Our new Saraya Shorts are the CUTEST lounge shorts! I think they’d also be adorable in stretch mesh or swim fabric to throw on over a swimsuit. Anddd now I know what I’m sewing up this week π Saraya is drafted for lightweight knit fabrics with at least 40% stretch and good drape; some of our favorite options are brushed…
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Saraya Hacks
Remi Hacks
The Remi patterns are releasing just in time to pair up with Saraya, or you can sew Remi up on its own! The Remi tank pattern is drafted for light to medium weight knits with at least 50% stretch and good drape. Look for fabrics such as rayon spandex, bamboo lycra, modal, rib knit, brushed poly, etc. If you’re making…
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How to Measure & Choose Your Size
I see it throughout the community again and again, “I wear a large in store-bought clothes, but the large on this pattern doesn’t fit!” Okay, maybe not that exactly, but something along those lines. As a petite woman, with a rectangular shape, weighing in around 150 lbs, my absolute FAVORITE thing about sewing is being able to sew clothing that…
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Alana Hacks
It’s been a minute since we had a new addition to the Resort Collection, but we’re back at it with Alana! Alana is going to be one of your faves this whole summer π Alana comes in youth and women’s sizing, and features all sorts of options! Alana is designed for lightweight knits with good drape – think bamboo, modal,…
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Aaronica Hacks
Aaronica is a DREAM, and I’m not just talking about one of everyone’s favorite mermaids π Our new Aaronica dress is going to be one of your summer staples, I just know it! Both versions feature four sleeve options – sleeveless, cap, short, or long sleeves. Youth Aaronica includes a gathered skirt or romper, with optional pockets on either. Choose…
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Siena Sew-a-long: Winners!
Thank you for joining us in May for the Siena sew-a-long! I loved seeing the different versions you all made. π If you started but havenβt had a chance to finish, or if you are planning to tackle this project at a later date, Β the videos and blog posts will always stay up for you to refer back to. Our…
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How to Add a Shelf Bra to the Reagan Rash Guard
My daughter loves wearing the Made for Mermaids Women’s Reagan Rash Guard each summer, because we are very active in the water.Β This year, she wasn’t comfortable not having any support in front. She wasn’t thrilled with the idea of adding cups to the lining. My solution was to add a shelf bra to the front piece. I started thinking…
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Sewing With Swim 101
Summer is coming & that means that it will be swimsuit season! Sewing with swim can seem intimidating, but its actually pretty fun to sew with! Below are some of the basics to help get you started: Swim Knit Swim Knit is usually a Nylon Spandex or Poly Spandex & contains UPF most of the time. Iβm here to share…
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Siena Sew-a-long: Day 6
Today’s our last sewing day of the Siena sew-a-long! Not a tough day, especially if you’re opting out of the faux drawstring π My daughter decided she wanted to use a rope drawstring, not a fabric one, so I scratched the fabric piece I had planned to use. The attachment will be generally the same, not matter what you use!…
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Swimming into Summer 2021
We’re SWIMMING INTO SUMMER this week at Made for Mermaids, and we are so excited about it! To celebrate the beginning of summer, we have placed all of our swim patterns (The Mermaid Shores Collection) on sale for a week beginning today 5/30 and ending next Sunday 6/6 at 11:59 CST. We’re going to take a little trip down memory…
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