Model Call - May 24th

Alright Tally mommas! We are in need of a few models for an upcoming photo shoot. All models will receive 35% off their order to HCD that day and a gift from Shana Beiro Photography who will so graciously be photographing the mini models.

The shoot will be May 24th at 11:30am to about 12:45pm. You will need to be able to stay for the entire shoot. Your child must wear 12M to 4T clothing. Please fill out this form to apply:

Photo shoot Model Application - May 24th

Pattern Review - Lazy Susan by Brownie-Goose

I can not tell you how excited I am to release this post today. I was over the moon when I was selected by my favorite designer to pattern test her new pattern. I mean I was riding on a high for days telling everyone (I'm sure most of my friends thought I was crazy). And when I found this fabric, I just knew it was going to be amazing. So I introduce the Summer Bloom Set! Now available in the shop. 

This adorable top was made using the newest pattern from Brownie-Goose... The Lazy Susan. Here is my pattern review. 

My Details:

Fabric used - I used cotton fabric for this little outfit. I just fell in love with this fabric! Isn't it amazing?!

Time - This took me about 1.75 hours. That includes reading the pattern thoroughly, printing, cutting, tapping, tracing out my size, cutting fabric, and construction. This is a round about guess as I was making the shorts at the same time. 

Pattern Designer:

I can not begin to explain how amazing Brownie-Goose patterns are. They are without a doubt my favorite patterns. They go together so quickly and easily. Yet they do not look simple. And they are even very entertaining. Every time I buy a new, the first thing I do is read through it entirely (I know you are suppose to do this anyways, but most of the time I do not... oh what a hard time my past students would give me if they knew!). But I read these because they are hilarious! 

The patterns are chalk full of photos of every detail. And the oh so talented Ms. Amy does an excellent job at making the written directions super simple. So if have been sewing for years or just starting out, you can not go wrong the a BG pattern.

This Pattern:

This pattern is BG's best to date if you ask me (and I have them all!). It is a basic boat neck little number, but it has tons and tons and tons of options. From top and dress lengths, optional flutter sleeves, optional banded skirt, to three (yes 3!) different bodice options. And the best part is there are very details instructions for every single variation. Check out Amy's post here to see all the options. My personal fav is the herringbone. I had every intention of making one, but didn't have the time with a sick little one on my hands. So my next project after these last few orders.

The different fabric on the inside of the flutter sleeve was an accident brought on by my not wanting to "waste" fabric. It is now one of my favorite parts!

Other features that I love about this pattern include:

• A large range of sizes - 6-12M all the way to 10
• Sizing guide to help you find the best fit.
• Color coded, overlapping pattern pieces (and measurements for rectangles!)
• Numbered pattern pages 
• And did I mention it is fun to read :)

The fit (like all of her patterns) is great. The sizes are done in ranges (2/3, 4/5, etc.), so they will fit for an extended period of time, yet they are not awkwardly big or small. I don't know how she does it, but they are always a great fit on an shape and size of child. This specific pattern has the boat neck that does have a tendency to fall of J's shoulder every now and then, but she is on the small side of a 2 and a super skinny mini wearing a 2/3. And I think most boat necks have a tendency to shift a little anyways. 

The middle picture is J's "smell the flower" face! 

I paired this Lazy Susan top with another BG star... The Summer Sailor (to be reviewed shortly!). So all you mommas who sew head on over to the Brownie-Goose shop and get your Lazy Susan pattern that is being released today! And for all you non-sewers head on over to my shop to get this adorable little set for your little one! 

J's favorite part of the day was throwing rocks in the air. The last picture is her face as they hit her in the head!

KCW - Day 7 Recap

I did it! I completed the Kid's Clothes Week challenge AND my personal challenge to blog for seven days straight (technically 8 if you include my announcement post!). Yay me!

Day 7 was very productive. I complete quite a number of pieces for outstanding orders (I am beginning to see the end in sight with orders). I finished several of the final pieces for this amazing order for one (yes one!) very lucky little cutie. She is staring her HCD collection off with a bang.

And you may notice those matching pants I was telling you about in yesterday's post... aren't they adorable?

I'm hoping to finish my last few orders today and tomorrow and be on to summery items. I am planning on using up some of my fabric that I have on hand, so there will only be a few of each new style available and they will all be ready to ship. I also plan on create my 4th of July outfits this week as well. So make sure you are a Fan on Facebook, and make sure that you are receiving my post in your newsfeed by hovering over the like button and selecting show in newsfeed (oh complicated facebook!).

I hope you had a good time getting some sneak peeks "behind the seams" (hehe) this week. I have really enjoyed sharing with you all. I will not be able to continue everyday (it does take away from my much needed sewing time), but I think I may start doing a weekly "behind the seams" post. What do you guys think?

KCW - Day 6 Recap

Well I made the 1 hour minimum, but not much else for yesterday's Kid's Clothes Week challenge. The hubby was off on a fishing trip and J and I had a birthday party for one of J's little friend in the morning. So that didn't leave much time for sewing. But that is ok. The little munchkin and I had a good day.

I was able to finish this Violet Posey dress in top length. You may notice that this is the culprit of Day 5's sewing stand of. Well see the seamstress will always win. Take that culprit! And wait until you see the matching ruffle pants that is going to go with it! They are literally on the ironing board in a state of almost done... today's first project.

Well I am off to get what I hope to be a ton of sewing done. Talk to you guys tomorrow.

KCW - Day 5 Recap

Well Day 5 was not the greatest day. A tired, not feeling well little one clinging to my leg all day made it quite difficult to get things done. I did manage to get one item sewn, so at least I was able to erase something off my board. Oh the feeling of wiping something of that board... 

When I finally had time at night to work on sewing all the sewing gods were telling me to get out of the sewing room. I mean seriously! When you have to take apart the same piece 4 times for four different reasons it may be a sign that you need to get out of the sewing room. You will find a picture of the culprit bellow. Here she lies and here she will stay until she can decided to act right. Ugh!

The culprit! 

So I spent the rest of the evening sewing on some buttons and working on some hair pretties. I do not have time to snap photos as we are headed off to a birthday party. Hopefully Day 6 will go better :)

Enjoy your Saturday! 

KCW - Day 4 Recap

Did you think I forgot to post? Ugh. What a day today has been already. The little one is sick again! And guess when she woke up today? 6AM! Needless to say I was not able to get much done this morning.

Yesterday was a pretty good day though. I was able to make a dress in the morning (which of course I did not take pictures of before I sent it off). And then we were off to our little photo shoot. J pitched a fit when I got her dress in her new adorable little outfit and I thought great... this is going to to go swimmingly  But when we got to the park she was all smiles and hamming it up for mommy. What a little professional (hahaha). I'm not quite ready to show you her new amazingly adorable outfit, but here is a little teaser. I am so in love with this photo that I can't not share it!

We also took pictures of my new character dress. If you were hanging out with me on Facebook yesterday you already saw the new Velma Dress. It came out even more adorable than I thought it would. I just love it. It is available in my Etsy shop.

I also finished up this little outfit for a handsome birthday man. Sorry for the terrible picture, I took it at night in my oh so awful lighting quickly before it whet out the door.

It was made to match this amazing invitation/party set for the talented Magic by Marcy. Isn't it just too much on the cuteness scale?! I am loving it!

 

Ok. I am off to try and get some sewing done before the little one wakes up. Talk to you guys tomorrow. 

KCW 2013 - Day 3 Recap

What a day. Ugh. The day started with me working on the new Velma dress to compliment the Daphne dress. I have been planing on doing this dress for quite sometime, but just never got around to it. But then I had a wonderful customer order one. So it was time to bring my vision to life.

Oh the trials and tribulations of making this dress. My seam ripper was my best friend. I attached pieces to the the wrong side (all the way to serging... if you sew you know how much of a pain in the you know what that is to take out!). I dropped the iron and it landed on a plastic bag... yeap had to clean the iron. I means seriously! The easiest part of the whole outfit was the box pleat which is the most technical/detailed part. So what should have only taken a little over an hour ended up taking me 2 hours. Geesh! At least the end result is exactly what I hoped for. I am going to get this dress photographed today, so look for it to hit the HCD shop sometime today or tomorrow.

The rest of the day was spend working on a pattern test for Brownie-Goose (my most favorite pattern designer). I was over the moon to be selected and can not wait to show you the adorableness. I am going to get it photographed today! I will also be putting out a pattern review when the pattern is released for all you ladies who sew. But in the meantime, here is a little teaser for you :)

I ended the day by working on the dreaded hair bows. Oh how I dislike that process. But oh how cute the outcomes are.

Today's plan is to finish up my Etsy orders and get them mailed out and take J to a local garden to get yesterday's outfits photographed. So I am off to sew. Talk to you guys tomorrow.