Clémence by Filles a Maman

At the end of June I reviewed Clémence shorts by Filles a Maman (affiliate link) for The Pattern Exam. I loved the final result of this pattern so much that I just had to feature them here!

I love all the fun detail at the front of these shorts. I made mine very simple with the added top stitching because I found my fabric selection to be quite busy and I just couldn't imagine adding scallops on top of that.

The waist is high, and the back is an elastic, no messing around with zippers and buttons on this one.

Some of the pattern details:

• Sizes range from 12 months to 14 years
• Free extension pack is available with the purchase of Clémence, this extension pack allows for even more options for these shorts!
• 3/8" seam allowances are included
• Layered printing, only print the sizes you need or want.
• Designed for woven fabrics
• Easy to follow instrucitons with step-by-step drawings
• Size charts and yardage requirements included
• Can be pruchased in French and English

Two fun patterns that can easily be matched with Clémence is Elisa halter top and Amour top. 

I couldn't help but include a couple of shots of JubeJube and Amelia where they're actually getting along!

Until next time, xx.

Yup, Its a Peasent Top!

At one point in time most of us have made a peasent top. Its a quick and easy project...until you decide you want to add things to change it up. The other day, for fun, (and to get a start on back to school sewing) I made the peasent  top from the Handmaiden's Cottage (affiliate link).

This peasent top features an empire waist and short sleeves. On my version I left out the ruffle at the bottom hem and added lace at the arms and bottom hem. I also made my own bias to make the elastic casings at the arms and neckline. I could have easily just used a premade single fold bias, it would have saved me some time, but the look is just so much nicer when you take a look at the inside of the garment.

I used a light weight cotton which will be great for the next few weeks and into the first days of school when the weather is still quite warm.

If you like this pattern from the Handmaiden's Cottage join their pattern group on facebook...for the week of August 17th to the 21st we'll be sewing up the Tea Party Dress. It'll be a great occaision to ask questions and get inspired by all the other porject! You'll also be able to pick up the Tea Party Dress pattern for only $5.00.

Until next time, xx.

Block Party

I've driven past this location so many times while up in the Laurentians at my aunt's. This would be the time I stopped and took photos of JubeJube. I got JubeJube dressed up in her Block Party peplum by Mandy K Designs and a pair of cropped jeans, and off we went to explore the park.

Take time to shop Mandy K Designs' pattern shop, get 25% off your order with  the code "BLOCKPARTY25" at checkout. 

This little house in the park with its yellow doors was the perfect setting.

This pattern features a fun detail at the neckline with color blocking a the front.

Button closures at the back.

This place was magic with so many places to explore, and obviously JubeJube loves her new peplum top with all the twirling and posing she was doing as she walked down all the different paths.

 

As with any PDF pattern from Mandy K Designs everything went together nicely no surprises and always clear insturctions.

Until next time, xx.

Sweet Dreams Vintage Style

I've been away a lot for the month of July and already we're the first week into August! Time just flies, and I want it to slow down...just a bit. Just because I was away doesn't mean I didn't get any sewing done, my sewing machine has gone on its first road trip! I made the girls each a vintage style sleep set using patterns from Rabbit Rabbit Creations. 

You'll want to read to the end because Jasmin has offered to give away to one lucky reader a bundle of 3 Rabbit Rabbit Creations patterns, winner choice! 

These sleep sets are perfect for those hot summer night. I used cotton that I've had for a while in my stash, but you could also use cotton voile, swiss dot, and I would even be game to try it in a cotton jersey however it wouldn't give the same vintage look to it but I bet it would be really comfy.

Although I used the same patterns and for both sets I want to make them a little different. JubeJube and Amelia really have thier own style and yes they both wear the same size in clothing, but seeing that JubeJube is 6 years old and Amelia only 4 years old I wanted to give JubeJube's PJ a little more of a big sister look to it by adding eyelet trim to it.

While making Amelia's set I ran out of single fold bias to make the elastic casing...its 2am, all stores are closed but I did have some cute elastic in my stash. Instead of putting the elastic in the inside I used a zigzag stitch and laid it on top as an embelishment. I added a little satin ribbon to make a bow. I also added some of that fun elastic to the cami so that both the cami and bloomers would have the same style.

For JubeJube I added some eyelet to the cami at the front and also to the hem of the bloomers. I used the seam allowances at the hem of the bloomers to create my elastic casing.

The pieces came together quite quickly and the pattern has great photos with the step-by-step instructions in the tutorial.

Just in case you're wondering, these are the woods right in back of my aunt's house, about 25 km from Mount-Tremblant, Quebec. This is where I spent most of the month of July.

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...

Amelia's Swing Dress

I spent all week in company of the ladies at the Handmaiden's Cottage Pattern Group where we sewed up the pretty little Swing Dress (affiliate link). This is Amelia's new favorite dress because of the twirl factor!

Such a fun and easy pattern to put together. 

Like all of the patterns from the Handmaiden's Cottage there is such pretty detail. And for those who like to sew for dolls, the pattern for 18" dolls is also available. 

Just some details about this pattern:

• Size ranges from 6 months to 8 years
• Photos included with step-by-step tutorial
• Yardage requirement chart included
• Size chart included, along withthe aproximate finished length
• 1/2" seam allowances included
• I would say this is a beginner project

Those layers of ruffles at the hem is what took the most time to put in, but so worth the effort.

And that is the face you get when you eat raspberries right out of the raspberry bush and they're just a tad sour.

Until next time, xx.