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Blaverry Thea

I love everything about fall. It’s like New Year’s to me- A fresh start. A new school year, brand-new resolutions and goals, back to a routine, and I love the cooler temperatures! I also LOVE fall fashion!

The Blaverry Thea is a great all seasons pattern that makes my heart giddy!

Another fall favorite is plaid, plaid, and more plaid. I’m sure you’ll still be seeing a lot of florals and stripes from me but c’mon- admit that plaid and fall go hand and hand.

I picked up this scrumptious quilted knit from Hobby Lobby. It’s seriously so dangerous having one just down the street. The newest fall apparel line has some real winners.

Let’s talk about this pattern. This is the third knit dress I’ve made this girl in two weeks and I love how unique they all are. She loves dresses and done in comfy knit they’re perfect for school days. The thing that really sets this pattern apart from the others is the super fun pleated skirt. Done in this structured knit it’s extra full and so, so darling!

The dress comes with three sleeve options- short, half, and long. I almost always go with a half or elbow sleeve- I just love the look and think it makes it wearable for longer.

It’s easy to blend sizes and that’s huge when sewing for my tall girls. I did a 6 with 8 length and still added a couple inches to make it a bit longer. It’s a super simple alteration and will hopefully help her be able to wear this longer.

One of my favorite details of this pattern is the wrapped neck binding- so professional!

This pattern ticks all the boxes for me- huge size range (2t-16), classic design with great details, multi-seasonal, and it’s a quick sew! Both girls will be getting more Thea’s for sure!

I am part of the Blaverry Promo team and receive the pattern for free. It’s the perfect partnership for me and my girls. We love the Blaverry style and are happy to shout it from the rooftops 😉

Check out more great Thea’s from my friends at:

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

One Thimble Blog Tour- Calla Lily Crop Top and Oswald Bow Tie

I’m here with another fantastic blog tour. The newest issue of One Thimble is here and it’s full of sewing goodness. I was excited to sew up two of the 10 pdf patterns that come in this issue.

This cute guy got his first real bow tie- the Oswald, Williams, and Pond Bow Tie Set.

And this little miss is loving her new Calla Lily Crop Top.

With back to school on our brains we had a blast styling our photo shoot.

The bow tie set is so fun!! With three style options, it was hard to pick. We went with the pointed corner Oswald. There are five different sizes so all the gentlemen in your life can sport matching ties.

I sewed up a size medium. He loves that it’s not overwhelmingly huge but I might make him the next size up in the future. He was eager to wear it to church and looked so handsome!

I let my kids pick out their fabrics and I love that he picked this simple gingham!

This little one had her heart set on yellow pom poms and while they’re a little crazy for me her sense of style kills me and I was happy to oblige. The classic plaid cotton is from Hobby Lobby.

The Calla Lily is a classic top with a little flair. I love the high low hem and the button/snap placket in the back. It’s fully lined and you can use the lining for a cute contrast placket. School bus yellow KAM snaps make it easy on/off. The options for hem trim are endless- ruffles, lace, whatever your heart desires!

We styled it with a tank underneath so that it will be school dress code worthy.

These two are the family clowns- always laughing and keeping us all on our toes. A photo shoot with the two of them was an experience to say the least.

Classic big brother…

He’s always hamming it up!

Make sure to grab your copy of One Thimble Issue No. 12 !

And check out the other stops on the tour here:

8/12

Call Ajaire

Bunch O Berries

Sew Happily Ever After

8/13

Once Upon a Sewing Machine

8/14

8/15

8/16

8/17

Create Three Point Five

8/18

8/19

Adventures with Bubba and Bug

Made by Sara

Simple Life Pattern Co. Back to School Blog Tour

We’re just a week away from the first day of school and I’m sharing our First Day Looks for the Simple Life Pattern Company’s Back to School Blog Tour.

My girls picked out the Taylor Shift Dress and the Adelyn’s Scoop Back Dress for their looks. They suit these two to a tee!

This girl loves things classic and sophisticated. The Taylor dress was just perfect. We did a modified 3/4 sleeve to get us right into fall. It was a super quick sew and made to showcase those amazing fabrics you love.

The cut-out in the back adds interest but is small enough to be dress code approved!

This dress is one of my favorite things on this girly! That bow and the twirly circle skirt are absolutely perfect for her. I love that bow so, so much!!!

She really couldn’t stop twirling!

I love a knit bodice for comfort and the woven skirt offers the perfect chance to use all those fabulous fabrics you’ve been eyeing. I did an elbow sleeve here- so versatile and perfect for every season. I used the modest scoop back option too.

Hawthorne Threads very generously sponsored this post. It was my first time ordering from them and it was a fantastic experience. I let this girl get on the site and pick her favorites. She had quite the list! Have you seen the hundreds and hundreds of designs they offer in their in-house lines? Ah-Mazing!!! I was thrilled that she had picked Bloomerie in Ink because it was one of my favorites too. It’s part of their new Nectar line and I’m just crazy for the colors.

I quickly set to work picking coordinates for little sis and Meaghan at Hawthorne was so helpful getting me the perfect navy knit to match big sister (I went with Buffalo Plaid in Honey to feed my current plaid obsession and Art Gallery Solid Knit in Deep Dark Ocean). Customer service means a lot to me and I was super impressed with how quickly my emails were answered and how fast my fabric showed up on my doorstep. The cotton is printed in house and is super soft. It’s a bit thicker than normal quilting cotton and I’m already dreaming of the home decorating possibilities with it too!

These two are set to start 2nd and 3rd grade at a new school this year. We’re all a little nervous but I think it will be a great year. I’m so happy they have each other. We went and wandered around the new school for these pictures. It was fun to explore the new playground.

I’m so thrilled to be part of this tour and joining some incredible bloggers to showcase some great Simple Life Patterns.

August 14th – Simple Life Pattern Company Kick-Off

August 15th – Adventures with Bubba and Bug – Sew E-Notional

August 16th – SewSophieLynn – Handcrafted by RED

August 17th – Phat Quarters – Pear Berry Lane

August 18th – SewJourners – Sweet Red Poppy

August 19th – Sew and Tell Project – Paisley Roots

August 20th – Simple Life Pattern Company Tour Wrap-Up

And of course we’ve got unbelievable prizes up for grabs:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

An InLinkz Link-up

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Boxwood Joggers from Sew Like My Mom

The Boxwood Joggers from Sew Like My Mom are here!

As soon as I saw Melissa’s cute versions I knew I had to get in on the testing. I showed them to my 12-year-old and he was sold! I can’t pass up a chance to sew for him since he’s so super picky.

These joggers passed the ‘cool enough for 7th grade’ test 😉

I mean those pockets are so, so cool!

Both pairs are made with french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This pair is a heathered mint (currently unavailable). The black pair is a solid black. The cute pocket fabric is a remnant my sister gave me of Art Gallery’s Boardwalk Delight Ice Cream Shop Knit. It was absolutely perfect for these pockets and cuffs!

These are a skinny fit pant and they fit a little looser on my skinnier than normal kiddos. This guy says they’re just right!

We added a faux drawstring on both pairs just for fun. These pants are a super quick sew- print, cut and sewn in less than an hour. They include shorts, capris, and full length options with a looser boy cut for the older guys. In sizes 12 months-16, you can use this pattern for all the kids in the neighborhood (because you know once they see your kids, they’ll all be begging for them!).

You can pick up the full size range here or the 12 months- 8 here or the big kids 6-16 here. I can’t wait to see all the kids on the block sporting their matching joggers 😉

For more Boxwood inspiration check out:

Back to School with Made for Mermaids

Summer is winding down and we are in full back to school mode here- sob, sob! I love spending my days with my kids and it makes me so sad when they are gone ALL day. The one good thing about this time of year is a new school wardrobe! I’m happy to be joining in the Made for Mermaids Back to School Blog Tour. Make sure to use the code M4MB2S to save 20% off patterns.

Our summer in Utah usually comes to a swift end once school starts. Fall will mean 80 degrees one day and 50 degrees the next. Time to sew up some cool weather staples!

My girls sure love to get dolled up for school but always want to be ready for whatever recess may hold. They are girly girls with a side of tomboy spunk.

I sewed up the Blair Tunic for my oldest and the Brooklyn Dress for my youngest.

The Brooklyn dress is such a classic pattern that came together so well. I loved the lined bodice and quick, easy construction. I did a size 7 with an 8 length in the skirt. It’s a great fit that will hopefully get us through the school year.

I used a lovely ponte from my stash and played with the stripes a bit. I love this color on her and she loves how soft and comfy it is. This one lives in skirts and dresses so this will be in constant rotation.

I love, love the options with the Blair pattern. For this version I used a super soft french terry. I had this amazing upholstery fringe that I’ve been dying to use and it was just perfect for this top!

I did a size 7 for her also but added about 2 inches in length to the hi-low hem. Isn’t that hem curve delicious?!

These two sisters had a blast shooting these looks. Big sis had been gone for a couple of days and they were so happy to be reunited.

I hope their relationship stays this sweet forever!

Make sure to stop by all the other stops on the tour. I’ve been loving all the back to school inspiration!

Aug 8 – Lily Shine Boutique Wild & Wanderful Paisley Roots

Aug 9 – Handmade boy Coles Corner & Creations Pattern Revolution

Aug 10 – Pear Berry Lane Snickerdoodle Stew Squishy Face Collection

Aug 11 – Not Sew Plain Jane Three Penguins Sweet Red Poppy

Aug 12 – Better Dressed Child Sew Sophie Lynn Sew & Tell Project

Sew Ready for Fall with Stylish Fabrics- GIVEAWAY!

Boy, am I excited to be here with you today! I’ve got a new favorite dress and a HUGE giveaway for you!!!

Stylish Fabric is sponsoring this amazing blog tour and huge prize package. It was my first time trying them out and I’m so happy with my experience. I love having another online source for inexpensive, great quality fabric.

I picked a black and off white striped rayon jersey (looks like this exact one is out of stock but this one is pretty close). I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived. I knew I wanted to make a swing dress and this fabric had the perfect drape for one! It’s so flowy and soft!

For my dress I took the Hey June Union St. Tee and followed these instructions on the Hey June blog to lengthen and add volume to the pattern. The tutorial is for the juniors City Park tee but you could use it for any tee pattern.

The slash and spread method was new to me. I added width starting right under the arm. I tapered my hem up about 4 inches on the side but next time I’ll do even more. For now I’m calling the longer sides a design element 😉 I also wanted a midi length dress to help transition my wardrobe into fall so this one got a little more length than my past swing dress hacks.

I really, really love that I can throw on sneakers or sandals and wear this while the temps are still in the 80’s and 90’s. It’s so loose and flowy that it’s perfect for those days when I’m melting!

Grab a few layers and it’s ready for cooler weather too! I love it layered under a sweater or jacket. I’m still on the search for the perfect fall booties and this will be the first thing I wear when I find them.

Speaking of boots… if you know me in real life this totally won’t surprise you. I was auditioning boots to go with this dress and apparently didn’t bother picking! I took a whole shoot worth of pics with two different boots on, haha! I even changed out of them quick and threw on my sneakers without noticing. It wasn’t until I was uploading pictures that it finally dawned on me! Crazy lady! Distracted mom moment or fashion statement? You decide 😉

One more look at that gorgeous fabric! Can I have too many black and white stripes? They seriously are my favorite!

Are you ready for the giveaway?!!

Stylish Fabrics is giving away a Brother XR1340 sewing machine! I have sewn on Brother machines my whole life and love, love them!

There are also pdf patterns galore- over a dozen different designers have generously contributed!

Head on over to the Stylish Fabrics blog to enter.

A huge thank you to Ti for running this super fun tour. Make sure to head over to all the other great blogs. Holy inspiration, guys!!

August 1st
Sewing By Ti and Rebel and Malice

August 2nd
Gray all Day

August 3rd
Wild and Wanderful and The Sara Project

August 4th
Doodle Number 5 and Sweet Red Poppy

August 5th
Paisley Roots and Dos Natural Sistas and My Crafty Little Self

August 8th
Made By Melli and Sew Far North

August 9th
Sew Sophie Lynn and Creative Counselor

August 10th
Frivolous at Last and EYMM

August 11th
Lulu and Celeste and Sprouting Jubejube

August 12th
Adventures with Bubba and Bug and All Things Katy and Sewing by Ti

Sew Straight and Gather Cafe Romper

Every once in awhile I love a good, rewarding sew. Something that requires a bit more thought and time but the result is usually well worth it. The Cafe Romper from Sew Straight and Gather is just that.

With details like a hidden button/snap placket, mandarin collar, bodice contrast, belt loops, and matching belt, this romper looks so professional. The bodice yoke can also be pleated which is a stunning look! In sizes 2-14, I will be using this pattern for years to come!

The belt is one of my favorite things!

The snap placket makes for easy potty breaks too!

I think this will be a favorite outfit come back to school. She loves how comfortable it is and didn’t want to take it off!

It can be made sleeveless and with shorts or a knee length skirt making this a year-round pattern! I think a skirt version is in our future.

As with all of Terri’s patterns, the tutorial on this one is so thorough and I always learn something new. It comes together easily and smoothly and really didn’t take much more time to sew it up than it did for me to pick which fabric to use (that’s ALWAYS the hardest part!). The instructions have clickable links to make it super user friendly and the pattern is layered and no-trim! I absolutely love my SSG patterns and the whole experience of sewing up her patterns.

Make sure you grab your copy on sale through Sunday!

Violette Fields Alba

I gave you a preview of this dress in my Small Town Summertime Sewing post but it totally deserves it’s own glorious post!

The Alba Dress by Violette Fields Threads has been on this girl’s wish list since little sister got hers last summer.

The fun, wide collar is such a stunning feature and sets this dress a part.

I used this gorgeous Michael Miller Eyelet on sale at Peek-A-Boo Fabric shop lined in matching cotton from my local quilt shop. (I hit up FIVE fabric stores to find just the right match!)

I used a Liberty covered button I’ve been saving forever. It has been waiting patiently for this dress!

Since I fully lined the whole garment, I used clean finishes and french seams when needed. I’m super proud of the improvements I’ve made between little sisters dress last year. Revisiting this pattern made me realize how much I’ve learned and how my skills have grown tremendously in a year. It’s a great fitting dress that she’ll wear over and over again.

I’d say she likes it 😉

Hey June Linville Romper

I am currently OBSESSED with rompers and what could be better than a romper from Adrianna at Hey June!

The new tween line is quickly becoming my go-to spot for all my girls wardrobe needs.

The Linville features a keyhole back, elastic waist, pockets, AND pants, shorts, knee length skirt, and maxi skirt options. Wowza, right!

I was lucky enough to test this pattern with my favorite sewing buddies, Diana and Emily. That meant a super fun photo shoot with all our girlies!

These girls don’t like each other AT ALL 😉

It was so fun to see our different styles and personalities come through on this pattern.

Emily’s little one is darling in her boho inspired look.

Diana always leans towards classic pieces and these linen and chambray versions are to die for!

My oldest loves things with a bit of sophistication and flair. This rayon challis pantsuit is perfect for her.

My little sassy one wears a skirt whenever possible so this comfy chambray version suits her to a tee! I did a little pattern hacking on this version and fully lined my bodice and did a sweet lace tie in the back.

Details, details, details! They can really elevate this pattern so much!

Floral chambray and lace just make me so happy!

Oh how I love these girls!

Make sure to grab your Linville pattern on sale now through July 25th!

Small Town Summertime Sewing

Summer time and small towns are the best! I love all the celebrations and chances we get to slow down and really enjoy the places we call home. I’m happy to be sharing our Small Town Summertime Sewing with a few of my favorite bloggers. (links at the end of the post)

Here in Utah we celebrate Pioneer Day on the 24th of July. It’s a chance for us to reflect on our ancestors and the strength and determination they showed as they crossed the plains and arrived here in Salt Lake City on July 24, 1847. We owe so much to them and I’m incredibly grateful to live in this beautiful valley they settled in all those years ago. Here’s a little more information on why we celebrate.

One of my favorite things about blogging is the amazing people I’ve gotten to know. For this post I met up with two of my favorite local sewing blogger friends. Melli, Karly, and I headed to Provo Pioneer Village with our crews. The Pioneer Village is a quaint little village with authentic pioneer homes and buildings. It is free to the public and volunteers in pioneer costume roam the grounds to answer questions. It’s such a fun experience!

They gave the kids a scavenger hunt list to search the village for. Boy, did that keep them busy!

The cute pioneer grandpa was eager to help!

We had to search high and low for the Mormon crickets!

This may have been my favorite sight in the little homes. It makes me super thankful for my current set-up!

We got to play with the handcart and they loved it!

If only those pioneers knew how much fun we’d be having with their precious ‘moving vans’.

They all loved pretending to be pioneers, if just for a couple hours.

And I feel in love with this gorgeous freight wagon!

The well was a hit too (don’t worry- it wasn’t functioning!).

Traditionally, Pioneer Day is another day to celebrate this country we live in too. We usually wear our red, white, and blue.

My girls are wearing a Violette Fields Alba and the new Linville Romper from Hey June.

This girl loved this location shoot and kept finding more spots to get her pic taken. Always the professional 😉

Her and little Maci were quite the pair! Always camera ready!

We had such a fun night! I left with a full heart- grateful for my ancestors and for this wonderful sewing community and dear friends!

To check out more Small Town Summertime Sewing head to:

Small Town Summertime Sewing Link-Up!

https://pearberrylane.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/small-town-big-fun/

Small Town Summer Sewing

http://www.paisleyroots.com/2016/07/small-town-summertime-sewing.html?m=1

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