Nobody is safe from the holiday season, but there are so many ways to make it great! Like really MAKE it great! Get it? Well, you will! Because I’m here to tell you why handmade holidays are the BEST holidays! 5 Reasons Why Handmade Holidays Are... Continue reading
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Category: Ramblings
It is the season of Thanksgiving, of togetherness, of big family get-togethers and bigger meals. It is the time of year we give thanks for the things we cherish the most in this world. And this year we thought we’d share some of that with... Continue reading
We all love a good sale, right? We had a great one planned for Black Friday. But then something happened. Our Facebook group hit 2o,000 members! Exciting, right? Well, we had to do something for that! Party time! In honor of the upcoming holiday and thus... Continue reading
Today we’re going to get a little serious. And maybe a bit personal. For me, very personal, but you’ll understand that here in a minute. Today we’re going to talk about depression. And how sewing can help it for some people. Sewing and depression don’t... Continue reading
How often do you see a super cute pattern, but then stop to wonder, “What will that look like on ME?” I do it all the time. Luckily, Bella Sunshine Designs creates patterns in a very wide range of sizes. And the plus sizes are... Continue reading
Independence day is sneaking up fast, and who doesn’t love to dress themselves or their kids for the occasion? Today, we’ll share some of our favorite patterns for hanging out and watching all the fireworks! Great Sews for the 4th! Amelia Top, Tunic and Dress... Continue reading
I began my sewing hobby when I was around 13 years old. I’ve always loved it. And I’ve strayed away a few times. But I always find myself coming back to my machine and the fabric to let my creativity shine. Why? Because sewing is... Continue reading
Last week we spoke with Sarah Beasley, a newer pattern tester. She had some amazing answers and insight! This week, for out interview with a tester, we caught up with, An Staute, veteran tester and BSD international admin. Let’s see what she had to say! Interview... Continue reading
We all know that a pattern must go through multiple incarnations and many rounds of testing to get it just right. How does it get there? With the help of testers, of course! So we thought we’d interview a new and an experienced tester. And... Continue reading
If you know Bella Sunshine, then you at least have a basic knowledge of what PDF patterns are. But what makes them so great? Why buy those over paper patterns? I have some great reasons to share with you to prove why PDF patterns rock!... Continue reading