A New Pattern Line

Just about a year ago I received a message from a delightful lady, Miss Mari Miller. To be honest, I can't remember which came first, but I think I showcased her blog on The Wednesday Showcase and then in turn, she had me do a post for a series she did on the types of sewing we do, i.e. cake type sewing. We finally met each other in February. There was a wonderful coupon offered to an incredible fabric warehouse. We both bought the coupon, met, shopped for fabric and had lunch. I instantly liked Mari...a lot!

While we were having lunch, Mari shared that she wanted to start her own pattern line. Not much more was said about it at that time. 

A few months ago, she was just about ready to launch her first pattern and asked me to test it for her. It was The Avocado Hoodie.

Initially, the hoodie was meant to have pockets not only in the front, but in the back as well. Take a look at the picture below. Very cute idea, especially when you have someone that you can't keep your hands off of!!!!!! 

When I made up the pattern, I felt that she needed to offer another alternative as I felt that some may not like the back pocket. So I helped her develop a no back pocket version. Look below, looks cute don't you think? I really like the way the curves of the seams accent the curve of the body.

Well, Miss Mari is not allowing any grass to grow under her feet. She has her second pattern just about ready to go. It's a very cute and versatile wrap skirt.

The pattern basically consists of 2 half circles and a triangle. The triangle can sit on either hip.

 It's difficult to see, but the triangle is sitting on my left hip in the picture below.

 The more I looked at the pattern, the more I liked it and the more versatile I saw that it could be.

I do a lot of walking and I also enjoy yoga. There are 2 versions to the skirt, a longer version and a shorter version. I especially like the shorter version as a little over skirt when I'm walking and it makes a great cover up going from the house to the yoga studio. It would also make a cute over skirt for your swimsuit.
In the above picture you can see my hand in a pocket. When I looked at the pattern, I immediately thought that a pocket would be a great addition. There is not one in the pattern, so I drafted one for Mari and it will be available as a free download once the wrap skirt pattern is available

As soon as the skirt pattern is available, I will let you know. In the meantime, you just might want to head on over to her shop and pick up one of the Avocado Hoodie patterns. Once you pay, you can instantly download the pattern. Wow, what a concept!!!

Also, Velosewer did a wonderful interview with Mari. You can find that article here, http://www.cleverthinking99.com/2013/06/meet-mari-miller.html.

Hope you're having a great Friday!!

Rhonda