EYMM Anniversary Blog Tour: Four Seasons Cardigan

Join EYMM and 24 fellow bloggers as we celebrate the first 24 months of our pattern shop with a huge sale and giveaway! We will be featuring 8 different patterns for women and girls, as well as having a Manic Monday sale and a huge site-wide sale. There is also a great giveaway at the bottom of this post. Don't wait because you don't see sales like this often from EYMM and it will be over before you know it!

*NOTE* The links below won't show the tour posts until 11am PST on their day of the tour, BUT you are welcome to click through and check their blogs out at any time.

7/27 Connected by a Thread, Pattern Revolution, The Wholesome Mama

7/28 Climbing the Willow, Rebel & Malice, Hibbadoray

7/29 Pretty & Precious Clothing, Sprouting Jube Jube, Call Ajaire

7/30 Once Upon a Sewing Machine, Swoodson Says, Blessed X Five

7/31 Beri Bee Designs, Sewing the Seasons, Sew Outnumbered

8/1 Creative Counselor, Lulu & Celeste, Analog Bytes

8/2 Handcrafted by Red, Boutique Birdie, HattieLu Handmade

8/3 Capture, Craft & Cook, Welcome to Our Crazy World, Create 3.5

  Not only is there an AMAZING blog tour going on but 1 lucky winner that leaves a comment below between now and 8.3.15 will win a FREE EYMM pattern of their choice!!!! Which one would you pick? Then hop on over to EYMM to check out the awesome SALE, and an even bigger celebration giveaway with over $1000 in prizes. There will be 40 winners in all.

 

Hi everyone! I am Lore from Blessed X 5, you can also find me over at Five Blessings Boutique. I am so excited to part of EYMM Anniversary Blog Tour.

For my stop on the tour we are reviewing the four seasons cardigan.

I have to say that I was absolutely amazed at the size ranges and options included in the pattern.

 

The woman's version comes in sizes  xs-5x and the girl's version comes in newborn to 18 tween.

Both versions include 2 lengths, four sleeve lengths and a hood option! That is a lot of different cardigans that you could make from one pattern!

Both of the cardigans I made were duster length, 3/4 sleeve and no hood.

 

It just so happens that one night my kids were watching an old episode of Full House. In the episode Stephanie decided to start dressing like her big sister DJ. Of course in true 80's/90's sitcom way, a totally hysterical series of events followed. By the end of the show, even the littlest of sisters, Michelle, had joined in the fun. My kids loved the show. Queen Bee made the comment that it would be funny if her and the Little Miss dressed alike. Ha, little did she know that mom's wheels were already spinning.

The four seasons cardigan is the perfect pattern to have some sister matching fun.

My girls are 11 years apart so they usual don't have to worry about dressing exactly alike to often.

For both cardigans I used a light weight textured knit that draped very nicely.

 Both girls loved loved the look and feel of their cardigan. It is perfect for preschool and cool enough high school.
 

 

Purchase your copy of the Four Season Cardigan as well as all the other EYMM patterns and receive 43% off during the 2nd anniversary sale. Click here to go to the EYMM store.

Now through 11:59pm PST Monday 8.3.2015 save 43% off your www.EYMM.com purchase with the coupon code EYMM. The code is NOT valid on Manic Monday Sales, Build Your Own Bundles, and may not be combined with other coupons. This makes many of the Mommy & Me bundles up to 68% off!  

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Ellie Inspired Nautical Collection

 Have you seen the new Ellie Inspired Nautical Collection? 

If not you are missing out!

 I feel in love with each pattern as I tested them.

Get ready for some cute outfits ( and a cute little miss)...

All Hands on Deck and Mini All Hands on Deck

A super comfy knit tunic and capris.

A matching doll version is also available.

 

Sandcastle and Mini Sandcastle

A dress and top version with bloomers are included in the pattern.

A matching doll version is also available.

Mini Ships Ahoy and Mini Holiday Beret

Dress and Beret also come in little girl sizes.

 

Set Sail

Adorable scallop hem and collar.

Bloomers are also included in the pattern.

All these Ellie Inspired patterns and many more can be found here.

A Vision to Rember: Raggedy Strip Quilt

I am so excited to share with you my latest pattern review for DIY Crush, The Raggedy Strip quilt by A Vision to Remember.

The Raggedy Strip Quilt is a beginner quilt pattern. I had a blast picking out all my fabrics for the quilt. The final quilt measures 44 x 56 inches.

 

The pattern come with detailed written instructions but does not included step by step pictures.

The instruction are very easy to follow. The pattern also gives a couple different options. You can do a two layer or a three layer quilt. It also gives you directions on binding your quilt or doing the "rag" style, like I did.

 

I choose to do a two layer quilt. My top is fun super girl prints and my backing is a super cuddly micro fleece. My machine did not have a problem sewing the two layers. If you are going to sew the three layer I would recommend a walking foot.

The Raggedy Strip Quilt and all A Vision to Remember's patterns can be purchased at DIY Crush.

So Sew Easy:The Lucy Tote

I was so excited when I was asked to review The Lucy Tote by So Sew Easy for DIY Crush.

I mainly sew children's clothing but I also enjoy other sewing adventures.

The Lucy Tote was a fun and fairly easy sew. It is considered an intermediate sew due to the construction of the zipper pocket. 

 

As a little girl I always wanted to be Wonder Woman. Luckily Wonder Woman and the other super girls are back in style and I was able to get my hands on some pretty cool fabric. I was saving this fabric to make a dress for the Little Miss but I couldn't resist using it on the tote. If you are using a directional fabric make sure you read the instructions before you cut. You wouldn't want your print upside down. 

 

The Lucy Tote is a pretty good size. The finished size is 11″ H, 13 1/2″ W, 4″ D. The top has a separating zipper that supplies security when zipped and allows for total access when opened. The straps are a good length for carrying the tote at your elbow. If you want to carry it as a shoulder bag you will have to extend the straps.

The pattern also comes with instructions for inside pockets. Perfect for keeping all your items in their place.

The tutorial for The Lucy Tote is well written and included helpful photographs. The designer also uses arrows to point to specific items that she is referring to. The front zipper pocket is a little tricky but the instructions are extremely helpful and the designer provides additional resources if help is still needed.

I enjoyed The Lucy Tote and I have a feeling I will be seeing more in my future.

Visit  DIY Crush to purchase this pattern and many more!

 

Heidi and Finn: Bubble Dress

Heidi and Finn decided to update their Bubble Dress pattern and we are so glad they did!
The Bubble dress makes a perfect holiday dress.

 

Little Miss was absolutely ecstatic about her new poofy dress.

 The Bubble dress is available in sizes 12m- 12Y. For  limited time you can get all those sizes for just $5! Visit Craftsy to purchase.

Besides all those sizes you also get:

Slim fit and regular fit included in the pattern

Belt loop options

Easy to follow instructions with actually photos

Different options for back closure (placket or button loop)

Fully lined dress

In order to not have a seam down the front 60" wide fabric is needed for some of the sizes.

This dress looks wonderful in a wide variety of fabrics.

Now it's your turn. Lets see your Bubble dresses!

Heidi and Finn: Cowl Neck Jumper Dress and sweater

Fall has official started and cooler weather has hit the east coast. 

Which means, it time for sweaters and fun fall outfits.

Heidi and Finn has the perfect new release, the cowl neck jumper and sweater.

Both the sweater and the jumper sewed up incredibly fast. Which is a plus when chasing around a busy toddler. I made both the jumper and sweater in the 18month size. The sweater is made out of a medium weight knit. The appliqued butterflies are made out of rib knit. As a bonus the butterfly applique pattern is included!

The dress is made completely out of rib knit. Baby girl loves the comfortable feel of the dress. Mommy thinks its adorable :)

 

I choose to use long sleeves, but, the pattern also included short sleeves. It also comes with a bottom band option. The sweater and jumper can be kept simple or dressed up for special occasions. The possibilities are endless.

The pattern sizes range from 12m to 12y.

You can purchase it here!

Happy Sewing!

Ollie and Annie- Isabella Dress and Tunic

Introducing the Isabella.

Isabella is the new dress/tunic pattern from Ollie and Annie!

I had the opportunity to test the 18 month tunic.

 

Baby Girl is in love with this tunic. It has a great swing to it, due to the front and back pleats. Now, before the pleats scare you off...

This pattern comes with a pleat guide. This is the easiest pleating I have ever seen.

The back closure is an adorable button loop closure.

This is the perfect pattern for transitioning into the cooler months. It pairs perfectly with a long sleeve shirt and jeans.

The Isabella is available in sizes 12 months to 12 years. 

You can purchase the pdf in the Ollie and Annie Etsy store.

For a limited time you can purchase the Isabella  and all of Ollie and Annie's patterns at a 20% discount using the code ISABELLA20.

Happy Sewing!