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Blaverry Upton

The Blaverry Upton has been on my wish list for awhile now. That darling split back and contrast yoke just have my heart. I was more than happy to jump on board the Upton Blog Tour celebrating it’s recent revamp.

My little one can’t get enough cozy dresses in her wardrobe and this one is absolutely adorable!

I used a cozy french terry combined with a super soft Robert Kaufman flannel- all from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. She would wear a dress everyday so this combination will be perfect once cooler temps stick around.

The Upton now features multiple sleeve lengths and all the features you love in a pdf pattern- layers, multiple measurement charts to get the perfect fit, detailed instructions, and a huge size range (2t-16).

I just love that wrapped neck binding and that yoke is to die for! The pattern calls for all knit but I found this woven worked just lovely! I think knit/woven combos are so fun and open up endless possibilities!

I think it would make a super adorable top too. That back is just so on point!

I am part of the Blaverry Promo team so I received this pattern for free. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- WE LOVE BLAVERRY! I feel like Christie just gets that struggle every mom and daughter has- finding fashionable, cute clothes that you both adore. Blaverry has solved that dilemma at our house!

You can check out the other stops on the tour this week here:

BLAVERRY * Sew Sophie Lynn * Sunflower Seams * Sprouting JubeJube * Crafti Mom *

MCB Créations * Turtle Birdies * Élégantine!

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

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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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

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

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!

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