Fashionista Dreams

My mom has a history of telling me 'pose like this' and I typically react with 'there is no way this won't look ridiculous', and guess what, it typically does not look ridiculous. Which is both wonderful and really annoying. The above is one of those moments, it is one of my absolute favorites from this round of testing.  There is a little story behind this top. I was given a bunch of clothing from relatives when I started sewing so that I could practice on them, I have had this sweater sitting in a pile for almost 2 years! I knew I liked it but I wasn't sure what I wanted to make with it. During the testing for the new collection from George + Ginger, I made 2 different  Teen Spirits . I loved both of them, they are dolman style and great fits, they both have hoods, then it hit me, THE SWEATER! I knew it would be perfect.  I really lucked out that I was able to use the original neckband, I had to do some alterations to the rest to make it w...

 The  So Sweet Sweater  by candy castle with out the sleeves added on is one of my favorite tops for my sister.  Its not exactly short sleeves, but its its perfect for Hawaii winter when its not really cold cold, but breezy.  She loves the cowl, hiding part of her face, more than hoods even I think.  The fabric from  Fabriculous  was perfect for it. I love that even though this is a coordinate it can really stand alone as the focal point as well, I think this pattern demonstrates that really well, with out being a basic boring tee. Kaylee is anything but basic and boring! 

Fabriculous  has started having these awesome growth charts! It is printed on canvas, with space where you could write in the ages and names of children.  My mom is super excited about these because we are a military family and these can come with us on all of our moves and she doesn't have to lose that record.  I embroidered a red, blue and yellow fish on it because well it fits the theme perfectly and added our names too.  This is one of the many styles, she's been doing them the last few rounds,  if you are interested in one  like this or in a different style or having names added to it like this just let me know 

How could I not make a reading pillow with this fabric?! It kept telling me to make sure I had enough to make one.  I of course added some embroidery to it, but a bit more general because everyone in the house already has a reading pillow and I wanted it to have resale value. I did the lettering myself, the 2 Dr. Seuss themed ones were from  appliqués with character . They happen to have a huge sale going on right now if you are into embroidery or appliqué.  I really like the style of these. How its kinda sketchy, I might have downloaded a few files in this style lol.  This reading pillow is perfect right? The colors compliment each other so well, it would be so cute in a classroom or little ones reading corner!  I am so glad I had enough of this fabric from  Fabriculous  to make this pillow, while I made it with the intent to sell it... I am not sure I can part with it! I could always have two I do have a lot of books ...

This is the side hustle bag pattern is from the  Bag of the Month Club , my first time ever making a bag like this, its a lot of work, but the end result is so worth it!  The side hustle features a large front slip pocket that was perfect for this bag rapport, adjustable and removable shoulder strap.  The back has a large wide strap for fitting over a luggage handle. It also has to tote style matching handles. The inside has a zipper pocket and a laptop pocket. This really is the ultimate travel bag, also perfect for teachers, for grade books, papers and laptops you might need for work.  This could be be made in so many different colors, and styles this is just the rapport I got from the current round over at  Fabriculous  and I thought it would make a great bag for a teacher and just in time for read across America coming up.  

'...and I want to sing!" - Kaylee The Lorax is my sisters favorite, it speaks to her on a deep level. She is forever saying that the plants,  ocean, and animals are her babies. She takes it very seriously and find no humor in the idea of someone harming any of them. Our dad isn't even allowed to skip rocks unless she asks them first 🙂 I embroidered the Lorax and some Truffula trees on the front of her top, she was so excited to see them.  I took the pink color way for this current round over at  Fabriculous custom Fabric  and paired it with her pink faux denim. They compliment each other so well! I used them to make this raglan from  Patterns for Pirates I made her some matching socks with the scraps from my fat half, the new no shows from  The Wolf & the Tree , I made her the regular, she likes them more slipper style, the joys of island living wearing normal socks feels weird.   These are some ...

This panel is just perfect for me while sewing is a passion, reading is my a favorite hobby. It is the greatest gift, you can escape into a different world and time.  Dr. Seuss was my first books, green eggs and ham is my favorite one, do you have a favorite of his? I used to read mine to by little brother when he was a baby.  This great Dr. Seuss is up for preorder over at  Fabriculous  starting today, but for a limited time!  I decided to show off my cool panel and some of the coordinate with the  George + Ginger Starc . It is a fun sew, a bit casual and a bit grown up at the same time.  The detail on the pattern for this top, and the details on this fabric compliment each other really well don't you think?