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Summer is FINALLY here! It’s as though I had gone missing and finally found myself again. I have been sewing quite a bit, but haven’t posted as many creations as I’ve been making to the blog. I need to do quite a bit of catching …
It’s that time of year when all the sewists are beginning to plan holiday wear. For the last several years, I’ve been able to show off holiday looks for my girls using Simple Life Pattern Company patterns. This year is following suit. This post includes …
I’m beginning to tackle sewing through my prizes from the awesome package I received from Project Run and Play. Part of my package was a bundle of 8 patterns from Violette Field Threads. How amazing is that?! It was like Christmas! Thanks to Violette Field Threads for the awesome bundle!! When selecting my patterns, I knew Peyton had a musical coming up where she was going to be needing a “pioneer girl” type dress, so I made sure to put the Zoey pattern on my bundle list.
Well my friends, it has been a busy blogging week if I do say so myself. I’ve had quite a few posts and while I’m typing this out I’m printing a pattern to make a costume for a school musical. I’m almost to the end …
A week or so ago popped a little sneak of this girl in a new dress on Instagram and I can finally share all the details of this new pattern with everyone. This is the Callie’s Strappy Back Top, Dress, and Maxi from Simple Life …
Holiday Season is upon us!! Last year I created the girls Christmas dresses in some fun poinsettia quilters cotton. The dresses were pretty, but also fairly simple and casual. This year I was asked to join in on a special occasion holiday tour with Simple Life Pattern Company. After agreeing to join in on the fun, we were told that we would we would be able to receive sponsored fabric from Harts Fabric. This fabric is on a completely different level from my quilters cotton holiday dresses. I’m feeling so lucky as my biggest girl loves this gorgeous dress I made for the tour in some very beautiful fabric. Thank you Harts Fabric for sharing some of these fabrics with us! Don’t miss out on getting to the end of this post! So much awesome… including sales, giveaways, and more.
For my dress, I chose to use the Ava Dress pattern. It was designed by Becca, one of my sewing besties, so I was happy to be able to use it for my post. This is a perfect pattern for beginners, but can also make a solid creation for any level sewist. I really liked the shape of the bodice, which was the main reason I went for this pattern. It is feminine, but still has good coverage. This pattern includes a keyhole closure. It helps to make this a super quick sew, especially when you are sewing with basic fabrics.
I used the capped sleeve because I love the look. The gathered cap paired with the bodice is a great match in design. The combination in a winning look.
Harts Fabric helped me out with my fabric selection. I knew I wanted this teal satin, but I wasn’t sure what to pair with it. I wanted some tulle to fancy it up a bit. They sent me this lovely gold that peeks out just enough to give this dress some sass. I had planned to do 6 layers of tulle with this dress, but I think this is more of a netting than a tulle. It was so heavy. I stopped at three layers. I contemplated putting this dress on the scale when finished an weighing it. 6 layers or 3 layers… It still turned out lovely.
So how about a sale? Simple Life Pattern Company is having a site wide 20% off sale with the code SLPcoSpecial. If you are contemplating grabbing some patterns for you holiday makes, now is the time to make it happen. Along with Ava, I recommend Helena’s dress too. I just love the fit and it is adorable on.
Don’t forget to stop along the way to see all the fabulous sewists participating in this tour!
November 13 – Kainara Stitches – Ammon Lane
November 14 – Sew and Tell Project – Lace and Pine
November 15 – Sunflower Seams – SewSophieLynn
November 16 – Wonderfully Handmade – Idle Sunshine – I am Mami de Sofiona
November 17 – Pear Berry Lane – It’s Liesel
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A few weeks ago I was asked to join a group of ladies showing off the Juliette pattern. This great new pattern was a collaboration between Jill of Kneesocks +Goldilocks and Suz of SewPony. I basically stalk Jill and all her creations on Instagram (I mean, …
Recently I was approached by a local sewing shop about teaching some sewing classes on the things that I love to sew, children’s apparel. If you are interested in joining, register here. I thought it sounded like a fabulously fun project, so I got right …
Hey everyone! I’ve been slightly silent for the last few weeks. Mostly, I’m still getting back into the swing of things now that Christmas break is over.
I do have a little something to share. I got a new sewing machine! Woot Woot. Thanks to my husband for supporting my VERY expensive hobby. Bless his heart, as soon as I get a new machine, I put another on my wish list. I should be good to go for a while with the set up I have right now. That should help take the pressure off the man of the house… at least until my birthday in October.
Here is a close up of my new toy. I don’t have a fabulous set up, so you are going to have to be okay with this angle. You can read more about this machine here. Maybe my next wish list item should be a table area. I’m still working at a folding table with metal folding chair. But, one step at a time I suppose. I gotta pay my dues. Who knows, maybe a sewing machine table company will contact me to feature their furniture. How awesome would that be?!
So, what was my first project with my new baby? I knocked out a project on my unfinished project pile because getting a new machine meant reorganizing my space. I found all kinds of things that needed to be finished. Shhh, don’t tell. I’ve had this Bella cut since it arrived this summer and things just kept being pushed ahead of it. In truth, I actually had three cut out, so I still have two to go. This pattern is seriously fast, so I’m not sure how I haven’t squeezed them in. Life I suppose is the answer to that… and sleep… the need for sleep.
I shared a few snapshots of this make on Instagram (Follow me!) and in the SLPco group. I got lots of positive response, which makes me even more sad that I took so long to finish it. We also grabbed a few photos today outside in the 40 degree weather. I want you to know that Porter asked if she could put on this dress and go out and take some pictures. I said okay because a blogger mom should never turn down a model offering to work for free. I did try to get her to put on a nice sweater, but that was not going to happen. So please enjoy my very freezing cold, just delightfully happy daughter in her lovely pink dress.
I just love this sequin lace I added here. It was a simple addition but definitely goes great with the Sarah Jane Magic Parade from Michael Miller. I love so many things about Sarah Jane designs. They are youthful and magical all at the same time. You can’t go wrong with that when thinking about little girls.
And just for fun, here are a few of the shots where she is admitting she is slightly cold. But really, she did a great job for a self-volunteering, middle of the driveway shoot.
It is finally my day to share a creation on the Itch to Stitch Holiday Blog Tour! I was excited to get the invite to join in. Itch to Stitch (and awesome helpers) along with Stylemaker Fabrics have helped to put together a great tour. This …