Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Thea by Blaverry

The must have for back to school... I say its Thea by Blaverry. The pattern has just gotten a little revamp and is back from testing.



What's new with Thea, how about 3 differnt sleeve lengths, diagram and charts to write down your model's measurements and a coloring page so you can get a few extra minutes of sewing time while your little model creates her own designs.


This little sun shower did not rain out JubeJube's parade, infact she enjoyed every moment of this.




Not just plain gathering of the skirt by actual pleats gives this dress such pretty details.


The length is just above the knee and paring it with leggings or tights for the cool fall season is the perfect way to stay warm and comfortable.



I used a 95% cotton 5% spandex blend for this dress and I do believe the weight and drape of this fabric is perfect for Thea.






Go check out the other blogs for more inspiration on Thea!

Kate and Crew * Sprouting JubeJube  * Sew Sophie Lyn  * MCB Créations * BLAVERRY * Sew Famous * Ruby Rue Creations * Sew Gracefully * Captures by Chris * Élégantine

Want to see more Blaverry Patterns?

Vivie, Cruise & Star, Nina & Ollie, Yves 

Until next time, xx.


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Monday, August 22, 2016

Back to School Tour Day 1

And so it begins, a new school year and a last rush to get supplies, books, back packs, lunch boxes and wardrobes ready for that first day...I know some have already started the school year and others start in a couple of weeks but maybe our tour will have with those details to make school and getting back to routine a little more enjoyable for everyone. Follow Ula of Lulu & Celeste and me on a daily basis for sew along fun, prizes and inspiration to get you through the first hectic weeks of back to school. 

Now enjoy today's sneak peeks with:

Go check out these blog posts, and don't forget to enter the daily rafflecopter giveaway! 

Call Ajaire


The Wholesome Mama



Sew and Tell Project


DIY Crush


Blaverry




We have an amazing line up of over 30 blogs and so you don't miss a thing just go over to Lulu & Celeste tomorrow for a bunch of new projects! 


Call Ajaire * The Wholesome Mama * Sew and Tell Project * BLAVERRY * DIY Crush * Phat Quarters * Mahlica Designs * Handmade Boy * Kaleidothought * The Berry Bunch * Filles A Maman * Sew Happily Ever After * Tales of a Tester * 5 out of 4 Patterns * The Crafting Fiend * Create 3.5 * Sew Sophie Lyn * Sweeter Than Cupcakes * Wining Wife * Paisley Roots * The Eli Monster * Cindy Parret Blog * Sew Starly * Élégantine! * Gracious Threads * Sewing By Ti * Amazing Adventures with Bubba and Bug * Simple Life Pattern Co. Blog * Inspinration * Mama You Can Make it For Me * Moon Star

Fun discounts and coupon codes from our sponsors:

To make back to school a little easier on your budget our sponsors are offering some great discounts!

Designs by Call Ajaire: Get  20% off in their Etsy shop with code BTS2016. Code valid from August 22nd through August 27th.
E+M Patterns: Save 50% with the code backtoschool on their website or in their Etsy shop. Code valid until August 27th at 11:59pm PST.
MODKID: Get 25% off  your entire purchase in their Etsy shop with code BTS2016. Code valid from August 22nd through August 27th.
Love Notions*: Get 20% off all kids patterns with the code loveschool. Code valid from August 22nd through August 27th.
Sew Happily Ever After: Get the Nana’s totes pattern at 50% off with the code BACK2SCHOOL2016. Code good through August 31st.
Laela Jeyne Patterns: 30% off Any Single Pattern, No Code needed. From August 25-29th, 2016.
StitchART: Will be having a discount as well! From Aug 22nd – 28th, 2016. Info coming!
Gracious Threads: Buy 3 patterns and save 15% off the purchase price! Use code SAVE15ON3. No expiry
The Eli Monster: Save 20% with the code yayforfall. Code valid until August 29th, 2016. 
Filles à Maman*: Get 25% off with the code BTS2016. Can be used on their website* or in their Etsy shop. Code valid from August 24th through August 28th midnight EDT.
Whimsy Couture: Get 50% off, no code needed! End August 31st, 2016.
5 Out of 4 Patterns*: Save 20% with code BTS2016. Valid from August 22nd-28th midnight EDT. Cannot be used on fabric.
Snuggle My Baby Patterns: Will be having a discount as well! Until August 31st, 2016. Info  coming!

Want to know about prizes up for grabs:

A huge thank you to all our sponsors for such amazing prize packages! keep on reading for all the details. 

Link Up/Sew Along Info:
The link up is open from August 22, 2016 at 8am EDT until Sept 4, 2016 at 11:55pm EDT. You may link up any back-to-school project sewn between August 1st, 2016 until the link up closes. By linking up you are eligible to win the Sew Along Prize! Be sure to enter your email address when linking up so that we have a way of contacting you in case you win. In addition, we may feature your project in a round-up post and include a link to your project.
Sew Along Prize Package Includes:
3 Yards of fabric from Mabel Madison
1 Tie Die Wire Headband, custom made to your size from 421 Myers Design Studio
1 PDF pattern of choice* from Sis Boom
Nana's insulated totes PDF pattern from Sew Happily Ever After
1 PDF pattern of choice* from E+M Patterns
15$ gift card to BLAVERRY

*excludes bundles


An InLinkz Link-up

Grand Prize Info:
As an extra thank you to everyone for following along with our tour and visiting all of our bloggers you can also enter to win the Grand Prize! The giveaway opens on August 22nd, 2016 and will close on August 28th, 2016 at 11:59 pm EDT!
Grand Prize package includes:
3 yards of fabric from Mabel Madison
5 PDF patterns of choice* from Whimsy Couture
1 PDF pattern* of choice from Pattern Emporium
1 PDF pattern* of choice from Snuggle My Baby Patterns
1 PDF pattern* of choice from Laela Jeyne Patterns

*excludes bundles


a Rafflecopter giveaway


And now for the daily giveaway: 

DAY 1 (Monday, Aug 22):
Monday’s prize is 1 PDF pattern from Filles à Maman and 1 PDF pattern from The Eli Monster
*excludes bundles

Runs from August 22 12:00 am EDT  until August 23rd at 11:59pm EDT.


a Rafflecopter giveaway


Until next time, xx.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Back to School Preview Day 2

The tour is running from August 22nd to August 27th and will be featuring 30+ bloggers!!
Just in case you missed it, go check out Ula's blog over at Lulu & Celeste for previews of Day 1.

Like the rest of the tours there will be daily giveaways, as well as a sew along prize and a Grand Prize just for following along with the tour!
Check out hashtags #sewback2school, #backtoschooltour and #sjjlcproductions to follow along the tour on Twitter and Instagram!

Daily Giveaway Prizes:

Each day we will be giving away two PDF patterns from two the following sponsors (one PDF pattern* from both sponsors that day):


Come back each day of the tour to see which two designers are giving away prizes on that day! Each daily giveaway will be open for 48 hours.
*excludes bundles

Sew Along Prize:

Link up any back to school looks you’ve sewn between August 1st, 2016 until the link up closes on September 4th at 11:55pm EDT. The link up will open on August 22nd!
Prize package includes:
*excludes bundles

Grand Prize:

As an extra thank you to everyone for following along with our tour and visiting all of our bloggers you can also enter to win the Grand Prize! The giveaway opens on August 22nd and will close on August 28th at 11:59 pm EDT!
Prize package includes:
*excludes bundles
Winners will be notified within 24 hours of the giveaways closing and will have 72 hours to respond to the email before a new winner is pulled. So be sure to enter the giveaways using a valid email!

Exclusive Discounts!

Many of the sponsors will be offering discounts throughout the duration of the tour! More details coming soon!

And now time for some sneak peeks!!

We have something fun and practicle from Denise at DIY Crush...eeeek! can't wai to see the whole thing! 



And a sweet little dress that looks just perfect for the first day of school from Steph at The Eli Monster.


You'll have to join us next week to see these full blog posts and so much more!

Until next time, xx.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Cruise & Star by Blaverry

So we're still on vacation, and so up north it is for this fun little photo shoot featuring Star and Cruise by Blaverry.



I still can't believe that I was so bold as to put two prints together, a floral and a lattice style print. But they really work together and JubeJube loves the the whole outfit.



I had spotted the vintage telephone booth some time ago and always wanted to do a shoot here, today was the day! and to top it off, parking two steps away.



Ok, back to the patterns...
These two patterns have been just retested and released with new options. For Star this includes 3 sleeve lengths, nested pattern pieces for easier blending of sizes. 

For Cruise a full testing of all sizes was done to make sure that the best fit would be achieved for just about any body type. Still the same great design with the welted pockets at the back, and front hip pockets, adjustable elastic at the waist, and so many options for lengths...capries, bermudas, shorts.  




More window shopping for JubeJube...

As usual, with every Blaverry pattern your get a huge size range from size 2t to 16 years, layered printing, measurement charts in metric and imperial, and quick to the point assemble instructions.




Just in case you're wondering about the location, this is Petit Hameau in St-Jovit. A location with fun little shops and great restaurants.



And finally LUNCH! A quick little stop at Churros & Churros, the kids enjoyed it! Also a chance to get a couple of extra shots in.







So much more inspirations to check out as you Cruise around to the other blog posts on this mini tour! 



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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

One Thimble, Issue #12

Another wonderful issue of One Thimble (affiliate link) is out and once again I was delighted by all Issue No.12 has to offer.




I made the girls Thread Faction Dress No. 111 and the Melbourne Romper by Jilly Atlanta.

The Melbourne is just this cute little bubble of a romper that was so fun to create for Amelia.




All day she kept on saying how comfy and cozy she was, but was terribly upset that she didn't get to choose her own buttons and also admited at the end of the day that the buttons were cute even though she didn't get to see them because they were on the back.


This pattern is available in sizes 3-6 months to 4T and its designed for woven fabrics. Tutorial is easy to follow and all measurements are given in metric and imperial.



The dress from Thread Faction is designed for knits, and its so very quick and easy to put together.


I love the curve of the front bodice. Its such a pretty detail and so easy to achieve with the tips given in the tutorial. This little pretty is available in sizes 2-10 and again all charts and measurements are given in metric and imperial.




You may have noticed that One Thimble's theme for this issue is Water Colors...and yes the theme did play a part in my fabric selection. But another thing that I noticed as I was reading through the magazine articles is that this issue is about building confidence in yourself, taking chances, empowering yourself to reach your business goals or your creative goals.
So if your a beginner, there's a great article on choosing knit fabrics and tips on how to sew knits with confidence. And if your running a small handmade business there are some must read articles about pricing, taking photos either lifestyle shots or flat lays.
Even more in the 247 pages, plus a little surprise if you get your early...but I'm not going to give it all away! Go get your own issue of One Thimble No.12!





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8/15

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8/17

8/18

8/19

Until next time, xx.

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