Month: July 2015

Paneled Sunsuit for the win!

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I had the pleasure of testing Call Ajaire’s first pattern, the Paneled Sunsuit.  Sometimes designers rush their patterns out to consumers and take shortcuts on the finished product.  Ajaire was just the opposite- thorough, detailed, and the final pattern shows all her hard work.  My girls couldn’t get enough of this pattern!

I did the Maxi version for my oldest in a gorgeous Art Gallery cotton from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.  It was pure perfection!  I think my Sophie should have a wardrobe full of that brilliant blue color and the silhouette was so cute on her tiny frame.  The fitted waist and flared skirt make the dress seem so fancy and sophisticated.  She declared it her favorite thing I’ve ever made her! Win, win, win!!

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Payton got the darling pantsuit version.  It is so adorable in a light chambray with floral details.  The pantsuit is easy on and off with the cute elastic shoulder straps but it stays snug against the bodice with the simple elastic casing in the back.  So cute and classic!

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A New Adventure

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The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

As a wife and mother, my life is busy and full of exciting things like laundry, grocery shopping, and lots (and lots) of soccer games.  I am doing exactly what I dreamed of doing ever since I was a little girl- raising a family with a loving, supportive husband, enjoying every bit of it (ok, maybe not EVERY bit of it- those late night sick kiddos are no fun!).  As my kids are a bit older I finally feel like I can sneak away for awhile to create and bring something to life.  There is something so cathartic and renewing each time I take something raw and see a beautiful finished product, whether it’s a new dress or a yummy new recipe. This blog will be a place to share those little accomplishments- small and simple but so rewarding to me!