Tag: Blog Tour

Back to School with Heartland Fabrics

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This post is sponsored by Art Gallery Fabrics.

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This post contains massive amounts of my favorite things: beautiful fabric, cute kiddos, and great friends!  I’m elated to be joining in on Heartland Fabrics Blog Tour put together by the fabulous Karly from Paisley Roots.

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I love all things Art Gallery and this line is absolutely to die for!  The patterns and colors are just right up my alley.  Soft pinks and blues, vibrant mustard and greys… all the choicest colors in one line!

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They are perfect for year round wear but especially fun for back to school!

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For our back to school looks I used patterns from Shwin Designs.  I used the Stella Tunic for my daughters top.  I’m crushing hard on that high-low peplum!  It’s such a beautifully classic top with just the right amount of flair.  My little man is sporting a Maxwell Top.  I adore all the details on this shirt that make it so cool!

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His top is made using Trekant Rows Breeze.  I love the modern geometric print!  Big brother asked if I could make him the same exact shirt, he loves the fabric so much.  This is a quilting cotton and is so soft and lovely.  If you’ve never worked with Art Gallery cottons I suggest you get on that!  They are my favorite for my kids clothes.

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Wait! OK- maybe not my favorite.  I forgot how AMAZING this voile is!  It’s incredibly soft and luxurious and I want to sew with it forever! I’ll be making my own top out of this as soon as possible.  Do you think people will notice if our whole family is sporting this fabric daily?  This is the Blomma Garden Pastiche print just so you can get your own stat!

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Pair it with knit in Unn Cross Pine and it’s an outfit she couldn’t wait to wear to school!

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We had so much fun joining our friends Paisley Roots, Made by Melli, and Sew A Straight Line for a super fun photo shoot.  The kids had so much fun together after they warmed up a bit.

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My Charlie sure thought Sabra’s Jonas was the coolest kid on the planet.

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He helped him start an acorn collection (mom’s favorite) and they bonded over their love of football- especially the Denver Broncos.

These two together were the funniest!  So sweet, shy and awkward but so darn cute!

And these boys have all the heart eyes from me!

I loved watching the kids interact with each other and seeing how all the fabrics coordinated so well.  It will really take all my willpower not to hoard every single print!

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I’ll leave you with a little dab from the four-year-old 😉  Make sure to check out the other amazing bloggers sharing their gorgeous makes this week!

 

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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Classic big brother…

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He’s always hamming it up!

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

And check out the other stops on the tour here:

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Back to School with Made for Mermaids

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?!

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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.

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I hope their relationship stays this sweet forever!

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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!

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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 😉

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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

Small Town Summertime Sewing

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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)

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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.

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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!

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The cute pioneer grandpa was eager to help!

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

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

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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.

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And I feel in love with this gorgeous freight wagon!

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

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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 😉

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

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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

Sew Americana Blog Tour

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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.

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

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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.

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

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It just suits her so well!

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

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

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And gingham and floral should get married, I think 😉

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

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Isn’t that bow back just divine?!!

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

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

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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

Very Blissful | That’s Sew Kari | Sew Happily Ever After | Pear Berry Lane

Mae and K | Musings of a Seamstress | Sew and Tell Project

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.)

Make Laundry, Don’t Do Laundry Tour

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Laundry is inevitable.  With a family of 7 it’s quite the chore.  Most days I’d much rather use my precious time sitting at my sewing machine so when the ‘Make Laundry, Don’t Do Laundry Tour’ came about I jumped on board in a heartbeat!

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This is such a fun tour with amazing sponsors and bloggers combining for an awesome week-long party!  Prizes and giveaways galore!

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For my stop I’m sharing the quickest sew EVER!  We’re big fans of pencil skirts and I love, love, love how quick and cute they are.  I used Jocole’s Girls Knit Pencil Skirt and Ladies Knit Pencil Skirt for our looks.  There are lots of pencil skirt options out there though- Love Notions Sybil Illusion Skirt (affl. link) and the Patterns for Pirates Pirate Pencil Skirt  (free to Facebook group followers) are other great options.  You can also easily draft your own.

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I picked the Jocole pattern since it had a girls version and I love the simplicity of it.  It’s one piece front and back which works fine for me and my girls and adds to the quickness of it all.  Less pages to print, easy peasy cutting, and cute end result!

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I did the mid-calf natural waist option in a gorgeous ponte (ponte and pencil skirts are a match made in heaven!).  The women’s version comes in sizes XS-XXXL and features 8 different length options and multiple waistband options too.  I love that it takes the guess work out of it all.

The girl’s version comes in sizes nb-14 and includes an 18″ doll version too.  It only has one length option but it’s easy to adjust to your preference.

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This version is done with a gorgeous stretch lace over a cotton lycra (from Raspberry Creek Fabrics).

My little one was in heaven with the camera remote!  Diva in the making for sure!

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And this one all of a sudden looks twelve in a sweet pencil skirt!

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Summer has arrived and sewing time is at a premium.  The sunshine is calling and our days are spent outside instead of at my machine. Quick projects will be a necessity. What are your favorite fast sews?  I love simple tees, quick shorts, and fun dresses.

And now for the good stuff!  There are three fun prize packages you can win.

I want to thank all of our amazing sponsors for being a part of this tour.
A few of the designers are having sales for the duration of the tour, so here’s the codes!George & Ginger use code MAKELAUNDRY25 for 25% off her patterns
Blaverry use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off her patterns
Stitch Art use code MAKELAUNDRY for 30% off patterns
Paisley Roots use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off patterns
These codes are good through June 12th!
Then Laela Jeyne’s Emily Womens T-shirt & the Deluxe Charlotte Kids Leggings are on sale through the 11th! No code needed!I know everyone loves a good giveaway so here’s the prize packages:

 

 

You can link up your own projects here to be entered in to the Link Up prize drawing.

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You can enter the Rafflecopter giveaway here:

Head to all the other tour stops here:
6/6 Creative Counselor / Phat Quarters / Call Ajaire / Friends Stitched Together / The Wholesome Mama / Wild & Wanderful
6/7 Blaverry / The Inspired Wren / Sew Sophie Lynn / Sprouting Jube Jube / Coral & Co / Once Upon A Sewing Machine
6/8 Paisley Roots / Sew Happily Ever After / Randoms By Rydz / Elegantine / Rebel & Malice / Fabulous Home Sewn / Candice Ayala
6/9 Create 3.5 / Muse Of The Morning / Sew & Tell Project / Gracious Threads / Beatnik Kids / Everything Your Mama Made
6/10 Sweeter Than Cupcakes / Pear Berry Lane / All Things Katy! / Sew Starly / Handcrafted By RED / Adventures of Bubba & Bug / Sew & Tell Project

 

Sofilantjes Anniversary Tour

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Sofilantjes is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary and I’m so happy I get to join in the party!

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So many amazing bloggers and sponsors and HUGE giveaways you won’t want to miss!

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For my stop on the tour I’ve got a simple hack on the Omni Tempore.  With it’s crossover hood and kangaroo pocket, I knew it would make the perfect swim cover-up for my girls.

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They have a hand-me-down cover-up in french terry that is constantly fought over.  It’s the coziest, comfiest of all their covers and I knew I could recreate it in this yummy french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I’ll share my simple tutorial so you can recreate this look for your little one.  You can use a regular knit to make a cute summer dress too!  I’m still new to tutorials so don’t expect too much 😉

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Grab your pattern and supplies and let’s get started!  You are only altering the bodice pieces.

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It helps if your ruler isn’t broken but if you have kids I’m sure a few of your supplies have met this fate too!  Make sure you measure from the top of the pattern piece (not shown to protect the designer).  I lined my top up with the top of my cutting mat so I measured down on my center seam also.

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Easy peasy, right?  All we are doing is lengthening and adding a slight a-line to our bodice pieces.  From there we sew it up following the pattern tutorial.  Nothing mind blowing and easy enough for a beginner to do.

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And you will have one happy girly when you are done!

It’s perfect for after swimming when we grab our favorite treat.  The first snow cone of the season means summer is right around the corner!  I dislike all things fruity- can’t even stand it, so my snow cone choices are limited but my kiddos sure love them!  What’s your favorite flavor?

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We’re ready to hit the pool!

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Make sure to check out the other stops on the tour for some more great twists on your favorite Sofilantjes patterns.  Use code CELEBRATE to take 25% off all patterns during the blog tour.  Join the Facebook Group to keep up to date on all the latest shop happenings and to be filled with inspiration!
From a Box – Paisley Roots – Pattern Revolution – SewSophieLynn – Beri Bee Designs – Sprouting Jube Jube – Coral and Co. – Create 3.5 – Jennifer for Sofilantjes – Bellevi – Vaahtokarkkimonsteri – Sew Journers – Inspinration – MoonStar – Lucky Mie – Nononsonsmoms – Pienkel – Tales of a Tester – Adventures with Bubba and Bug – All things Katy – Candice Ayala – Rebel and Malice – Liesellove

We’ve also got an amazing Rafflecopter Giveaway for you today.  Enter to win 11 patterns!!! It will run until May 25, 12.00 AM (GMT+1) (Amsterdam time)

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Thanks for joining me!

Summer Caye Bermudas

 

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Summer is in the air… The kids are getting antsy, end of the year programs/performances fill our days, and I’m hanging in there just waiting for those lazy summer days.

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 As the weather warms up, off come the jeans and in come the shorts- hallelujah!

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For the Summer Sewing- The Long and Short of it tour, I sewed up some bermuda length Summer Caye’s (affl. link) by Love Notions.  I love my pant versions and knew these would make the perfect summer short for me.

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For my version, I cut them at the knee line in the pattern and did a full elastic waistband with a faux drawstring.  If I’m wearing shorts, I’m most likely chasing kids at the park or roasting in the sun at a soccer game so comfort is key.  I also used the slimmer wide leg cut line for the back piece and just rolled my hem up instead of using the cuff piece (the cuff pattern piece is made for the palazzo width).

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I used Art Gallery denim and used the reverse for contrast on the pockets, hem, and waistband.  They are so soft and lightweight!

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Such a quick, easy pattern and I’m thinking I need a knit pair real soon too!

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Make sure you check out the other bloggers today.  Ti has a great giveaway you don’t want to miss!  Happy Summer Sewing!

Summer Sewing, The Long and the Short Of It

Sewing By Ti

Creative Counselor

Gray All Day

MSL Creations

The Socially Awkward Seamstress

Dive into Dolmans Round-up Review

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Can you believe the end is here?  I’ve had such a blast with my co-bloggers and have learned so much.  Did you pick a favorite pattern?  Maybe find a couple you just HAD to have?

Here’s a little run-down of what we reviewed:

Diving Into Dolmans Week 1

Sewing By Ti- Sew Much Ado Seafarer
Creative Counselor- Sewing Cake’s The Tee
Sew Sophie Lynn- Patterns for Pirates Pumpkin Spice
Made By Melli- Patterns for Pirates Sweet Tee

Guest blogger: Rebel and Malice- Jalie Dolman #3352

Diving Into Dolmans Week 2

Sewing By Ti- Create Kids Couture Donna’s Dolman
Creative Counselor- Blue Dot Patterns Georgia
Sew Sophie Lynn- EYMM Kymy’s Dolman

Guest bloggers: Rebel and Malice- Kzjo Poppy
Adventures with Bubba and Bug- Little Kiwi’s Closet Take Flight Dolman

Diving Into Dolmans Week 3

Sewing By Ti- Peekaboo Sunkissed Tee
Creative Counselor- Seamwork Aberdeen
SewSophieLynn– Hey June Aurora
Made by Melli-Peekaboo Sunkissed Tee

Guest Bloggers: Sew Far North – EYMM Assymetrical Top
Adventures with Bubba and Bug- Seamingly Smitten Dolman Sleeve Sweater with Assymmetrical Collar
Dos Natural Sistas- Hey June Aurora

Diving Into Dolmans Week 4

Sewing by Ti: Jalie #3352 Dolman
Creative Counselor: Maria Denmark Olivia Oversized Tee
SewSophieLynn- Itch to Stitch Carey
Made by Melli – Shwin Day Tripper

Guest Blogger: Sew Far North – Seamingly Smitten Women’s Dolman Sleeve Sweater
Mahlica Designs: Fancy Tiger One Hour Top

Diving Into Dolmans Week 5

Sewing By Ti: Patterns for Pirates Pumpkin Spice
Creative Counselor: EYMM Natasha
SewSophieLynn- Tessuti Mandy Boat Tee

Guest bloggers: Sew Far North – Nap Time Creations Easy Breezy Summer Tee
Lulu & Celeste: Shwin Day Tripper

Diving Into Dolmans Round Up

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Guest Bloggers: Bubba and Bug

 

I love seeing them all together- what a variety of fits and features! All dolmans are definetely not created equal.

To check out my other beloved dolmans you can head here.

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Ready to see my picks?  Drumroll please….

My surprise favorite is …

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The Itch to Stitch Carey Top!  I love, love this top!  It’s not super versatile (like, I think people will catch on if I were to sew up a dozen and wear them everyday) BUT I will make more for sure.  I really want a light woven version for summer.  The gathered arms are just so fantastic and unique and really elevate this pattern.

Most comfortable goes to…

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The Mandy Boat Tee from Tessuti.  It’s such a cute, comfy silhouette and very easy to wear.  Not the most flattering but most days I don’t really care 😉

The one I’m most anxious to sew up again is…

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The Hey June Aurora Tee.  I love the side colorblock option with this pattern and definitely need to try it.  I also want an easy-breezy short sleeve version for summer. Adrianna recently posted the cutest slouchy Aurora tee hack here that I’m dying to try  too.

Most flattering goes to…

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EYMM Kymy’s Dolman.  My poor little chest and lack of waist gets camouflaged great in this silhouette.  I’d love to try the side rouching option for even more belly hiding.  I think in a drapier fabric it will be even better!

My cool weather staple will be…

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the Pumpkin Spice Dolman from Patterns for Pirates.  I love the silhouette of this tee with the long sleeves.  The volume up top with a fitted sleeve and waist works wonders on my frame too.  I will definitely be making more of these when the weather cools down.

My go-to staples will remain the same…

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Sew Much Ado’s Seafarer Top is so quick and I love the slim fit of it.  It’s the perfect basic top for me.

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Shwin’s Daytripper Top is another go-to that I can’t give up- pockets in a top are genius!  I’ve even hacked this one into my favorite loose-fitting maxi dress.  It’s just so good!

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The Love Notions La Bella Donna Top is so super flattering and could potentially dethrone my other got-to’s.  I need to make a short sleeve version stat but I absolutely adore my long sleeve ones.

K- are you feeling overwhelmed?  That’s a lot of dolmans, right there!  The great thing about the pdf world is that there is something for everybody.  I certainly loved following my co-bloggers on this adventure and even with my abundance of dolman patterns I think I may pick up a couple of their favorites too.  Dolmans are so versatile and each pattern has it’s own unique fit and options that I hope you found the perfect pattern (or two…or ten!).

A HUGE thank you to the designers who so willingly gave patterns for this series and to the other bloggers who worked so hard each week.  Thanks Ti for letting me join in the fun.

And thank ya’ll for following along! I hope to see you around here again soon!