The Case of The Forgotten Pattern Testing

I did a pattern-testing this last spring for Lila Lane Patterns.  I was expecting a big launch post after she had finalized the pattern, but the focus turned to some ready-made designs she was very busy producing.  Now that I have done some research, I am not certain she will be releasing this pattern for sale, but  I thought I would share the dress nevertheless.

They are truly lovely dresses, but I sincerely found this pattern too complex for me to wrap my brain around.  It might be because I think that really this design lends itself better to using laced fabrics instead of the cotton I chose.  Lilac lane itself has several ready-wear garments that are completely devine in comparison (Check HERE)

Since these pictures were taken, my daughter has really grown into the dress and it is full summer so its perfect sleeveless.  I am very glad that I took part in the testing, that I completed the dress, but in all honesty its not a pattern I would want to use again.  So many of her designs I have wanted to make over and over, I am sorry to say, this was not one of those.  I hope this review will be taken in the manner that it meant, meaning I am giving my honest opinion.  I like the designer quite a bit, but I feel that all my reviews should be an honest reflection of how I really think of a pattern should it be chosen to be release for sale.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Shanna

From Here To There

My break from blogging has been longer than I expected.  I've had a problem getting my pictures to upload to my computer to share on blogging rather than Instagram.  Well, I am here now,but I will share with you from the last month.

It started with getting the keys to our new place.  We had a bite to eat without any furniture or plates (we used paper as plates).

Then a couple days later came Moving Day and it looked like this:

I have worked on a variety of Projects, some I am still working on! I plan to start updating each day this week (and each day thereafter) until I am caught up!

I thank you my precious Internet friends who have contacted me while I was away, partially active on Instagram!  I am back and I am full of inspiration of all that I have been absorbing on the Internet!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Shanna