tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56964031661749943852024-02-21T09:29:02.708-05:00that's sew lifea blog about sewing projects, crafting projects, and life in generalJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-80290475514231265762017-11-16T09:26:00.000-05:002017-11-16T09:26:05.321-05:00Super Women Peasant Dress<span style="font-size: large;">Women super hero fabric? Yes, please.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every hero needs a side kick. That is where the newest cat to our household comes in. Piper will help save the day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is ready for take off in a cute super women peasant dress! Watch out bad guys, this sweet and sassy girl will come after you.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Get 'em!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-76007877249358531732016-12-15T10:54:00.000-05:002016-12-15T10:54:01.025-05:00Paris in Blue: Peasant Dress<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, how life has interfered with my blogging. I promise I think about you and I am sorry I don't make time to actually do anything more than think. There's so much to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I adore this fabric so much. Paris scenery, buildings, landmarks. It almost makes you want to take a trip and learn to speak French. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I knew this fabric needed to be a dress and the peasant dress was the perfect choice. They both just go together so well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">J'adore!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-91825368362356141612016-06-21T15:23:00.003-04:002016-06-21T15:23:29.564-04:00Mermaids and Surf<span style="font-size: large;">What do you do when you see a custom fabric that you know would be perfect for both kids?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't pass up the mermaids and surfing fabric from Peek-A-Boo (patterns and fabric shop). The dress is a little big, but she will grow into it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really need to fix that pucker in her top... :/</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-68121159978113389932016-02-21T08:09:00.001-05:002016-02-21T08:09:16.186-05:00Summer Tops: Frost and Minions<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My girl would prefer a dress over anything in her closet. While this may be a bit short for a dress, she can continue to wear it as a tunic and top later on. Win, win!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just love this version of Anne Kelle's Girl Friends fabric called Princesses in Frost. Amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I definitely knew my girl needed something made from it so I made her a fairly simple top with the Frost fabric and some pink lattice for the bodice portion. It's just lovely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, how I love a dress that looks like a shirt. I used the Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop oxford shirt pattern to make this cute dress. I added some features like button tabs on the sleeves, belt loops for a waist belt, and pockets. The belt is a little long, and I plan to shorten it a little.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. Yes, I know I have been away for quite a while. Who knew life would be so busy with both kids in school?! I am going to try my best to get back on track and continue logging the things I make on here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, the busyness of life. Loving every minute of it. Hope you are staying dry and warm. The rain is never ending in the south, but we might see some sunshine over the next couple of days. *fingers crossed*</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-89238512832060461732015-10-26T14:25:00.002-04:002015-10-26T14:25:37.874-04:00Super Hero Oxford<span style="font-size: large;">First post of many to come, since I took an unplanned break from blogging. It's going to be interesting to see how I get myself back into the routine of writing and posting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up is a shirt I made for my son over the summer. I love this super hero boys fabric from Anne Kelle. Love the girl line, too. So cute! Most boy fabrics I find are too juvenile for kids above toddler age, but this fabric is perfect for all boy ages: baby, toddler, and kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at how big he is getting! Stop growing, son! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the Classic Oxford pattern from Peek A Boo pattern shop. I've made a few oxfords, and while they look daunting, after the first one it gets easier. Amy does a great job of writing out the steps in an easy to follow fashion. Maybe one day I will tackle the long sleeve version. </span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-11550539061712151142015-09-23T20:35:00.002-04:002015-09-23T20:35:54.197-04:00MIA: It's been so long<span style="font-size: large;">I know, I know. Life got busy. But I promise to return with some projects I have recently made. I have so much to share and I can not wait to have some time to write posts about it. So much!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See you soon!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-19265376341087185712015-08-01T20:00:00.003-04:002015-08-01T20:00:45.505-04:00Today<span style="font-size: large;">We did this today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a good break for the summer. School starts in 16 days! Both kids will be in school. Both...of...them. It's hard for me to believe. Time is moving very fast. Things are changing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sewing is occurring, if I can only get the kids to wear the outfits and do a photo shoot I'd be all set to share, but we are trying to enjoy the remaining summer time. I'll get to it, I promise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy summer everyone!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-90188654216422077622015-07-20T08:30:00.001-04:002015-07-20T08:30:42.958-04:00Simplicity 1793 with a modification<span style="font-size: large;">I love this pattern. It always makes the cutest outfit no matter what! I just love this whole outfit! The inspiration came from a photo I found on Pinterest and the moment I saw it I knew I had to make for my girl. But...I wanted to do something a little different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of button holes for the straps to tie, I wanted to make it a halter top and have it tie at the back of the neck. I extended the piece in the back for the bodice, sewed a casing for the elastic to cinch the top up, and presto! An easy modification for a great summer look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a friend do the embroidery for me. I couldn't find the perfect lime fabric to go with the rest of the outfit, so I decided to do white, but it needed something extra. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's summery....it's sassy...it's adorable. It completely works for my little sassy girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do love this Simplicity pattern. 1793 has three options for different looks...dress, shorts, pants, top, even and apron add-on. It's a great little pattern and a must-have for anyone sewing for a girly girl.</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-15483901202052864452015-07-01T10:49:00.002-04:002015-07-01T10:49:33.975-04:00A Boy and his Stuffed Puppy: Matching PJ's<span style="font-size: large;">My son has this stuffed dog. He LOVES this toy. He got it from someone, I want to say between the ages of 18 months and 2 years old. When we asked him what he was going to name the toy he said, "Woof woof". And the name has stuck ever since. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One day he asked me to make Woof woof some pajamas, because he wanted them to match at bedtime. Aww, how cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I finished the pj's the boy was asleep so I quietly went into his room and took out Woof woof and put his pajamas on him and put him back in bed with his boy. The boy was all smiles when he woke up, not the happiest to know that Woof woof left his room though. The next night he asked what he was going to wear to bed and I mentioned the matching set of summer pj's and I got the biggest smile out of that boy. He raced to put on his pj's that night instead of being his usual pokey self. A refreshing change from the usual bedtime routine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I drafted the Peter Pan collar myself to match the neckline of the A-line top. I used the First Day dress (<a href="http://www.made.com/">MADE</a>) A-line dress and top version to make the top. I found a free Peter Pan collar to work off of and then modified it to work for this outfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bubble shorts are just the KIDS shorts pattern (MADE) and widened the legs so that I could gather them to get the bubble effect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would have liked them to be more bubbly, but it works for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the whole thing looks adorable on my girl, who was less than enthused about wearing it. Maybe I should stop asking her to try things on when she is doing something she likes? Nah. That is one of the perks of parenting. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love.</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-66911035496860158962015-06-18T16:24:00.003-04:002015-06-18T16:24:48.779-04:00Peppermint Swirl Dress<span style="font-size: large;">I have been saving this fabric for about a year now for just this purpose. Other things came up and I just now got around to making this dress. Also, there was quite a bit of prep work and it just seemed daunting to me. It needn't be. Everything worked out great!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(The Peppermint Swirl Dress from <a href="http://candycastlepatterns.com/">Candy Castle Patterns</a>.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One adorable dress, and kid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another thing my dress-lovin' girl likes is a dress that can twirl. And this is the perfect dress for just such a thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She has a little growing room as well so she will get some use out of this dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even if you are sitting, the dress is beautiful! Love these photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dress-lovin' girl should be very happy with awesome Mommy-made wardrobe for the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a few more outfits that I have made for her to share as well. I am very excited about them because they are awesome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-54984346044685023872015-06-14T08:31:00.001-04:002015-06-14T08:31:33.552-04:00Simple knit dress: Brown dots<span style="font-size: large;">I just love this adorable knit fabric. Brown with white dots. So simple. So cute. I knew instantly it would make a wonderful "First Day"-like dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The top is like a t-shirt and the skirt is mostly a circle skirt. I didn't have much fabric to work with, so I just had to make it work. And it did!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This whole outfit just screams simple country girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just remember, you can always run home little girl.</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-43167641359946316802015-05-31T11:44:00.002-04:002015-05-31T11:44:25.135-04:00The Long Dresses<span style="font-size: large;">As much as my girl loves a dress, she will ask for a dress that goes all the way down to the floor, you know, like princesses dresses do. Well, ok, I can do that. So I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Neither of these dresses sport the best sewing job. Practice is definitely needed in this area. A happy girl is a happy girl either way.</span><br />
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Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-24357070421535487892015-05-25T13:09:00.002-04:002015-05-25T13:09:25.958-04:00Summer Chevron<span style="font-size: large;">I love the easy simplicity of this whole dress. As much as I would love it if my girly girl would wear skirts, she prefers the dress. What is a sewing mama to do?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I attached a skirt to the bottom of a tee and voila! Instant dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And so does she!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-42978702147358413822015-05-13T15:47:00.001-04:002015-05-13T15:47:22.351-04:00Reliable Internet<span style="font-size: large;">Just checking in. I swear I have projects to post, but the schedule has not worked in my favor recently for reliable internet access, thus making it hard to post or look at anything online. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, things in life are winding down. The end of school countdown is on, which means my downtime will be filled with kid time. Not so bad. There are many summer plans in the making already and the wait is on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the sunshine (finally!) and have an awesome week!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-3007019174818629192015-05-02T16:25:00.003-04:002015-05-02T16:25:26.019-04:00Random Kid Moments #6<span style="font-size: large;">They busy-ness of life is in full effect. Lots of projects going on, school finishing up with lots going on there as well. Summer is approaching quickly, with lots to do as well. All in good fun though. I have more to share with you with what I have been sewing and creating. I will share as soon as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For now, I will leave you with these tidbits from my munchkins...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Only hearing pieces of a conversation between my kids...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Girl: ...and it doesn't have makeup anymore. I'm too pretty for makeup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Girl: What? That's what Daddy says!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also said the other day on the way home from church that she felt like she was going to be married. Hmm. Apparently she will marry one of the kids from daycare who is five years old. Lately she has also been saying that she wants to have two babies growing in her tummy. Twins. Both girl babies, and that she is going to stay home with them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The boy is learning a difficult lesson about making choices. We have been unhappy with some of his behavior at school. He got yet another note sent home, this time about having a difficult time talking and playing. I told him he was free to make any choice that he wants, but that he was not free from the consequences of that choice. He is not happy about his consequences at the moment. Hopefully it will be a lesson learned. </span></div>
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Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-84015061429164598232015-04-19T20:09:00.002-04:002015-04-19T20:17:22.822-04:00Bathing Suit Pattern Tester: Bahama Mama<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, you read that right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be chosen as a pattern tester is astonishing to say the least, but to then have the pattern be for a bathing suit? What was I thinking, right? Swimsuit fabric...photo shoot...in the suit? Never done that before....Crazy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was sort of thinking that I wouldn't be chosen, because I have entered tests before and hadn't gotten picked, so I just kind of put it out of my mind and went on with my day. Lo and behold I checked my email the next morning and discovered that I was indeed chosen as a pattern tester! Shock and amazement all around!! Oh, I wanted to share it with everybody. But I had work to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pattern is the Bahama Mama color block tankini and boy shorts from <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/">Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop</a>. I tested the <span style="background-color: white;">xxs</span> size. </span>(Stop hating. I'm naturally thin, and don't work at it. We are all beautiful and different. The way we are supposed to be.)<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm even in the lineup for photos on the website under each pattern. I'm famous, y'all! :) Not really, but I do feel a little bit special.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went to Hancock Fabrics to get the swimsuit material because it was close to where I was working that day, and JoAnn's didn't have anything for adults.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wasn't thrilled with the fabric I chose, but it wasn't for a kid, and the pattern reminded me of water so I bought it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, I got to work cutting out the pattern, and the fabric, and getting everything ready for sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used my serger for most of this project. I had never really done that before. I had zero issues with using the serger to sew swimsuit fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved how it came together. I love that it is something for me since I sew so much for the kids. I loved the print even more as the project went along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The final result....an awesome bathing suit that I made...for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had my son take the photos since I couldn't find a friend who had a half hour to help me on the one nice day we were going to have the week I needed to do photos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He did a pretty good job with little direction from me. The ladies in the test group were impressed and said that their husbands could use some lessons </span>(especially if my hubs had been the one behind the camera)<span style="font-size: large;">. Way to go, Son!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the fit of this suit and the pattern was easy to follow. Never sewed with swim fabric? No worries. I hadn't either, really. I had no issues at all with my fabric and my machines. Everything went very smoothly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband thought I did a good job on this project, but did say that it didn't show enough skin. Heehee. Sorry, sweetie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />If I ever get a chance to make myself another suit, I think I will go up a size in the top to make it easier to put on and take off. It's like you almost have to be a contortionist to get in to and out of those things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bottoms are fully lined. The top is lined as well, and has a shelf bra. My swim fabric was a nice quality (thick/dark) so I probably could have left out the lining and just used the shelf bra. I might do that next time as well. And maybe lengthen the shorts a bit. I am just long all over and a bit more coverage would be ok with me. The suit was very comfortable to wear and walk around in. No riding up or plumbers cleavage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for a great bathing suit pattern, this is it! Sizes range from xxs-xxxl. You can mix and match your sizes to get the best fit for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sew yourself a suit! You won't regret it. Promise.</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-26046705842874193782015-03-30T11:40:00.001-04:002015-03-30T11:40:29.765-04:00Fox and owl racerback dress<span style="font-size: large;">I took a short break to do some family things. All in good fun, of course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I have a knit dress I made for my girl. I generally don't sew with knit fabric because it seemed tricky, but I haven't really had any issues with it at all, and my ability to make things for my kids has increased. If only the time to make things would also increase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the Rio Racerback tank and dress pattern from <a href="http://peekaboopatternshop.com/">Peek-A-Boo pattern shop.</a> The neckline is a bit funky, but that is a sewing error on my part. I forgot to gather that part, but it's ok, the dress still works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this fox and owl print fabric. So cute for this dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's perfect for warm weather, if we ever get any for an extended period of time. This is a great play dress and it looks and feels so comfy on her. She is ready to play!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-39732056762826813872015-03-21T16:09:00.000-04:002015-03-21T16:09:18.755-04:00Mustache Peasant Dress<span style="font-size: large;">I have another dress to share with you today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved this mustache fabric from Hobby Lobby so much, and when I saw a peasant dress made with this fabric on pinterest, I, of course, had to make one for my girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pinterest version had a bright blue ruffle with buttons in the middle. I did a "u" ruffle neckline with buttons. I loved it when I finished the dress, but when I put it on my daughter, well, the embellishment seems a bit overwhelming. I should have made it smaller. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She loves a dress. Besides the neckline embellishment, I kind of love it, too. I look forward to her wearing this dress at the same time that her brother wears his <a href="http://thatssewlife.blogspot.com/2014/03/we-mustache-you-question.html">mustache shorts</a>. Fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She had a wonderful time being my little model on a rare warm day just before Spring. She cracks me up!</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-45647998878527153632015-03-18T10:14:00.000-04:002015-03-18T10:14:03.519-04:00Dress Ready<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, I am finally ready to show off what I have been working on since this year started. I got the photos taken, cropped, and ready to post. Look at me accomplishing things! Feels great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, the first dress I am showing is a peasant dress I made, and I love the cute fabric I picked up at Joann's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to use two coordinating colors and do a little patchwork. I cut 2.75" squares from a bright blue and pink/pink chevron fabrics, sewed them together to form a panel for the sides alternating the squares. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut the peasant dress smaller on the sides to allow for the extra panel. I used some gray fabric to make the sleeves so I could add in one more coordinating fabric.</span></div>
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(ignore the green triangle thingies at the bottom, my camera lens has a crack in it and the sunlight hit it just right.)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I adore this dress. And I think even <a href="http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/">Dana</a> would be proud of my attempt at piecing together a little patchwork. My corners lined up and everything. Amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More to share later.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the spring-like weather if you got it. :)</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-21902944590540063672015-03-15T20:04:00.000-04:002015-03-15T20:04:55.808-04:00March already?<span style="font-size: large;">And it is half way over? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When did this happen?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time needs to slow down. I have so much to do, things to plan, organization to accomplish, cleaning up, sewing to do, and a picture album to make. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good news, however, is that the dresses that I made my daughter during colder weather have been worn for photo taking purposes. Yea!! Posts will be forthcoming, I promise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, work-related grant things are aggravating me so much. I don't want to talk about it. But work must get done, people!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My boy started his first season of Spring coach pitch baseball. He's on a good team and they are doing well so far. Just has to keep his eye on the ball. Also, his birthday is coming up. 7. He'll be 7! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to get to a point that I can put together posts about what I have been doing lately.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the warm weather if you got it. We sure have been when we can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">:)</span>Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696403166174994385.post-61109499970810776032015-02-16T11:01:00.001-05:002015-02-16T11:01:23.457-05:00Ruffle Layer Skirt: Valentine's Day<span style="font-size: large;">I've been enjoying my week off from work, so I haven't been in the blog world as much, which is why this post is late. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I still wanted to share the skirt I made for my girl for her preschool Valentine's Day party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a tutorial from Dana from MADE. You can find it <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/03/tutorial-the-layered-skirt.html">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was cold during the week so I paired the skirt with some red pants and a plain white long sleeve tee. I guess I could have added some embellishment or applique to the tee, but she needed the white tee for other outfits. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you had a super loving Valentine's day!</span></div>
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