Ready to be Merry AF?! I am

Have I said before 'this is my favorite make!'? Probably a few times, I think because I keep learning new things and getting more comfortable with my skills to step outside of the pattern my favorites keep changing lol

This is one of my recent makes, and you guessed it, its my new favorite! I got this super soft french terry fabric from Elephant House. I was so excited when I saw they were running this because I feel like this is so relatable lol. Lets be honest, holidays are fun, and stressful, and as a teen I spend half of it being told to smile. This is the perfect holiday shirt! I might wear it year round 😉

I did start with a pattern from Ellie & Mac then I took the sleeve and tossed it out and did my own thing. I wanted something a little different and eye catching, you know to distract grandparents from the front of my shirt 🤷

I had a lot of fun doing these pictures, let me set the scene for you. Its a HOT August day in Hawaii, the hottest month, with no trade winds to be seen. It is about 8am and you and your mother are outside in the front of your house putting up Christmas decorations while you are wearing a snuggly fabric, Santa hat, jeans and boots. People slowed down to watch.

It was fine though cause I am one of those teenagers that does not embarrass easy...

This design and a few others are up for preorder if you are interested in any let me know. Orders need to be placed by the 24th with me if you are interested in me making you something with it

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