Friday, September 29, 2017

Back to School 2017 - Day 5

Its day 5 of our Back to School tour with over 30 bloggers sharing their favorite makes from their fall wardrobe.

Here are some sneaks from SewSophieLynn, Sew Haute Blog, mahlicadesigns, Sew and Tell Project,  RP Custom Fabrics Blog,  FABulous Home Sewn,  Sewing By Ti,  Phat Quarters



Here's a link to a post about all our sponsors (click!). Most patterns were supplied to us for the purpose of the tour by some amazing designers! THANK YOU!

By the way I can tell you that some of our sponsors have sales going on, so go check them out!


And for all you lovely people ready this blog post, get free shipping from Club Tissus and their new website! Use the code "livraison75" with any purchase over $75.00 at checkout and make sure to select free shipping for the code to work.



Just in case you missed some stuff at the beginning of the week, here are the other stops on the tour, go check them out!

Monday, September 25, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017


Until next time, xx.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Origami Tunic Tour

I may have just made myself the most comfy top EVER!  Keep on reading to see how I used the Origami pattern by Love Notions (affiliate link) to create a fun comfortable look. 





I spent a week or so going back and forth deciding what style of this pattern I wanted to make and what type of fabric blend I wanted to use. When I thought I was ready to go with the handkerchief hem with a rayon spandex blend fabric, I pull this cotton spandex floral out of my stash! But then the fabric would be a little heavy for the handkerchief hem so I decided on the staight hem. And that wasn't enough either, and thought a band for the bottom hem would look fantastic.  




I printed and prepped my pattern for the regular style hem and removed 3 inches from the bottom of the front and back bodice pieces. I measured the width of the pattern piece at the hem and multiplied by 4 since the pattern piece represents 1/4 of the width of the garment. To get some negative ease in the band I multiplied my total width by 0.8.  The band at the bottom was cut out at 6.5 inches high. For a large I ended cutting a band that was 38.5" X 6.5".



I decided on a 3/4 length sleeve, but you can find 3 different sleeve lengths in this pattern to suit your needs. 

Will I make it again, you can bet. I actually went back to the original idea of the handkerchief hem in a rayon spandex blend and have it cut out and ready to sew up...which should take me about 45 minutes IF I don't get interrupted by a child asking for snacks, ha!  



Tours LOVE to have a sale!

So this week only, grab your copy of the women's Origami for $8 or the girl's version for just $6. Sale ends Saturday September 30 at 11:59pm cst.

Stop by and say hi to all the fantastic bloggers joining in!

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Back to School 2017 - Day 3

Yay for Day 3! So many things to see from MahlicaDesigns, Gracious Threads, Adventures With Bubba and Bug , Elli & Nels,  Bellevi,  Little Heart Threads,  Sewing By Ti and Lulu & Celeste! Today is huge and won't disappoint so go check out the blog posts! 




I just want to take a couple of lines for something that is really important. This season a lot of communities have been hit by hurricanes... it all started with Harvey and the most recent one Maria. Either you were in the middle of it or you know someone who was.  One of our sponsors, SisBoom, has decided to donate a portion of their profits to victims of Hurricane Maria. More information is available on their facebook page! 




Thanks all our pattern sponsors! They have generously donated several patterns to bloggers on this tour. So super huge thank yous going to Handmaiden's Cottage, GingerCakes Patterns, Jilly Atlanta, Mouse House Creations, Designs by Call Ajaire, Phat Quarters, Sis Boom, Sofilantjes, Gracious Threads, PetitBoo, Jalie and Filles à Maman! Go check out their pattern shops to see what they have to offer, I know you'll be more than pleased with the styles and patterns selection each designer has to offer!

Take a look at the Club Tissus website, its available in both English and French. With all orders of $75.00 get free shipping! Use the code "livraison75" at checkout and make sure you've selected the free shipping method.






Still two more days to go so be sure to come back tomorrow!

Monday, September 25, 2017
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Back to School 2017 - Day 2

Today Ula of Lulu & Celeste is hosting the tour, but I still get to show off one of my makes. This one was actually ready weeks ago, I know, a bit unusual for me!

Little Amelia is going into grade 1 so I thought comfort and style all in one. For this outfit I used Jalie 3245 Raglan Top & Tunic and the leggings are the Dressage Leggings by Jennuine Design (affiliate link). The fabric is from the Sidewalk collection by Cloud 9 available at Club Tissus.


I think it was determined long ago that Amelia loves pockets, and how adorable is the design of these pockets!



I still can't get over how Jalie can offer 29 different sizes in one pattern and still offer up such a great fit!  You know what that means, I need to make one of these raglan tees in my size! Instructions are available in French and English and although very to the point, they are very easy to understand. I hope that through this tour you will discover everything Jalie has to offer, I've been sewing with their patterns for almost 20 years and have never been disappointed by fit.



For the Dressage Leggings, they have been my favorite for a few years and trust me when I say I've made many, many pairs of leggings using different patterns. Size range available on these is new born to size 12. Two different style have been drafted, the regular leggings that you see here or for more fun and tons of style make a pair that look like riding pants... super cute!



The fabric was supplied to me by Club Tissus for the purpose of the tour and also to be showcased in one of their stores. The selection of fabric is beyond what anyone can imagine! They have knits from Art Gallery, to Birch, to Cloud 9. The quilters cotton available in their stores from popular designers including Riley Blake, Michael Miller, Camelot and so much more! The website is all new and the translation from French to English is beautifully done. More than worth it to go take a look! From now until the end of the month take advantage of free shipping with orders over $75.00. Use the code "livraison75" at checkout and make sure to select the free shipping method to activate the code.



Thank you to all our sponsors! 









Monday, September 25, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
SewSophieLynn * Sew Haute Blog * mahlicadesigns * Sew and Tell Project * RP Custom Fabrics Blog * FABulous Home Sewn * Sewing By Ti * Phat Quarters


* Disclaimer: This blog contains affiliate links meaning I make a small commission if you click on the link and make a purchase through it at no extra cost to you. All affiliate links have been identified in blog posts. Sometimes for the purpose of a review I will receive patterns or fabric for free in exchange for a review but all opinions remain my own.
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Monday, September 25, 2017

Back 2 School 2017 - Day 1

We're almost a month in since the start of school, we've setteled into what seems like a Fall routine, but since we're in the middle of a heat wave here in Montreal Canada, its hard to keep our minds on homework and everything else that comes with the start of school. 

Sewing by Ti,  MahlicaDesigns, Momma You Can Make It, Kutti Couture, MoonStar - Wondermirakel and Call Ajaire  start off the tour with some fantastic back to school looks. Go check out their blog posts and see what designer's patterns they used and how they put their looks together. 



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Here's a link to a post about all our sponsors (click!). Most patterns were supplied to us for the purpose of the tour by some amazing designers! THANK YOU!

By the way I can tell you that some of our sponsors have sales going on, so go check them out!


And for all you lovely people ready this blog post, get free shipping from Club Tissus and their new website! Use the code "livraison75" with any purchase over $75.00 at checkout and make sure to select free shipping for the code to work.


Ula of Lulu & Celeste will be back tomorrow with so much more inspiration to your fall wardrobe!


Monday, September 25, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017


Until next time, xx.
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Monday, September 18, 2017

Back to School 2017

We've all eased in to a back to school routine by now so Ula of Lulu & Celeste and I , along with some of our friends, thought it would be the perfect time to show some of our favorite back to school makes for our little ones and ourselves... yes we are all entitled to a few new pieces in our fall wardrobe, right?






Only a week left before we start posting all our makes, but I wanted to take time to thank all our pattern sponsors! They have generously donated several patterns to bloggers on this tour. So super huge thank yous going to Handmaiden's Cottage, GingerCakes Patterns, Jilly Atlanta, Mouse House Creations, Designs by Call Ajaire, Phat Quarters, Sis Boom, Sofilantjes, Gracious Threads, PetitBoo, Jalie and Filles à Maman! Go check out their pattern shops to see what they have to offer, I know you'll be more than pleased with the styles and patterns selection each designer has to offer!


Nous avons reçu plusieurs patrons PDF de différents designers pour les blogueuses qui ont participé a cette tournée.  Handmaiden's Cottage, GingerCakes Patterns, Jilly Atlanta, Mouse House Creations, Designs by Call Ajaire, Phat Quarters, Sis Boom, Sofilantjes, Gracious Threads, PetitBoo, Jalie and Filles à Maman! Merci a nos commanditaires pour votre générosité! Je vous propose d'aller voir les boutiques enligne. Il y a plusieurs designer à découvrir!   







One more fun thing I need to mention about this tour! We have a special coupon code for all our readers. Club Tissus, a Québec based fabric retailer, has opened up their online shop. Tons and tons of items have been carefully photographed, merchandise is updated and added on a weekly and at times even a daily basis, and they ship to Canada and United States! Take a look at the Club Tissus website, its available in both English and French. With all orders of $75.00 get free shipping! Use the code "livraison75" at checkout and make sure you've selected the free shipping method.

Une dernière petite chose à vous annoncer! Club Tissus vous offre le shipping sans frais avec achats en-ligne de $75.00 et plus à partir d'aujourd'hui. C'est le moment d'aller leur site internet, il y a des nouveautés qui s'ajoute plusieurs fois par semaine. Au moment de payer la facture entrez le code "livraison75", sélectionnez livraison gratuit... et voila!



You'll see the Club Tissus logo says "vivez votre passion", loosely translated this means to live your passion. This is for all you fabric hoarders, and those who sew for therapy and relaxation.

Join us all next week to see sneak peeks and links to all 30+ bloggers who joined in on this fun tour!

Revenez nous voir la semaine prochaine pour découvrir les 30+ blogueuses qui ont participé a cette tournées. Tellement de belles choses a voir! 

Until next time, xx.
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Friday, September 8, 2017

Jenny by SisBoom

I've made Jenny by SisBoom before...a few years ago. I remembered how easy it was to get a nice fit even with a larger bustline. This dress started off as a muslin, it was simply to see if I needed to make any additional changes to get that perfect fit.




I knew my muslin would still be a wearable dress so I looked in my fabric stash and saw Color Brigade by Jennifer Paganelli calling my name "over here, choose me!" AND I really wanted a pretty floral dress. The type of dress you can dress up with some pretty accessories or slip on a pair of flip flops, tie up your hair and go and still look put together.




I started reading and measuring, printed the right size for me and started cutting my fabric. I didn't follow the instructions to assemble exactly, but the end result was the same, a well fitted dress!


This is the inside of my dress, and yes I needed a little extra fabric for the lining, but since it doesn't show I took a little bit of "Good Company" to finish it off. My zipper tape is enclosed between the lining and the main bodice which meant a little hand sewing, and I finished off the lower edge of the bodice lining with a bias tape. Those were the little changes I made.



Making clothes for me is a little bit harder since I have a lot of adjustments to make. I'm always making a full bust adjustment (FBA), but this pattern has it all figured out for you.




So now wish me luck, I'm about to start the "real" dress. Its actually the bridesmaid dress I'll be wearing in less than 10 days at my sister's wedding!



Until next time, xx.
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