Sew Americana 2018

Several years ago Katy at Wild + Wonderful started hosting an annual Sew Americana Tour.  I participated the first year and absolutely loved my creation.  I share it often when the day calls for a little patriotic nod.  You can find that post here.  Last year I somehow missed the tour, but I’m back on to celebrate in the fun again now.

I had a plan to create an Americana look that would be more flexible to extend the wear beyond just the need for a patriotic look.  I also wanted to create a look that would go with my plan for the girls’ capsule which is still being worked on… sadly.  Also, I have to make a disclaimer that I’m going to update these photos.  I totally forgot I was heading out of town and had to quickly snap these on Monday morning (while it was raining) so I could have something to share.  I’m actually sitting in my hotel room on Tuesday night typing up this post.

I used one of my favorite short patterns, the Papillon Shorties from Lil Luxe Collection. I’ve sewn these up so many times that I can practically do it blindly.   For the top I used the Sis Boom Kelsey which I had printed and ready because I used it for my capsule with another fabric a few weeks ago.  It’s a seriously quick sew and perfect for July heat that is on the way.  I’m trying to get more use out of my patterns than printing it and only using it for one make.  I’m reducing my paper consumption and saving time on taping and printing this way.

I hope you can see how I’m going a little bit Americana and a lot of any day casual.  I feel like this combination is a perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July, but isn’t so overboard that my girls can’t wear it for everyday wear.  I love that it worked out so well.  The red fabric is a lawn from Penny Rose Fabrics.  This was part of my Project Run and Play winning from Riley Black Fabrics.  It’s light and airy and made a perfect pair of shorts.  The blue fabric for the top came from my local shop, Let’s Sew and was left over from a dress I attempted to make for myself but it never turned out.

I hope you will come back and scope out updated photos at the end of the week.  I paid out good cash on Monday morning for these photos with the understanding that we would have to do some extras because the rain was putting a damper on our pictures.  The terms were agreed upon by myself and this little model, so keep and eye out.

Don’t forget to hop over to Wild and Wanderful and link up your Americana look.  It’s a great way for us to all see your work.  Then, be sure to check out the rest of the tour.  I’m always inspired by great bloggers during this tour.

Monday, June 25:
Wild + Wanderful | Marvelous Auntie M | Handmade Boy
Phat Quarters | Call Ajaire

Tuesday, June 26:
Musings of a Seamstress | Sea of Estrogen | Sew and Tell Project
5 out of 4 Patterns | Little Heart Threads

Wednesday, June 27:
Middle River Studio | Elli & Nels | SewSophieLynn
Pear Berry Lane | The Eli Monster

Thursday, June 28:
Auschick Sews | EYMM | Mama & Leia
Seams Sew Lo | Stitched by Jennie

Friday, June 29:
Stylin’ Stacy | Rebel & Malice | On Wednesdays We Sew
FairyTale BT | That’s-Sew-Kari | Very Blissful