July 2018

Hi everyone, I am Kiran, mom of three, avid sewist, fabric hoarder and enthusiastic pattern tester. I’m thrilled to have been able to test the latest pattern from Simple Life Company, the gorgeous and versatile Kyra. The first thing that jumps out at me when I see all the amazing tester

Assemble and Attach Skirt Welcome to Day 4 of the Saylor Sew-along! Today we’ll be assembling our skirt and attaching it to the bodice.  Don't worry if you are a day or 2 behind, you can still catch up by visiting the Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 posts. If you

Finishing Touches   ~Press and Topstitch ~Attach buttons or snaps ~Sew and Attach optional small bows We are in the home stretch of the Saylor Sew Along and I am loving all of the variations you have posted in the fan group.  Be sure to check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, or Day 4 for any

Assemble Bodice   Welcome back to the Saylor Sew Along! Playing catch up, be sure to check out Day 1 and Day 2.   Today things start to come together. We’ll construct our bodice per the pattern directions and give it a quick fit test to be sure we measured properly! Sew up your shoulder

Cutting   ~Cut Fabric ~Embellish Front Bodice   Welcome to cutting day of our Saylor sew along!  If you are just joining us, you have time to catch up by visiting Day 1. This is the worst part of sewing for many people; it always takes me longer than I anticipated! I find cutting goes

Planning Day   ~Measure and Choose Size ~Choose back style and skirt style ~Print, Assemble and Cut Pattern Pieces ~Choose Fabrics   I am Stevey Taylor of S Taylor Threads and I am super excited to share my love of the Saylor pattern with you all!! Simply assembling and cutting pattern pieces may make today seem straightforward,