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A Christmas Jane Dress

After many tears over this dress not fitting, I promised to make it up to my Payton. I let her pick the fabric from my stash and she picked this super soft flannel shirting from my stash. I knew it needed to be a simple sweet a-line dress and the Jane Dress from Shwin Designs would be perfect.

I had made a sweet summery version with a collar during testing of this pattern and decided to leave off the collar and add a detachable one this time.

I used Made for Mermaids FREE Tiffany Collar in black lace and I love the look and the fact that she can wear it with other things.

I added pom pom trim to all the hems for a little pizazz. I just adore this cute, classic little dress.

It just reminds me of how sweet and innocent my little girls are and how quickly they are growing up.

And since big sis got two Christmas dresses you know this one needed another one too. Stay tuned tomorrow for my take on a classic Christmas dress.

Club Fabric Line 2 Preview

Raspberry Creek Fabrics has a new Club fabrics line coming!!! Are you as excited as I am?!!

I was lucky enough to get my hands on some strikeoffs and got sewing right away!

Payton got an Extraordinary Girl tee from Filles a Maman out of the new Club floral mixed with Riley Blake dots and solid coral (all from Raspberry Creek).

This is quite possibly my favorite t-shirt I’ve made. The colors are just right up my alley and that floral is just to die for!

I did Dressage Leggings from Jennuine Designs for Sophie. They were perfect for a little color blocking with the new Club aztec and black cotton spandex.

These are the best fitting leggings on my skinny mini and I can’t wait to make her a million more.

You can preorder the new Club Fabrics line in the shop. The best part- It will all come in cotton spandex and french terry! I’ll be sharing more projects in the coming weeks leading up to it’s arrival. I can’t wait for you guys to get your hands on this goodness!

Love Notions Samson Sweater

I love a pattern that can be used for all my kids. If you haven’t noticed, I’m kinda obesessed with making sweatshirts too. The Samson Sweater from Love Notions just feeds both of those needs (yes, sewing sweatshirts is a NEED for me).

With a crewneck, hood, and jacket option this pattern will get lots of use around these parts.

Charlie got a crew neck with a flannel front and french terry back and arms. Another combo I can’t get enough of. Both fabrics are from Raspberry Creek Fabric.

He said it was so cozy and didn’t want to take it off. He may or may not be going on day two with it on…

Payton got a hood version out of Girl Charlee knitfix floral french terry and a stripe french terry from Girl Charlee as well. The hood and band is oatmeal french terry from Raspberry Creek that matched perfectly!

I made her a size 8 and Charlie a 4 with the banded bottom. As with most patterns, I will have to lengthen it in the future (that’s what they get for being so darn tall and skinny!).

These two have such a cute relationship. They are usually giggling away together and having a blast. It’s always fun to see the baby of the family grow up and start having real relationships with their siblings. It was fun to capture some of that.

Love Notions is having a great Black Friday sale and you can pick up this pattern (and the dozen others you’ve been eyeing) for 40% off with code thanksgiving15. Here’s my affiliate link if you need anything 😉

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Shwin Designs Eleanor

There are very few patterns that I make multiple times- not because I don’t love them but I just have soooo many patterns and too little time. The Eleanor dress and top is one of those patterns that I’ve been dying to make again though.

The darling collar and puffy sleeve are just too cute for words!

I used Raspberry Creek Club Fabrics and let Payton pick the combo. A happy customer means it will actually get worn.

She loves the hearts and polka dots are always a good idea, right?!!!

I shortened the sleeves (a tad too much) and added bands but if she’s anything like her momma they’ll get pushed up anyways.

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Panda-monium

Halloween is fast approaching and preparations are in full swing around here. Costumes are not my favorite things to sew so when an easy idea comes along we are all over it.

This little miss just adores pandas so it was no question what she would be for Halloween this year. We went the easy route and I whipped up a costume in no time.

The leggings are from this post and are perfect to keep her little legs warm while trick-or-treating. The tee is an easy-peasy Recess Raglan from See Kate Sew. I got the tutu on clearance at Target and the fur mitts at Wal-Mart. The headband is simply felt ears hot glued to a headband. I told you it was EASY!

These are my favorite kind of costumes- memorable because it symbolizes an obsession in her life right now and simple, no-stress to put together.

What’s on your sewing table this Halloween?

Heidi and Finn Cocoon Dress (x2 of course)

Can I just shout from the rooftops how much I love, love, love this pattern?!!!! This is the Heidi and Finn Cocoon Dress and it is my new favorite thing, EVER!

It’s got such a fun silhouette and is so simple and classic at the same time. It’s got sleeves and is a modest length, too! And the kicker for me is that it’s FAST, like start to finish in an hour fast! Can I just make Cocoon dresses for the rest of my life, please?!!

My obsession began with an early morning vision of the cute, quilted knit version. I’ve had the fabric, from Raspberry Creek, since Spring and have always pictured it as a hoodie or sweatshirt. That is until that fateful morning…

Sophie’s birthday was coming up so I whipped it up that morning and had little sis try it on after school (the benefits of having all the same measurements but height). Well, Payton fell in love with it too (Can you blame her?) and this corduroy version was sewn up for her.

She picked the zipper out of my stash- she’s a sucker for hearts.

You know how I feel about pockets…

And that fabric? Just another great find from Hobby Lobby.

Sophie opened her dress on her birthday morning and immediately put it on to wear to school. She totally thought I’d bought it and was thrilled by how soft and cozy it is!

I adore the zipper on this one!

She came home from school and ditched the leggings and threw on her jean jacket and looked too darn cute I made her take more pics. It may or may not have been raining but she was such a great sport!

Can’t wait to make a million more… I’m thinking a french terry version would be fantastic. Oh, or I’ve got a plaid corduroy that would be great for the holidays. Or a simple denim one? How will I ever decide?!!!

Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan

Can you feel that crispness in the air? We’re getting our first taste of fall and I’m loving it! I love to throw on a cozy sweater or sweatshirt and dust off my favorite boots. Fall brings a renewal in our house… we’re back on a schedule, we’ve got new activities and projects, and there’s a new hope as the school year really gets going. It’s my favorite time of year by far!

As the days get shorter and nights start cooling off the Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan will be perfect. I got to test this pattern in the Ladies and Girls versions. It was so fun to sew up and then get to take pictures with my Payton. I really hate to be in front of the camera but she sure made it fun.

The pattern features a either a shawl collar or a hooded version. We went with a classic shawl collar but I can’t wait to sew up a cozy hoodie too.

I love the pockets and think everything should have them.

Payton asked if she could wear this exact outfit the first day it was cool enough. She loved the pockets, too!

Hop on over to Love Notions to pick up your copies. Use code ‘sewallthecardigans’ for 20% off through the end of the week.

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Little Lizard King Library Cardi

WARNING!!! This post contains obscene amounts of cuteness. The moment I saw tester versions of Little Lizard King’s Library Cardi I knew I had to have it. It has that perfect slouchy cool factor that I love.

Those big pockets are so fun! I made Sophie’s out of $.50/yard sweater knit that I scored in LA. It is divine and I have a ton of it so don’t be surprised if my whole fall wardrobe is made of it.

I sent Sophie up to style her outfit and I love what she picked out. Seriously, why does she look soooo grown-up in these pics. She has a birthday soon and I just really want to freeze time with her. She’s claimed this her second favorite thing (next to this dress) I’ve made her and vows to wear it all winter.

And in her blog haircut debut is little sister in Raspberry Creek Club Fabrics.

I paired her Club polka dot cardi with some Club floral Love Notions leggin’s (great pattern and it’s FREE). I love, love the dots and floral together!

I’m anxiously awaiting the release of this cardigan for ladies. I think I will live in them all winter. They are fairly quick sews (once I perfect my binding skills- totally lacking right now). The end result is so cute and each fabric makes it look so unique.

I’ll leave you with a couple more pics just because…

The Retro Cool Mingo and Grace Crop Set

I have been impatiently waiting the release of this pattern! I discovered Mingo and Grace after she was featured in the children’s fashion e-magazine Stylo. I loved her contemporary style and her daughters curls made my heart swoon.

When I was picked to test her newest pattern I was elated. This pattern features a darling, boxy crop top with short, 3/4 quarter, or sleeveless options. The cute skirt can have a full elastic waistband or a flat front/elastic back.

I loved the retro feel of this pattern. I used some black and white gingham (another LA score) and Payton’s fabric combo is from Hobby Lobby (they totally stepped up their fabric game with this new collection!). I did the flat front skirt option and added pleats to Payton’s to change it up a bit.

That last pic of Sophie is why I sew, see those legs?!!! That girl is so tall and skinny and has such a hard time finding clothes that fit. Thank goodness I can help the girl out 😉

How ’bout those buttons up the back? So cute, right?!

Paired with jeans, the top is perfect for school or play. The mix and match options with this set are endless.

I made the top out of floral ponte and it’s so chic too! It’s perfect with a tank underneath and jeans. I think these pieces will get mixed and matched and worn over and over. I love the simplicity and elegance of this pattern. Pick up your copy as fast as you can- I can’t get enough of it! Head on over before 9/7/15 and use code LABORDAY20 for 20% off or join her Facebook Group for even more savings!

To check out more tester picks head over to Candice Ayala. Her version is so preppy cute and shows how versatile this pattern can be!

Call Ajaire’s Ruffled Arch Skirt

I had a chance to test for Ajaire again so of course I jumped on it. With summer winding down I knew my sewing time was limited so I choose to do the simple version of her newest pattern, the Ruffled Arch Skirt. I had a remnant of this striped twill that fit the pieces perfectly with no room to spare. It was a sign that it just had to become this skirt, I couldn’t ignore it.

The view of the pattern I did was simple and quick to sew. The skirt is a cute a-line with a waistband facing and elastic in the back, creating a sleek front. This version will be a wardrobe staple for sure.

The main view of this pattern is so darling with a cute little ruffle back. The other testers versions were so adorable. I love patterns that offer multiple views so you can use them again and again. You can check out Ajaire’s and get the link to the pattern here.

Sometimes I catch this one on a good day and she kills these little photo shoots. She’s just started first grade and it has been torture not having my partner in crime with me in the afternoons. She has the best giggle and just is always so happy. She’s missing so many teeth and I can’t stop taking pictures of that cute smile. She just got a ‘first grade’ haircut that I’m sure will be making it’s debut on here real soon. Love this girl of mine!

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