Summer Swimwear Tour

When invited to participate in the Summer Swimwear Tour hosted by Call Ajaire, Gracious Threads, The Wolf and the Tree, it was an easy yes. The weather has finally heated up around here, my daughter needed a new suit, and all the designs look super cute!

The pattern I chose to make is Just Keep Swimming by The Wolf and the Tree. There are over 160 combinations, so chances are, you can definitely find one that works for you.  We chose a short sleeve rash guard with medium length shorts in a size 5. Overall the fit was great, so we were very happy with the result. The only alteration I made was to make the shorts slightly narrower.  

The fabric I used for the top was upcycled from a store bought rash guard, and the shorts fabric was purchased from my local fabric store.

My girl is so thrilled with her new swimsuit and I look forward to making more of them for her!

Take advantage of some great deals during the tour :

Call Ajaire - 20% off all patterns (coupon code: SWIMTOUR)

Gracious Threads - 15% off the purchase of 3 or more patterns (no coupon needed)

The Wolf and the Tree - 15% off patterns (coupon code: SWIMTOUR)

Follow along all the other tour stops:

imagine gnats - Buzzmills - Sprouting JubeJube 

Our Chez Nous - Replicate Then Deviate - Once Upon a Sewing Machine

Once Upon a Sewing Machine - Kadiddlehopper - Lulu & Celeste - Skirt As Top - Needle and Ted 

Straight Stitch Designs - Rebel & Malice - Rae Gun Ramblings

Paisley Roots - Made by Sara - The Crazy Tailor - Skirt Fixation

Sew Chibi Designs - Max California - Better Dressed Child - Shaffer Sisters

Sew Country Chick - Handmade Frenzy - House of Estrela - SewsNBows

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Mori Tour - Näh-Connection

If you haven't been following the blog Näh-connection, you need to! Annika's creations are always so inspiring and her photographs, often taken in the German countryside, are stunning. Take a look at her Mori Dress.

For more, head over to Näh-connection.

Mori Tour - dotta

The Mori Dress Tour is at my favourite Italian blog today: dotta.  I love the classic looking dress Jo has made!

Go see more at dotta!

Mori Tour - Mingo & Grace

Today the Mori Dress pattern is over at mingo & grace where the incredibly talented Farrah has made a gorgeous top.

Get more inspiration at mingo & grace. 

Ruffle Playsuit Pattern Release

The new Ruffle Playsuit is now available!

The Ruffle Playsuit is the essential warm weather garment that’s perfect for the beach or layered with a top underneath for a cooler day. The scoop neck and teardrop button loop closure allows the playsuit to slide on and off the shoulder so independent little girls can dress themselves with ease. Designed for woven fabrics, the Ruffle Playsuit features both shorts and a long trouser version with optional slash pockets. Personalize it with, or without elastics at the leg openings to create the silhouette you desire. Detailed with a decorative bow at the cinched elastic waistband to finish the look. 

The design works great as an elegant dress, too! Included in the pattern is an easy tutorial for a quick alteration of a few pieces to create this dress. 

Pattern pieces and measurements are included for the skirt needed to sew the dress.

What's included in the pattern?

Sizes: 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 years
- 69 page pdf document with full colour photographs and diagrams
- numbered, step-by-step instructions
- prints on both standard 8.5X11" and A4 paper
- includes both imperial and metric measurements
- finished garment measurements chart
- full-size pattern pages
- pattern sizes are colour coordinated and have individual line styles (print in black and white OR colour)
- clear instructions for printing only the size(s) you need using PDF layers
- 3/8 (1cm) seam allowances included
- no serger needed
- link to pattern instantly delivered to your Paypal account e-mail once payment processed 

This pattern was meticulously tested by 32 dedicated testers. They did an amazing job helping to ensure the instructions and fit were spot on!  View their Ruffle Playsuits HERE.

Purchase the Ruffle Playsuit HERE.

Mori Tour - do guincho

One of my very favourite European bloggers is on the Mori Tour today.  Blogging from Portugal, Marta from do guincho always creates such gorgeous clothing for her girls and today is no different!

Go check out more photos at do guincho!