Hey June Handmade – Page 4

City Park Hack x2

You know by now that I have a severe love affair with Hey June patterns. They are the basics that make up so much of mine and my kids wardrobes. When I was playing around with patterns for Project Run and Play I couldn’t help but turn to these patterns as my basic building blocks. Today I’m sharing two easy hacks that I did using the City Park Tee.

Loose peplums and swingy knit dresses are all over my Pinterest feed. I knew this pattern would be perfect to recreate these looks.

For the cute swingy dress I used this tutorial Adrianna did. I cut my front piece to create a v in the stripes and did it as wide and swingy as the fabric cut would allow. I used my leftovers from this dress (my own Union swing dress hack). It has just the perfect amount of drape and bounce. She just couldn’t stop spinning in it!

I’m absolutely loving this length on her too. Hopefully she can wear it well into next summer.

One can never have enough black and white stripes in their wardrobe!

For the peplum hack I cut the bodice pieces at the lengthen/shorten line. I added a gathered skirt the width of the fabric and Bam! A cute swingy top in no time!

I think I’ll be sewing elbow length sleeves until someone gives me an intervention. They just are the perfect length to wear on their own or to layer with a cardigan.

Fall means more plaid too! Be forwarned that this blog will soon be overrun with all things plaid 😉

I love these quick, simple takes on an already fabulous pattern! I’m sure they’ll get many more!

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

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

Hey June Morrison Tee

Hey June’s newest junior’s pattern is just what this girl’s been looking for!

The Morrison Tee is a loose fitting, dolman sleeve top that’s so on point!

Our tie dye version is the quintessential summer tee.

The long sleeve version will take us right on into fall! Our version is an early tester version and the sleeves have been lengthened but we still love this almost 3/4 length too!

It’s got a high low hem option and the cutest tie front option too.

We did the cuffed sleeve choice here and it makes for such a quick sew (especially if you’re boycotting hemming rayon spandex like me 😉

I’ve said it here before but Hey June patterns are just about the best out there. You can expect perfect fit and superb instructions. If there’s a new technique, I want to learn it the Adrianna way. She just is that good. Spoil yourself and pick up the pattern today! All Hey Junior’s patterns are 25% off through Monday July 25th!

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!

Hey June City Park Tee

Hey June‘s second Junior’s pattern is here!!! The City Park Tee is the minified Union St. Tee– perfect for your girlies!

It has all the great options of the Union (v-neck or scoop neck, mulitple sleeve lengths) and two hem lengths (shirt and tunic). These two are size 8 tunic length with scoop necks. We have a v-neck shirt length that we still need pics of (photo shoots are no fun when there’s cousins to play with and parks to hit up!).

In sizes 6-16, it’s the perfect go-to tee pattern. I just love that my girls can use this pattern for years to come!

The short sleeve version is perfect for summer but with multiple sleeve lengths we will be using this pattern year round. It’s such a wardrobe staple!

Like all Hey June patterns, the tutorial is superb and fit is spot on. I’m truly spoiled every time I sew up one of Adrianna’s patterns. They all come together so smoothly with great results every time!

Make sure to grab it on sale (through June 12th)!

This one was pretty happy to get her braces off and I’m loving her big smile! Momentous day at our house!

Kids Clothes Week- Black and White Edition

This round of Kids Clothes Week has snuck up on me again. It came at the perfect time though as this girly is in desperate need of some summer play clothes.

We’re beefing up on basics this week and we started with a few tees and a couple shorts.

Every year I make a batch of KID Shorts from Made Everyday. I fell in love with this crazy print at Joann’s last year and these retro shorts were perfect for it.

I added 2 inches to the girls racer hemline. Next time we will add an inch or two to the rise- my tall skinny girl is so hard to fit sometimes!

I love it paired with the new City Park tee that’s in testing from Hey June.

She got two of those this week so far and I’m sure they will become a summer staple. When the pattern releases I’ll give you all the glorious details!

I used CLUB fabrics french terry to make a quick E+M Top #27 (a FREEEEEE pattern!).

It’s a super quick sew that I’ll for sure make again. I’m not loving it in this thicker french terry but it’s super cozy and will definitely get worn.

I’ve got grown-up pattern testing going on but I’m hoping to squeeze in a few more things for little miss. I’m really wishing KCW and the end of the school year were not coinciding- anyone else going crazy with end of the year madness?!! My little guy is officially done today so there goes my kid free mornings. Naptime will be even more precious these days!

Make sure you check out the KCW blog to be blown away with inspiration- it’s my favorite!

Hey June Handmade Sante Fe Tee

Adrianna strikes again… I’m convinced everything she touches is golden!

The Santa Fe Top is no different.

I’m going to live in these tees this summer!

A loose, flowy top is on everyone’s wish list right now. They are so on trend and this pattern checks all the right boxes.

With multiple options, you can have a cute tank or a fun cap sleeved tee.

The fun sleeve color-blocking option resembles a raglan and lends itself to some super cool pattern mixing.

There is also an option for a top-stitched seam down the center front and back- a detail that total elevates this tee.

Fabric choice makes such a difference with this pattern. The drapier the knit the better. My main fabrics are LA scores and the floral is from Pretty Posh Prints. I chose not to hem my tees since it won’t fray and I’m lazy 😉 I added an inch to the stripe version and 2 inches to the grey. I did a regular neckband on the grey also to bring it in just a touch.

Run and get your pattern NOW! Seriously… You won’t regret it! It’s on sale through May 16th.

Dive into Dolmans Round-up Review

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

Sewing By Ti
Creative Counselor
Sew Sophie Lynn

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.

Ready to see my picks? Drumroll please….

My surprise favorite is …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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!

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!

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