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Elephant House Fabrics - How I love thee....

Shall we count the ways?  Honestly, if you have not checked out this custom fabric group you are missing out! They are the perfect blend of beautiful general designs, and nerdy fabrics for the whole family. I have yet to find a round I didn't see something in I thought was cute, even if it isn't my fandom, the coordinates tend to sway my heart.  I have sewn up the Cotton Lycra, Swim, Bamboo, and Woven, I love them all, and the woven is so soft! It is the best woven I have ever felt.  Elephant House  is the first time I ever tried bamboo lycra and I have loved it sense, it is such a great fabric for warm weather and the drape is incredible!   Sewing for them has been such a great experience, I have learned so much from the team, and have made some friends. It is always such an awesome experience striking for them, I always walk away from a round feeling valued and appreciated as a strike sewist. 

NEW Ruth swim bottoms, all the ruffles!

Recently my little sister out grew one of her last store bought and favorite swim suit, it was her favorite because of all the ruffles. So when I saw a test of this swim bottom I new I had to sign up and make her a pair!  The Ruth Swim bottoms have launched over at  5 out of 4 Patterns ! They are packed with style and options. Because of the launch they are also on sale if you want to purchase the pattern 😁  This style is the low rise with flounce. Other options include; -3 rise heights: bikini (1″ below navel), high rise (right at navel), and high waisted (retro look 1″ above navel). -Mid-rise legs -Waist and legs can be finished with elastic or binding -Optional waist flounce, waist peplum, or front ties (front ties are on high rise and high waist options) -Girls’ sizes 0-3m through 14. These bottoms were swim tested to to make sure they don't bunch, shift or otherwise create discomfort. She loved the fit, and the ruffle. The s...