tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81875899764654701092024-03-28T20:29:50.885-07:00sweet cheeks designstrinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-51915502880010454762014-11-11T22:00:00.001-08:002014-11-11T22:00:43.771-08:00The Etage DressThe Etage Dress/ Tunic is designed by a relative newcomer, Terri Olsen who writes the blog <a href="http://www.sewstraightandgather.com/">Sew Straight and Gather</a>. It's a beautiful blog filled with her beautiful creations and stunning kids. <br />
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This is the first version of this dress that I made. The main fabric is a 4 way stretchy knit that have just been hanging around in my stash, and the faux leather is leftover fabric from a pair of leggings.<br />
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From black textures to sparkly rainbows, this pattern is so versatile that with a change of print/ fabric, you could get a totally different dress. </div>
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This next version is more of an everyday play dress. I had a small piece of the rainbow knit that paired perfectly with the neon green.<br />
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I love how the middle flounce creates a rainbow.<br />
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I made a dress for B too, but getting her to model is another story. So here are some phone pics.</div>
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So there it is, 3 versions of the <a href="http://www.sewstraightandgather.com/product/etage-dress-top-sewing-pattern-release-october-8th2014-copy/">Etage Dress</a>.</div>
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Look, I've been busy making stuff! These pictures are actually from last summer, spanning from late June till early September. So without further ado.... </div>
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It's really rare that I make matching outfits, but this skirt by Ellie Inspired really called for a matching top. The skirt, by the way, has built-in shorts, and it's seriously something that S wears every chance she gets. The top was modified from Heidi & Finn's Summer Maxi Dress. I added the butterfly applique to tie it in with the butterflies on the skirt, and used the orange plaid fabric for the bias binding on the bodice.<br />
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This one is a Blank Slate Pattern, the Sweet Pea Pajamas. The fabric is a vintage Daisy Kingdom fabric that I got in a fabric swap. <br />
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Another Ellie Inspired Pattern, this is the Primary Pinafore and Blouse.<br />
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Shwin Design's Glass Onion Top is one of my favorite patterns. Check out the back view!<br />
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This crazy girl is modeling the <a href="http://www.dandelionsndungarees.com/product/womens-princess-peplum-top-bundle/">Dandelion & Dungarees' Perfect Princess Peplum.</a> There's a women's version too that I'm dying to make. <br />
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Another PJ pattern, this one is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203002210/new-all-you-need-jammies-pajamas-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2">Heidi & Finn's All You Need Jammies.</a> B wears this set every time it is not in the wash. Made in knit, it is super-comfy and oh so cute!<br />
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And finally, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130823482/sweet-pea-dress-girls-a-line-dress-with?ref=shop_home_active_15">Rabbit Rabbit Creations' Sweet Pea Dress.</a> I've had this pattern for a while now and finally had a chance to make it. The pattern has just been re-worked and updated.<br />
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More next time!trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-40512227148379522112014-09-24T03:00:00.000-07:002014-09-24T03:00:10.572-07:008 Days A Week: A Pattern Anthology Collection for Women!Ok, I had to end that title with an exclamation mark. Since becoming a stay at home mom, I've had to re-think my wardrobe choices. My everyday style lately is yoga/ workout pants, and some sort of knit shirt with a zipped up hoodie pulled on top for warmth. Even wearing jeans feels like "dressing up" nowadays.<br />
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So when the <a href="http://patternanthology.com/">Pattern Anthology</a> designers began testing their latest collection for women, I was super-excited to be part of the testing team. Their are 4 patterns in this <a href="http://patternanthology.com/">collection</a>: The Go To Knit Pants, The McCartney Jacket, The Marigold Dress/ Peplum Top, and the Neptune Tee. Potentially, you can mix and match the pieces to get a complete wardrobe.<br />
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First up is the Go To Knit Pants. The velour that I used for these pants were seriously a PIA to sew with; the fabric was slippery, thick, and super-stretchy. Nonetheless, I persevered in spite of a lot of seam ripping and cursing, and the result is a comfy, soft, and cozy pair of lounge pants that is in high rotation.<br />
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This is the Marigold in the peplum view. I love the details of this dress/top: the gathers at the shoulders, the stand-up collar, the A-line shape of the peplum, all combine to make a feminine and classic silhouette. <br />
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And here is the McCartney Jacket. I love how this jacket turned out. I thought about making it in the solid blue, but then decided at the last minute to use this scrap of lace that I had left over from a previous project. I love the tone on tone and the texture the lace ads to the Jacket.<br />
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And finally, the Neptune Tee is a basic tee with cute triangle cut-out options for the sleeves and the neckline. I made mine from this rainbow on black knit. I opted for the triangles on the front neckline and the sleeves. This is a great tee to dress up or down for every occasion. </div>
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Yikes! Where did the summer go? School is about to begin in less than a week, so I thought I'd better blog about my summer sewing adventures. Here it is, in pictures!</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/189153109/new-nimeni-spring-autumn-jacket-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7">Amelie Clothing Nimeni Jacket</a><br />
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<a href="http://seekatesew.bigcartel.com/product/the-harper-girl-s-top">See Kate Sew Harper Top</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195731764/pdf-pattern-of-the-elisa-halter-top-30?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Les Filles a Maman's Elisa Top</a> in knit and woven<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196456371/hummingbird-pantsuit-girls-romper-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_14">Rabbit Rabbit Hummingbird Playsuit</a><br />
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It's Day 4 of KCW and I finished this top based on the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129535126/summer-maxi-dress-pattern-and-tutorial?ref=shop_home_active_10">Heidi & Finn Summer Maxi Dress.</a> The blue is a knit tshirt that I upcycled. I actually made this top to match a skirt currently in testing. S really needs more solid knit tops.<br />
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I kept the bodice section of the pattern, but changed up the skirt portion; obviously it is much shorter, and I used the lower part of the tshirt, gathered to fit in the front only. I added the butterfly applique to tie it in further with the skirt.<br />
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I also changed the back to a button and loop instead of a tie closure. I like that little bit of orange peaking out from the back placket. trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-21928752898046316722014-07-23T22:45:00.001-07:002014-07-23T22:46:55.718-07:00KCW Days 2 and 3: Some Leggins, a couple of swimsuits and a leotardDays 2 and 3 were spent making some practical things that S really needed like a month ago. But better late than never, right?<br />
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First up are some capri leggings, a soon-to-be released FREE pattern by <a href="http://www.empatterns.com/">E + M Patterns</a>. These were all knits/ spandex found in my stash, mostly leftovers from dance costumes. I particularly love those faux leather leggings on the far right. <br />
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The pink swimsuit and black leotard were made from the same pattern by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157092461/swimsuit-leotard-ellie-inspired-pdf-girl?ref=shop_home_active_8">Ellie Inspired</a>. These literally took so little time, an hour at most. And the fit is perfect!<br />
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Finally, I turned Filles a Maman's latest pattern, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195731764/pdf-pattern-of-the-elisa-halter-top-30?ref=shop_home_feat_4">Elisa halter top</a> into a swimsuit tankini! The bottoms are from the <a href="http://www.jalie.com/jalie2446-mix-n-match-bikinis.html">Jalie mix 'n match bikini pattern.</a> I love the fit of both pieces. Maybe soon I will post some modeled pictures and show you the other two Elisa tops that I've made.<br />
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The girls are in art camp this week, so I have lots of sewing time on my hands. We will see what else I can accomplish this week!trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-33823563607836655592014-07-21T20:43:00.001-07:002014-07-21T20:43:06.136-07:00KCW Day 1: The Marina Romper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day 1 of <a href="http://www.kidsclothesweek.com/">KCW</a> and I finished this little jumpsuit. This is the Marina Romper, by <a href="http://www.califayecollection.com/">Calie Faye Collection.</a> Originally this was meant for the 4 year old, but after trying it on, she refused to take pictures. So here it is on her big sister. It's a little short on the torso, but otherwise fits S pretty nicely. <br />
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Their dad says the romper looks like a clown outfit. I sorta think he has a point. But aside from that, I quite like this outfit. The pattern calls for wovens, but I made mine in a soft cotton knit, and it worked beautifully. <br />
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So Day 1 of KCW is in the books! trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-20711916266005953992014-07-16T23:34:00.000-07:002014-07-16T23:34:39.887-07:00Make (Believe) Collection by Pattern Anthology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The gals of Pattern Anthology have done it again! They've put together a truly cohesive collection with all the details and style that we've come to expect from them. The collection comes with 4 patterns: the Bookworm Button-Up, the Adventure Tee, The Imagine Jacket, and the Explorer Hoodie. This time around, there are a few different packages to chose from: but basically you can get the patterns for under $5.00 per pattern. That's a steal in my opinion. There's also an e-book of activities for children included in a few of the packages. I've looked over the e-book and am so excited to get started on these activities. Now that summer is here, my girls and I have a lot of time on our hands and its nice to be able to reach for a structured activity. You can read more about the different packages and the e-book <a href="http://patternanthology.com/products/make-believe-pants">here</a>.</div>
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I made 2 Imagine Jackets, one for each girl. For S's, I used a super-soft brushed cotton and for B, a purple velour. Both jackets have ruched sleeves and shoulder patches. I love how different the jackets look with the different fabrics. The jacket also comes with regular sleeves and a color-blocked shoulder option.</div>
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And finally, the Explorer Hoodie is a comfy, loose-fitting top perfect for cooler months. It has two zipper options: angled and straight. I made mine in an organic sweatshirt fleece.<br />
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Frozen Mania invaded our house right around Christmas, and soon after, I made these costumes for the girls. My intention was to make each of them Elsa and Anna dresses, but I ran out of steam on that last Anna dress. In the picture above, S is actually wearing B's Anna dress; you can tell that the waist is a trifle short on her as is the length. <br />
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The base pattern for the Elsa dress is a <a href="http://www.jalie.com/jalie3026-rhythmic-gymnastics-twirling-leotard-pdf-pattern-html.html">Jalie leotard.</a> The leotard had the sweetheart bodice I was looking for. I modified the neckline by lowering it by a few inches and making the back scoop necked. I also omitted the bottom half of the leotard and lengthened the skirt. The skirt is a simple A-line and below-the-knee length, which I found was a pretty good length for play purposes.<br />
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Now for the Anna Dress. I started with <a href="http://www.froufroubyheathersue.com/store1/#!/~/product/id=30375167">this</a> embroidery file. The bodice was based on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190097126/ariannas-dress-pdf-pattern-sizes-0-3-mo?ref=shop_home_active_6">this dress</a> by Fairytale Patterns. I ended up not using the pattern's skirt due to a couple of printing mishaps, and just added a circle skirt. By the way, if you are ever in need of circle patterns, the Scientific Seamstress has a free one that includes a pretty wide range of <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2011/10/circular-logic.html">circle</a> sizes. <br />
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And then they were ready to meet the real Anna and Elsa!<br />
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My baby is turning four this week. Here she is a couple of months ago wearing the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/188140352/mimi-dress-and-shirt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1">Mimi Dress Pattern</a> by Filles et Maman. I love this chic little dress. It's made entirely out of knit but is constructed as you would a woven dress. The collar is interfaced to make it easier to sew. And the best part, Mel shows you how to turn the button loop tube in the most clever way.<br />
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I added flat piping to the collar and sleeve cuffs to differentiate those features from the rest of the dress. I think my favorite part of this dress is the asymmetrical peter pan collar and the keyhole opening underneath.<br />
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She looks very Parisian, don't you think?trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-31097461898156868852014-05-24T18:59:00.000-07:002014-05-24T18:59:41.955-07:00shwin designs spring patternsIt occurred to me that I never did post about the <a href="http://www.shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/">Shwin Designs'</a> Spring Collection, some of which I tested.<br />
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The Georgia Twirl Tunic/Dress is one of my favorites in this collection. The front is a simple sleeveless boatneck with a double circle skirt that can be made shorter for a tunic length or longer for a dress length. I chose to make the tunic length to wear with leggings or skinny jeans. <br />
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The back has a V-neck with button closures, the skirt can be left opened, which I opted for, or sewn together if you are making the dress version. There is also an option for color-blocking the front. It's a fun dress to play with mixing patterns and colors.<br />
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All the fabrics were bought from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/limasews">LimaSews Etsy Shop</a>. <br />
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Shauna of <a href="http://www.shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/">Shwin & Shwin</a> just came out with 2 cute patterns in women's sizes. This first one is the Anna Top/ Dress. I made mine a top just because tops are way more practical and has the most chance of being worn. I found this cute blue floral fabric in the red tag area of JoAnn's. I think it's cotton lawn and there's probably a little bit of synthetic fibers in there. It's soft and light and just lovely for a summer top. The top portion is chiffon, leftover fabric from a dance costume.<br />
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The pattern calls for folding the bias tape to the inside so that it is hidden; I changed it up a little by letting it show. I just love this top, it's cool and breezy for summer, and the shape is simple and classic. I might have to make a million more.<br />
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This next one is the <a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-lucy-top">Lucy Top.</a> Another classic, but modern style, it can be made totally reversible. The underside of this top is a lovely blue voile from free spirit. I haven't worn the reverse side because it ended up looking too much like scrubs, haha. But anyway, the fabric shown is birch organic quilting cotton from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/limasews">Lima Sews.</a> These pictures were taken after a full day of the top being worn. I look like a rumpled mess. I had a little trouble with the button-holes and they ended up being too big for the buttons. Next time I will try adding a little bit of interfacing to the wrong side to make sure the fabric doesn't stretch.<br />
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Here I am with Queen Elsa!trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-89834172226482320002014-04-30T21:30:00.001-07:002014-04-30T21:30:57.109-07:00The Hummingbird Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our annual trip to Disneyland is coming up and I just happened to have this <a href="http://www.joann.com/licensed-cotton-fabric-fashionable-princess-/12620290.html">fashionable princess fabric</a> in my stash and a really cute new dress pattern by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RabbitRabbitCreation?ref=l2-shopheader-name">RabbitRabbit Creations</a>. This is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187902112/hummingbird-dress-girls-summer-dress-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_1">Hummingbird Dress</a>, Jasmine's latest release. There are options to fancy this little dress up but I chose the simplest "everyday" version. <br />
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I had exactly 1 yard of this fabric and knew that it had to accommodate both girls. As it turned out, the everyday option was more than enough for both dresses. I even cut a little off the bottom so that I could add the hem band to tie it in with the bodice fabric.<br />
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This was such a quick sew too; I probably finished both dresses in under 2 hours. The fitted bodice gets its shape from elastic in the back.<br />
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I'm excited to make the dressed up version: chiffon, sequins, lace, the possibilities are endless.<br />
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trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-83233547568888601732014-04-25T05:00:00.000-07:002014-04-25T07:25:31.578-07:00A Jennuine Design: The Matinee Dress<div>
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We took a trip to the <a href="http://www.woodenshoe.com/">Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival</a> on one of those glorious spring days, and it was the perfect opportunity to photograph B in her new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186902053/matinee-dress-and-peplum-top?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Matinee Dress</a>, which I had the pleasure of testing. Jenn is the author of the lovely blog <a href="http://www.ajennuinelife.com/">A Jennuine Life.</a> The Matinee dress is her first foray into the world of children's pdf patterns, and let me tell you, the pattern and tutorial are so impressive, professional, and thorough that you would never guess that she is a novice. The steps are fully illustrated with computer graphics and the directions are concise with just enough details. I'm excited to see more of her designs in the not too distant future.<br />
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The front has a sweet boat-neck, a sash right at the empire line and a simple drop waist with a gathered skirt. But then, she turns around and you get this:<br />
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Is that not the cutest? I just can't get enough of the back view. B is on the slim side for her size, so I added an extra button in the back to make sure that her skivvies didn't accidentally peak out. Jenn has since added a section on customizing the fit of the dress. But honestly, I like that it's a little on the big side. She will definitely get more wear out of this lovely dress. And she is growing so fast that she'll probably outgrow it soon enough.<br />
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You can find the pattern on Etsy<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186902053/matinee-dress-and-peplum-top?ref=shop_home_feat_3"> here.</a> It's on sale currently; just use the code MATINEE20 to receive 20 percent off. Or you can hop onto <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/1223459/pattern-store?ext=craftlet-pattern">craftsy</a> and buy it at the already discounted rate. And be sure to check out all the other tester's versions of the Matinee dress. There are some crazy talented sewists/ photographers with beautiful children in this group.<br />
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E & E Patterns, otherwise known as Elegance and Elephants designed by Heidi Kettner, just released this lovely top/dress: the <a href="http://www.eleganceandelephants.com/2014/04/bohemian-babydoll-dress-and-top-pattern_21.html">Bohemian Babydoll</a>. It's a fairly quick sew; no buttons and no zippers, hurray! The hem is slightly curved both in the front and the back and has a facing, one of those fun, but practical details that truly define a professional result. <br />
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I added the piping to break up the print a little. This is Lisette apparel cotton from JoAnn's.<br />
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I've made a couple of E & E Patterns before: <a href="http://sweetcheeksdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/spring-kcw-2013-e-es-ruffle-tunic.html">this top</a> and <a href="http://sweetcheeksdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/spring-kcw-2013-e-es-bubble-shorts.html">these shorts</a>. Honestly, I love all her patterns! This one is just such a pleasure to sew. And it's the perfect summer top. I'm thinking that a new pair of bubble shorts would pair perfectly with this top.<br />
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From now till Friday April 25th, you can get this <a href="http://www.eleganceandelephants.com/">pattern</a> at a discounted price. I'll see you here in a couple of days with a dress I made for B and some beautiful photos of spring....<br />
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S went to her first Father/Daughter dance recently, and at the last minute, I decided to make her a dress. This is the <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/stella-dress-sewing-pattern">Stella Dress</a> by Violette Field Threads.<br />
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The dance was Hawaii- themed so I tried to find a tropical looking print. The fabric is from JoAnn's quilting cotton section. I'm not sure who the designer is but it's nice and soft.<br />
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She was so excited to go to her first dance. And just beyond thrilled that she went with her favorite guy in the world.trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-61678273045977796262014-04-16T22:05:00.000-07:002014-04-16T22:23:45.959-07:00Heidi & Finn Ballon Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently tested Heidi & Finn's newest pattern, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186315257/new-ballon-top-pattern-and-tutorial-12m?ref=shop_home_active_1">Ballon Top</a>. Here is a definition of the word "ballon:" the lightness and grace of movement that make a dancer appear buoyant. Perfectly appropriate for this lovely top. <br />
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So in a nutshell, the top is a basic tee with 3/4 or short sleeves embellished with 2 layers of chiffon (or any other type of light, floaty fabric). The two layers of chiffon gradually lengthens in the back to form a high-low hem.<br />
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I really do think this top defines the Heidi & Finn style, pretty but practical, functional and playful, simple and elegant. The pattern includes a separate guide for the overlay fabrics and explains the different types of fabrics that can be used along with links to on-line shops. Christine also does a great job of holding your hands through the process of sewing with chiffon. </div>
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Both the knit and the chiffon are from JoAnn Fabrics. You can read more about this pattern on the <a href="http://www.heidiandfinn.com/2014/04/finally-herethe-ballon-top.html">Heidi & Finn blog</a>, along with more tester pictures.trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-62829516744255469222014-04-15T16:52:00.000-07:002014-04-15T16:52:08.397-07:00The Aster Cardigan: Willow & Co. Glamping Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sure you've heard by now of Willow & Co and their soon-to-be-released spring collection of patterns. If not, you should definitely check out their <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/">blog.</a> So today I get to tell you about the Aster Cardigan, designed by Vanessa of <a href="http://www.lbg-studio.com/">lgb studios</a>. I've been following Vanessa's blog for quite a while and was so excited to see this little cardi coming out as a pattern.<br />
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It's such a simple and elegant design and is sure to become a staple in any little girl's wardrobe. I can see myself making many more in the years to come.<br />
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Are you excited yet? I sure am. The whole collection is making its debut in one week. Let the countdown begin.trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-36036825106079263802014-04-14T15:59:00.000-07:002014-04-14T15:59:05.326-07:00Willow & Co. Fawn Lily Tunic by Rock the Stitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm super excited to share with you my tester version of the Fawn Lily Tunic and Dress pattern, coming soon from the <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/">Willow and Company Spring Collection</a>. This pattern is designed by Rebecca Holmes of <a href="http://www.rockthestitch.blogspot.com/">Rock the Stitch.</a> <br />
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I love everything about this pattern, the construction, the style, the various included options; it is just such a unique look that you can't find anywhere else. And for a first pattern, Rebecca really knows her stuff. Everything fits together so perfectly and explained so clearly.<br />
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This is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179027148/new-tulip-tunic-and-dress-pdf-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-0">Tulip Dress</a>. It has a curved yoke, dolman sleeves, and an A-line shape. The fabric is a sweatshirt knit that I found at Girl Charlee. It's a thinner fleece so it works wonderfully with this style. <br />
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Next up is the Tulip Tunic. This one I made using two different knits, a floral and a solid. You can definitely see the yoke detailing here.<br />
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And here's B in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181306376/pintuck-blouse-and-dress-pdf-pattern-and?ref=shop_home_active_20">Pintuck Dress</a> made from Heather Ross Jersey Knit that I found at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158923082/briar-rose-jersey-knit-by-heather-ross?ref=shop_home_active_4">Lima Sews</a> Etsy Fabric Shop. This dress has a keyhole closure in the back with a bias tie, making it perfectly suitable for both knits and wovens. I love the clean lines of this dress and the pintucks on the neckline adds just the right touch.<br />
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And finally, here's the blouse version, again in knit, this time an interlock remnant that I found at Jo-Ann's.<br />
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Both patterns were really easy and so quick to make. And as always, Christine, the designer of Heidi & Finn, explains things beautifully and simply. <br />
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On a side note, look how big B is getting.trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-25330790590579308282014-02-20T20:50:00.000-08:002014-02-20T20:51:47.850-08:00The Birthday Dress: Violette Field Threads Maggie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This is the <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/maggie">Maggie Dress.</a> It has a high-low hem, split sleeves, a contrast belt, and unique shoulder detailing. It can be made in woven or knit; I chose to make it in this super-soft floral jersey from Girl Charlee. <br />
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I love the flowy-ness of this dress and I think it works beautifully in knit. As with all VFT patterns, the instructions are clear and concise, and they break it down for you so that even beginners can follow along easily.<br />
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And oh yeah, they have the women's version of the <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/maggie-misses">Maggie Dress</a> too. <br />
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This year, we went with a fairy theme. And since baking is beyond my skill set, we ordered all the food from Megan of <a href="http://www.sweetandsassysugarshop.com/">Sweet 'n Sassy Custom Cakes</a>, who came and set up the dessert table for the party, even brought the table, linens, plates, and decorations for the dessert table. Check out the fairy house cake and the mushroom cupcakes. <br />
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It's not a party without handmade party favors, right? I made these dolls from a pattern by <a href="http://dollsanddaydreams.com/">Dolls and Daydreams</a>. The most thrilling part of this is that the dolls were made "in the hoop," which means that all the seams and stitches were made using my embroidery machine. These dolls came together so fast and easily. I was thrilled with the result!<br />
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I ordered the doll wings from Halo Heaven and attached them to the back with a safety pin. The pattern also had little ballerina slippers for the dolls; I ran out of time so they are barefoot fairies.<br />
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You can't really see it in the pictures but I also embroidered each child's name on the front of the doll. All except for B's; hers was the first one I made and I hadn't quite figured out how to add the name as yet.<br />
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Here's a ridiculously cute close-up of the doll. I love them so much. I'm already planning my next dozen.<br />
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I quickly pulled together the centerpieces and decorations for the party using what I had around the house and a few of the party favors that I had bought from Halo Heaven, which included the wings, fairy headbands, and butterfly hairclips, which I used as napkin decorations.<br />
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And then it was time to eat their fairy treats. They drank sparkly juice from champagne glasses that I had left over from a new year's get together. </div>
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And one last look at our six year old.</div>
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I'm going to keep this post brief. These are all tester pics spanning from fall to just before Christmas. Above is <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/product/classic-jumper">Peekaboo's Classic Jumper.</a> I loved this pattern but really should have made a size bigger. S outgrew it within the month. <br />
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This is B in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/175729629/slouchy-cardigan-pattern-and-tutorial?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Heidi & Finn's Slouchy Cardigan</a>, size 3t. The best cardi pattern there is, in my opinion. Of course I had to make a matching one for S.<br />
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Here is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119154585/peter-pan-collar-blouse-pattern-girls?ref=shop_home_active_7">Kikoi's Peter Pan Collar</a> blouse. I'm a big fan of their patterns. Great fit, simple and classic styling.<br />
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This is <a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/jude-jacket-pattern">Schwin Designs' Jude Jacket</a>. The wing embroidery is from Urban Threads.<br />
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The <a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-desmond-jacket">Desmond Jacket</a>, also from Schwin. I really do love the cut of this jacket. The instructions for welt pockets are the best I've seen.<br />
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Ellie Inspired <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/168112341/urban-girl-ellie-inspired-knit-layered?ref=shop_home_active_6">Urban Girl.</a> A classic, knit layered dress with lots of options.<br />
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Here's another Kikoi Pattern, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167971251/lilly-ruffle-blouse-pattern-girls-tunic?ref=shop_home_active_7">Lily Ruffle Blouse.</a> I've had that fabric in my stash for maybe 10 years!<br />
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And here's another <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/168465781/a-line-pinafore-pdfpattern-tutorial-nb?ref=shop_home_active_3">reversible pinny by little kiwis closet</a> and another chance to use my embroidery machine.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165609342/tilly-dress-pdf-pattern-tutorial-sizes-6?ref=shop_home_active_20">Tilly Dress</a>, also by Little Kiwi's Closet. She grew out of this one fast! Now it's in B's closet.<br />
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Goto Patterns' latest: the<a href="http://gotopatterns.com/collections/go-to-patterns/products/belinda-dress"> Belinda Dress,</a> another fabulous pattern by the talented Andrea.<br />
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And one of my all time favorite patterns: the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175718278/new-gatsby-dress-pdf-pattern-and?ref=shop_home_feat_4">Gatsby Dress by Heidi & Finn.</a></div>
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Whew! I think I might have missed a couple, but it's been a fun retrospective of the fall season and makes me realize how much I've accomplished! And a huge thank you to the talented designers for letting me test their wonderful patterns.</div>
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Remember my last post in which I was debating between leggings and Peekaboo's Skinny Jeans? Well, I decided to go somewhere in between in terms of complexity. These are the <a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/lovely-rita-skinnies">Lovely Rita's</a> by Shwin Designs</div>
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They were super duper easy though and took a couple of hours at most. I love that they have just enough details to make them look polished and unique and still be an easy sew.</div>
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On reflection though, I probably should have done the topstitching in a contrasting color. The pockets got a little lost in the print.<br />
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One more project to share: this is the <a href="http://www.jocole.net/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_10&products_id=139">Endless Dress by Jocole.</a> This is a pattern test for a new-to- me designer. The pattern includes a bunch of options but you can also purchase an add-on that includes a pattern piece for a placket as well as instructions for a pieced chevron bodice, applique embellishment, and freezer paper stencil. Seriously, the options are "endless."<br />
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Poor S had to model outside in almost blizzard conditions that day, thus the expression on her face. I have some selfish sewing projects to share in a future post, but did you know it is almost time for another <a href="https://kcwc.herokuapp.com/users/sign_in">KCW?</a> trinhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10125110697759504781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187589976465470109.post-8121150947836023582014-01-11T16:50:00.002-08:002014-01-11T16:51:16.250-08:00sewing with kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this top, See Kate Sew's <a href="http://seekatesew.bigcartel.com/product/girl-s-pippa-knit-peplum-top">Pippa Peplum Top</a> in under 2 hours from start to finish. There's an adult version too, and she's having a sew-along on her <a href="http://seekatesew.com/">blog.</a> But honestly, it's such a simple and straightforward pattern that I hardly even needed to read the directions. <br />
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Oh, and look! S got a sewing machine for Christmas. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Janome-11706-Hello-Sewing-Machine/dp/B0012PTMAG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1389486174&sr=8-3&keywords=hello+kitty+sewing+machine">This</a> is the one she got. Its a Janome 3/4 size Hello Kitty sewing machine. I admit, I am a sucker for hello kitty and that color. We started lessons the day after she opened the box, then her friend (her birthday twin) joined us for a 3 day sewing camp.<br />
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I used a couple of blogs to help with lesson plans. Ikat bag was helpful with the types of projects that 5 year-olds can handle. I referred a lot to <a href="http://www.ikatbag.com/2012/05/teaching-kids-to-sew.html">this post</a>. Welcome to the Mouse House has an ongoing series on <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/2014/01/kids-can-sew-week-2-printable-pack.html">teaching kids to sew</a> with a lot of good info and tips. </div>
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The girls completed one project per session, which lasted about 2 hours each. They were super-motivated and such great listeners.</div>
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On the last day of our sewing camp, both girls completed this skirt. It's a very simple reversible skirt with an eyelet trim and elastic waistband. <br />
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Of course, they both needed a lot of help and are not totally independent, but I'm pretty impressed with the progress they've made. <br />
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