Calla Lily Crop Top – SewSophieLynn

I’m ecstatic to be here sharing my first look for Project Run and Play. It’s truly a dream come true to be competing in Season 12. The other competitors are so talented and I’m excited to join them for this ride.

The theme for week 1 is Pokemon Inspired. Did you all catch Pokemon fever this summer? We got a tiny taste of it but it was quickly forgotten for days at the pool and afternoons with cousins. When the theme was announced I knew I was in trouble! After hitting the internet and talking with my kids we decided to go with the quintessential Pokemon icons- Pikachu and the all important Pokeball.

Pikachu is such a cute little character. That bright yellow was so fun to work with. I used the Blake Pattern from Mingo and Grace for the base of our look. It’s such a classic pattern that I turn to again and again.

I used this fabric from Joann’s. It was pretty thin but the texture and color were just what I was looking for. I lined everything and it worked wonderfully. Joann’s had this amazing zipper that totally changed the direction I was going for on this look. It matched the fabric perfectly and is reminiscent of Pikachu’s little stripes on its back. I couldn’t pass it up!

I added a detachable collar using the free Tiffany Collar from Made For Mermaids. Lace leggings (this fabric was a perfect match!) complete the outfit. Such a bright, fun look that will get worn often!

My little Poke Ball was actually a real challenge for me. I used the Sloane Skinny Jeans pattern from Violette Fields Threads for her super fun tuxedo stripe pants. This is as close to sewing jeans as I’ve gotten and I think I may be ready to tackle the real deal soon…baby steps 😉

I used a white denim and black sequin fabric for the pants. I topstitched my heart out and love the great finish it adds. The top is a take on the Calla Lily Crop Top. This shirt was almost scrapped after my original plan for it was a huge disaster. Let’s just say this gabardine and I got really friendly with the seam ripper. I’m grateful for my ever growing stash of trims because this ball fringe was absolutely meant to be! I love little happy accidents! Bonus points- Black and red are her new school colors so I know this top will get worn again and again!

I modified the top to use a facing since this fabric was so thick to begin with. I added length and straightened out the hi-low a bit. I love the boxiness of this top while still being fitted at the shoulders. My little miss felt like such a rock star in this look!

We headed to downtown Salt Lake for this shoot. It’s just a short fifteen minutes from us and I wish we went more often. These pics were all taken in a one block radius! Man, I love the city!

Thanks for joining me on this adventure! Make sure you head over to Project Run and Play to vote for your favorite look.

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.