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Simple Life Pattern Co. Patricia in Art Gallery Rayon

The Simple Life Pattern Company’s September to Remember Challenge is happening now! Sew up one of the selected patterns for your chance to win SLPCo credit, all the details at the end of this post. I sewed up the Patricia Dress and Top and it’s one you’ll want to add to your to-do list!

The Patricia is a beginner friendly pattern that comes in sizes 2t-12. It features multiple sleeve styles and a dramatic or subtle high low hem. You can make a top or dress length and it works for either knit or woven fabric. With no closures, it’s a quick sew and so easy to wear.

I sewed up a size 10 with a 12 length for this girl. I did the dramatic high low skirt and the bell sleeves. I think this dress is a great year-round pattern. It works well with sandals and will look so cute with tights and boots too!

Art Gallery Fabrics sponsored this post and it was too fun shopping for just the right fabric for this project. I love this pattern in a nice flowy fabric and AGF rayon is some of my favorite to work with. Going into fall, I’m always excited for all things plaid and this pretty grid print, Grid Negative in Rayon by Katarina Roccella, really caught my eye. This girl is moving away from crazy prints and prefers subtle patterns and solids and this plaid was perfect for her.

This cute girl turned the big 1-3 this week! I can’t believe she’s officially a teenager. In so many ways, she’s been a teenager for years. She has such a mature attitude and is so wise beyond her years. She’s so thoughtful and creative and kind and it’s been my pleasure to be a witness to the beautiful young woman she’s become. Taking pictures of my kiddos so often gives me a chance to really connect with them and see them for who they are. It’s amazing to watch them grow and find themselves. This girl really is amazing and a great example to me. I’m excited for the coming years with her as we become more and more equals and it gets so fun to share so many interests and similarities. What a girl!

This photo shoot was a quick one, during my little man’s soccer practice so we were on a tight schedule. We headed to my favorite little Main Street in a sketchy part of town. We go here often for shoots but usually try to go in the afternoon and avoid it at night. On this day, we got here just as the sun was setting. The streets were busier than normal and I had to move the beer bottles and other garbage from our shots. This girly was such a pro- smiling like there was no one around and posing like a super model. She’s my sweet, shy girl and I was so proud of how well she pulled it off. We had a good laugh when we realized she had one boot unzipped the whole time. For my perfectionist daughter, it could have meant tears but instead we just giggled and knew it meant these pics would be ‘real’, not perfect but still good enough.

To enter the SLPCo Challenge this month, you can sew up any of the following patterns: Shelley, Eden, Georgia, Ava, Lydia, Patricia, Mattie, Autumn, and Roxy (many are available in Baby sizes too!). These patterns are all on sale this month too! Take a photo of your make and post it in the Simple Life Facebook group or on your Instagram and tag #slpcochallenge for your chance to win a $20 shop credit to SLPCo.

Excited to see what September brings!

Simple Life Pattern Co. Molly Maxi Dress in Art Gallery Fabrics

It’s Maxi Month at Simple Life Pattern Company and I’m thrilled to be sharing our latest maxi dress. I’ve always wanted an excuse to sew up the Molly Dress and this was the perfect opportunity. All month long you can enter to win a $20 SLPco shop credit by sewing up one of their maxi dress patterns and posting a photo of your make in their Facebook group or on Instagram. Use #SLPcoChallenge to enter your makes. You can grab all of the details here.

This post is sponsored by Simple Life Pattern Company and Art Gallery Fabrics. All opinions are my own.

My girly and I perused the many amazing fabrics from Art Gallery Fabrics and kept coming back to this gorgeous rayon from Bonnie Christine’s latest line, Her and History. I knew the colors would be stunning on her and she loved the beautiful floral print. Working with AGF rayon is such a joy and it was heavenly to sew up.

The Molly pattern is a scoop back top, dress, or maxi and features optional front bodice pleating and collar. It comes in sizes 2t-12. I sewed up a size 10 to hopefully get a little more wear out of it because she was between size 8 and 10. It ended up a tad big but I adjusted the buttons in the back and can move them as she grows as well. The simplicity of the pattern makes it easy to sew up. I love the gorgeous back and classic front bodice. Such a perfect pattern to really highlight this amazing fabric.

I love this amazing combination of pattern and fabric. The lightweight rayon just floats as a maxi dress and it’s so nice in the warm summer weather.

Make sure to enter your own SLPco makes this month! I can’t wait to see all of the maxi pretties you all sew up!

Love Notions Rhapsody Re-release

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Love Notions is re-releasing the Rhapsody Blouse and you’re going to flip for all the options! It’s on sale today only for just $5 as part of the Feature Friday or you can grab it for $9 through Thursday April 29th. Such a steal for such a versatile, option packed pattern!

The Rhapsody has been completely redrafted using Tami’s new pattern block with her new full size range. A projector file has also been added.

The Rhapsody is a woven blouse and dress pattern that comes in sizes XS-5XL and includes a full bust piece as well. The neckline features a front v-split and bias tape ties. There is gathering at the shoulders and a back yoke and pleat. The bottom is a beautiful curved hem. There are nine (yes, nine!) sleeve options. It looks amazing in drapey wovens and is the perfect warm weather top.

I can’t believe this was my first Rhapsody. I’ve been wanting to make it since it was first tested but just never made it a priority. I even decided to sit this test out as my sewing time is so limited these days and when I am sewing it’s masks, masks, and more masks. As the tester versions rolled in, I fell more and more in love with this pattern. All of the testers looked amazing in their new makes and I loved all of the new options that have been added. I finally decided to take an afternoon and do a little sewing just for me! Best decision ever!

I sewed up a size small with the 3/4 bishop sleeve. I’ve had this yummy Art Gallery Fabrics rayon in my stash for far too long. I’ve always pictured it as a simple summer top and I love that it finally happened. I love Art Gallery rayon- so soft and the drape is incredible plus it’s not too shifty and sews up so easy.

If I’m being honest, that bias trimmed neckline had me super nervous! Tiny bias tape, yikes! I conquered my fear and can’t believe it had me so worried. The tutorial is full of tips and hand holding and it went on so smoothly.

How is it going for you guys? Are you finding more time to sew? I just barely remodeled my sewing space earlier this year but it’s in the basement away from my kids and all the action. Normally that’s a blessing but trying to do home school and entertain my kids all day meant I was NEVER making the trip downstairs. When we started sewing masks, I moved the production to the family room and the whole family joined in. It’s been so nice having my machines so central and accessible and makes it easy to sew for a few minutes here and there. We’ve sewn masks for family, friends, and neighbors as well as helping my husband’s company sew masks too. So many masks! It can be wearing though and I definitely need to switch it up every now and then with some fun projects too. This top was the perfect project! It was a quick afternoon sew, something fun and summery, and used up a precious stash fabric that I know I’ll love seeing in my closet. It was also the perfect excuse to do my hair and makeup for the first time in weeks. Man, it felt good!

Are you itching for a fun sew too? Make sure you pick up the pattern today for just $5 or through Thursday for $9!

Love Notions Harmony

The Love Notions Feature Friday this week is a good one! Today only you can grab the Harmony Blouse for just $5. (This post contains affiliate links. Shopping through them costs you nothing but I get a small commission that keeps this hobby of mine going ;))

The Harmony Blouse is a classic woven tee pattern that is perfect for all those flowy wovens you’ve been hoarding (oh wait, is that just me?). The Harmony has multiple sleeve options and shaping in all the right places. Bust darts and a back center seam bring things in where you want them. It is fitted through the chest and shoulders and nice and loose through the waist and hips.

For this version, I made a few changes to suit my personal taste. I sewed up a size small and raised the bust darts an inch (there’s instructions on this simple alteration in the pattern). The Harmony has a scoop neckline but I prefer a much higher neck. I used the crew neckline from the Classic tee in the front to bring the neckline up about 2 inches. I adjusted my bias tape length to compensate for this change.

I also eliminated the back closure on this one. I noticed on my two previous versions that I could easily slip them on without undoing the button and thought I’d experiment with leaving it off. Even with raising the neckline, this still fits over my head super easy (and I even tried it with a big ‘ol bun in my hair!).

I used a dreamy Art Gallery rayon that floats and was so nice to work with. It feels so good on and I’m pretty sure this will be part of my new uniform for my Saturdays at the hot soccer fields. It’s so light and airy and I think it will pair great with shorts or a cute pencil skirt too!

Make sure to check out the Love Notions blog today for a great guest post on the Harmony and a new fun add-on (I’m dying to try it on my next version!).

Art Gallery Fabrics Stripe Tour

I’m thrilled to be joining Karly from Paisley Roots for the Art Gallery Fabrics Stripe Tour. Karly and I very first bonded over our shared love of all things striped so this was a definite treat for both of us. I’m happy to be joining a great group of sewists to share these amazing fabrics with you. Make sure you check out their posts this week as well!

SookEe Designs / Replicate Then Deviate / Sew Sophie Lynn /

Heather Handmade / Sew A Straight Line / Confetti Unicorn

Stripes are a favorite of mine and these looks were so much fun to create. I had the hardest time picking which fabrics to use. Just take a look at all the killer stripes here. You want them all too, right?! The colors are just divine and there are so many to choose from. They are yarn-dyed meaning they’ll stay just as pretty after a million washes as they look today. Such a dream fabric!

In the end I just couldn’t get this classic black and white combo out of my head. I used the Striped Bold Caviar and Striped Alike Caviar. I love the creamy white with the bold black. I think I already have five black and white stripe tees in my own closet but I’m so drawn to the combo. There’s no such thing as too many black and white stripes in your wardrobe!

For my top I used the Pixie Tee and Dress from Chalk and Notch. I love the optional side ties and knew it was the perfect place for a fun pop of fabric. I used scraps from these pretty Art Gallery dresses and I love the combination.

A bold peacock print is such a fun touch!

I couldn’t bear to waste any of the leftovers so my little guy just had to have a tee too! I used my go-to Jolly Roger Raglan pattern. This bold stripe paired with a solid AGF knit in Sahara Sun is just checking all my boxes. Stripes- check, mustard- check, cute boy- check 😉

This fun dress is the piece de resistance! I used the Upton pattern from Blaverry (so sad it is no longer available!). It’s one of my favorite patterns for combining fabrics and I’m always so happy with the results.

That back detail just makes me flip!

Add in that pretty contrast yoke and I’m head over heels!

We are so in love with our new pieces. I can’t get over the quality of this fabric. It was so nice to work with and is so soft and smooth. I almost felt guilty using this amazing stuff on my kids. I can tell it will hold up to all that they throw at it though making these a great addition to their closets. Now to get my hands on all the colors…

Thanks for joining us on our stop! We hope you treat yourself to some of this amazing fabric soon!

Simple Life Pattern Co. Holiday Blog Tour

Have you been following the Simple Life Pattern Co. Holiday Blog Tour? I’ve been blown away by my tour mates and loving all the stunning dresses all week. We’re beyond excited to be sharing our looks today. Stay tuned to the end of the post for a giveaway, tour links, and sale info!

For our dresses this year, we let the fabric inspire us. We were lucky enough to have our post sponsored by Art Gallery Fabrics (can you say dream post? Gorgeous dress patterns in luscious fabric- count us in!). Katarina Roccella’s newest line, Decadence, just screamed holiday glamour to me. We picked the holiday perfect Houndstooth XIV Onyx and the dramatic Paon Plumes Rayon to coordinate. These fabrics can be dressed up for a concert performance or worn on Sunday to church services. Art Gallery Fabrics are amazing quality and I always feel like I’m spoiling my kids a little when I make something with them.

Little sis is wearing Helena’s Button Back Dress with the buttons moved to the front. I really wanted to let those gold buttons shine and there’s a little tip in the tutorial to make this dress reversible. Easy peasy and I love the glam those buttons add to the front.

I can’t wait for her to wear this all season long. She loves it and I can’t get enough of her in it! That sass really shines when she loves what she’s wearing 😉

I did the 3/4 sleeve and modest back options. This is a size 8 with added length for reference (her chest is 26″ and she is 55″ tall).

My tween loves anything sophisticated and trendy and the Patricia’s Boho Dress was just meant for her. The hi-lo hem and soft ruffles add such a sweet touch. This dreamy rayon just floats in this dress.

I love that this dress has no closure so it not only comes together quickly (even with all those ruffles!) but it’s just as glorious to wear. No zippers or buttons bugging her back!

I wish I was as elegant and charming as this sweet girl. Major love for this whole look on her!

This is the dramatic hi-lo hem with bell sleeve version. This is also a size 8 bodice with added length. She also has a 26″ chest and is 60″ tall (funny that they have such similar measurements still but she’s just crazy tall for her age!).

Sewing up these dresses has me itching for the holidays to come! Nothing like a little sewing to get you in the spirit. Make sure to check out all the other stops on the tour for some serious inspiration. Are you sewing dresses for your sweethearts this season? Can you stop at just one? The other ladies this week have me wanting to sew another dress or two before the year is over!

November 5 – Kutti Couture – SLPCO Team

November 6 – Wonderfully Handmade – Ammon Lane

November 7 – Kainara Stitches – Idle Sunshine – Pearberry Lane

November 8 – Sew Twirly – Sew Sophie Lynn – Bonnie and Blithe

November 9 – It’s Liesel – Candice Ayala

Make sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to Hart’s Fabric and a $50 gift card to Simple Life Pattern Co.

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You can use the code ‘fallintoslpco’ for 30% off all patterns (excludes the newly released Betty) through November 19th. It’s the perfect push to pick up all those beautiful patterns you’ve been eyeing.

Thanks for joining us on our stop on the tour! Happy holiday sewing to you!

Love Notions Willow Wrap Dress

The Love Notions Willow Wrap Dress (affiliate link) is new and improved!

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The pattern features a dress and peplum length, optional bodice gathering or pleats, two neckline depths, and multiple sleeve options. There’s even an optional neckline ruffle that is so pretty! Like all Love Notions patterns, it’s available in sizes XS-XXXL and is so flattering on all figures.

I sewed up a size small with elbow sleeves (no surprise there) and a pleated bodice. I also chose the higher neckline. I used a gorgeous Art Gallery cotton spandex knit, Lantana in Cobalt from Katarina Roccellla’s Mediteraneo collection, that I got from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I love the weight and drape of Art Gallery knits and it worked so well with this pattern.

I have been hesitant in the past to try wrap dresses, thinking they just weren’t right for my figure. Most wrap dresses seem to be cut really low and that just doesn’t suit me. I knew I could trust Tami at Love Notions to make a pattern that was both modest and flattering on all body types. I was nervous to try on the finished dress but fell instantly in love!

The shaping of the bodice and a-line skirt are so nice. I measure into a medium at the waist but didn’t grade out because of the flare of the skirt and I like the finished look. I will grade out next time for my arms- I always forget to do that! This fabric is nice and stretchy though so I will still wear this a ton. I actually think my next version will have the flutter sleeves. They make this dress so sweet and feminine.

I’ve also talked in the past about my plethora of unworn knit dresses in my closet. I think this dress is dressy enough for church and other formal functions. The bonus of it being super comfortable means I’ll reach for it again and again. I’m planning to get lots of wear out of it!

You can grab the Willow Wrap Dress on sale today and tomorrow for just $6 then it will be $8 through Monday, June 4th.

Special Occasion Blog Tour with Simple Life Pattern Company and Harts Fabric

Oh man you guys! Have you been following the Simple Life Pattern Company’s Holiday Blog Tour?!! If you have a little girl in your life you definitely need to see all the GORGEOUS dresses this week! I’m blown away by the talent, not to mention all the darling little girls. I’ll have all the links and giveaway info at the end of this post so you can check them all out and then win all you need to sew up a dress or two of your own!

For my looks I went back and forth on what I wanted. Right off I knew my youngest needed a Willow Dress. Those sleeves and that v-shaped bodice are so darling! She’s been begging for a soft velvet dress and I knew that pattern would be perfect. Once Harts Fabric jumped on as a sponsor my plans changed a bit. There were so many beautiful fabrics I struggled picking a knit for this look. If you know me I usually gravitate towards simple looks in comfortable fabrics since I know that’s what gets worn. The sensible side of me went with this pretty Art Gallery knit and this plush Robert Kaufman flannel, knowing we could easily style these up pretty for a special occasion but they’d also be perfect for weekly church services through the holiday season. I was so thrilled with the quality of this fabric and the cute packaging from Harts. The option to throw in matching thread is such a time and money saver too. I know I’m not the only one that runs into the fabric store for thread and somehow comes out with $50 in other ‘must-haves’ 😉

For my oldest, I was smitten with the Wendy Dress. It’s such a classic look and I love the cute peter pan collar and sleeve cuff details. Because of my fabric choice, I left off those elements on this version. For this dress I chose to keep it simple but threw in my own little twist on the sleeves. After seeing a RTW dress with big tie sleeves, I couldn’t get the fun detail out of my head. I knew this simple silhouette would be a great canvas for it.

I did a small placket, similar in construction to the skirt placket. I then cut a 3″ by the width of fabric rectangle. I folded it in half, sewed the short ends and sewed the long edge, leaving a gap in the middle the length of the sleeve hem. This way I could iron the seam allowance down and sandwich the sleeve hem in the band, fully enclosing the hem for a clean finish. I then topstitched around the band. Hacks are not my favorite (why do I feel so brainless sometimes?!) but if I could do this I think anyone can! I love the sass it adds to the elegant lines of this dress. I think it’d look adorable on a rayon summer dress too!

The Willow dress won me over big time. It was a quick sew and it’s so easy to wear. The lined bodice makes it so comfortable and in this amazing Art Gallery knit it doesn’t get much better. I love that there are top and dress length options so I can use this pattern over and over for different looks.

We are so happy to be included in this amazing tour. We had a blast shooting these looks and know they’ll get worn long after the holiday season is over too.

Now for the good stuff…

Make sure to head to all the other incredible blogs this week. Serious talent right here.

November 13 – Kainara Stitches – Ammon Lane

November 14 – Sew and Tell Project – Lace and Pine

November 15 – Sunflower Seams – SewSophieLynn

November 16 – Wonderfully Handmade – Idle Sunshine – I am Mami de Sofiona

November 17 – Pear Berry Lane – It’s Liesel

And now for the fantastic prizes…

There are TWO ways to win in this giveaway!

While both giveaways are open to everyone, contestants outside of the U.S. will be responsible for any excess shipping and fees and subject to the sponsors’ shipping guidelines.

Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win the following. One winner will be chosen at random after Rafflecopter closes.

1 winner of Rafflecopter of will receive:
5 Patterns of choice from Simple Life Pattern Co.
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Already sewing for the holidays with Simple Life Pattern Company? Share what you made for a chance to win the Link-Up prize! One winner will be chosen at random after the link-up closes.

1 Winner of the Link up will receive: 5 Patterns of choice from Simple Life Pattern Co. $50 Gift Card to Harts Fabric $50 Gift Card to Sincerely Rylee $30 Gift Card to Punkin Head Threads

Fiesta Fun Fabric Tour

Guys, I got an email from THE Dana. The one that I started following when these girls were just babies. The one that lit the fire in me to get my sewing machine out after years of neglect. The same Dana that introduced me to pdf patterns and KID Shorts. Is it weird that I already felt like we were buddies? I don’t think I could have jumped on board this tour any faster. Throw in gorgeous fabric celebrating one of my favorite places in the world and I was all over this one!

I got my girls on board and let them pick what fabrics they wanted and boy was that a tough decisions. The colors are so vibrant and the patterns are unique and so happy.

My oldest settled on the Zocalo Lemon and Mexican Dress Morning prints. I picked the later in canvas to use as a bottom-weight. It was my first go with Art Gallery canvas and I will definitely be using it again. It was the perfect weight for these shorts and I’d love a cute bag out of it too!

My sassy girl made up her mind in no time. She saw the vibrant Desert Flor Summer and knew she just NEEDED a dress out of it. I love, love how bright and fun this pattern is.

When picking patterns to really highlight this fabric I wanted something different and a little bit out of the safe silhouettes I usually gravitate to. Shwin Designs newest collection came out just in time! The Oh Darling Top and Dress is ready to party. For my oldest’s outfit I went with the Pensacola Beach Petal Top from Seaside Notions paired with the Emilya’s Skinny Pants from Simple Life Pattern Co.

Tell me this fabric and pattern combo weren’t meant for each other. This print actually called to me in the middle of the night and told me it needed to be a shoulder flounce dress. And these yellow pom poms in my stash had been dreaming of the day when they would grace this little girls’ arms. I couldn’t let them down…

I love the that this dress has the fun flounce but also covers her shoulders. It makes it church appropriate which is THE place to wear a fun fiesta dress.

I altered the pattern just a bit. I added an extra inch to the width of the ruffle making it even more dramatic. I then added elastic at the waist to bring it in. Simple modifications that really make this dress extra delightful.

This growing girl needed new shorts and the Emilya’s were perfect. She likes bermuda length which is fortunate because that’s what her school dress code suggests too 😉 The pattern comes with a cargo pocket option and shorts cuff but we kept it simple with just the addition of piping in the side seam.

Now that top is so cool, right? The scoop back is darling and the layered, curved skirt pieces really make it stand out. You know big sister needed poms too, can’t let lil’ sis have all the fun.

That square neckline makes me happy! So do those sweet, innocent eyes.

The girls were feeling so playful in these outfits. They just crack me up!

I am so glad I got to join in on the Fiesta Fun. This southern California girl-at-heart is always ready for a fiesta. Now I’m craving a frozen limeade on a sunny beach- maybe it’s not the fiesta I’m wanting but a ‘siesta’ that this mama needs 😉

Thanks so much for letting me in on the party Dana!

Get The Look Blog Tour with Simple Life Pattern Company and Art Gallery Fabrics

When Katie from The Simple Life Pattern Company asks you to do something you’ve just got to say yes! And when she’s collaborating with Art Gallery Fabrics you can’t say it fast enough!

The Simple Life Pattern Company has teamed up with Art Gallery to offer Get The Look kits. Each kit comes with the pattern and fabric you need to recreate these gorgeous looks. If you’re anything like me, picking fabric can take longer than actually sewing! These kits are a no-brainer!

I’m thrilled to be sharing my own look along with some amazingly talented women on the Get the Look Blog Tour. (I’ll hook you up with links at the end of my post.)

When given access to any Art Gallery Fabric boy did I struggle! I knew right away I wanted to do a classic Emma’s Herringbone Top and Dress. I wanted it simple and sweet. I’m always drawn to Art Gallery’s gorgeous prints but was surprised there weren’t any solid looks available in the Get the Look kits. The new denim line from Art Gallery Fabrics is dreamy and I picked Outland Yarn Dyed Denim in Endless Paradise. It’s a pretty, soft chambray with a tint of teal to it.

I paired it with some pretty wood buttons and some cream dot trim for just a touch of contrast.

It’s such a simple look but one that can be dressed up or down.

This girl loves her accessories. Pop on a cute necklace and floppy hat and she’s golden!

You can make this look for yourself by grabbing the kit here (it’s on sale too!). You can make it your own by adding whatever trim you’d like at the waist. I loved it with lace or a simple piping too! Hobby Lobby and I are tight 😉

For more brilliant looks check out these incredible ladies and their darling girlies.

Nov 28th Caroline Hulse — Sew Caroline

Nov 28th Kim Coffin – Sweet Red Poppy

Nov 29th Kari Steiger – That’s Sew Kari

Nov 30th Dana Willard – Made Everyday

Nov 30th Tami Peterson — Sew Sophie Lynn

Dec 1st Bonnie Christine – Going Home to Roost

Dec 1st Delia Randal – Delia Create’s

Dec 2nd — Simple Life Pattern Company Recap

Make sure you join the SLPCO Facebook group for the latest info and tons of great inspiration! Art Gallery’s Instagram is one of my favorites- daily fabric pics to feed my fabric lovin’ heart.

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