Happy 2 Year Anniversary Sofilantjes

The first time I sewed and blogged about a pattern by Sofilantjes was exactly 2 years ago! Since then so many of us have enjoyed sewing up clothes with Anne's help and her beautiful patterns. Take a look at the first pattern, Summer Surprise, here. I can't believe how much JubeJube and Amelia have gown.

I also can't believe how many Sofilantjes (affiliate link) patterns I've sewn up in the past two years! The Omni Tempore, Otium, Amare, Nivalis...more Summer Surprise...and only to name a few!

When there's a celebration, there's also a giveaway, make sure to read all the way to the end and enter the rafflecopter giveaway...you might also want to take advantage of the coupon code "CELEBRATE" for 25% off at checkout!

This time I made the newest pattern, Solis. Amelia got a "by the book" version with a circle skirt. I sewed it up as is in the tutorial. JubeJube got the straight skirt with pleats because of the obvious horizontal lines in the fabric, with a bit of a hack. I braided the back straps. I started out with two straps and combined the fabric to finish off the strap as one braid, almost a racer back style.

I think the straight skirt with pleats works well with this horizonatl print.

Love how these patterns are a slim fit and the neckline comes up high enough.

Here's Amelia in her Solis dress with circle skirt, sewn up as in the tutorial.

The back view is what really attracted me to this pattern.

Wishing Anne and Sofilantjes the best anniversary, with many more to come...with many more patterns to keep us inspired and creating!

Don't forget to chekc out the other stops on this Second Anniversary tour...so many more patterns with so much inspirtations from a lot of talented ladies!

From a Box - Paisley Roots - Pattern Revolution - SewSophieLynn - Beri Bee Designs - Sprouting Jube Jube - Coral and Co. - Create 3.5 - Jennifer for Sofilantjes - Bellevi - Vaahtokarkkimonsteri - Sew Journers - Inspinration - MoonStar - Lucky Mie - Nononsonsmoms - Pienkel - Tales of a Tester - Adventures with Bubba and Bug - All things Katy - Candice Ayala - Rebel and Malice - Liesellove


A huge thank you to the sponsors for the giveaway!

Until next time, xx.

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Celebrating EYMM!

I want to start out by saying happy anniversary to Kymy and here's to so many more years of pattern designs! The first pattern I ever made from EYMM (affiliate link) was Callie's Nightgown...and nope, you'll NEVER see me wearing it, but I can honestly tell you that its the most comfortable nightgown I have! 

So on to Kymy's Dolman pattern! Let me just say that no trim pages make life so much easier! You can expect that feature with every one of the patterns designed at EYMM. From printing to taping and sewing it took me about an hour to get this one out. the longest part was making sure my stripes lined up.

Sizes range from XS- 5XL and you get 5 different options to created a little bit of a different style.

• Hi-Lo Top
• Basic Top
• Banded Top
• Ruched Sides & Maternity
• Tunic

I made view C with the band, and I really like the way it turned out. The band isn't too tight or too loose. The boat shape neckline is easy and comfortable. 

Now what you may want to do is join in the celebration over at EYMM Blog, you get to see more inspiration for the Kymy are Carlie Dolman patterns, the Four Seasons Cardigan the Calla Lily Skirt, and the newest pattern, the Capsule Skirt...24 bloggers to celebrate 24 months of pattern creating.  Oh and a bunch of giveaways...of fabrics, and patterns, and giftcards, OH MY!

*NOTE* The links below won't show the tour posts until 11am PST on their day of the tour, BUT you are welcome to click through and check their blogs out at any time.

7/27 Connected by a Thread, Pattern Revolution, The Wholesome Mama

7/28 Climbing the Willow, Rebel & Malice, Hibbadoray

7/29 Pretty & Precious Clothing, Sprouting Jube Jube, Call Ajaire

7/30 Once Upon a Sewing Machine, Swoodson Says, Blessed X Five

7/31 Beri Bee Designs, Sewing the Seasons, Sew Outnumbered

8/1 Creative Counselor, Lulu & Celeste, Analog Bytes

8/2 Handcrafted by Red, Boutique Birdie, HattieLu Handmade

8/3 Capture, Craft & Cook, Welcome to Our Crazy World, Create 3.5

Not only is there an AMAZING blog tour going on but 1 lucky winner that leaves a comment below between now and 8.3.15 will win a FREE EYMM pattern of their choice!!!!  Which one would you pick? Then hop on over to EYMM to check out the awesome SALE, and an even bigger celebration and giveaway with over $1000.00 in prizes. There will be 40 winners in all!

                 

Want to see more of what I made with EYMM Patterns...
The California dress and peplum, off the shoulder top (my fave with the huge cable knit), Assymetrical Hoodie, Riley's Nightgown.

Ok, I need to go sew, I have a child asking me for a Carlie Dolman top!

Until next time, xx.

And don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a free EYMM pattern...

Day 3 Summer Surprise

Yay for day 3 of the Summer Surprise Anniversay Tour for Sofilantjes...and a new giveaway! Today up for grabs another 8 pattern (read to the end to enter through Rafflecopter) and 5 more blog post. You can also check out part two of a Circle Meets Line with a nice little tutorial on how Marieke  made that sweet little jumpsuit.

This is the line up for today:

Manning the Machine, Sugarplum Cuties, House of Estrela, Create 3.5 and Hand Crafted by RED
and here are a couple of teasers...just to show you how fun these dresses turned out!

Manning the Machine

House of Estrela

Inspinration - The Craftiness in Me - Van Je Veel - Boutique Birdie - Tory Frail Designs - Wining Wife - Keep Calm and Carrion - Moon Star - Circle Meets Line - Amazing Adventures with Buba and Bug - Manning the Machine - Sugarplum Cuties - House of Estrela - Create 3.5 - Handcrafted by RED - Lulu & Celeste - Rebel & Malice - Two Novembers - From a Box - Sprouting JubeJube   Maryall Made - Phat Quarters - Knot Sew Normal - Sew Happily Ever After - All Things Katy


Now if you haven't already done so, go pick up you copy of the Summer Surprise pattern at Sofilatjes, use the code "ANNIVERSARY" at checkout for 25% off.

Winner of day 1 giveaway is: Elke... please check you emails!
Still a few hours left to enter for Bundle #2 here, and while your at it check out yesterday's stops on the the tour!

Day 3 giveaway

-Stitchwerx Designs, winner's choice 

-Gracious Threads, winner's choice 

-Stiped Swallow Designs, winner's choice

-FABulous Home Sewn, winner's choice 

-MCM Studio Designs, winner's choice 

-A Sparkly Baby, winner's choice 

-GYCT, winner's choice

-Sofilantje, winner's choice

Be back tomorrow for another giveaway and more blog stops!
Until next time, xx.

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Day 1 Summer Surprise

Last year we were introduced to the cutests little elephants ever, you may have noticed them on the Sofilantjes logo, and all week we will be celebrating their anniversay! Sofilantjes and the Summer Surprise Dress pattern is officially one year old and we have a huge line up of bloggers and amazing sponsors to help out with the celebration.

Let's kick off things with Tory Frail Designs, Boutique Birdie, The Craftiness in Me,  Inspinration and Van Je Veel.

Just a few teasers...but go check out the whole post!

Tory Frail Designs

Boutique Birdie

Inspinration

Here are the rest of the stop you'll see all week, I promise you won't be disappointed with the inspiration, mash ups, hacks and mini tutorial!

Inspinration - The Craftiness in Me - Van Je Veel - Boutique Birdie - Tory Frail Designs - Wining Wife - Keep Calm and Carrion - Moon Star - Circle Meets Line - Amazing Adventures with Bubba and Bug - Manning the Machine - Sugarplum Cuties - House of Estrela - Create 3.5 - Handcrafted by RED - Lulu & Celeste - Rebel & Malice - Two Novembers - From a Box - Sprouting JubeJube - Maryall Made - Phat Quarters - Knot Sew Normal - Sew Happily Ever After - All Things Katy

The giveaway also starts today! Go to the end of the blog post to enter with Rafflecopter. Up for grabs today is:

• Paisley Roots, Saffron Twirl
• E+M Patterns, winner's choice
• Izzy & Ivy, winner's choice
• Mandy K Designs, winner's choice
• Rose & Lee Designs, winner's choice
• Aivilo Charlotte, winner's choice
• Funktional Threads, winner's choice
• Sofilantjes, winner's choice

You'll want to be back tomorrow for a new giveaway and more blog posts filled with inspiration using the Summer Surprise by Sofilantjes. By the way, you'll want to pick up your copy of the pattern using the code "ANNIVERSARY" at check out for 25% off your Summer Surprise pattern.

Until next time, xx.

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Anniversary Celebration Continues

I've been racking my brains trying to figure out what would be the perfect giveaway prize, but I've been so busy with custom orders....hummm, yup, that's it!

To celebrate 4 years of SJJ creations, I will be giving away a 20.00$ gift certificate for a custom order! So that means you can have me make ANYTHING (or just about) for your little one, boy or girl, be it a hooded towel, to a garment that you've seen in a past blog post, or something you've seen elsewhere. Fun, right? The giveaway will end Tuesday, February 11th. For now, here are some images to give you some ideas of what you'd want to have me make.

Until next time, xx.

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