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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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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!

Striped Swallow Midsummer Dream

This girl and this dress have me swooning!

The new Striped Swallow Designs Midsummer Dream Dress is too cute for words!

This girl is all over anything with a bohemian vibe and this dress was perfect for her.

She picked this flowy mystery woven from my stash and crochet trim. I love when their choices come together just perfectly!

The pattern features a wide ruffle, lined bodice, elastic waist and multiple skirt lengths. You can also make a separate crop top and skirt! This is a 6x maxi version.

It was this one’s 7th birthday and she couldn’t wait to take pics in her new dress. Be prepared for picture overload as I can’t get enough of this photo shoot! We hit the ‘golden hour’ and found this great abandoned house. Some of my favorite shots ever but bear in mind I am still learning…

Make sure to pick up your copy today!

Love Notions Tidal Top and Dress

It’s here!!! The Love Notions Tidal Top and Dress is the summer essential you’ve been waiting for!

(I am a paid Love Notions tester which means I get a little compensation for my time and materials. I’m also a Love Notions affiliate so if you purchase through links on my blog I’ll get a small kick back. Just enough to get me a little more fabric to keep up with the next fabulous Love Notions pattern!)

I love, love testing for Tami at Love Notions. Each pattern goes through the ringer and the end result is always the best it can be. She is super receptive to feedback and works right along side the testers to perfect the fit of each piece.

There are a three different sleeve options- tank, sleeveless, and short sleeve. You can also make it a top, knee-length dress, or maxi. I need a sleeve so I was thrilled when she added that option.

It features a wrap around seam and either bands or binding finishing options. The top has a slight high low hem. It is an amazingly quick sew and I couldn’t stop making them!

This cute coral dress was made in the first round of testing. The fit right off was pretty good and I absolutely love this dress. I used beautiful stretch lace and cotton lycra from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I made version two in more cotton lycra and stretch lace from RCF. Cotton lycra is a bit thick for this drapey top and I was anxious to make another version with something a bit more flowy.

This version is one of my favorites! I love the fit of it. The sleeves were a bit wide though and continued to be tweaked through the testing process.

This top was made with the final version and the sleeve fit is perfection!

I’d been dying to make a maxi version and this one in CLUB stripes from RCF is just what I was looking for.

It’s so fun to accessorize and so comfy and chic!

I have a feeling my summer wardrobe will be filled with Tidal’s!

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Make sure you check out Love Notions Memorial Day sale to get all my favorite patterns for a steal! Check out my Summer Caye’s, Tabitha Tops, Tessa Dresses, Li’l Laundry Day Tee, Sybil Skirts and Sabrina Slims.

Sew Straight and Gather’s Uptown/Downtown Dress

Guys, I feel like this dress needs a little drumroll… Introducing the new and improved Uptown/Downtown Dress!!!

Terri at Sew Straight and Gather has taken one of her most popular patterns and made it even better! To kick off the relaunch you can grab the pattern on sale for a steal of only $5 (CAD) or bundle it with the ladies for only $10 CAD (that’s a huge bargain for us in the US). You can see my ladies version here (I NEED a maxi version stat!).

She totally redid the pattern and tutorial and it is AMAZING!

All the options are still there- multiple sleeve lengths and tank options, knee and maxi lengths, cowl, pockets, and lining choices too! This pattern is jam-packed!

I love the sleek fit and clean neckline finish.

The inside of this dress looks almost as good as the outside. Terri has the best finishing techniques.

Can you tell she loves it too?!!! This just suits my lil princess so well- comfy yet sophisticated.

I love the styling options with this pattern. It’s so easy to dress it up or make it super casual too.

We had a ton of fun just walking and taking pics for this shoot- super casual and she was so relaxed. That always leads to the best pictures and these are some of my favs.

Even when she stopped to pout for a minute, she still managed to nail the shot!

After killing this shoot I asked her how old she was because she was posing like a pro. Love this dress and lil girly!

Gracie Dress by Blaverry

I’ve shown you amazing, intermediate projects from Blaverry here and here but today I’m happy to feature an easy, quick sew- the Gracie Dress.

It’s a cute, raglan-sleeve knit dress with a drop waist and fun little skirt hem.

The kangaroo pocket in the front is a darling detail.

For our version I got to play with the brand new Club line from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I used the aqua abstract floral for the skirt and it matched so perfect with the berry heathered french terry from the shop too (currently out of stock but will be in soon).

The finishing in the pattern is superb. It has a bound neckline like the Finn but I chose to use the back of my french terry for the neckline and did a simple t-shirt neckband. It did make it wider than the intended finish but I think it’s great for this sporty look.

We are desperately in need of more everyday clothes so this pattern was perfect. It’s a quick sew and will be great for school.

If you’re unfamiliar with Blaverry patterns, I have a few tips. They are concise so the instructions are not overwhelming. This can be hard if you’re new to a technique (google is your friend!) but also keeps the pattern steps clear and easy. I’m also glad I have my models handy because fitting kids can be tricky. This is a straight size 7 on my tall skinny girl and it fits great. I would trim an inch or two from the main dress if I made this for my more standard size younger daughter. I do get the pattern for free but I have been so happy with all of my Blaverry finished projects.

Join the Blaverry Facebook Group to see more fun Gracie dresses this week. Join the Raspberry Creek Facebook Group to see more Club line previews, too!

Love Notions Tessa Dress

Yikes! Me in a dress…AGAIN!! That’s what happens when your favorite designers both come out with AMAZING dress patterns.

The (affl. link) Tessa Dress by Love Notions is such a fantastic pattern!

It’s your classic sheath dress with tons of options.

It features a contrast yoke that makes mixing and matching fabric so fun.

Multiple sleeve lengths means you can use this pattern all year round.

My teal version is made out of teal ponte from Cali Fabrics.

I did the elbow sleeve, bateau neckline, and added a bit of length to the knee length version to accommodate my height (I’m 5’7″).

I love the simplicity of this version and how versatile it will be to wear. It was perfect for Easter Sunday!

My second version is a bit more casual. I did the contrast yoke and sleeves, bateau neck and short sleeves.

The dots are Club Fabrics from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and the floral is one I picked up from two different online sources since I loved it so much (unfortunately it is out of stock both places)! I used it here too. This pic is a great detail of the back which is two pieces to really shape it and bring it in.

I love this version and will totally be sporting it just like this on the countless Saturday’s spent at the soccer fields.

As a bonus you can use this pattern with the Sybil Skirt (affl. link) to create countless new looks! You can read about my love for the Sybil here.

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Tami also released a top version called the Tabitha (you can read about mine soon)! You can pick up the bundle here or the single patterns here and here (all affl. links) on sale through Sunday!

Lil Luxe Maxi Dress

This sweet girl is outgrowing all her dresses which is fabulous for little sis and means I get to make new Sunday clothes- sounds like a win-win all around.

She requested a maxi dress and was drawn to this lovely blue floral linen I’ve had in my stash for awhile. I knew the Lil Luxe Dress from Lil Luxe Collection would be just what she envisioned.

I personalized this pattern a couple ways.

First, I raised the scoop in the back by two inches. While I love the scoop back, I wanted it a bit more modest to wear to church and it was a super easy modification.

The sleeves are supposed to be lined but my fabric was a little thicker and I didn’t want to add extra bulk.

My skirt is just one piece, the width of the fabric. Not so much a design choice as a lack of fabric thing.

I absolutely love this dress and she does too. I’ve got another one planned for little sis and know it will be a go to pattern for dresses and tops in the future.

A little behind the scenes on this shoot- Snow was forecast for the next day so as soon as she got home from school we did a quick fitting. I had to take it in a bit and hem it up before rushing her to the park between her after school commitments.

The lining may or may not be safety pinned down 😉 A girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do! Tell me you’ve had those moments too, right?!!

The key to all the smiles this shoot was having her bestie along. Cutest little friends!

I highly recommend this fun pattern and make sure you check out the ladies version too!

Happy Easter from SewSophieLynn

Happy Easter from my family to yours.

Easter is such a special time of year. Spring is in the air and with that the world is full of hope. Hope for warmer weather, new life, and a feeling of renewal.

It also brings a feeling of gratitude. I’m so grateful for this little family of mine and for all my little everyday blessings.

It was so fun for these cute sisters to get dressed this morning. You can read more about their dresses here and here.

I didn’t get to share these sweet sister pics so they’re my Easter gift to you (hopefully the Easter bunny brought you some chocolate too ;)!

I hope your day is filled with faith, family, and lots of yummy food! Happy Easter!

Tag: dress

Love Notions Girls Tidal

Sew Americana Blog Tour

Swing Dress Hack

Striped Swallow Midsummer Dream

Love Notions Tidal Top and Dress

Sew Straight and Gather’s Uptown/Downtown Dress

Gracie Dress by Blaverry

Love Notions Tessa Dress

Lil Luxe Maxi Dress

Happy Easter from SewSophieLynn

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