Felicity by Peek-a-Boo Patterns

Looking for that fun summer dress...here it is! Amy of Peek-a-Boo Patterns has designed Felicity (affiliate link) a sweet dress with full back or halter top option.

Had issues taking photos of Miss Amelia seeing that she was quite upset the the dress wasn't hers. I thought she'd get over it with the promise of a treat, but not at all!

So we have some pouting and sulking because she LOVES this dress!

As usual with Peek-a-Boo patterns you get a huge size range (3 months to 12 years) nested pattern pieces for easy size blending, 1/2" seam allowance and all charts are in metric and imperial measurements.

Some of the design options include:

• Full back or halter back (with shirring).
• Knee length or maxi.
• Button placket all the way down the front or just at front bodice.

I think the only way I can end this sulking is making her a dress of her own, which is a great idea since it is such a fun sew!

Until next time, xx.

Make Laundry, Don't Do Laundry Tour

These are my thoughts, you're in a time crunch, you have 3 loads of laundry to do, and you really don't want to do any at all, but you have an outing and you're favorite pair of jeans are in the wash and so is your go-to top...you know the one that fits you so well and that makes you feel wonderful. You have time to one load of laundry, so in the jeans go, and during that time you make yourself a new top, using that go-to pattern...try and beat the clock!

SO instead of making 1 top, I made 3, using 3 different patterns. Each taking just under an hour including cutting time.

I started with the first  PDF pattern I ever purchased. Its the Seafarer Top by Sew Much Ado. Its an easy dolman style top with a few options available to the pattern.

The arm bands...I had them on there but after trying it on I just didn't like the way it looked on me and they ended up on the sewing room flood. So even with this ouuups it still took me under an hour.

And then I looked in my to-do pile and saw the Art Gallery fabric and I've been wanting to make E+M Pattern's top No. 27 (free pattern alert, get it in the facebook group E+M + You) since its been out, and I still had time on the clock...so here we go!

Another quick dolman top with cuffs at the sleeves, a facing at the neckline and curved lower hem.

This pattern is available in sizes 2 years - 10 years.
Ain't it cute!

Ok, so time to put the load in the dryer, so I guess that means I have time for one more...
Next on the list, the Free Spirit Tank by Patterns for Pirates.

I had to use two different fabrics on this one because I didn't have enough of that floral print, but I really like the way it turned out. I made the Hi-Low hem option with the racer back.

Feeling quite sassy in my new tank...I may have to put the timer more often!

**FYI: I'm told I'm a little very OCD when it comes to laundry and folding, everything has to be folded the "right" way, it must be fresh out of the dryer and still warm and don't mix up those colors and whites because I may ban you from my laundry room! ...I acutally love doing laundry, but don't tell anyone here!

Go check out the other stops on this tour...either you want to avoid doing laundry so you just make more clothes (to eventually wash, hate to burst your bubble) or set the timer like I have...I'm sure you'll be inspired! AND don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Until next time, xx.

6/6 Creative Counselor / Phat Quarters / Call Ajaire / Friends Stitched Together / The Wholesome Mama / Wild & Wanderful

6/7 Blaverry / The Inspired Wren / Sew Sophie Lynn / Sprouting Jube Jube / Coral & Co / Once Upon A Sewing Machine

6/8 Paisley Roots / Sew Happily Ever After / Randoms By Rydz / Elegantine / Rebel & Malice / Fabulous Home Sewn / Candice Ayala

6/9 Create 3.5 / Muse Of The Morning / Sew & Tell Project / Gracious Threads / Beatnik Kids / Everything Your Mama Made

6/10 Sweeter Than Cupcakes / Pear Berry Lane / All Things Katy! / Sew Starly / Handcrafted By RED / Adventures of Bubba & Bug / Sew & Tell Project

 

Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for being a part of this tour.

A few of the designers are having sales for the duration of the tour, so here's the codes!George & Ginger use code MAKELAUNDRY25 for 25% off her patterns Blaverry use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off her patterns Stitch Art use code MAKELAUNDRY for 30% off patterns Paisley Roots use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off patterns These codes are good through June 12th! Then Laela Jeyne's Emily Womens T-shirt & the Deluxe Charlotte Kids Leggings are on sale through the 11th! No code needed! I know everyone loves a good giveaway so here's the prize packages:

Link-up Prize Package

Link Up at Pear Berry Lane, Paisley Roots, or The Crafting Fiend

Thread Faction Full Collection Spring/Summer 2016

2 Patterns of choice from Momma Quail

$15 gift certificate to Gracious Threads

$25 gift certificate to Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop (good for fabric too!)

2 Patterns of choice from Made For Mermaids

1 Pattern of choice from Blaverry

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose 2 Patterns of choice from Laela Jeyne Patterns (excludes bundles) 1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree 1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art 2 Patterns from Paisley Roots $20 gift certificate to Phat Quarters 3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 1

1 Pattern of choice from Pattern for Pirates

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose 2 Patterns of choice from Hey June 2 Patterns from Paisley Roots 1 Pattern of choice from Muse of the Morning 1 Pattern of choice from Call Ajaire 1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art 1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree 3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 2

1 Pattern of choice from Simple Life Pattern Company

1 Pattern of choice from Modkid 1 Pattern of choice from Laela Jeyne

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Mae by Jilly Atlanta

Most of you have probably seen the new Mae Dress pattern by Jilly Atlanta, right? When Jill asked me if I wanted to help test how could I saw no...and this without even seeing the dress. Once you've sewn with a Jilly Atlanta pattern, you know you can't go wrong with her classic style and beautiful but simple details.

This is such a sweet dress. Love the unique shape of the bodice which can be trimmed out with piping or lace or left as is like I've done. 

The spaghetti straps join together at the back and are tied in a loop that is sewn into the back bodice. 

The pattern is available from sizes 3-6 months to 10 years...and if you join the JillyAtlanta pattern group, you'll also find the Mae Daiper cover pattern for free in the smaller sizes. Size charts and fabric requirements are shown in imperial and metric. You'll also find a uselful list of notions, fun sewing tips. You'll also see step-by-step photos in the tutorial.

Just in case you missed it, here are other posts featuring Jilly Atlanta patterns:

• Cali Blouse
• Charlotte Blouse
• Hazel Tunic

 

Until next time, xx

Wear to Where Tour Summer 2016

For this segment of Wear to Where, we're heading to the farmer's market. I sewed up an easy fitting dress in a light weight knit fabric, paired it with flat sandals and a burlap shopping tote. 

My pattern is Bluezette by Love Notions (affiliate link). I was wanting the maxi length but since I decided I was sewing from my stash I could only get the knee length in...which is fine because I do love the way it turned out. I'll most probably get a lot more wear out of it at knee length.

When I think farmer's market I think tons of gorgeous flowers and fresh produce on a hot sunny day. So we have a hot sunny day but too bad its a week day and the market is only open on weekends.

This is a no hassel look, just get up and go because you do want to get to the market early to be able to get back home early and start food prepping, and just take advantage of the afternoon. This dress is so comfortable to wear, and this pattern has so many options that you'll be able to have one for every day of the week and never feel like you're wearing the same thing twice.

Curious to see what outfit the Librairian For LIfe &Style put together for her trip to the farmer's market...got take a look a her post here!

BEANIE AND TALBOT | CALL AJAIRE | COTTON CASHMERE CAT HAIR

CREATIVE COUNSELOR | GARDENING IN HIGH HEELS

GLITZ A BEAUTIFUL LIFE | GRACIOUS THREADS | HATTIELU HANDMADE

HAYES DAYS | LIBRARIAN FOR LIFE + STYLE | MARY MARTHA MAMA

MUSINGS OF A SEAMSTRESS | NICOLINA.CO | PAISLEY ROOTS

SPROUTING JUBEJUBE | TEAL AND POLKA DOTS

THE WHOLESOME MAMA | WALLY AND GRACE

WILD + WANDERFUL | WINNING WIFE

Until next time, xx.

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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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One Thimble Issue No.11 Inspiration Tour

I can not get enough of the "Urban Jungle" Issue #11 of One Thimble (affiliate link)! My project list has grown by about a mile with all the sewing projects in this issue. 

So  glad to be once again part of the inspiration tour. I did get the e-zine without charge for the purpose of the tour and full review but all opinions are my own.

I started off with the with the Rainbow Wild Animal cross stitch zebra pattern by Hugs Are Fun. Instead of the suggested 14 count Aida I used an 18 count and instead of using 3 strands I was able to use only 2 strands. This slightly changed the size of my finished design but didn't distort the pattern in any way. My design was also able to fit in a smaller 6 inch hoop. You might have noticed there's not much of a rainbow showing with my version, let me show you what I did.

Take a closer look at my zebra's face...you'll notice a slight difference in color. I used a pastel rainbow blending filament with my white floss.

Depending on how the light hits the canvas you'll see a slight change in colour and a little bit of sparkle. I love the finished project even if it did take a lot more time than I first estimated. I thought maybe 10 hours or so, but after over 15 hours my zebra was done. I love how with every stitch you see your project come to life.

Now to tackle the tiger and giraffe!

The next project is the the Hoya Dress by Little Lizard King. I just knew Amelia would be a fan of those huge pockets. the size range is from 12 months to 12 years which is great because I know this is one of Amelia's favorite dress styles so I'll be getting so much use out of this pattern.

The fabric is from my stash, I've had it for some time but I thought it was just perfect for this dress. Amelia wanted yellow buttons but I was able to talk her in to selecting some blue buttons for this one.

This dress pattern has so many fun little details like, huge side pockets, optional button tabs on the shoulders, optional belt and belt hoops.

Amelia really loves her zebras.

This issue is so full of fun patterns and articles. One of the projects included is how to use freezer paper as a template...ummmm, I want to run out and get some freezer paper now! There's also some great tips on sewing knit fabrics even if you don't have a serger. And what about all those upcycle ideas with the before and after pics...ok, enough said, you have to check it out for yourself! So go ahead, get your copy here (affiliate link)!

The article that I really enjoyed was the marketing do's and don'ts. I feel article will be very helpfull to Etsy shop owners (like myself). So for those small business owners, that article is a must read!

Looking for more inspiration, just take a look at these other stops on this animal packed tour!

5/12  Pattern Revolution, Lily Shine Boutique, Call Ajaire

5/13 Once Upon a Sewing Machine, Beri Bee Designs, House of Estrela

5/14 Coral & Co, Stubbornly Crafty

5/15 Stitches by Laura, Candice Ayala, Made by Sara

5/16 Sprouting Jube Jube, Lulu & Celeste, Create 3.5, Adventures with Bubba and Bug

5/17 Pear Berry Lane, Beatnik Kids, That's Sew Kari

5/18 Rebel & Malice, Threading Rainbows, Finn's Door, Bee Quilted & More, Snickerdoodle Stew

Until next time, xx.

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