Spring Fever Remix - Boy Style

For the boy, I had to think outside the box a bit. It couldn't be a dress, for starters. And we definitely were not going to add ruffles. I've already been parading him everywhere with a pink blanket, no need to further damage him.

I had been thinking about all of the details of the dress. It had a bib front and 4 layers to the skirt. That I could work with for a boy. I started off with the Charlie shirt pattern by Zonen09 mostly because of the way the front was. I modified it to make a square bodice. I also thought about adding a button closure to the front, but thought this look would be fine without it. Then I taped off 4 stripes to paint in reference to the 4 layers. I know the final shirt has 5 stripes. I was slightly messy and a 5th stripe became necessary.

Then since I'm on summer mode, I made him some shorts using the Clean Slate Pants/shorts/capris pattern by Blank Slate Patterns. I've never done welt pockets before and have been dying to try them! But sadly, the size I made is HUGE on Jude and will fit Paisley instead. So for this photo shoot, I just put him in some Skinny Jeans I made him a couple months ago. 

And here's when my little guy had had enough

And a peek to see if I was watching or still taking pics....

The best part about this shirt is that I made it reversible. Since it's still freezing here, the added layer is nice.

I know you have got to be sick of pictures, but I had to add this one! I totally caught a sneeze in action!

Look at that spit!!

Now head over to Project Run and Play to see all of the other amazing remix's! 

Spring Fever Dress Remix

I'm going to be completely honest, I was totally stumped with this remix at first. It could have been because last week was one of those "psycho-crazy-wanna-pull-your-hair-out and make strait-jackets for the kids" type of week. Or because that dress is just amazing as is. I was really struggling coming up with anything and was thinking of just not joining in. It was of course right when I said "bag it" and started a different project (making bows) that a couple of ideas suddenly hit me and I had to drop what I was doing and start making my remix's.My biggest problem was that I really didn't want to make another dress. My girls have TONS of dresses. Don't ask me why I had it in my mind that it just had to be a dress, but when it hit me that I could make something other than a dress, a lightbulb went off and I got started. 

I chose to make a shirt and skirt - brilliant, I know!

I did use the actual pattern, but I modified it quite a bit. For starters, my oldest girl is in size 7/8, so I had to resize the pattern and make it bigger and since it was being turned into a shirt - longer. I also decided to put the bib on the front and turn it into a flutter-tank. Since it was made out of knit, I didn't need the buttons to open on the front, so I created a pleat and made a little bow out of the same material.

For the skirt I used the Layered Skirt Tutorial by Dana Made It. Except I modified it and had it be 4 layers, in reference to the layers on the original Spring Fever Dress. I absolutely love how it turned out. The best part is, my little girl loves it too! :D

Stay tuned for my boy remix! 

Sew in Tune - Birds and Boats

I absolutely LOVE music, so when I saw a music inspired sew-a-long, I just had to join in! The song that kept popping into my head was Boats & Birds by Gregory and the Hawk. My sister thought it was one of the perfect love songs, but I totally disagree. I immediately thought of my relationship with my kids while listening to it. Here's the lyrics to the first verse:

If you be my star

I'll be your sky

You can hide underneath me and come out at night

When I turn jet black

And you show off your light

I live to let you shine

I live to let you shine

But you can skyrocket away from me

And never come back if you find another galaxy

Far from here with more room to fly

Just leave me your stardust to remember you by

Can you kind of see what I mean? Perfect for a mommy/kiddo relationship.

So on to the outfit. My first design thought consisted of a hoodie with jeans, but with spring not too far off and plenty of winter clothes, I decided I'd start on summer stuff, so the hoodie was thrown out and a hooded shirt was decided upon instead. I used the Flashback Skinny Tee and just drafted a hood to add. I also decided to keep it a bit more simple and just write the first sentence. I used a freezer paper stencil and cut out all the words. Then I used white paint and then put glow-in-the-dark paint on top of it. That way, when it is jet black, my little guy can still shine.

As for the jeans, I've had this super cool slightly stretchy, heavier material FOREVER. I knew they would make the coolest little pair of jeans, so I used the "Skinny Jeans" pattern from Peek-a-boo Patterns Shop. We can just pretend that they are clusters of stars in the galaxy, right?? lol 

I havn't been able to take the greatest of pics lately, but here's a couple of them on my little guy. 

Aevaries 6th Birthday!

It's crazy how quickly life changes. At this time a mere 6 years ago we were about to head out to my 39 week appointment at the OB's. I was determined that we would be having our baby girl that day. When the Dr. told me that he wouldn't be surprised if he saw me come into the hospital later that night, I pleaded to just make it a date at the hospital and at 6:57pm, 2 short hours later, we were holding this little creature in our arms. 

Surprise number 1 was that "beauty mark" on her eyebrow. My sister Saffron promptly called out how unfair it was that she have a beauty mark. The second surprise was that this little girl was a blondie just like her brother! I seriously thought that was a fluke.

Now Aevarie has been a gem. I love this little girl to the moon and back. She can be quite bossy and is always ordering her sisters around with a "Come on girls!". I LOVE it! She's very easy going and loving. And oh my goodness this girl is silly! Here's some pictures of her through out the 6 years, cause you know I just love pictures and this girl is too cute!

I just love this girl and can't believe that she's only been in our world for 6 years and at the same time, can't believe she's already 6. 

Here's wishing my darling girl a very Happy Birthday and many many more to come!

Pattern Testing Cece Top and Dress

A while ago I got an email from a really sweet gal asking if I would like to pattern test for her. I've never been asked to test a pattern before and I was very flattered! So I replied with a very excited "YES" and very soon afterwards I was putting this pattern together. 

The instructions were very well written and I even learned how to sew up a top in a different fashion as well as install my first invisible zipper. My only problem? I couldn't stop making them! This pattern turned out so versatile! Add a collar. Sleeves. Make a dress. Add sleeves to that dress. So many different looks with the one pattern! :D

In the time limit, I made 3. With plans on making more. 

With the first one, I just looked at my fabric stash and this fabric was just screaming to be used! 

I chose to make it sleeveless (plea to Spring to hurry up!) and I used the option of a peter-pan collar.

I love what the trim adds to it!

Don't you love how serious my little girl is in that last one? 

With the second one, I chose to make another top, but we added sleeves so she could wear it to school alone. And again, added the peter-pan collar, cause I just love them. :D

Then we HAD to make a dress. With the fabric choice I just felt like it needed to have sleeves, but no collar. I love how it turned out!

The thing I didn't do with the dress is the invisible zipper. They didn't have any more at the store. Blah. But seriously look at the twirling factor of this skirt!

Are you just dying to know what the pattern is??? 

It's the Cece Top and Dress pattern by Popolok Designs. 

And the best part is how cheap it is! It comes in sizes 1-8 years and there are just so many variations! You should check out  Popolok Designs facebook  page to see all the other amazing looks too. And also check out her other awesome patterns! 

I loved pattern testing for Alviana, and hope that I get to do so again! :D

Signature Style - Working Randomness

So it's signature style over at Project Run and Play this week. I was racking my brains trying to decide what my exact style is. The only thing I could really come up with is that I love putting random prints and colors together. I don't even know what to call it. Working randomness? With all the layering I like to do, I guess you could call it Bag-lady style. That's what my mother used to call me growing up. I would seriously just layer and layer.
 A lot of times when I show my family and friends fabrics I've chosen to go together they give me this look of "Oooookay then". I think my style is a lot like Matilda Jane or Persnickety. And I seriously know that their clothing is a million times cuter than mine, but I would love to aspire to their level. :D

I also know I have a problem of not choosing just 1 outfit.....I need to work on that.

Here's some of my outfits from the years.

Did I mention that I love pictures too? 

I do end up sewing Knot dresses, patchwork skirts and ruffle skirts the most. 

I havn't been sewing too long for boys, but I do know from dressing my oldest that I love a Skater/prep style. The button up shirts with t-shirts and skinny jeans. And again, just layers! :D 

I've really enjoyed sewing along with Project Run and Play and getting to see all the amazing talent. Those girls are definitely inspiring! I can't wait for the next season! :D