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The Aphrodite Dress and Bamboo = The Perfect Marriage!

Who else is excited about this amazing Bamboo Amber is offering this time!? Let me gush about it for a second and then I'll take you to the pattern. Bamboo is LIFE for warm months! It's like the summer equivalent of squish! It's crazy soft, breathable, gorgeous drape, and so vibrant! It's perfect for flowy pants, cardigans, dresses, tops, skirts, and really anything you want some pretty drape on. Bamboo is kind of "heavy" but light meaning it definitely has weight to it but doesn't feel like it when you are wearing. It also doesn't have the best recovery so...

All the Brindille and Twig Love!

This week I bring you a company feature is very special to my heart. Brindille and Twig Pattern Company is essentially how I learned to sew clothing. I actually started off sewing cloth diapers and then, of course, wanted to move into upcycling clothing. Someone recommended Brindille and Twig as a great place to start and I was hooked! The patterns are very easy to follow, have great instructions, and are of course adorable! They even have videos for techniques that really helped me as a beginner. Even now after sewing for years B&T is a go-to for me when sewing for my kiddos. ...

A Squishy Jolly Roger Raglan

Squish, Squishy, Cozy, Soft, Stretchy, Amazing, Squishy, Cuddly, Warm, Snuggly, Squishy...... Just a few things to describe the amazing SQUISH! Anyone who has been lucky enough to touch the squish is seriously obsessing over it. THANK YOU AMBER FOR BRINGING THIS INTO OUR LIVES!!! Now- the amazingness that is squish is hard to portray in photos honestly. They just don't do it justice, but I'm going to do my best! What is squish? Well, think minky mashed with double-brushed poly. It has all the softness and squishy pile of minky with the stretch and finished backside of double brushed poly. It's...

Lace and Zombies for the Ladies

We ladies all deserve a little something for ourselves sometimes. So much of our Rockerbye fabric goes to our kids but hey, I want it for me too!! Well, I had the opportunity to test a pattern that not only allowed me use some of my favorite fabric but also feel a little....dare I say it... sexy! Still totally comfortable and functional too!! Who would have thought Zombies and Lace would be the perfect combo?? The new Mama Bridgette Bralette/Nightie and Mama Victoria Cheekies/Thong patterns from Made for Mermaids just released and are loaded with tons of amazing options! I...

Grow Fonder for Valentines Day

Who's excited about Valentines retail??? Me please!! One of the best parts about Rockerbye fabric, is even the holiday fabrics can generally be used year round! That being said, kids still grow SO fast! Pretty sure as parents we'll do anything in our power to get the most wear possible out of our precious Rockerbye sews. This is where today's Hump Day Pattern Pick Me Up comes in! Today we are featuring the Apple Tree Pattern Company's Grow Fonder Top. Not only is this top seriously adorable but it actually grows with your child! The sizes ranges are 3-12 months,1-3 years, and 3-6...

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The Aphrodite Dress and Bamboo = The Perfect Marriage!

All the Brindille and Twig Love!

A Squishy Jolly Roger Raglan

Lace and Zombies for the Ladies

Grow Fonder for Valentines Day

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