Bad weather plus sickness is still slowing me down, but there's still some pretty good content on the blog this week!

The brand new Gracious Threads Star Anise is available today. You can see my review here

I finished my second (in my very long planned) series Optical Illusions. A What (not) to Wear continuation. Part 2 here.

Due to designers changing deadlines, the 5 out of 4 Ascent will go live next week.
Also lined up, Nap Time Creations Slouchy Sweatshirt, Wardrobe by Me Men's Sweatshirt. The Winter Wear Designs Provence Coat should release today! That means I'll have my copy in my hands and ready to sew up too!

Today's weather meant I couldn't get outside for photos. If everything cooperates, I've got not 1, but 3 outfits lined up for photos tomorrow. Those include:
P4P Raglan
P4P Layer Me Up and Sew Straight and Gather Uptown Downtown Mash up
Sisboom Judy's Fancy Pants in a straight leg
Love Notions La Bella Donna
Little Lizard King Petal Perfect Skirt

Assuming the weather is good, my clothes are ready for photos.

And the surprise news is that Sewing By Ti is going on vacation for Thanksgiving. That means I have to focus on getting a full series of outfits ready for our vacation. Because vacation means awesome photo opportunities. Sewing planned:
Pollywoggles Autumn Grace Dress
WWD Phresh Jeggings
WWD Aviator Pants (for women and kids!)
and maybe even a sneak peak of an unreleased kids pattern. ;)

Completed work this week:
Pattern tests; 5 out of 4, WBM, Gracious Threads, Nap Time Creations
Sisboom Judy Fancy Pants in straight leg, sewn up in both poly fleece and a gorgeous ponte
Rainbow Tee and Jocole Skort for an up and coming blog tour.

Fingers crossed I'll have tons lined up for you next week!

Another Friday another recap.

Blog posts this week:
Gymnastics and Leotards
Optical Illusions
Handcrafted Halloween
Grammies Lil Dolls Lillith Sweater Dress

Completed work:
-3 Grammies lil dolls sweater dresses
-finished Halloween Costumes
-P4P Layer me up with Sew Straight and Gather UTDT Mash up
-Gracious Threads Star Anise Dress

I'm still on the road to recovery, but seems like I got a good amount of work done this week!

Plans for next week include:
-Finally posting my FBA posts (it is in 2 parts)
-Possibly do the NEW WWD Provcence Pea Coat WITH a Giveaway!
-NEW 5 out of 4 Women's Ascent Pullover Review
-NEW Gracious Threads Star Anise Dress Review
-Possible review of the Patterns for Pirates Raglan with a GORGEOUS sweater knit and cowl neck, if I have time.
-Optical Illusions, aka What Not To Wear part 2!

On the cutting table
-Mash up of the Patterns for Pirates Layer me Up with the Sew Straight and Gather Uptown Downtown Dress.
-Muslining my husband's pants (I swear, I'm really going to do this this week)
-Making a well fitting pencil skirt (my new favorite go to style over leggings and knit tights)

Another week flying by. Not nearly as busy (whew). I've been working hard to get good content for my readers! So far I haven't heard about pattern tests for next week, but I do have a secret kid's review I'll be aiming to complete.

AND, we're coming very close to finishing the Henley Review. I'm just waiting on the finished pattern from Terra's Treasures. Once I have that in hand, I will do an individual review and then a comparison review of the 4 knit henley shirts that have been released. I will do the Itch to Stitch Mila when it is available later this month or early next month.

While I wait on those things, I have in the works a 2 part tutorial on doing a Full Bust Adjustment on knit t-shirts. Thanks to Nap Time Creations for sharing their free "Long Sleeve T-shirt Pattern" so that I can show you full pattern pieces and walk you through the process. You'll find this very useful if you've always struggled with getting the right fit. Feel free to grab your own copy of the pattern, FOR FREE at Craftsy, so you can sewalong. Nap Time Creations Long Sleeve Tshirt

Finished reviews for this week include:
WWD Hepburn Henley
KBSD On Point Penley
Cozy Nest Play Then Store Away
P4P Women's Henley


I've also been working on Halloween costumes for my 3 girls. This year we're going as the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2. I'll be doing a full review of the patterns I used, but I'm sharing a sneak peak of the outfits. And no, there's no shame in my threads just hanging out there for everyone to see. Its  Halloween costume for crying out loud!

Also completed includes 2 pairs of Tumble N Twirl Training Wear Shorts and Jalie Leotard #2792. Reviews for both coming soon! DD1 is excited to share these with her gymnastics class mates.

Quick sews for me this week included 2 P4P Boyfriend V-necks. Just the thing I needed to help fill out my capsule.

As the weather gets cooler, I am hoping to sew up a SUAT Riding Hood and get a full review up next week. I need to remeasure my kids and see what sizes will fit them best. Fingers crossed I won't need to sew up 3 separate ones! If you want to see what I'm talking about, you can see my Riding Hoods for sale in my storenvy. Organics by Ti Store Envy

On my cutting table:
A zip up hoodie hack for the P4P Women's Henley
Still working on pants fitting for both my husband and I. So far the fitting is proving harder than I expected.
Christmas orders. I never expected to get flooded with so many orders. I'm trying to get those out as fast as humanly possible.
If I find the time, the Laundry Day Tee by Love Notions.

We have another busy week next week, so we'll see how much I can get done! Happy sewing.

Busy week here, but not with sewing.

This week I posted a review of the new pattern from 5 out of 4 Designs. You can see the Men's Sierra Pullover review here.

I shared a review of the Winter Wear Designs Everything But the Kitchen Sink, here

I shared my hack for the WWD EBTKS, adding in a pullover collar here

I shared my hack for the Jocole Quick Dress, adding in a placket down the front here

-I finished orders for customers! The orders themselves were fast, but putting on my labels is always tedious fast work. But, the labels look so professional it is an absolutely necessary step.

I sewed up not 1 but 2 Stitch Upon A Time Fauna Shrugs. I hope to have time to photograph these this weekend.

I'm still working on:
-Pattern testing the new WWD Women's Henley
-Pattern testing the KBSD Women's Henley

On my growing list:
-Finish muslining my husband's jeans
-Start muslining my own pants (scarier than it sounds)
-Sew up at least 2 tunics for everyday wear, especially fleece because it is getting SO cold out.
-7 pullovers for a customer. These are going to be so cute, but whew, I think I'm going to need to break up the process or it'll drive me crazy!

Sorry for the picture-less post this week. Just nothing extra to share.

A recap of my work for this week! From Saturday, September 26 through Friday, October 1, 2015. Please note, this post does NOT contain affiliate links.

New Releases
#1 Winter Wear Designs released the Ma Cherie this week. A super sophisticated classic shirt in sizes 1-12. You can read my review here: Winter Wear Designs Ma Cherie

#2 Gracious Threads released the Eclair Top. A great tried and true pattern that lends itself to some creativity, in sizes 2-12. You can find my review here: Gracious Threads Eclair

Behind the Scenes. I may have signed up for too many pattern tests this week, but nothing I can't keep up with!
#1- Winter Wear Designs Henley. This is a loose fitting henley in shirt length only. Includes options for a real placket, faux placket or a plain t-shirt.
#2- 5 out of 4 Men's Sierra Pull Over. This is you favorite warm cuddly pull over, with a twist. Longer zipper makes it easier to put on and more comfortable to wear. Funky contrast cutting lines means you can really mix and match to make this fun.
#3- Kb Stitch Designs Ladies Polo/Henley. Yes another Henley. No, I'm not crazy. :) This pattern includes 2 length cutting lines, a more fitted look and a really fun color block piece. Throw in a polo color piece and they're not the least bit the same!

On the cutting table.
Think I have no time to sew other things while I'm testing? Think again. Finished this week
#1- A flannel Winter Wear Designs Button Up. Winter Wear Designs Button Up This one is SO comfy and warm and makes me happy. Its a great layering piece and I may never put buttons and button holes on it. Its as nice and finished on the inside as the outside. <Swoon>

#2- A super bright Winter Wear Designs Button Up. Not sure if I love this yet. Waiting to see if it grows on me. The gray chevron actually has glitter. It might be too much. But maybe if I layer it over all black, it might be ok. It is still missing buttons so we shall see.
#3- A muslin for a pair of pants for my husband. I'm using the KB Stitch Designs Splendid Slacks and hoping to get the perfect fit for him. Up until recently, he hasn't reaped the benefits of my sewing addiction. Time to change that. KB Stitch Designs Splendid Slacks
#4- 2 Pairs of Patterns for Pirates SOS Pants. 1 in shorts length the other in full length. These are one of my staple pattern pieces so I can't own too many pairs. Patterns For Pirates SOS Pants

Planned for next week.
I'm still trying to piece together my own Fall Capsule. So far, gaping holes include a
-Dress. I still haven't picked a pattern. I need something with sleeves and that might look good with the flannel I bought last week. Joann's Plaiditutdes Collection
-Some warm tunics. I'll probably use the Pattern For Pirates Raglan with add on pack. Patterns for Pirates Women's Raglan I have this fabulous unicorn print from Purple Seamstress that will be awesome. Purple Seamstress on Facebook
-Cropped cardigan. I just grabbed the S.U.A.T Fauna cardigan. Despite my love of prints, I'm making it in plain black so it will match with everything. Stitch Upon a Time Fauna
-If by some miracle I still have sewing time left (HA!), I'd like to try out the new Laundry Day Tunic and Tee By Love Notions. Grab your copy (FOR FREE) by joining the Love Notions Facebook group and grabbing the coupon code. Love Notions Laundry Day Tee