difficult and can be a great addition to your wardrobe. Here are my 6 tips to help make sewing your own lace dress easy. VIDEO included at the end of…
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About 18 years ago I decided to teach myself how to sew. Long before blogs and resources available today which meant it was often disastrous. But I never gave up because I loved it so much. Today I love helping others get started on their own sewing journey. You can read more about my family and I