Elisa Halter Designed by Filles à Maman

This new pattern from Mel at Filles à Maman, what can I say, its this summer's must have! Just released and available in their Craftsy shop for a limited time for $6.00.

So yes, I tested it, how could I not, Filles à Maman's patterns are so great to work with! I made one for JubeJube in a knit and one for Amelia in a woven. They took about 30 minutes each to make and the girls were over the moon happy with their new tops.

I braided up some fabric stips to make the ties seeing that I didn't have any of the right color ribbon on hand and I think that worked out really well for this little knit top. 

I finished off the hem by using my serger and making a rolled hem. With a knit it gives a little more of a wavy effect. 

The woven pattern is a little bit flared so it isn't so snug around the tummy even though I love Amelia's little toddler tummy.

The ties for Amelia's top are just two strips of bias that I made to match.

The elastic at the back makes for a nice snug comfy fit.

See, told you my girls were happy with their tops...and only 30 minutes!


Until next time, xx.

Name That Dress Contest & Giveaway

So we're still hard at work getting "The Dress" pattern ready for release. Allison from E+M Patterns and I have collaborated for the first  time (I hope not the last), and we've decided that this pretty dress needs a pretty name. All you need to do is leave your name suggestion in the comments with your email address so we can contact you if we choose your name for the new dress pattern. The winner will get a free copy of the new pattern as soon as its ready for release!

Until next time, xx.

Scalloped Princess Dress Blog Tour

When Lydia of Little Kiwi's Closet asked me to be a part of the tour how could I say no to such a darling dress! A real princess dress for a soon to be 5 year old JubeJube. You'll want to read to the end, there's a giveaway for two patterns of your choice from Little Kiwi's Closet.

I took my little JubeJube on my shopping trip to the fabric store for this one. She kept telling me she wanted something yellow with sparkles. She caved when she saw the white cotton with a purple print (we are out of the pink phase!) that I suggested.  Got home, washed fabric, and tried to decide on a neck line. The Scalloped Princess dress pattern is so packed with options, you'll never make the same dress twice.

I finally settled on the square neckline and the scalloped hem. I made some adjustments to the bodice so that the bodice would be straight across rather than scalloped or in a front center point.

Buttons down the back to close up the bodice.

The scallops took along time to cut out and sew, but so worth it. The only suggestion I can make is take your time. All in all the dress is easy to put together and the instuctions are clear and easy to follow. 

Here are the other stops along the way, visit them for more inspiration! 

 July 1st

Keep Calm and Carrion

So Sew Mama

July 2nd

Sam Making Lists

Sew Shelly Sew

July 3rd

Create3.5

Fairytale Pattern Designs

July 4th

Lulu and Celeste

Fairy Kisses

Sprouting JubeJube

July 5th

 Gal Originals Creations

Sutures and Sand Paper

July 6th

Rebekah Sews

Mend and Make New

Mama Says Sew

Until next time, xx.

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Lost Bumblebee Gets Her Sew On

I'm so excited to share something with you today! I've been chatting with Melissa of the Lost Bumblebee and she has put together for you a collection of prints to hang in that sewing room! All you have to do is go to her blog and you can download them for FREE! You can also share them on social media, but make sure to share the love and share the link!

I've been a huge fan for some time now so while sipping your morning coffee take the time to browse Melissa's blog and I'm sure you'll become a fan too. Her blog is full of free prints, some funny and cute, others are inspirational quotes. You can also head on over to her Etsy shop, and work with Melissa on something a little more personalized.

Thanks Melissa, can't wait to get these printed up and in my sewing room!

Until next time, xx.

Breeze Top Blog Tour

I'm so glad to be on this tour because it gave me a chance to sew for my niece, Evangelina, which it seems I haven't done in a really long time. I can't believe I'm sewing a tween pattern for my little niece! Before I start gushing on how pretty E is and how much she's grown, I need to let you know that this is the last day of the tour and the last day the coupon code will be valid in the Peaches and Peanuts Etsy shop for the Breeze Top Pattern. Get 25% off with the code BREEZETOUR  at checkout. Oh and this pattern was given to me for the purpose of making something pretty to present on the tour, but all opinions are my own. 

So let me start off by saying the design of this top is perfect for E. She's growing up and isn't so much into frills and ruffles anymore. She's starting to know what she likes and what she want to wear. For her its all about comfort. 

I used knit fabrics to make the Breeze top. The stripes are a left over from a previous project and the plain white, a discounted knit bedsheet. I actually walked around the house for about a week with the stripes in my hand saying if only I had a white jersey knit, only to look a the pile of newly aquired and discounted bedsheets to realize that I did have white jersey. 

The pattern was easy to put together and the step by step directions were well explained, I was able to put it together in an afternoon. I also like the fact that it was designed for the use of both woven and knit fabrics. 

Now tell me she isn't gorgeous! 

                    

Don't be shy and visit the other stops on the tour, and go all the way to the end of this post because there's a giveaway...free patterns, and gift cards at the Ribbon Retreat!

Until next time, xx.

 

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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