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Hey June Morrison Tee

Hey June’s newest junior’s pattern is just what this girl’s been looking for!

The Morrison Tee is a loose fitting, dolman sleeve top that’s so on point!

Our tie dye version is the quintessential summer tee.

The long sleeve version will take us right on into fall! Our version is an early tester version and the sleeves have been lengthened but we still love this almost 3/4 length too!

It’s got a high low hem option and the cutest tie front option too.

We did the cuffed sleeve choice here and it makes for such a quick sew (especially if you’re boycotting hemming rayon spandex like me 😉

I’ve said it here before but Hey June patterns are just about the best out there. You can expect perfect fit and superb instructions. If there’s a new technique, I want to learn it the Adrianna way. She just is that good. Spoil yourself and pick up the pattern today! All Hey Junior’s patterns are 25% off through Monday July 25th!

Love Notions Luna Pajamas

Are you living in your pj’s this summer? No? Just me?!! If you’re enjoying the lazy days of summer like I am then you can now do it in style with the new Love Notions Luna Loungewear!

(This post contains affiliate links.)

In ladies and girls sizes, you will be the comfiest chicks on the block!

There is a cami and short or capris or a darling nighty option. This little one was lucky to get her pants made from yummy Raspberry Creek Club Hearts. Her top is an upcycled tee with Club dots as bands. I love a good upcycle and this tank is perfect for it!

I paired my capris with the La Bella Donna for a cozy, modest look. My fabric is lightweight rayon jersey from LA.

The girls version comes in sizes 2t-16 and 8P-16P.

The Ladies version is in XS-XXXL. They both feature optional pockets and drawstring waistband. The cami also has an optional shelf bra!

We hit the backyard for our favorite summer treat- s’mores!!

Doesn’t get much better than this!

Pick up your bundle here or the ladies version and girls separately and be prepared to spend the rest of your summer lounging in style! And when your neighbors come by at noon and you’re still in your pj’s you’ll be looking good!

Blaverry Yves

Blaverry does it again!

The newly revised Yves pattern has won us over!

It’s a quick sew with fun details that make it such a stylish, unique pattern.

The neck detail, shoulder ties, and chest shirring (my fabric totally hides it) take it up a notch.

AND…it’s fully reversible!!!

This project had me stumped. I originally planned to use this pattern as a swim coverup- think lightweight gauze and pom pom trim (cute, right!). The simplicity of the dress lends itself to so many options! My indecision was BAD and I let this project sit for weeks.

When I came across this fabric in my stash I knew it was meant to be. I picked this up on our trip to Africa last year. It’s a beautiful rayon challis that I was of course saving for myself 😉 As soon as I pulled it out again I had visions of this photo shoot and just how perfect it would be for this dress. My Sophie can always rock things way better than I ever could so I knew it was going to the right person!

I grabbed this simple black rayon challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and it turned out even better than I had envisioned.

Throw in this fun black and gold cording from LA and it’s perfection!

I just adore this dress styled for fall! Could it be any more chic?!!

The upgrades to the pattern are genius and so, so helpful. The pattern now includes:

• clickable table of contents
• more size and garment finished measurements
• new pattern nesting for easier size blending
• instructions on how to properly select your size(s)
• instructions on how to blend sizes
• printable page to record measurements and notes
• printable design/coloring page for you and/or your kids
• re-designed pattern pieces for easier size blending

as well as multiple length options and the fact that it is fully reversible!

This girly is a huge fan and I know you will be too!

I am part of the Blaverry promo team and was provided the pattern for free. Blaverry suits our lifestyle and tastes so well that it has been the perfect partnership! We truly love Blaverry patterns for their unique, edgy designs that make my little tween one happy girl!

For more Yves inspiration check out:
Blaverry Blog – Stylin’ Stacey – Élégantine! – Sprouting JubeJube

Simple Summer Sewing II

Yesterday’s post was all about the skirts. Today I’ve got some simple go-to tops for you, plus my second take on my newest favorite pattern hack.

These are pieces I know I will grab again and again.

The Santa Fe Top from Hey June has quickly become the most worn top in my wardrobe. I’ve got a couple I made in testing that were getting lots of action and I’ve been itching to make more all summer.

I love being able to use small scraps and to mix fabrics in this view. I had just enough of this gorgeous floral rayon spandex from Pretty Posh Prints for these sleeves.

I love, love the flowiness of this top. It’s perfect to throw on with jeans or in my case it’s usually jean cut-offs.

Another go-to tee pattern for me is the Neptune Tee from See Kate Sew. I just love the basic version so, so much!

In a yummy cotton lycra from Raspberry Creek Fabrics I’ve been hoarding away, it really couldn’t be any more dreamy! It’s another great tee to just throw on to run errands or chill at the park.

Surprise, surprise! I just had to make another Neptune dress. My first I have deemed my ‘naked dress’, as in I feel like I’m in my birthday suit it is so comfy!!!

This super soft rayon spandex makes THE perfect easy tee dress. It’s to die for, I tell ya’!

(I got this in a Girl Charlee Knitfix ages ago but So Sew English has had it in stock lately!)

I’m seriously not a dress girl but I could wear these EVERY day! And the best part is- come night time I’m already in my pj’s 😉

Well, that’s my real summer wardrobe for you. I’ve got the glamorous job of shuttling kids around all day or cleaning up after them if I happen to leave them on their own for too long (anything over five minutes, right moms? ;). Comfort is the key and I love my new pieces!

Simple Summer Sewing

Ever look in your closet chuck full of clothes and have absolutely nothing to wear?! Who hasn’t right?

This week I’m sharing a few of my favorite things to actually wear. I love all my pattern testing and have lots of ‘date night’ or Sunday clothes but my everyday clothes have been seriously neglected.

I could live in maxi skirts! I’ve got a few I self-drafted but this year I went ahead and made a few using the Jocole Yoga A-line Skirt Pattern. I love that there are nine (yes nine!) length options. I chose the regular maxi option.

There are options for different waistband heights but I always just make them as tall as I can (using every scrap of fabric left!). I love to scrunch up the waistband or fold it over.

I love that the waistband works as a little magic tummy hider!

I seriously can’t get enough of these! They are a breeze to sew and a breeze to wear. I think I can do them in about twenty minutes.

I can dress them up for church too but more than likely come Sunday they are all in the wash! I love, love them paired with my favorite v-neck tees for easy, summer dressing.

What’s your favorite everyday thing to wear? Do you have a summer uniform? Stay tuned tomorrow for a couple of my favorite tees and another of my new favorite pattern hacks!

Mingo and Grace Gigi Crop Set

Ever since I made my girls their Crop Sets I’ve been dreaming of my own.

I’m so grateful Farrah at Mingo and Grace heard our cries and the Gigi Crop Set is here!

I love that Farrah’s patterns make this mom of five feel hip and cool while still being modest and comfortable.

The skirt features a back zipper and either pleats or gathers. Simple and classic- just how I like things!

The top has multiple back options including this simple one button at the neck.

There are two sleeve lengths and bust darts to get the fit just perfect for your body.

My fabrics are Hancock deals. You might recognize the skirt fabric from this post and the top from this post. You better believe I went back and bought the last little bit of that skirt fabric they had- just enough for something for me!

I love, love the look of the crop top and high waisted skirt. After we binge watched Project Runway Junior I was totally obsessed with this look. The contestants couldn’t get enough of this pairing and I can totally see why.

Make sure you grab your copy today!

Love Notions Girls Tidal

The Girls Tidal pattern from Love Notions is here!!!

This post contains affiliate links. I joined the Love Notions affiliate program AFTER testing for her and trying her patterns. I love that her patterns go through a very thorough testing process and include all the bells and whistles like no-trim pages, layered sizing, and detailed tutorials. I get a small commission when you buy through my links that I then use to buy more fabric to sew up more new patterns 😉

The Girls Tidal pattern has all the same great looks as the Ladies Version (you can see mine here). There are tank, sleeveless, and short sleeve options. Top, knee length dress, and maxi choices make it super versatile too!

I love that this pattern is so quick and easy to sew (we’re talking it took me longer to hem than it does to actually sew 😉

It’s such a multifaceted pattern and I love that we got a dress suitable for church and a fun tank for the 4th out of the same great pattern.

The options to mix fabrics make this so fun to play with.

The wrap sides are so unique and so, so cute!

Their Tidals fit perfectly into their wardrobes and will get so much wear. Casual, cute clothes are in high demand when you’re 7 and 8!

Love Notions is having a killer 4th of July sale this weekend and this pattern is included!

Use code ‘fireworks’ to get 25% of your purchase of $20 (this pattern is included!).

You can also grab the Girls and Ladies Tidal Bundle for a steal too!

Sew Americana Blog Tour

I love July and the chance to celebrate this beautiful country of mine. I was thrilled to jump on board the Sew Americana Tour by Wild & Wanderful and the chance it gave me to sew up these beauties in honor of the 4th.

It also meant another darling photo shoot with the cutest two-year-old around!

Sophie is sporting a Mingo and Grace Charlie Dress. It’s done in a drapey poly rayon from Hancock’s. I did a bodice facing instead of bias tape and love the clean finish it gave.

I played with the stripe directions for a little twist and we both just adore this dress.

It just suits her so well!

I went sweet and simple with this one in a Violette Fields Adelaide.

I’ve got ALL the heart eyes for that back!

And gingham and floral should get married, I think 😉

My sister sewed her cute little miss the Evie Pleated Suspender Shorts from Made for Mermaids.

Isn’t that bow back just divine?!!

I think we’re going to have serious Morgan withdrawals when she heads back home after the summer. Cousins really are the best!

I love these looks together and how they fit their personalities so well!

Take a look at the AMAZING lineup for the Sew Americana tour!

Monday, June 27

Wild & Wanderful | Sew and Tell Project | Call Ajaire

Paisley Roots | Wally and Grace

Tuesday, June 28

Sew Thrifty | Coles Corner and Creations | Rebel & Malice

Friends Stitched Together | The Wholesome Mama

Wednesday, June 29

Sewing by Ti | EYMM | HattieLu Handmade

Daydream Believers | PenSebRox | Handmade Boy

Thursday, June 30

Beatnik Kids | Phat Quarters | Sew Starly | Sew Sophie Lynn

The Kisses Co. | Adventures with Bubba and Bug

Friday, July 1

As a special bonus for our readers, use the code ‘ SEWAMERICANA ‘ and enjoy a 20% discount at www.THREADandGRAIN.com You’ll find a ton of maker-inspired goodies!

(All created by your tour guide, Katy, from Wild & Wanderful.)

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Pool Side Beach Party Tour

I’m so excited to join in the super fun Pool Side Beach Party tour! Make sure you make it to the end for a fun giveaway and links to all the other great blogs on the tour.

These cute cousins just can’t get enough of each other. In matching swim suits, they couldn’t be more adorable!

I just had to include this cutie and that belly when I started planning for the Pool Side Beach Party Tour! Don’t you just want to eat her up!!

We used a handful of patterns and hacked away to get these looks. This one is sporting The Uptown Bathing Suit by Little Finch Patterns. I’ve had it on my to-sew list since it released.

Sophie is wearing a little Peekaboo Pattern Shop– the fabric came from PAB and I used these bottoms. The top is a modified Cosi featuring a cascade ruffle that I just had to do after seeing my pal Karly’s cute suits. The headbands are Barb’s Headband, a free pattern from Simple Life Pattern Company.

These two are in modified Cosi’s also.

I feel like this post should be titled ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Darling’ 😉

The Good- My sister has lived thousands of miles away in Alaska for far too long and she’s here for the summer with her darling little family. We spent the day sewing up these suits together and it was THE BEST! We’ve spent far too many hours on the phone or FaceTiming about our sewing questions and creations and it was ‘simply marvelous’ being in the same room sewing! Can’t wait for more of those days in the next couple months.

The Bad- I’d love to say that sewing these up was a breeze but that’s just not how it went down. This cute suit from Little Finch needs a little TLC. The pattern has some drafting issues which were easy to smooth out and it came together so, so fast. I did a 6 width with an 8 length and it fit like a glove. The way the front tie is constructed per pattern instructions she couldn’t get it over her head so we improvised and I sewed one end of the tie down to the center front and we just wrap it around her neck and tie. It has a heck of a time staying up on her chest but I think a little clear elastic in the top band would help. I will definitely make this suit up again and try to tweak it further to get it perfect. It’s too cute to give up on- I love the cut of the legs and the sleek, sophisticated style!

This suit gave me a run for my money. Those bottoms- ugh! I’ve made them multiple times and every time I think ‘I need to fix this pattern to fit better’ and I’ve never gotten it quite right. The pattern is one simple piece with the same front and back rise. If you look at that tiny booty you might think that’d be just fine but it’s always bugged her and the back is always dangerously close to over-exposing a little toosh. I added a wide waistband this time after hacking off the elastic at the waist. I finally redrafted the pattern and sewed up a new pair in the hot pink fabric that she can wear with this top too.

I love the ruffle detail and wider neck straps I hacked on this top. I think I need to make another version with a few little tweaks to get it just perfect.

This cute chub and that belly were a bit of trouble for the high-waisted Cosi bottoms. My sister chopped off a couple inches and added a waistband and I’m just loving this two-piece and that tummy! Not bad for my sister’s very first swimsuit, right?!

This tiny girl just turned one and the smallest size in the Cosi (6 mos) was still a little big in the chest. With a little pleat and a decorative bow, this suit is now the perfect fit!

Ok- now for the Darling! C’mon, little girls in swimsuits is just about the cutest thing ever!

Have you keeled over from cuteness overload yet?!!

One more to push you over the edge…

Make sure you check out all the other stops on this fun tour. So much summertime inspiration!

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Swing Dress Hack

I’ve been after the perfect swing dress pattern all summer. I finally took matters into my own hands and I couldn’t be happier!

I used my favorite tee pattern- The Neptune Tee by See Kate Sew and turned it into a twirly, yummy knee-length dress!

You can find tutorials here and here using your favorite RTW tee or tank. I used a similar method to my Laundry Day Dress (and tutorial). I took my tee pattern and drew a line from the armpit seam down and out to my desired length. I then curved the hem an inch or two and sewed it together per the tee pattern instructions- EASY PEASY!

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Here I am in all my dorkiness showing off that awesome twirl factor! Yes, I was actually that giddy over it 😉 You can never outgrow a good spin!

I think I may live in these all summer! I made this one in a random rayon spandex from my stash (I absolutely adore this color!) but I need to head over to Raspberry Creek Fabrics ASAP to stock up on her newest rayon spandex. How cute would it be in this floral, this tie dye, or this simple charcoal grey.

Do you have a favorite tee pattern? This hack would work for any tee that fits you how you like through the shoulders and chest. I was tempted to use the Union St. by Hey June Handmade or the Tabitha Top (affl. link) by Love Notions. The Neptune just has always been a favorite of mine in the neck and shoulder fit and since that’s what’s most important in this hack I went with my trusty tee.

Perfect summer uniform!

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