Raspberry Creek Fabrics – Page 12

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!

Love Notions Luna Pajamas

Are you living in your pj’s this summer? No? Just me?!! If you’re enjoying the lazy days of summer like I am then you can now do it in style with the new Love Notions Luna Loungewear!

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In ladies and girls sizes, you will be the comfiest chicks on the block!

There is a cami and short or capris or a darling nighty option. This little one was lucky to get her pants made from yummy Raspberry Creek Club Hearts. Her top is an upcycled tee with Club dots as bands. I love a good upcycle and this tank is perfect for it!

I paired my capris with the La Bella Donna for a cozy, modest look. My fabric is lightweight rayon jersey from LA.

The girls version comes in sizes 2t-16 and 8P-16P.

The Ladies version is in XS-XXXL. They both feature optional pockets and drawstring waistband. The cami also has an optional shelf bra!

We hit the backyard for our favorite summer treat- s’mores!!

Doesn’t get much better than this!

Pick up your bundle here or the ladies version and girls separately and be prepared to spend the rest of your summer lounging in style! And when your neighbors come by at noon and you’re still in your pj’s you’ll be looking good!

Make Laundry, Don’t Do Laundry Tour

Laundry is inevitable. With a family of 7 it’s quite the chore. Most days I’d much rather use my precious time sitting at my sewing machine so when the ‘Make Laundry, Don’t Do Laundry Tour’ came about I jumped on board in a heartbeat!

This is such a fun tour with amazing sponsors and bloggers combining for an awesome week-long party! Prizes and giveaways galore!

For my stop I’m sharing the quickest sew EVER! We’re big fans of pencil skirts and I love, love, love how quick and cute they are. I used Jocole’s Girls Knit Pencil Skirt and Ladies Knit Pencil Skirt for our looks. There are lots of pencil skirt options out there though- Love Notions Sybil Illusion Skirt (affl. link) and the Patterns for Pirates Pirate Pencil Skirt (free to Facebook group followers) are other great options. You can also easily draft your own.

I picked the Jocole pattern since it had a girls version and I love the simplicity of it. It’s one piece front and back which works fine for me and my girls and adds to the quickness of it all. Less pages to print, easy peasy cutting, and cute end result!

I did the mid-calf natural waist option in a gorgeous ponte (ponte and pencil skirts are a match made in heaven!). The women’s version comes in sizes XS-XXXL and features 8 different length options and multiple waistband options too. I love that it takes the guess work out of it all.

The girl’s version comes in sizes nb-14 and includes an 18″ doll version too. It only has one length option but it’s easy to adjust to your preference.

This version is done with a gorgeous stretch lace over a cotton lycra (from Raspberry Creek Fabrics).

My little one was in heaven with the camera remote! Diva in the making for sure!

And this one all of a sudden looks twelve in a sweet pencil skirt!

Summer has arrived and sewing time is at a premium. The sunshine is calling and our days are spent outside instead of at my machine. Quick projects will be a necessity. What are your favorite fast sews? I love simple tees, quick shorts, and fun dresses.

And now for the good stuff! There are three fun prize packages you can win.

I want to thank all of our amazing sponsors for being a part of this tour.

A few of the designers are having sales for the duration of the tour, so here’s the codes!George & Ginger use code MAKELAUNDRY25 for 25% off her patterns
Blaverry use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off her patterns
Stitch Art use code MAKELAUNDRY for 30% off patterns
Paisley Roots use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off patterns
These codes are good through June 12th!
Then Laela Jeyne’s Emily Womens T-shirt & the Deluxe Charlotte Kids Leggings are on sale through the 11th! No code needed!I know everyone loves a good giveaway so here’s the prize packages:

Link-up Prize Package

Thread Faction Full Collection Spring/Summer 2016

2 Patterns of choice from Momma Quail

$15 gift certificate to Gracious Threads

$25 gift certificate to Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop (good for fabric too!)

2 Patterns of choice from Made For Mermaids

1 Pattern of choice from Blaverry

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose
2 Patterns of choice from Laela Jeyne Patterns (excludes bundles)
1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
$20 gift certificate to Phat Quarters
3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 1

1 Pattern of choice from Pattern for Pirates

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose
2 Patterns of choice from Hey June
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
1 Pattern of choice from Muse of the Morning
1 Pattern of choice from Call Ajaire
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art
1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree
3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 2

1 Pattern of choice from Simple Life Pattern Company

1 Pattern of choice from Modkid
1 Pattern of choice from Laela Jeyne
1 Pattern of choice from SisBoom
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
1 Pattern of choice from FABulous Sewn Home

You can link up your own projects here to be entered in to the Link Up prize drawing.

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You can enter the Rafflecopter giveaway here:

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Head to all the other tour stops here:

6/6 Creative Counselor / Phat Quarters / Call Ajaire / Friends Stitched Together / The Wholesome Mama / Wild & Wanderful

6/7 Blaverry / The Inspired Wren / Sew Sophie Lynn / Sprouting Jube Jube / Coral & Co / Once Upon A Sewing Machine

6/8 Paisley Roots / Sew Happily Ever After / Randoms By Rydz / Elegantine / Rebel & Malice / Fabulous Home Sewn / Candice Ayala

6/9 Create 3.5 / Muse Of The Morning / Sew & Tell Project / Gracious Threads / Beatnik Kids / Everything Your Mama Made

6/10 Sweeter Than Cupcakes / Pear Berry Lane / All Things Katy! / Sew Starly / Handcrafted By RED / Adventures of Bubba & Bug / Sew & Tell Project

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.

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!

Sofilantjes Anniversary Tour

Sofilantjes is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary and I’m so happy I get to join in the party!

So many amazing bloggers and sponsors and HUGE giveaways you won’t want to miss!

For my stop on the tour I’ve got a simple hack on the Omni Tempore. With it’s crossover hood and kangaroo pocket, I knew it would make the perfect swim cover-up for my girls.

They have a hand-me-down cover-up in french terry that is constantly fought over. It’s the coziest, comfiest of all their covers and I knew I could recreate it in this yummy french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I’ll share my simple tutorial so you can recreate this look for your little one. You can use a regular knit to make a cute summer dress too! I’m still new to tutorials so don’t expect too much 😉

Grab your pattern and supplies and let’s get started! You are only altering the bodice pieces.

It helps if your ruler isn’t broken but if you have kids I’m sure a few of your supplies have met this fate too! Make sure you measure from the top of the pattern piece (not shown to protect the designer). I lined my top up with the top of my cutting mat so I measured down on my center seam also.

Easy peasy, right? All we are doing is lengthening and adding a slight a-line to our bodice pieces. From there we sew it up following the pattern tutorial. Nothing mind blowing and easy enough for a beginner to do.

And you will have one happy girly when you are done!

It’s perfect for after swimming when we grab our favorite treat. The first snow cone of the season means summer is right around the corner! I dislike all things fruity- can’t even stand it, so my snow cone choices are limited but my kiddos sure love them! What’s your favorite flavor?

We’re ready to hit the pool!

Make sure to check out the other stops on the tour for some more great twists on your favorite Sofilantjes patterns. Use code CELEBRATE to take 25% off all patterns during the blog tour. Join the Facebook Group to keep up to date on all the latest shop happenings and to be filled with inspiration!
From a Box – Paisley Roots – Pattern Revolution – SewSophieLynn – Beri Bee Designs – Sprouting Jube Jube – Coral and Co. – Create 3.5 – Jennifer for Sofilantjes – Bellevi – Vaahtokarkkimonsteri – Sew Journers – Inspinration – MoonStar – Lucky Mie – Nononsonsmoms – Pienkel – Tales of a Tester – Adventures with Bubba and Bug – All things Katy – Candice Ayala – Rebel and Malice – Liesellove

We’ve also got an amazing Rafflecopter Giveaway for you today. Enter to win 11 patterns!!! It will run until May 25, 12.00 AM (GMT+1) (Amsterdam time)

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Thanks for joining me!

Pattern Emporium Blog Tour

I’m beyond thrilled to be kicking off Pattern Emporium‘s very first Blog Tour! Lucky, lucky me!

Pattern Emporium is so highly regarded in the sewing world and I can now see what everyone raves about.

If this is your first time to my blog, welcome! I’m a stay-at-home mom to five busy kids and I sew to stay sane. We rush from one thing to the next so I cherish my quiet afternoons with my machine. I’ve also learned that I love to take pictures of my kids almost as much as I love sewing for them so be warned that this post is loaded with pics!

I’ve had the Ladies Harem Pants pattern cut out and sitting on this fabric for an embarrassingly long time (we’re talking months). This tour was the perfect push to get them done and I couldn’t wait to sew some up for my girls too!

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect woven joggers forever and this pattern is exactly what I envisioned it would be.

I made mine up per the pattern with diagonal relaxed pockets and elastic casings in the ankles. They are so comfortable and fit like a dream. My fabric came from the LA fabric district and is a rayon challis.

I love the waistband and pockets! The pocket holds my phone perfectly which is always a struggle with this type of pant.

My oldest daughter’s are similar to mine but with a curved front pocket and no elastic in the ankle. She really wanted ‘flowy’ pants!

Hers are sewn with rayon challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This style of pant suits her easy-going but sophisticated little personality.

My younger daughter is all about comfort. For hers I left off the pockets and cropped them quite a bit. I also used the same size as big sister’s so they are a bit looser. For ultimate comfort I traded the elastic waistband for a knit waistband. All fabric for this pair is also from Raspberry Creek.

These will be perfect for my little dancer. I love that she can push the cuff up for a true harem pant look or pull it down for a cute crop pant.

I honestly can’t get over the options that these patterns have. I could see these being a summer staple for sure.

My little guy may even get a comfy knit pair too. Really, I think he’ll be jealous if he doesn’t!

Thank you for stopping by! I can’t wait to see what the other great bloggers have to share for us. My first jump into the Pattern Emporium world has been such a thrill. If you aren’t a member of the Pattern Emporium Facebook Group make sure you join to be blown away with inspiration! Kate’s newest pattern The Heartlight Skirt has been filling it with gorgeous photos you won’t want to miss.

Pattern Emporium Tour Schedule

5/2 Sew Sophie Lynn
5/3 Handcrafted By Red
5/4 Sprouting JubeJube
5/5 That’s Sew Kari
5/6 Simple Blessed
5/9 Wally And Grace
5/10 Free Notion
5/11 Horris And Deedle

Love Notions Summer Caye Pants

Oh, Summer Caye’s, I love you!

*This post contains affiliate links. I get a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, which I will then use to buy more fabric and sew up more beauties to convince you to buy more patterns (isn’t that how it works 😉 ). I am also a paid tester for Love Notions and got on board AFTER falling in love with the patterns.

The newest pattern from Love Notions is simply divine!

With tons of options for women and girls, you can wear this pattern everyday if you wanted to.

I know me and my girls will definitely have a closetful.

There are multiple length options. You can choose 4″ or 6″ shorts for girls or 6″ and 9″ inseam length for women. There are also capri and full length choices. The girl’s pattern comes in sizes 2T- 16 and 8P-16P. The women’s pattern will fit sizes 0-28 (waist sizes 24.5″-45.5″).

All my versions feature a simple hem but there are a handful of options there too. You can add a cuff, split-hem, and a gorgeous tulip-hem.

And pockets… these are genius in construction! Super cute without the bulk.

The ladies version has two width options- wide leg (a bit narrower) on the left and palazzo on the right.

So many choices… one for every day of the week. I’m excited to try some shorts for myself next!

This is a size 8 pant length out of linen from Joann’s. They are so unlike her normal skinny jeans and we both love these!

I love these pants with a denim jacket!

You might recognize her shorts fabric from this Naples top. I had just enough fabric left for these shorts. You better believe I wasn’t wasting a scrap of this lusciousness!

My gorgeous rayon challis came from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This particular print sold-out in a heartbeat but there are still quite a few to pick from. I think the tie dye would be awesome for these. Head over to the Love Notions Blog for a sweet RCF coupon code.

This rayon challis was a Hancock fabric score (oh, how I will miss my Hancock’s!).

You can grab the Ladies and Girls patterns separately or pick up the bundle for even more savings. They are on sale through 5/6 and you won’t want to miss it!

Raspberry Creek Fabrics Club Line 3 Preview

We’ve had so much fun playing with the new Club Fabrics here at Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

The colors of the new line are so bright and vibrant and perfect for spring and summer.

Our boys are loving it too!

Each print will be available in both jersey and french terry! Can you say ‘hello, summer shorties and hoodies!’?

The Aqua Yellow Pink and Grey Floral is a favorite of mine. The watercolor abstract floral is so unique and easy to wear. It pairs perfectly with the Grey Polka Dot.

It’s so versatile and all the girls in your life will just love it!

The Fuchsia Aqua and Yellow Floral is a showstopper!

It coordinates with so many solids in the shop for endless possibilities!

The Grey and White Geometric Abstract is another fun, versatile print.

It’s so hip and on trend. We’ll be sewing this print up for EVERYONE in the family!

Pair it with the stripes for the perfect tee!

The Grey/Pink Rose Floral is another beauty. With the new Grey Stripe it’s the perfect, classic combination.

Our little sweeties are adorable in this one.

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The new Club Line will start shipping this weekend. Today is the last day to order at preorder pricing saving you $2 a yard! I can’t wait to see what you guys make with it! Make sure you join the Raspberry Creek Facebook Group for loads of inspiration!

E & E Ruffled Playsuit

The new Ruffled Playsuit pattern by Elegance and Elephants seriously can’t get any cuter!

I love the sweet ruffled bodice- so feminine and sassy at the same time!

And the back is just as cute as the front!

This fabric from Raspberry Creek was so perfect for this pattern. It lends a little tropical vibe to the playsuit and I think it would look lovely on the beach -hint, hint hubby ;).

I love that while it’s super sweet on the little ones, with some cute sandals and shades it works great for my 6-going -on-16-year-old.

And the wide neck and elastic-buttoned back make potty breaks a breeze.

My playsuit was made during the first round of testing. Fit adjustments were made to the neckline and armholes so the fit is even better now! It comes in sizes 6 months to 8 years and has a shorts and pants option. There’s also a tutorial to make it a dress. The pattern tutorial is clear and well written and the construction method was brilliant. This was my first Elegance and Elephants pattern and I would definitely purchase from Heidi in the future.