Jocole's Fall Blog Tour

Today, I'm showing Jocole's Quick Dress and Tunic made 2 ways...On my sewing table on the very top of the to-do pile are the skinnies and the cross over tunic. This is the first time I ever used a Jocole pattern and I promise it won't be the last. I love the style and fit of these patterns and they have so many variations and options in the patterns, what the heck have I been waiting for to sew up one of these pretties!

I made the Quick Dress and Tunic pattern 2 different ways. Both were made using knits, but the pattern has been designed so both woven and knit fabrics can be used. The first one I made with 3/4 length sleeves.

 I used a fold over elastic at the neck line instead of using the facing pattern piece.

The length of the tunic is just perfect for those wanting to wear the tunic layered with leggings or a pair of skinny jeans.

This pattern has so many options to it that I lost count! 4 different sleeve options, including a dolman style sleeve, 2 length options so it can be made into a dress...not to mention color blocking and shirring...oh the possibilities! 


For the next one I used the dolman short sleeve. 

Another perfect garment for layering!

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Enjoy the tour!
Until next time, xx.

Extra Inspiration & Round Up with MandyK Desings

All last week we saw beautiful costumes and a couple of knock offs all made with Mandy K Designs PDF patterns. Just in case you missed any of it here's a round up with all the direct links to each project. I also thought it would be nice to give you some extra ideas and inspiration in your search for the perfect Halloween costume so read all the way down to the end of the post.

Day 1 started off with Wining Wife who created an adorable little Alice in Wonderland dress with the English Rose pattern.

We also had Sibling Revelry use Dandelion Wiches to create this sweet knock off.

Day 2 started out so festive a beautiful Christmas tree by Call Ajaire...

an elagant Cleopatra over at Rebel & Malice using Cyan Lily...

And I made a knock off (right here)  using the Happy Days Pattern.

Day 3 were a princess and fairy kinda day. Over at Phat Quarters we saw a stunning Belle costume...

and Lulu & Celeste created a sweet tooth fairy. Both were made using the Princess Party Dress pattern.

On day 4, the last day we saw Manning The Machine create a scene right our of a vampire movie...

The fairest of Snow Whites over at Paisley Roots...

And a mash up with her take on the malt shop girl over at Sew out of Control.

So much fun to see all those different ideas come together! There was sewing from the stash, mash ups, 4 different ways to use the Princess Party dress, knocks offs, not to mention a whole bunch of inspiration. Here are a few more ideas:
Use the Happy Days dress to create a one piece cheerleader's costume, or maybe Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's with the Cyan Lily. I can also see the Cherry Blossom dress hacked into a tunic and add pants to make your little one a Kung Fu master. And well there's also the obivious variations on the Princess Party Dress...Anna and Elsa and just about any Disney princess. The main thing is to enjoy making these costumes and no matter what I think your little model will love them! Don't forget you can also dress up your little one's 18" doll seeing that most Mandy K Designs also include the pattern to make the dolly dress too!

By the way, enjoy 30% off all the patterns in the shop using the code "MKDblogtour2015" at checkout!



Until next time, xx.

Day 4 Knock offs & Costume Hacks With Mandy K Designs

Today is the last day of the tour, we have seen some pretty amazing costumes and a couple of sweet hacks, but it isn't over! Until October 11th use the code "MKDblogtour2015" at checkout to get 30% off your whole order on Etsy or MandyK Desgins website.

Take a look at Manning The Machine's little vampire, Paisley Roots' Snow White and Sew Out of Control's malt shop girl for more costume inspiration.

Manning the Machine

Paisley Roots

Sew out of Control

Come back Monday for a full round up! 

Until next time, xx.

Sibling Revelry * Wining Wife 

Rebel & Malice * Call Ajaire * Sprouting JubeJube

Lulu & Celeste * Phat Quarters

Sew Out of Control * Paisley Roots * Manning The Machine

Happy Days Knock Offs & Costume Hacks

This project took on a life of its own through window shopping and online shoppping. I fell in love with the look of this dress and what would I happen to have in my stash...yes I bought it for me, and it didn't stay in my stash for very long, but I think this is the fabric came close enough to the original and Amelia loves it! Here is my segment of the tour featuring patterns by MandyK Designs.

Here is the original dress on the Forever 21 website. Nothing fancy and its not high end like other designers, infact it may have cost me more to make this one than to buy it from the store. With a knock off I do get custom fit and I get to line up my prints just right. Later this week I have a few more knock offs to suggest to you. 

I used the Happy Days Dress for this one. I added length to the sleeves and a little cuff. I also used the instructions for a gathered skirt instead of the pleated skirt. I left off the collar and instead of fully lining the bodice I made a facing for the buttons, button holes and the neckline for a nice finish. 

I thought since most of the stops on this tour are showing Halloween costume hacks that I should at least treat Amelia to some candy. We stopped at this wonderful little candy shop and they were open to the idea of some shots in the store. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Kandju for making us feel welcome! 

Un gros merci au staff de Kandju au Dix/30 pour l’accueil! 

For the duration of the tour don't forget to shop MandyK Designs and get a 30% off your whole order, use the code "MKDblogtour2015" at checkout! 

Sibling Revelry * Wining Wife 

Rebel & Malice * Call Ajaire * Sprouting JubeJube

Lulu & Celeste * Phat Quarters

Sew Out of Control * Paisley Roots * Manning The Machine

Until next time, xx.

Knock Offs & Costume Hacks Featuring MandyK Designs

Today is the start of a fun little tour featuring all Mandy K Designs PDF Patterns. You'll be able to get great Halloween costume ideas and see a few pattern hacks to create deigner knock offs. For the duration of the tour you'll be able to take advantage of a 30% off you order with the code "MKDblogtour2015" at checkout. 

Let's start off with a hack from Sibling Revelry, and a costume hack from Wining Wife, I can't wait to see what they've done! 

We'll have more fun posts all week long so be sure to join us!

Sibling Revelry * Wining Wife 

Rebel & Malice * Call Ajaire * Sprouting JubeJube

Lulu & Celeste * Phat Quarters

Sew Out of Control * Paisley Roots * Manning The

Until next time, xx.

My Little Planner Pouch Addiction

I'm addicted to journals, day planners, "Sharpies" of all different colors and most of all having a fun little place to store them all and not get them all mixed up with the rest of my stuff in my purse. So now imagine that I got to test the Planner Addiction Pouch by Rabbit Rabbit Creations, its like Christmas morning for me!

This cute little pouch features inside pockets for phone or small tablet or divide them up and fit your favorite pens and pencils. Slide that day planner in the middle and you'll always have everything you need for scheduling meetings, appointments or playdates. Also think of this as being an activity pouch for kids when going on road trips, the restaurant or waiting rooms when kids tend to become a little restless.

If you like this pattern you need to join Planner Addiction Pouch and Fauxdori - sewing circle with Jasmin of Rabbit Rabbit Creations. You'll have access to great tips and tricks for sewing up this pouch, extra tutorials on how to change the dimensions of you bag, and most fun of all you get to share your creations! 

Ok, time for me to go sew, I have some pouches to go make, haha! 

Until next time, xx.

All Spice by Paisley Roots

A couple of weeks ago I posted JubeJube's back to school wardrobe here. I didn't get a chance to show everything in detail so this one is all about Paisley Roots' All Spice. 

We're having some magical weather here, still quite warm for mid September. So here we go for a day in the park.

I used a light woven cotton from my stash for this one. I was going to make this dress with the front zipper option but then found these square  buttons that I purchased some time ago. The shape and color are just a perfect match for this little dress.

This dress pattern features pintucks at the front, square neckline and gathered skirt. There are also different sleeve options and an option to put in a zipper instead of buttons down the front. All insturctions are easy and clear to understand.

It was a flower picking, kite flying kinda day. Love how she can pull off a sweet classic dress with a pink Hello Kitty kite.

Until next time, xx.