The Capitol Hill Dress by Straight Stitch Designs

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The Capitol Hill Dress by Straight Stitch Designs

In 2015 we are pushing ourselves to be better: better seamstresses, better bloggers, better photographers, and better reviewers. We're streamlining our review process so that when our readers come visit out page, the reviews will have the same format, no matter who is doing the review! An easy-to-read checkbox will accompany all of our reviews, as well as the fun, personal writings and photos. Today we're giving you a sneak peek of this format with our review of the Capitol Hill Dress from Straight Stitch Designs.

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Sophia Beach Tote by Swoon

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Sophia Beach Tote by Swoon

Today we get to share the Sophia Beach Tote from our affiliate Swoon Patterns.  Who doesn't need a great tote for carrying all their summer gear to the pool or the beach???  I just love how this one carries your towel on the outside - freeing up space inside the bag, and making sure all your other bag contents don't get damp or sandy - Genius!!!  Here is Jeanine to share all the details about sewing one up!

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Penelope Peplum by See Kate Sew

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Penelope Peplum by See Kate Sew

Today I am showing off my Penelope Peplum Top by See Kate Sew - she also now has an add on pattern that you can buy that will help you transform this pattern into a dress, I'm thinking I may need to pick that up! 

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Uptown Girl by Ruby Jean's Closet

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Uptown Girl by Ruby Jean's Closet

Today we are sharing an adorable little dress with the best accessory attached.  If your little ones love purses, they will love this purse that can't fall off!  With a size range of 12m - 9/10y and options for short or long sleeves, you will get quite a bit of use from this pattern.

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Grand Slam by Peek A Boo Patterns

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Grand Slam by Peek A Boo Patterns

I am a huge fan of our Affiliate Peek a Boo Patterns.  I have tested her patterns, bought her patterns,  and made her patterns on many occasions.

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The Bond Top by Beatnik Kids Patterns

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The Bond Top by Beatnik Kids Patterns

Today we are bringing you a fun pattern from a new designer (and not so new Blogger).  Beatnik Kids is the brain child of Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts; and if you have ever read her blog you will know that she is a genius of boy sewing and style.  

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Women's Pencil Skirt (XS-XXXL) by Jocole

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Women's Pencil Skirt (XS-XXXL) by Jocole

Have you ever had a moment where you look at a pattern and go, 'Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I want that for ME!', but then instantly doubt that said pattern will look good on you - yeah I do that all the time ;op  I am a curvy girl, and pregnancy (well twins followed immediately by second pregnancy) have forever changed the shape I used to know how to dress.  

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Chapster Pants by PetitBebe

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Chapster Pants by PetitBebe

The Chapster Pants are currently available in sizes NB-5y... but don't fret, sizes 6-12y are currently in testing and will soon be available.  This one comes from a 'new to us' designer, PetitBebe, and I have a feeling that this may be a great designer to keep an eye on.  

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Mara Blouse by Compagnie M

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Mara Blouse by Compagnie M

 love Working with wovens, but many of the patterns I own are a similar style.  It makes me so happy to see many designers starting to mix things up with gorgeous little details that make sewing so fun.  The Mara Blouse/Dress by Compagnie M is one such pattern.  

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Colorblock Dress by My Childhood Treasures

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Colorblock Dress by My Childhood Treasures

Today we have two reviews of the Colorblock Dress by My Childhood Treasures .  This versatile pattern can be made as a dress or Peplum Top and alows for so much fun in mixing and matching fabrics.

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