Weekend Sewing & KCWC Prep

This weekend I got quite a bit of sewing and sewing related activities done. 

I finished up a special order for the shop and liked it so much that I am going to offer it in the store permanently.  It is a dress in the same style as the top from the ruffle outfit and a matching diaper cover with a Mickey appliqué on the bottom.  I love all the ideas that my customers come up with and can’t wait to get this new one in the shop. 

This weekend I also prepped for KCWC; pulling out all of the fabric that I want to use, cutting out patterns and putting directions and notions together so I can get as much sewing time in as possible.  If you don’t know about KCWC it is hosted by Meg at Elsie Marley and it is a commitment to sew 1 hour a day for 7 days for your kids.  I am so excited to be able to participate this year and have a lot planned.

Top Row (left to right)

Leila & Ben Peasant Dress - Linen look cotton with polka dot ruffle down the middle

Camo knit dress pink ruffle accents

T-shirt dresses with Tula Pink Prince Charming fabric

Ivory gauze fabric for an elastic shirred top

Oliver + S Swing Set Tunic – Children at Play Parade fabric

Bottom Row (left to right)

Oliver + S Puppet Show Shorts – Navy Twill fabric

Oliver + S Swing Set Tunic – Red, White & Blue fabric

Clever Charlotte Flutter Blouse – Lisette Lawn fabric

Oliver + S Class Picnic Tunic – Lisette Sateen fabric

Oliver + S Puppet Show Shorts – Children at Play Balloon fabric

I know that there is not possible way I could get this all done in a week but I wanted to have plenty of options if something went wrong or I get tired of working on one thing.  There are a few items for each girl and hopefully this will help kick start their summer wardrobe!

The items high on my priority list are:

Peasant Dress w/ Polka Dot Ruffle – 3T for A

Oliver + S Puppet Show Shorts & Swing Set Tunic in Children at Play fabric – 2T for M’s Birthday

Tula Pink T-Shirt Dresses – 2T for M, 3T for A

Clever Charlotte Flutter Blouse – 2T/3T for A

Oh, I finished a couple of tops for myself but those will have to wait until after KCWC is over.

Cheers,

Erin

Shop Additions

So I wanted to do a quick rundown of a few things that have been added to the shop. I plan on releasing a few more dresses for the summer months and a top/capri set as well. Of course I will let you know once they are up and available for sale.

The Minnie Mouse Dress is a spin off of my popular Mickey and Minnie Mouse ruffle outfits. The dress is short sleeve and is perfect for a summer trip to Disney, a birthday party or even cute enough to wear any day of the week.

The Charlotte Ruffle Neck Easter/Spring dress is the perfect dress for Easter or just a spring day. The ruffle neck on this is such a statement but does not compromise comfort either. Cute printed pockets add to the charm of this dress and allow your little girl to safely stash all of her treats from the Easter Bunny.

I dont have any boys in my house but I still get to sew for them with orders that come into the shop. The Mickey Tie T-Shirt is so cute and can match either the Mickey Ruffle Outfit or the Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve Dress. This is a little dressier than the Mickey Boy outfit with chambray pants but still just as cute.


There is a lot on the To Sew list for the weekend but I will have to play it by ear. The pollen is starting to die down and it is supposed to be great weather. Of course I plan on giving you an update of what gets done on Monday.


Hope you have a great weekend doing whatever it is that makes you happy!


Cheers,
Erin