Legend by Sew Straight & Gather

I can really get used to this, more sewing for me! Best of all is that I love the fit and style of my new Legend top. I got to test the brand new pattern from Sew Straight & Gather and I love it! Truth is I really want you to take advantage of the amazing release price that Terri's offering on the ladies and girls version of Legend. Sale end February 19th, 2016.

Et Voila, encore de la couture pour moi! J'ai eu l’occasion de tester le nouveau patron "Legend"de Sew Straight & Gather. J'ai décider de vous donner une chance de pouvoir profiter du prix de lancement. Le patron se vend pour seulement $5.00 pour les grandeurs dames et $5.00 grandeurs filles. La promotion se termine le 19 février, 2016.

  

I only made the ladies version, but knowing how much I love this little knit pattern I think I need to make some for Amelia and JubeJube. Both the ladies and grils version have different sleeve options, and also have dress options (its really cute with a gathered skirt).

J'ai seulement eu la chance de coudre la version dames mais j'adore tellement la coupe que je crois je vais devoir m’essayer et en faire pour JubeJube et Amelia. Plusieurs logeurs de manches sont offerts dans le PDF ainsi qu'une version robe.  

I usually wouldn't opt for a sleeveless version, but in this case, Legend is great for layering. I don't know about you but I find it can get quite uncomfortable with many sleeve layers. The neckline hits at just the right place.

En temps normale, je porte toujours un haut avec une manche mais ce petit haut et parfait pour y rajouter un cardigan. 

I'm sold, I think I need to make myself one in every color! I may make a nice cozy long sleeve version next, after all its still winter here!

Je suis acro a ce model, je crois que le prochain "Legend" va être a manches longues, après tout c'est l'hiver! 

Until next time, xx.

A la prochaine, xx.

2 New Patterns by Everything Your Mama Made & More!

I've been sewing a lot for myself lately and I must admit that its nice to have something new to wear once in a while. I had a chance to test the 2 newest patterns by Everything Your Mama Made & More! (affiliate link) and they're part of the Bundle Up put together by Pattern Revolution. Both patterns will be available at regular prince in the EYMM pattern shop in July.


First up is the Calla Lily Skirt available is sizes XS-5XL. The pattern also come with a long or short version (I made the long version) and three options for the waistband, simple elastic casing, regular yoga band and a fold over yoga band. I think this little number took me about 45 mintes to make including printing, taping up, and cutting. Love that its made of a knit and easy to wear with a t-shirt and flip flops, or it can be dresses up to wear on an evening out.

The Four Seasons Cardigan is my new best friend! The evenings get quite cool so its perfect for those late nights outside looking at stars.

There are different sleeve options to the pattern and also an optional hood. It also can be made duster length or waist length.I've even seen it made as a beach cover by one of my fellow testers. I'm not all that tall so I modified mine to be just in between to cover up the hips and butt, but not a full duster length to have the tail ends drag on the ground. 

This is not an official tour stop, in the Bundle Up Tour, just thought I'd give you extra reasons to want to Bundle Up, only 2 more days to take advantage of this sweet deal!

Enjoy the rest of the tour!

Until next time, xx.

June 20

Max California, Gloria June, Mother Sews Best

June 21 

Feather's Flights, Gloria June, Becca Duval Photography,

June 22

The Mother Huddle, Gloria June

June 23

Mother Sews Best, Idle Fancy, Swoodson Says

June 24

Shaffer Sisters, That's What She Crafted

June 25

Friends Stitched Together, Handmade Dress Haven, Sprouting Jube Jube

June 26

Modern Handmade, Rebel and Malice, Lulu and Celeste

June 27

Sew McCool, Pienkel, Gloria June, Sew Maris

Bundle Up Blog Tour With Sis Boom's Jenny and Modkid's Hailey

Its the ladies' Budle Up, and time to get an amazing deal on all your pattern needs for your summer wardrobe. Want to get a hold of this amazing deal, you still can, the offer's good until June 27th, after that all patterns go back to reagular price. Want to Bundle up, click here!

Today I'll be showing off two pieces I made for myself with 2 of the patterns featured in the Bundle up sale. First up Jenny by Sis Boom!

Ha! you noticed that too, its a little long for me...but that's ok, I'll have to shorten it by the waist so I don't cut any of my print off, or wear high heels. I really wanted a floor sweeping maxi, its sweeping the floor alright! 

This is a light weight cotton that I've had in my stash for about 10 years. Yay for me for using something I had, but also, why did I wait so long to use it? 

What I love about this pattern, it fits, and its so easy to adjust. I never thought I would be able to make myself a dress like this without doing at least 2 or 3 muslins due to the fact that I have a larger bustline and a tiny enough waistline. 

Best of all, JubeJube said I looked beautiful in my new dress and she want's one too. 

Next up is Hailey by Modkid. This pattern can be made into a dess or tunic. Since I already had the Jenny dress I decided to make the Hailey by Modkid tunic length. The Hailey pattern was first introduced during the Girls' Bundle up a couple of months ago. I gave in a budled up to get some great deals on patterns for the girls and picked up the Hailey for JubeJube and Amelia. It was an instant hit!

I made a little modification to the pattern. Instead of rows of shirring under the bust line I made an elastic casing. I used a 1/4 inch elastic and I have no regrets to making that change. I'm loving the style of the kimono sleeves. Another fun thing about this pattern is that it can be made with either woven or knit fabrics.

Be sure to check out the other stops on the tour.

Until next time, xx.

PS. Thanks Pattern Revolution for getting the Bundle Up together!

June 20

Max California, Gloria June, Mother Sews Best

June 21 

Feather's Flights, Gloria June, Becca Duval Photography,

June 22

The Mother Huddle, Gloria June

June 23

Mother Sews Best, Idle Fancy, Swoodson Says

June 24

Shaffer Sisters, That's What She Crafted

June 25

Friends Stitched Together, Handmade Dress Haven, Sprouting Jube Jube

June 26

Modern Handmade, Rebel and Malice, Lulu and Celeste

June 27

Sew McCool, Pienkel, Gloria June, Sew Maris

Ladies 4-tiered skirt pattern by Whimsy Couture

Remember this little number! Well I'm please to announce that Whimsy Couture will be releasing the pattern with ladies' sizes! (Add this chart to the already purchased pattern.) Knowing just how amazing JubeJube's skirt turned out, I decided to try it for myself. To be honest I don't usually wear skirts, but this one I think I can pull it off. Seeing that I am 5 nothing in height I felt I needed to wear heels and if I'm going to put the heels on I should go ahead and just dress it up. I could have as easily worn flip-flops and a plain t-shirt, and that is what is so fun about the design of this skirt!

All dressed up and nowhere to go. Seriously 5 minutes after these photos were taken I was back in my jeans and cleaning the supper dished (glamorous!). 

I should maybe think of doing a little more selfish sewing and get me out of those jeans!