**I’m over at Riley Blake today sharing another Project Design team post!!** It’s finally Spring and my girls LOVE skirts! I fell in love with this mermaid fabric the second I saw it but wasn’t certain what I wanted to do with it. But it spoke to me, ever so softly, and it said, “flat front skirts.” They’re so happy! Okay, okay, mostly they’re happy to be outside and in the gorgeous weather. But they’re…
Continue readingThank you to everyone who voted for my lace yoke romper during Flip This Pattern. I WON!! And I’m totally obsessed with embroidery now! Below is my post from Frances Suzanne, explaining a little more about how I flipped the pattern. Hello pattern flipping fans! I’m Melissa from Sew Like My Mom and I’m really excited to bring you my flip of the Boardwalk Hoodie & Henley! I’ve always been such a fan of rompers!…
Continue readingI’m over on Frances Suzanne today sharing my version of the Boardwalk Hoodie & Henley. Go check it out!
Continue readingOne thing I’ve really enjoyed about blogging is the different people I’ve gotten to meet along the way. A few weeks ago I was approached by a pattern designer named Lucy Blaire and she asked me to participate in her Lucky Girl Dress blog tour. Talk about flattery! I jumped at the chance because I LOVE the dress. I’ve since checked out all of her stuff and I just adore it! The animal patterns are…
Continue readingIt’s Monday! Time for the second installment of Just Sew You Know! Today’s tip was a real forehead slapper once I figured it out! When you line your pieces up together at the edge, it leave a gap at the top of your seam, creating an uneven edge. If you slide your top piece up until the edges meet at the width of your seam allowance, you’ll get a perfect edge! It’s easy as pie…
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