The Berry Bunch

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Ainsley and Aiden by Stitchwerx: Blog Tour {Giveaway}

Welcome to the first day of the Blog Tour for Stitchwerx new collection of patterns for baby, the Ainsley and Aiden Collection!

The Berry Bunch: Ainsley and Aiden by Stitchwerx: Blog Tour

Pattern Revolution Mama Says Sew The Berry Bunch Begin With B

Releasing today are some pretty incredible patterns. The suite makes up 4 patterns. You can find them at the Stitchwerx Designs Etsy Shop or a Special Limited Time Pattern Bundle for $18.75 (a $25 value sold separately). Sale price runs through Friday June 20, (midnight, EDT). After the sale, all patterns will be available for purchase individually and as a bundle in the Stitchwerx Designs Etsy Shop. Don't forget to stop by Stitchwerx Designs on Facebook and see what other people are posting, or other patterns! You can check out the Stitchwerx release blog post.

Don't mind baby girl in boy clothes... These are a gift for a special little couple of boys coming soon. :)

Bitty Beetle Bodysuit, Tee & Gown
It is a lap neck for easy over and off baby's noggin. It has the option of a tee, bodysuit or sleeping gown. The sleeves also has the option of long, extra-long with mittens, or short. Perfect for those new little babes that tend to <eek> scratch... I always had difficulty with the mittens coming off. But on the sleeve, so much easier! No lost mittens!

Comfy Caterpillar Easy Knit Pants
This is a simple knit pant: left and right side, leg cuffs, and waistband. Boom. Easy peasy, fast and speedy! Plus side, you don't need a serger to sew these together! In the patterns there are amazing directions, tips and tutorials on how to coverstitch, topstitch, and even use a twin-needle! I am no longer scared to buy a twin-needle! (just haven't been to the store yet)...

Roly Poly Lined Pants
Seriously, my favorite. I never new I could make a pair of lined pants like this. Seriously, love it! The directions and walk-through is amazing for what could be a slightly difficult and confusing process. Thank goodness for pictures! These pants could be reversible! I so wish I had this pattern when little man was born 3.5 years ago!

Tiddly Wink Toppers

Two styles of hats. One boxy square beanie, the other a slouchy beanie. I tested the slouchy beanie and thought it was so ridiculously adorable! I can just see baby girl in the snow on the mountain wearing a supper fuzzy version of the slouchy beanie!

I am just waiting on snaps to make some more! :) I have some planned to give to a friend that is prego with twins! :) The sizes range from premie-12 months!

Check out these other wonderful ladies sewing up these great outfits with some wonderful baby cuteness!

Wednesday June 11

Pattern Revolution

Mama Says Sew

The Berry Bunch (thats me!)

Begin With B

Thursday, June 12

Rebekah Sews

Lulu & Celeste

Gloria June

Friday, June 13

Once Upon a SewingMachine

Feather's Flights

Pattern Nut

Monday, June 16

Golden Rippy

Playground PixieDesigns

Friends StitchedTogether

The Life of JenniferDawn

Tuesday June 17

Stitch and Bake

Shaffer Sisters

The Life of aCompulsive Crafter

And now for the really good stuff! to help promote the release of the pattern, Stitchwerx is hosting this incredible giveaway!

Prize Package includes:

*4 patterns of your choice from Stitchwerx Designs

* Set of 4 Custom 8 x 10" Art Prints from Artful Life Designs
Check them out at: Artful Life Designs Etsy Shop

Artful Life Designs on Facebook

* $25 Gift Card from the Fabric Store of Your Choice

* Set of 100 Custom Mommy/Playdate Cards from Artful Life Designs

Contest Rules:

You must be 18 to enter.

You can gain entries by entering the Rafflecopter Prompts.

Giveaway end: 6/20/14 at midnight EDT.

One winner will be chosen and announced on 6/21/14.

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Good Luck and Happy Sewing!

see you next time!

Monday, June 9, 2014

Lalaloopsy Mittens Fluff and Stuff: A Birthday Girl's Outfit

I got a phone call from my best friend asking if I could help her with sewing a birthday outfit for her daughter's first birthday. Her daughter's favorite lalaloopsy doll was this one:

I am so impressed with my friends sewing! She is super novice and she did an excellent job. I just coached her through the process of sewing the outfits together and it just turned out awesome!

About the outfit...

We used the GYCT Designs Tinley Tee for the Shirt and modified it for the vest. The shirt is made using a jersey knit and the vest is minky with binding made from the same material as the skirt. You can see my blog post about that here or head over to her Etsy shop and purchase that here.

The skirt is a basic circle skirt, self drafted. We used four 1/2 circle panels to add to the flowing-fullness of the skirt. The material was from the local discount store (and I purshased some in brown at JoAnn's a while before, man do I feel like a sucker!). We gathered the skirt to match up a waistband cut about 1-2" larger than her waist, made a casing for the elastic cut 2" smaller than her waist. I based it off of the tutorial at Dana Made It

The pink jersey (same material as the shirt) is made from the lolipop leggings* by Peek-A-Boo pattern shop* *affiliate links*. We cut them at the capri length.

And here is the skirt in action! So fun!

Had some photo bombers... :)

And she wore it for her birthday! I am so glad that she liked it! Seriously, my best friend did an awesome job sewing it! I am so proud of her! :)

What kind of outfit would you like to duplicate?

Happy Sewing!

Monday, June 2, 2014

A Little Girl Turns 6! {Happy Birthday!}

My niece is now 6! Hard to believe that 6 years ago we were traveling to California to visit my sister in the hospital with this little one!

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2014

And now she is 6! It is amazing how fast they grow! And here are some pictures from the birthday party. :)

I am a little bit bummed that I was not able to get any pictures of my Niece blowing out the candles. :( Next year... It'll go by faster than we know it!

I'll be sharing her birthday present later! ;)

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Sew-a-bration of Womanhood: Flame Circle Skirt

Welcome to my contribution to the wonderful series, the Sew-a-bration of Womanhood!

I saw a call for contributors and wanted to jump in on the fun of sewing for, and celebrating, our amazing-ness. I just had to wait a while to figure out what I wanted to sew!

The Berry Bunch: Sew-a-bration of Womanhood: Circle Skirt

At first I decided to sew a wrap skirt. I had one out of 4-way stretch a while ago and loved it. But the change that kids did to me, well it doesn't really fit any more. Then I wanted to do the knew California Peplum Top by EYMM (affiliate link). It has a modification for nursing moms. Perfect? Yes! But then, I decided to sew a circle skirt. I was helping a friend sew one for her daughter's birthday outfit and decided as I was drafting the patterns to make one for myself too! So glad that I did, it was so easy! Though I am still gonna have to sew up the California Peplum Top. :)

I used the tutorial here and even used an elastic waistband. I was going to make a casing and thread elastic through it, but this was inexpensive at the discount shop and it works so well! It is comfortable and stays up! :)

Plus, I can be like a kid and spin! :) So fun!

I cut the length at 24 inches and used a bit longer radius so a friend could use the pattern too (only about .25" difference), but I think the size is just so cool! Cannot wait to wear it out! I've been told that it is a good dancing dress...

Head over to Shaffer Sisters to see what Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop has made and Call Ajaire to see my 'interview' and previous projects!

Check out the participants blogs and their awesome projects.

Remember, We are worth it. :)