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Saturday Sew & Tell

Welcome back!

As I have mentioned numerous times I love to sew.

I spend much of my free time stitching away.

For years I've had a small Etsy & Facebook show specializing in handmade bunting banners and children's clothes. Over the last few years I have also gotten into testing patterns for designers.

This week I tested these adorable shorts from Peek-A-Boo Patterns.

The Baja Shorts are available in sizes 3 months to size 12. This makes a great buy for someone with multiple kids. These shorts can be made in woven, knit or a swim short fabric. They even include an optional lining!!

I love these as everyday shorts. Even with the side accent panel and the pocket detail they sew up in less than an hour from printing to finish. I tested the 6 month size for Farmgirl 2. I was excited that they covered her cloth diapered bottom well. CD mommas know that can be an issue.

I really enjoyed this pattern and the fact that one pattern can cover all of my kids size ranges without having to purchase 2 or 3 different versions. Grab your copy today for only $7.95 here!

So what have you sewn up this week? Share in the comments section!

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What she made Wednesday!!

I had a grand plan to make Easter outfits for me and the 2 littles plus ties for Farmboy1 & the Farmer...but life got the better of me...that and procrastination.

So we ended up in store bought...which don't get me wrong was adorably cute but not what I envisioned.

Let's not mention the fact that Farmgirl's orginial dress is cut and just awaiting me to sit down and actually sew and monogram it. Or that now I have an excess fabric stash...oh who am I kidding I always have that LOL!!!

I might not have got to Easter dresses but I did do a selfish sew and made me a wonderful sheath dress that has an amazing fit! It's a really quick sew that has classic lines and looks great on everyone I have seen. To make it better the pattern is releasing TODAY!!!

That's right Tami over at Love Notions is releasing 2 patterns today!! The Tessa top and the Tabitha sheath dress!

This dress works great for the office,

Chasing around 3 wild farmkids,

and has the option of adding an extra spice to life with a contrasting yoke.

While I haven't hack the pattern yet to make it nursing friendly, it is also very nice to have something very feminine but also modest. I see a few more of these creeping into my work and summer wardrobe.

Do you have a favorite dress pattern??

Share it with me in the comments below!

XOXO

Caci

Whip It Up Wednesday!!: Spring Capsule Sewalong

I've been wanting to go the capsule route for the last 6 months but with a new baby and nursing I just haven't made that leap....

until NOW!!!

If you haven't noticed I really LOVE LOVE to sew... and Becca over at Free Notion came up with this crazy awesome idea of sewing your spring capsule in a week! Well maybe not your entire capsule but 9 or fewer pieces...separates you can mix and match.

Want to know more?? Check it out here

So guess who said... "I'm in!!"

That's right this girl!!

I have jumped in feet first! I have already planned my capsule and done my fabric selection. Plus I've started cutting and sewing my pieces as well... why? Well one because I can't cut then sew days later..I do best if I cut and sew a garment at the same basic time... and secondly I get to it when I can which has been at about 4:30 or 5 in the morning this week.

Would you like to see my plan??

Everything in blue I already have on hand. The grey bow ballet flats I found at Walmart on sale, the cardigan is from Gap, a pair of black leggings that are super comfy, grey knit "dress" pants I've had for years, a purple nursing top from Target, and my favorite Jack Rogers. Oh, those cute necklaces are KEEP!!! Want one? You can purchase it here.

Everything in pink is an item I need to make or already have made. I just realized there has been an edit. I switched the Sorbetto from Colette for the Seamwork Akita, a free 30 minute skirt pattern from Make It Perfect , The Only Tee (tank version/tunic length), La Bella Donna, and the Sabrina Slims. All of these items fall into the quick sew category. I can't wait to take some shots of the outfits all together...NEXT WEEK!

So that's great I have all these patterns but what about fabric...well I have a massive stash and was able to pull from it. But you can many times pick up the needed fabric locally at a Hobby Lobby, Hancock's or even Wal-Mart.

All of my fabrics for this challenge came from Girl Charlee & Hawthrone Threads. Both have great customer service and fast shipping.

So who's with me let me know in the comments! Don't sew...no worries tell me one piece of clothes you wish you could get to fit better... jeans, tops, skirts??

XOXO,

Caci

Saturday Sew & Tell

What she made Wednesday!!

Whip It Up Wednesday!!: Spring Capsule Sewalong

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