tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75126869515761326732024-03-25T10:03:49.902-05:00Stitched Togetherrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comBlogger706125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-30958223555003283822017-10-19T14:44:00.000-05:002017-10-19T14:44:20.855-05:00A Dear Prudence DressTwo years ago I made Tia a <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2015/07/dear-prudence-dress-in-bouquet-in-duck.html#.WeeiapIrIUE" target="_blank">Dear Prudence dress</a>, <a href="http://shop.sewpony.com/product/dear-prudence-dress" target="_blank">pattern</a> by Suz from Sewpony Vintage. Each of my children has their own unique style and each has specific favorites of the garments I make. For Tia, her Dear Prudence dress is one she has worn again and again, to the point that it's so faded from being washed so many times.<br />
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It was time for another dress! I knew I wanted to make this one in a Cotton & Steel rayon called <a href="https://www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com/rayon/" target="_blank">Birch Eggplan</a>t after seeing a gorgeous dress in this same fabric by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kneesocksandgoldilocks/?hl=en" target="_blank">Jill</a> on Instagram.<br />
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Of all of my kids, Tia tends to be my girl who gravitates toward bolder prints - and she wears them so well!<br />
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I've used a Cotton and Steel rayon before, for <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/09/a-swingset-skirt-ottobre-top-and.html#.Wej-OZIrIUE" target="_blank">this skirt</a> for Indigo. It has held up beautifully. It hasn't faded at all, it hardly wrinkles and has been durable for everyday wear.<br />
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Since it has been two years since I've made a Dear Prudence dress, I consulted the blogosphere in case I had forgotten anything that might be useful to know about this pattern.<br />
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I landed on <a href="http://www.sewinglikemad.com/2015/07/dear-prudence-dress-by-sew-pony.html" target="_blank">Mie's post</a> about her Dear Prudence dress.<br />
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First, I noticed how much I loved the way she subtly changed the shape of the pocket from a bit squared to curved. I asked her if this was a simple modification and she told me it was, but to be sure to match the new shape of the skirt pocket cut out with the pocket bag so they would fit together. It was as easy as that.<br />
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I also added some evergreen piping to the pockets.<br />
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Being I was working with rayon, I wasn't sure whether I should interface the collar. The pattern didn't say to interface it and I didn't want it to be too stiff and to lay awkwardly. So I piped it without interfacing it. I casually mentioned that to Mie. And, let's just say... she did not approve. :P<br />
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So I ripped the piping, interfaced the collar, piped it again. And I am so happy with the results.<br />
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I asked Mie if I could share her rules for when to interface, regardless of what a pattern might tell you. And she agreed. Mie is, of course, the sewing community's professionally trained seamstress extraordinaire. <br />
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Thank you, Mie, for making us better sew-ers with more professional results... one <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/04/what-i-learned-from-mie.html#.Wee7qZIrIUE" target="_blank">What I Learned from Mie</a> tip at a time! xx<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-78063741879243215002017-09-27T15:32:00.001-05:002017-09-27T15:32:47.762-05:00Another Juliette DressEven though the weather here in Texas won't feel like fall (at least by most people's standards) for another month or so, I am ready for some fall sewing. First up, another <a href="http://shop.sewpony.com/product/juliette-dress-top-pattern-english" target="_blank">Juliette dress</a> for Iris.<br />
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Iris wore her<a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/08/the-juliette-dress.html#.WcwFHYpryJE" target="_blank"> first Juliette</a> dress a lot, so I knew I would make another one for her. My kids don't always wear every dress I make for them and definitely land on their favorites. They generally like casual dresses with simple lines. If anything feels too fancy, it gets relegated to a near permanent position in the closet. Although, thankfully, that happens infrequently, as I have come to know their individual preferences more and more.<br />
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Even though the Juliette dress does have the ruffled neckline, it has an overall casual feel that pairs well with Iris' beloved cowgirl boots. She wears her other Juliette dress with a crocheted cardigan a lot as well. So this is one pattern that she loves.<br />
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On my last Juliette dress post, I asked if anyone had any tips for making the back part of the collar less ruffled. I got a lot of great suggestions, which you can find in the comment section of <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/08/the-juliette-dress.html#.WcwFhopryJE" target="_blank">that post</a>.<br />
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I decided to go with the easiest option suggested by
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piece. That worked beautifully. (Masha is in general a genius when it comes to perfecting fit.) I overlapped the back middle portion - between the shoulder notch and back
edge - by 3/4". Then I cut a muslin and gathered it to be sure I was
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I added 1" in length to the ruffle, like I did last time. Also, rather than sew the back edges of the ruffle to be flush with the edges of the dress back, I cut a 3/4" triangle off of the back ruffle at each back edge. This allowed the ruffle to lay flatter.<br />
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The dress back ties with bias binding. Make sure to order enough fabric if you plan to go with this option. I had to do some serious pattern layout ninja-ing to make this work.<br />
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I made this dress in a Japanese cotton lawn from <a href="https://shop.missmatatabi.com/" target="_blank">Miss Matatabi</a>. It's from the same line as Indigo's <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/09/another-scarborough-fair-skirt.html#.WcwET4pryJE" target="_blank">skirt here</a>. It washes and wears so beautifully. It reminds me of a Liberty lawn, with just a bit more substance. I ordered them both months ago, and I'm not seeing it on her website now. She might be sold out?<br />
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Thanks again for the ruffle alteration suggestions. I'm so happy with this outcome. <br />
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It's so rewarding to see the clothes I've made worn and loved. I don't make handmade gifts very often for others anymore because many people don't value them. A recent article on my pregnancy app was titled something like "How to Respond to Handmade Gifts" and subtitled "What to Do When Friends or Family Don't Purchase from Your Baby Registry". It was clear that handmade gifts were considered inferior and undesirable.<br />
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Rather than take it personally, I've come to realize I'd rather not invest the time and effort into making things for others unless I know they will appreciate them. Because let's face it - it's a lot of work! And that's one reason that I enjoy sewing for my kids so much! They really do value them.<br />
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Indigo recently auditioned for a larger role in a musical at her homeschool co-op. She was so excited to audition for part, which involved singing the harmony line with two other singers. I asked if she wanted me to sew another Scarborough Fair skirt to wear to the audition. She said she would love that.<br />
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I had this pretty <a href="https://shop.missmatatabi.com/products/tiny-flowers-cotton-lawn-a" target="_blank">Japanese floral cotton lawn</a> in my stash that I ordered months ago from Miss Matatabi. It's so lovely. Indigo approved, so I got to work.<br />
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I made it the weekend before the audition. I ironed it and hung it in my closet, so it would be ready for her to wear on her Wednesday co-op day.<br />
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Then the school week got away from us. Like it often does. And I got behind on my laundry, like I often do. She woke up on her audition day, and came downstairs wearing <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/02/the-oliver-s-hide-and-seek-dress.html#.WcQ7KYpryJE" target="_blank">this handmade dress</a>. I remembered the skirt but realized - she didn't have a clean shirt to pair with it.<br />
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She is so easygoing and was just fine with the dress she had on. She auditioned and got the part!<br />
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Then she wore this skirt to school the following week. Jude told her she looked like a character from Little House on the Prairie - and he did not mean that as a compliment. But she has confidence in spades and wore her new skirt with joy.<br />
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On the topic of treasured handmades - my dear friend, Rachel, from <a href="https://www.stitchedincolor.com/" target="_blank">Stitched in Color</a> is teaching an online course called <a href="https://stitchedincolor.thinkific.com/courses/free-trial-stitched-holiday" target="_blank">Stitched Holiday</a>. The course offers 10 holiday projects for your home - or to gift to those you love (and who you know value handmade!). ;) Rachel and I met and a friendship began when I took her Handstitched course 5 years ago. I can't say enough good things about her or her classes! They are such an amazing value and she is a great teacher.<br />
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The weather in Colorado felt perfectly fallish, at least for us Texans, and we saw so much wildlife - mule deer (or "reindeer" as my little girls called them), turkeys, rabbits, rolypoly squirrels, and there was even a mama bear roaming the neighborhood with three bear cubs. Perhaps it was our time there that inspired me to make this autumnal <a href="https://shop.made-by-rae.com/products/geranium-dress" target="_blank">Geranium dress</a> for Hazel in an organic poplin called <a href="http://www.fabricworm.com/cosomoorcoga.html" target="_blank">Cottage Garden</a> by Monaluna.<br />
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The jury is still out on whether this dress will fade even more but it didn't wrinkle too much when she wore it, so that's a good thing. I love this print so much! And the colors are still quite vibrant.<br />
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I knew Hazel would be enamored with the animals on this print. And she was. She caught a glimpse of her reflection in the window and was delighted to notice all of the animals.<br />
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She started pointing them out to me, one by one.<br />
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Then she shared that even though the dress was blue, her eyes were brown. I asked what color her hair was and she exclaimed, "White!" That made me laugh.<br />
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I knew I wanted to pipe the seam between the bodice and the skirt. I had laid out three color choices : white, brown, and gray. I asked Dan for his opinion. He picked gray. "Are you sure?" I asked.<br />
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"I've never been more sure of anything, " he responded. Okay then.<br />
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I don't like making decisions and tend to vacillate a lot. Especially on small, seemingly insignificant decisions, like, "Which buttons should I use?" So he's good for me. :)<br />
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I always have lots of ideas brewing about what I hope to accomplish and had a long list of summer sewing goals. But my kids were sick a lot this summer - not all at once, but one at at time. Nearly every week, one of my kids has been sick. Combine that with the fact that Hazel gave up naps about a month ago, and my sewing time has been sparse.<br />
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I have found knitting to be a more practical and calming hobby during this season of caring for my little ones (and sick ones!) with a spirited, non-napping toddler always by my side. I can pick it up and knit a row here and there, without having to worry about Hazel grabbing my pins or rotary cutter. Learning knitting has been an exciting discovery in its own right.<br />
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Now it's already August and this fabric and pattern that I purchased back in May did, in fact, finally get made into a dress.<br />
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Iris is a string bean which means always modifying patterns to fit her long and lean body type. She's almost 6, but I cut the size 4 in width and then used the slash-and-spread method to add the length of the size 7.<br />
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I wanted the ruffle to be less gathered, so I cut the size 3 ruffle. I also wanted it to be a bit longer than the one I saw on the pattern, so I added an inch to the length. If I were to make this dress again, I'd like the ruffle to be even less gathered than it is, especially in the back. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to making pattern modifications, so I'm not sure how I would make it less gathered while maintaining the curve and shape of the neckline. Do any of you sewing whizzes know how I'd do that?<br />
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The pattern came together beautifully. I love the addition of the pockets and the bias binding at the neckline. I chose the bias ties as my closure method (vs a button loop) and I love the charm of this method. I had previously never finished a neckline in this way.<br />
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The sleeveless version of this dress has facings. I appreciate the option to finish a garment without having to line it. It's cooler for our hot summers here in Texas. Also, I find dress linings can be a pain to iron. But I'm personally not a fan of underarm facings. They never lay right for me and are so difficult to iron even though I understitch them. So I ripped the seams and changed out the facing with bias binding instead. I had forgotten how much love the look of seams finished with bias binding. (<a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2015/07/simplicity-vintage-baby-1600a-for-hazey.html#.WYEBF5IrIUE" target="_blank">Here's</a> an example.)<br />
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This summer, Indigo and I have been taking weekly(ish) knitting lessons. While we were away last Sunday afternoon, Dan was doing some organizing and found a floral crown making kit that I had bought for one of the girls for her birthday. They were so excited by this discovery and immediately got to work making their floral crowns.<br />
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Iris has been wearing hers ever since.<br />
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As soon as I saw the <a href="https://aliciapaulson.com/products/scarborough-fair-skirt-pattern" target="_blank">Scarborough Fair skirt pattern</a>, I knew it would suit Indigo well. This is a new pattern by <a href="http://www.rosylittlethings.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Alicia Paulson</a>. I am a huge fan of everything that Alicia makes. Her taste is impeccable and she has such a beautiful consistency to her style. A nightgown she made for her daughter with embroidered trim down the center was the inspiration for my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOX2voCDtms/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">Christmas nightgowns</a> this year.<br />
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This pattern was created to work for all ages and all sizes because it is made up entirely of rectangles. You just plug your measurements into a simple formula. This gives you the cutting dimensions for your project that will be tailored to fit your unique body shape.<br />
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I made the pockets a bit smaller than recommended and cut them at 6"x15". This kept the basic proportions of the original pockets, but sized down a bit for a 10 year old.<br />
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I used a Japanese yarn-dyed plaid shirting for this project. It was relatively inexpensive and I found it <a href="https://redbeautytextiles.com/collections/japanese-imported-fabrics/products/japanese-imported-cotton-shirting-yarn-dyed-plaid-in-gray" target="_blank">here</a> at this new-to-me-fabric and yarn shop called <a href="https://redbeautytextiles.com/" target="_blank">Red Beauty Textiles</a>.<br />
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One really great thing about this shirting is it hardly wrinkles at all, while worn or coming out of the dryer.<br />
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Indigo has taken a particularly liking to this skirt paired with a sleeveless shirt and has asked if she could wear it to a few upcoming events, including her first day of homeschool co-op next month. So it has her stamp of approval. I love it on her, too!<br />
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It's a sweet, simple pattern and one I'll definitely make again.<br />
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We try not to cater to all of her demands. And in time, she is learning to become more and more flexible. But one demand I am happily willing to oblige is her desire to wear the handmade clothes I've made. (Ok, that and the purple plate.) ;) Unfortunately, being she had only two favorite dresses, I'm just not that great at keeping up on laundry.<br />
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Since she loves the Geranium dress style, I decided to make her another, this time in an embroidered double gauze. It's hard to see the embroidery in these photos but it's beautiful in real life. It's a Kokka fabric with white embroidery on a cream double gauze. There are trees, flowers, and owls spaced throughout the fabric. I bought it at Miss Matatabi but I think it's sold out now. (You can see an image of what it looks like <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/458522805798330511/" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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Hazel was hooked upon seeing the owls and now her "owl dress" is on her short list of the dresses she requests.<br />
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The <a href="https://shop.made-by-rae.com/products/geranium-dress" target="_blank">Geranium dress</a> is my very favorite girls pattern for this age. I think it's so classic and adorable. I left the pattern out on my sewing table because I am hoping to sew two more for her this summer.<br />
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I chose the pleats this time, after I realized how much I love them in double gauze on <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/06/the-geranium-expansion-pack.html#.WV5gPYqQwi8" target="_blank">this dress</a> for Iris.<br />
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I had always envisioned pleats to look best in a more stable fabric. But that makes them look crisp and more formal, I think. Using pleats in a looser weave like double gauze gives a more casual feel.<br />
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We went to a pond to feed some ducks, but it turned out the turtles (or turt-loes as Hazel calls them) were also eager to be fed. It's been dry here, as it often is during our hot summer months, so the pond has largely receded leaving in its place so much mud.<br />
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That did not, however, deter Hazel from getting in there and feeding her turt-loes.<br />
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I made quite a few modifications to this pattern, so I wanted to share them here.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>First the pattern states that it is very important to cut the bodice based upon the chest measurement and <i>not </i>the child's age or ready-to-wear size. This is what I normally do anyway and this worked well. But I felt the scoop at the center front was too deep. I had already added 1/2" to the center front, making it less
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I consulted with my friend and sewing guru <a href="http://www.sewinglikemad.com/" target="_blank">Mie</a> on how I could adjust the fit of the bodice. I've tweaked the pattern the last three times I've made it, and it's still not quite right. I needed some additional guidance on what adjustments to make next time.<br />
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She suggested that I could raise the seam even more at the center front of the bodice pattern piece, making the bodice even less scooped. And/or I could shorten the straps. I did take the straps in by 1/2" but I think I could have taken them in by 1 full inch instead. She suggested that I interface the straps so they don't become stretched and thus longer while being worn. That hadn't even occurred to me, but it's good to know for next time. :D<br />
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She pointed out that you don't want to shorten the straps too much because that will affect where the bottom of the bodice lands and it could look strange if it was pulled too high. You can't add additional length to the bodice front because the bodice back is sized to fit the 1" elastic.<br />
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I added 2" of width to the back bodice piece because the original sizing felt too tight to comfortably take on and off. This worked perfectly!<br />
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I used <a href="http://glitterandwit.com/2014/08/enclosed-waist-seam-tutorial-hummingbird.html" target="_blank">this tutorial </a>to attach the back bodice to the skirt and to enclose the seam. It resulted in a beautiful, clean finish. I definitely recommend it.<br />
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Finally, I cut the skirt to be 24" in length which is several inches longer than the pattern sizing chart suggests for Tia's height. Even with this added length, I finished the dress with a narrow hem, so it seems about right to me. I wanted the skirt to hit below the knee.<br />
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I cut the skirt width selvedge edge to selvedge edge this time. I wanted that extra fullness. I definitely wouldn't have made that choice with a heavier cotton, but this is a lightweight double gauze (I bought it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1267595123" target="_blank">here</a>). It's the same fabric line that I used for <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/06/the-geranium-expansion-pack.html#.WUmN4IqQwi8" target="_blank">this project</a>. However, for this simple project, I didn't have any issues with it at all. I even used it as the lining for the front bodice piece. I was so happy with it. (I wrote about why in my <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/06/the-geranium-expansion-pack.html#.WUra5IqQwi8" target="_blank">previous post</a>.)<br />
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I found the fabric for the bodice and straps at JoAnns. It's quite heavy, but I think it works well for this project.<br />
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Even though I made quite a few tweaks to this pattern, this is really a simple and straightforward sew that comes together so quickly. There will be more of these dresses in our future for sure.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-79374624672641255812017-06-14T16:20:00.000-05:002017-06-14T16:29:30.866-05:00The Geranium Expansion PackLast February, <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/" target="_blank">Rae</a> asked if I would be interested in doing some freelance work for her, specifically if I would like to sew the samples and shoot the photos for the cover of her most recent pattern release, the <a href="https://shop.made-by-rae.com/collections/new-patterns/products/geraniumxp" target="_blank">Geranium Expansion Pack</a>. This is an add-on pattern to her wildly popular <a href="https://shop.made-by-rae.com/collections/favorites/products/geranium-dress" target="_blank">Geranium dress</a> pattern, of which I have sewn many.<br />
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This was different than the sewing I normally do in that it was a true collaboration. From choosing the fabrics to deciding which options we would choose for each dress, Rae was guiding the process every step of the way. Ultimately what I wanted most of all was for her vision of what the dresses and pattern cover would look like to become a reality.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>It was fun to share ideas and brainstorm together and I was so happy with the end result.<br />
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I found both fabrics on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/talktothesunsupplies" target="_blank">here</a>. We picked the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/255068589/cotton-double-gauze-fabric-soft-japanese?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">mustard</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/255442712/cotton-double-gauze-fabric-soft-japanese?ref=shop_home_active_10" target="_blank">salmon pink</a> double gauze. It has a linen-like texture but is much, much softer than linen. It has the softness of double gauze but the shiftiness that linen can have.<br />
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I had a lot of trouble working with these fabrics, even though I sew with both double gauze and linen pretty regularly without any issues. These frayed a lot, they shifted a lot, the shape would start to look wonky, and they puckered easily.<br />
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The material is so lovely and I am very happy with the drape, the way it moves, and the softness. But I would recommend it only for a simple project or possibly for a more complicated project but paired with a stable lining like a voile. On a project where you are understitching and grading seams, having fabric that frays so much and is also shifty is not an enjoyable combination. So that's my disclaimer. :)<br />
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For Tia's dress, we choose to add the waist extension to the bodice, the gathered skirt, the gathered puff sleeve and the neck bow.<br />
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We decided to go with a slightly oversized look for Tia's dress which makes it feel more casual, I think.<br />
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You can see the way the fabric catches the wind and is so beautifully floaty. I love that!<br />
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I finished the back with a zipper. It was my first time installing a non-invisible zipper to the back of a dress. I've used invisible zippers many times. I am happy to report that there was nothing to it and I would definitely use this method again!<br />
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Rae found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/zipit" target="_blank">this awesome Etsy shop</a> which has the best color selection in terms of zippers. It's so much better and more extensive than what you would find at the big-box fabric stores.<br />
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For Iris' dress, we chose the standard bodice, the pleated skirt, the fitted sleeve, and the peter pan collar.<br />
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I mentioned on IG that I wasn't so sure about the pleated skirt with this combination, but Rae assured me that it would work. Still, I was struggling to visualize it. I am so happy we went with this option. Now I prefer the pleated skirt to a gathered one for Iris' dress. I think the pleats are so charming.<br />
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I love the size and shape of the Geranium peter pan collar. Rae suggested I tack the underside of the collar down with a few hand stitches because the floatiness of the material made it stick up a bit. That worked perfectly.<br />
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{As an aside, I always use <a href="http://www.sewinglikemad.com/2013/03/free-printable-loose-peter-pan-collar.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> by <a href="http://www.sewinglikemad.com/" target="_blank">Mie</a> when I sew collars for my girls. The tutorial is near the end of the post.}<br />
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We finished the back of this dress the standard Geranium way with buttons.<br />
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When Rae and I talked about button choices, she mentioned the possibility of choosing black ones. Kind of like the pleated skirt suggestion, I wasn't so sure initially. I tend to be more of a neutrals girl and almost never use black in my sewing. Rae sent me a bunch of buttons to choose from including the black ones. Ultimately, when I compared the various choices against the dress, I loved the black best of all!<br />
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I think that was one of my favorite -and most surprising - parts about this project, collaborating with someone else, growing and coming up with even better ideas as a result. Sewing is such a solitary activity (although I do ask Dan for his feedback a lot!) :D So for me, it was exciting to try something new, even when I was unsure, and then be delighted with the end result.<br />
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Iris and Tia loved their dresses, too! Summer is here in full tilt, but the girls already tell me they look forward to wearing their new dresses in the fall.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-63667999979607485212017-06-08T10:17:00.000-05:002017-06-08T10:24:39.130-05:00The Brindille & Twig Foldover Shorts + Lap Neck TeeGreetings and salutations! I took a little break from blogging, because as I shared on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUcJgB8jX4L/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>, we are expecting another baby! My pregnancy sickness was so intense in my first trimester that I had to go to the urgent care twice to get 2 liters of IV fluids each time. The first time, I was so dehydrated it took the head nurse 4 tries to get the IV started. My vein kept collapsing each time they would start the drip, even when they started it slowly. But I'm turning the corner now and am finally feeling so much better. Praise! I am 15 weeks this week!<br />
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Today I am sharing two <a href="https://brindilletwig.com/" target="_blank">Brindille and Twig</a> patterns: the <a href="https://brindilletwig.com/products/foldover-pocket-pants-102" target="_blank">foldover pocket pants/shorts</a> and the <a href="https://brindilletwig.com/products/019-lap-tee" target="_blank">Lap Neck tee</a>. I got into sewing knits during my first trimester because they are so fast and satisfying. I felt productive without a huge time investment. It was a nice little break and distraction when I was feeling unwell. I also made several of the B+T newborn patterns (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUR6E5PjE4o/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>) and then a pair of foldover shorts and a tank top for Iris (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUZ74GJjahC/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The fabric for Hazel's lap neck tee came from a knit maxi skirt I bought for myself but that ultimately didn't fit me properly. I chose the shirt size based upon Hazel's chest measurement and the fit was great - even though it was the 9 or 12 mo size and she's almost three! This pattern also runs long in length so the length was just right, too, despite the smaller size. I may have even cut an inch or two off in length.<br />
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I sewed a couple of pairs of foldover shorts based on my girls' measurements and they were too small. Luckily, I could just pass them down to the daughter whom they fit. I found with this particular pattern, it worked best to sew the shorts based on my kids' ages/RTW sizes.<br />
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I made the shorts out of a <a href="http://en.nosh.fi/" target="_blank">Nosh</a> knit that I purchased back in February. I used the same fabric for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSREu_DypW/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">this </a>newborn gown and for Iris' dress <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6jLUUjlwF/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>. So I was able to make three garments out of 2 meters.<br />
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Man, this knit is so amazing! I really can't say enough good things about it. You get a lot of width for the price. It hasn't faded. And the recovery is so impressive. The fabric holds its shape beautifully.<br />
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Hazel has become our resident egg collector. She trots out to the coop several times a day to check for eggs.<br />
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Initially this resulted in many broken eggs, but she has learned to be careful with them and now broken eggs are a rarity.<br />
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Most of our chickens will let Hazel pick them up. She is gentle with them and when they want to be put down, they make their desires known. :)<br />
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Some studies suggest that American children are too clean and not
exposed to enough germs and dirt and all that. Rest assured, that is not
a problem in our household. :0<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-37270976672234411152017-04-27T16:19:00.000-05:002017-04-27T16:19:09.911-05:00A Polly Pinafore by Bebekin PatternsA couple of months ago, Diorella from <a href="http://bebekinspatternstudio.blogspot.com/p/shop.html" target="_blank">Bebekins Patterns</a> launched the Polly pinafore pattern and sent a copy to me. She knew of Iris' <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/11/vintage-mccalls-6673.html#.WQDLSI61uJE" target="_blank">love of pinafores</a> and thought Iris might enjoy another one.<br />
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I had been planning to make another one anyway, but my vintage McCalls pattern was a size 3. (Vintage patterns generally come in one size only.) Iris' chest measurement is a size 3, but she is a size 6 in length, so the proportions of the McCalls pattern were no longer looking quite right on her, even after I added lots of length to the skirt.<br />
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I was happy to have a new pinafore pattern that comes in a wide range of sizes, where I can tailor the pattern pieces to fit Iris perfectly. I was also so happy with the overall fit!<br />
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When I was considering which fabric to use, Iris asked, "Can you make it not blue this time?" haha So I picked a floral corduroy. I bought the fabric last winter <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0466069/corduroy-flowers-black-multi" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Then I picked taupey-olive colored buttons for the back.<br />
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We recently got 4 new chicks for Indigo's birthday. Currently our 6 hens are all laying almost daily (yay!) and we have a beautiful basket of eggs : light and dark beige, a deep chocolately color, and blue.<br />
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We have enough eggs that we can regularly give some away. That's been great! People seem to really appreciate them and are often so surprised to see the blue and chocolate colored eggs in the carton. The eggs have been a simple way bring others joy and it's been so fun to share them.<br />
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I thought we would get used to seeing the colored eggs over time and they would start to become ordinary, but they haven't. It's truly delightful every time.<br />
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So we recently purchased three chicks who will eventually lay sage-green eggs. We found the breed <a href="https://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Day-Old-Baby-Chicks/Blue-Favaucana-p1487.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> (I've been so happy with <a href="https://www.mypetchicken.com/" target="_blank">My Pet Chicken</a>!). Three is their minimum order requirement.<br />
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When adding to a flock, you are always supposed to introduced a minimum of two new chickens at a time. If you add a single chicken alone, it will often get pecked and bullied, sometimes brutally - thus our expression about "pecking order".<br />
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We are keeping two of our chicks and then we are giving two away to the sweetest teacher at the kids' homeschool enrichment program. She is just starting her own flock.<br />
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The chick that Iris is holding is one we picked up locally - a Production Red. We thought this would be one of the two that we would give away, since she was much less expensive and lays beige eggs, but she is such a sweetheart that we might end up keeping her.<br />
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She had a few sores from being pecked by other chicks at the feed mill which was sad, but she is thriving here with our chicks and loves to be held. My kids are totally smitten with her.<br />
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And Iris is smitten with her new pinafore, too. She wore it yesterday when I took these photos and then gently laid it aside at bedtime and asked, "Can I wear it again tomorrow, Mama?" Of course you can, Iris! And she did!<br />
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I decided to sew <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/03/the-polina-dress.html#.WO7juo61uJE" target="_blank">another</a> <a href="http://coffeeandthread.bigcartel.com/product/the-polina-dress" target="_blank">Polina dress</a> without making any changes to the pattern. Because as far as I'm concerned this pattern is perfect already!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>This time I sewed the dress in a double gauze. It's not one that quilts up much (I used it for <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2015/09/the-burda-girls-flower-dress-in-double.html#.WO6Ma461uJE" target="_blank">this dress</a> too). I didn't want that quilt-y look for this particular pattern. But double gauze has that light, breathable, airy quality that I love so much.<br />
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I added some crocheted lace to the center bodice front and then some coordinating lace at the flounces. I matched the flounce lining to the lace trim.<br />
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I chose the circle skirt option <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/03/the-polina-dress.html#.WO7juo61uJE" target="_blank">like last time</a>. I knew Tia would be a fan of the twirl.<br />
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It's so fun to sew dresses for Tia because she really appreciates them. She loves to wear them to her homeschool co-op even though so many of the other children dress more casually in shorts and tshirts.<br />
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One of her teachers stopped me yesterday and told me that Tia said her favorite thing about me was that I sew dresses for her.<br />
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I wouldn't have thought to put these pattern options together in this way myself, but I love it. Trine has the best taste and I especially love her picks for her daughter who is right around Indigo's age. It was Trine who got me on my <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=mini+marthe#.WN512ZIrIUE" target="_blank">Mini Marthe kick</a> a couple of winters ago, too.<br />
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I wanted an oversized rather than fitted look for this pattern. Indigo measured as a size 8 in the chest but I cut the size 10. (She will be 10 next month!). It did end up being a little bit too big under the arms and gaped a bit, so I brought in the side seam by 1/2", tapering it down to the original seam allowance at the bottom of the bodice and that worked perfectly.<br />
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Like Trine, I shortened the length of the bodice so it wasn't quite so dropped. I was happy with the result.<br />
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I cut the skirt length taking Indigo's measurements from the bottom of the bodice to the bottom of her knee. Then I added a couple of inches for the seam allowance and to have some wiggle room in my hem width. Better too long than too short, I say.<br />
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I kept the original skirt width of the pattern and only adjusted the length being I altered the bodice. Also, Indigo now measures a size 12+ in length! :o <br />
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Rachael from Imagine Gnats posted about this <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shop/indikon-yarn-dyed-cotton-chambray-blue/" target="_blank">indikon yarn-dyed chambray</a> on IG and I immediately knew this would be my fabric for this dress. I love chambrays so much in general and loved the detail of the small crosses on this one in particular.<br />
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The kids love to ask each other who their favorite sibling is. Which isn't a game I approve of because inevitably three of the kids get their feelings hurts.<br />
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Every one of the kids picks Indigo as their favorite, every time.<br />
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One day Hazel, Iris and I were driving in the car after dropping the kids off at homeschool co-op. Iris mentioned that Indigo was her favorite sister.<br />
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Hazel crossed her arms over her chest and exclaimed, "Hey, what about me??!!" pouting.<br />
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Indigo is a patient mother hen to her younger sisters and a quick-witted, funny companion for Jude. It's really no surprise they all love her so much. <br />
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The dresses were never worn, so during one Kids Clothes Week two years later, I <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2012/04/day-7-salvaged.html#.WNM1mZIrIUF" target="_blank">altered the sleeves</a> from an oversized bell shape to a tapered sleeve. (I also <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2012/04/day-7-salvaged.html#.WNKqiRCQDGc" target="_blank">played around with selective color</a> when editing my photos! :D)<br />
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Iris took a particularly liking to this dress. She called it her "witch dress" because of the shape of the hood and wore it constantly.<br />
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Even though Iris's personality bubbles over with joy and sheer positivity, she has a dark side buried in there somewhere as evidenced by the things she is drawn too. Her bike helmet <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BQdbLx6g7LI/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether&hl=en" target="_blank">bares ferocious shark teeth</a>. She has been the wolf villain for several Halloweens - by choice... demand even! And she would ask frequently when wearing the matryoshka Sydney dress whether she looked like the cloaked witch from the Rapunzel story, eager for me to confirm that she did.<br />
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When she outgrew that dress she asked if I would pleeeeease make her a new one. So I finally did!<br />
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I knew I wanted to make some modifications to this pattern and was very fortunate to have the help and advice of my talented friend, Courtney from <a href="http://www.sweeterthancupcakes.com/" target="_blank">Sweeter than Cupcakes</a>.<br />
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In the original pattern, the bodice is unlined and there is a simple yoke facing around the center front opening. The facing popped out frequently last time and I had to hand stitch it down. I also wasn't entirely happy with the finishing. So I wanted to line the bodice this time.<br />
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Courtney suggested I place the hood in between the bodice and the bodice lining when sewing the neck seam, so that there would be no exposed hood seam. I loved that idea and it resulted in a much cleaner finish.<br />
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I also knew I wanted to remove the bell shape to the sleeve. I thought I would cut a straight sleeve using a straight line from the sleeve cap edges to the sleeve bottom. But Courtney suggested I taper it about one inch on each side. I was so happy with the result.<br />
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This fabric is a <a href="http://www.hartsfabric.com/rk-chambray-double-gauze-marine-90128.html" target="_blank">Kaufman chambray double gauze</a> and was voted an employee favorite over at Harts Fabric. It's a great deal for the price. It doesn't have that same thick loft that some of the Japanese double gauzes have, but I was still very happy with it. I used the double gauze chambray <a href="http://www.hartsfabric.com/rk-chambray-double-gauze-dobby-marine-90130.html" target="_blank">dobby marine</a> for the lining.<br />
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If you notice Iris is wearing cowgirl boots in some of these photos and knee socks others, it's because I discovered I didn't get any details of this dress on account of my fast-moving girl on my first attempt. So about a week later, we went exploring again, and I took some more photos, along with Indigo in her new <a href="http://www.straight-grain.com/?product=laure-qipao-dress-english" target="_blank">Laure dress</a>. I hope to blog about it her Laure dress soon!<br />
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She was in the testing phase and I told her if she needed another tester - wink wink, nudge nudge - I'd love to make this dress. She sent the pattern over and the rest is history.<br />
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I knew I wanted to make my first version (because there will definitely be more versions!) of this dress in a Kaufman <a href="http://www.hartsfabric.com/robert-kaufman-cotton-chambray-swiss-dot-fabric-denim-83593.html" target="_blank">Swiss dot chambray</a>. It has that vintage nostalgic feel that I love so much.<br />
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I was definitely feeling the vintage/nostalgia vibes when I saw <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRJLvKbFOeI/?taken-by=coffeeandthread" target="_blank">this version</a> of the back of the dress on Olga's IG page. I texted Olga and told her I wanted the back of my dress to look exactly like it. She told me that was the circle skirt + flared ties options. :D<br />
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In my nearly 9 years of sewing dresses, I had never sewn flared ties before. They are so awesome! I'm so glad Olga added them as one of her options. <br />
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Olga suggests interfacing the neckline and armholes, which was another thing I had never done before. It gave the dress a nice stability, especially given this particular chambray is so lightweight. <br />
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I had previously not been much of a fan of circle skirts, but I have decidedly changed my mind. In the past, I felt the circle skirts I've cut were too flared for me. Maybe I just used the wrong type of fabric, like a quilting cotton without much drape. In any event, I love this skirt so much. I would definitely choose it again!<br />
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I really liked the way the back of the dress closes with buttons versus an invisible zipper. To me, it suits the overall style perfectly. It was interesting, too, that the buttonholes are placed vertically. I like that feature. <br />
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I'll close out this post with a couple of sister shots. Iris is so physically affectionate - she loves kisses, hugs and cuddles and is effervescent in everything she does.<br />
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Let's just say that physical touch is <i>not</i> one of Tia's love languages, although Tia, of course, shows her love in other equally meaningful ways. I feel like this photo perfectly captures the way Tia tolerates Iris' hugs. Haha<br />
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Then she quickly slinked out from under Iris' embrace and was off and running again!<br />
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The Polina pattern will be available for purchase on Monday from the <a href="http://coffeeandthread.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Coffee and Thread shop here </a>for those of you who are interested!<br />
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Indigo is growing up! She will be 10 in April but is so tall many people ask if she and Jude (who is 12) are twins! As she grows, she is choosing to wear jeans, shorts, and tshirts more often.<br />
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This is fine, of course, except that I don't have any desire to sew jeans or shorts with zippers. I don't mind sewing tshirts, with the caveat being that I prefer to do so when I can't find store-bought alternatives that I like. This is mostly an issue with little girls' shirts, where there seems to be an assumption that all little girls love purple, pink and/or bling.<br />
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Indigo still enjoys wearing dresses, though. Since I don't sew for her too often anymore, I decided to go all out with this Nani Iro Five Senses Metallic double gauze. (I bought it from <a href="http://www.hartsfabric.com/" target="_blank">Harts Fabric</a> but I think it's sold out.) Also this dress - the <a href="https://oliverands.com/product/OLV-OS045HS.html" target="_blank">Hide and Seek dress</a> - doesn't require as much fabric as you might expect because there isn't a lot of gathering.<br />
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It is truly spectacular fabric! I am such a fan of double gauze in general and this double gauze is extra special!<br />
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I wasn't sure what to expect when it came to watching my kids grow up. I've noticed online that people often express so much sadness about their babies and toddler growing. When my kids were little, I used to find those statements a bit unnerving, like - is this as good as it gets? I adore babies but that stage in parenting was also so tiring, demanding and all-consuming. It's beautiful and precious, but also so hard.<br />
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But I have to say, I have really enjoyed every age we've experienced so far. I feel like each stage brings with it its own unique sweetness. It has been my greatest joy and privilege watching them grow.<br />
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They are so funny and clever with their own individual talents that differ from my own. They make me laugh every single day, like <i>really </i>laugh. They are thoughtful and insightful. It's so incredible to witness, to be able to walk beside them on their journey through childhood.<br />
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It also brings me so much fulfillment to take photos of my children, trying as best as I can to capture the little (and not so little) people that they are. Indigo is so natural in front of the camera and is always so willing to be photographed. It was actually Indigo's idea to hold the grass like this. It's so much fun to follow her lead. <br />
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Indigo is creative and witty, assertive and kind, and so very free in being exactly herself. <br />
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I think her name - and this dress - suit her perfectly. My free spirited girl!<br />
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I mentioned in a <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/08/a-hanami-romper-birthday-and-bumping-up.html#.WKIzlBCQDGc" target="_blank">previous post</a> that I wrapped up our year last year with a solid case of homeschool burnout. I love to listen to podcasts while I sew and I found myself adding more and more layers to our homeschool. Three separate, complete Waldorf curricula. Classical language arts. Singapore math. And while we're at it, let's throw in a good dose of Charlotte Mason. Instead of ramping down at the end of the year, I ramped up. My friend Rachel from <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/" target="_blank">Stitched in Color</a> ever so gently asked, "You ramped <i>up</i> in the last month of the school year? That's a time when teachers tend to wind down." She is so gracious and wise.<br />
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This year, we made a couple of changes, the biggest one being that we enrolled Jude, Indigo, and Tia in a two-day homeschool enrichment program. (Initially we had enrolled Iris for one day as well, but she preferred to stay home with me and I am great with that.) The homeschool enrichment program offers amazing classes, which I wrote about near the end of <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/08/a-hanami-romper-birthday-and-bumping-up.html#.WKI01RCQDGc" target="_blank">this post</a>. The kids are learning so much and thriving there. After three years of being home together every single day, seven days a week, it could sometimes feel a bit like Groundhog's Day. The change of pace has helped keep the kids so much more focused on their days at home with me. And now I have a couple of days each week to focus on my two little girls, which has been wonderful!<br />
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We wake up around 7-7:30. (Dan has usually left for the day by the time we wake up.) We eat breakfast and do a few chores. Indigo cares for her chickens and I unload the dishwasher. We all tidy up the kitchen after breakfast.<br />
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Then it's time for our morning walk. Every day (except on co-op days) the kids, our dog and I go for an almost two-mile walk. This is an idea strongly encouraged in our Waldorf curriculum (Christopherus) and one I am so grateful to have adapted. Not only is it a great energy burn for the kids (and our dog!), but it gets us out observing nature, the seasons, the weather, and we get to know our neighbors better, too. Some studies have suggested that walking to school improves academic performance and concentration. We all love our morning walks!<br />
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After our morning walk, we do "morning time". This a time where we all gather at the table to study and learn together as a family. We generally start with a Scripture passage we are memorizing together, followed by time where we work in blocks (or units). Block scheduling is part of the Waldorf philosophy and works so well for us! Here are our morning time blocks from last semester. {We checked out most of these books from the library, using the library holds system.}<br />
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We began the year reading The Story of Mankind, pages 17-87 which covered ancient civilizations. After reading about Ancient Greece, we were inspired to do an in-depth study of Alexander the Great. We read: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Great-Master-Ancient-History/dp/0531228215/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026051&sr=8-1&keywords=alexander+the+great+master+of+the+ancient+world" target="_blank">Alexander the Great : Master of the Ancient World</a> (so informative), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Great-Demi/dp/0761457003/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1487025975&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Alexander the Great</a> by Demi (beautiful illustrations), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wouldnt-Want-Alexander-Greats-Army/dp/0531123901/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026088&sr=8-1&keywords=you+wouldn%27t+want+to+be+in+alexander+the+great%27s+army" target="_blank">You Wouldn't Want to be in Alexander the Great's Army</a> (interesting facts), and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Great-Legend-Warrior-Discoveries/dp/0789461668/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026125&sr=8-1&keywords=alexander+the+great+the+legend+of+a+warrior+king" target="_blank">Alexander the Great : The legend of a Warrior King</a> (great photos).<br />
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For our second block, we completely shifted gears to composer study, a Charlotte Mason focus which my kids love. This semester, we studied Mozart. We read : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Who-Was-Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart/dp/0448431041/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026245&sr=8-1&keywords=who+was+wolfgang+amadeus+mozart" target="_blank">Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mozart-Fascinating-Facts-Wolfgang-Amadeus-ebook/dp/B00GO6AEOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026280&sr=8-1&keywords=mozart+59+fascinating+facts" target="_blank">59 Fascinating Facts for Kids about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Flute-Opera-Mozart/dp/1595721142/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026310&sr=8-6&keywords=the+magic+flute" target="_blank">The Magic Flute</a>, which is one of Mozart's operas. During this block, we played a lot of Mozart's music during our drawing and clean up times.<br />
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Next we moved on to a Saints block. This was a Waldorf second grade block that I did with Indigo and loved it so much I wanted to do another, different block together as a family. We read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Patron-Saint-Ireland-dePaola-ebook/dp/B00BJCNBOA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026428&sr=8-1&keywords=patrick+the+patron+saint+of+ireland" target="_blank">Patrick the Patron Saint of Ireland</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brigids-Cloak-Bryce-Milligan/dp/0802852971/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026532&sr=8-1&keywords=brigid%27s+cloak" target="_blank">Brigid's Cloak</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Francis-Assisi-Life-Joy/dp/0786818751/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487026583&sr=8-1&keywords=saint+francis+of+assisi+life+of+joy" target="_blank">St Francis of Assisi : A Life of Joy</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Snow-Saint-Elizabeth-Hungary/dp/0692339361/ref=pd_sim_14_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0692339361&pd_rd_r=S9JPNHP4805YC2G67V3V&pd_rd_w=7Jc3T&pd_rd_wg=5zEfs&psc=1&refRID=S9JPNHP4805YC2G67V3V" target="_blank">Elizabeth of the Roses</a>. Then we spent a lot of time reading from the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loyola-Treasury-Saints-David-Self/dp/0829417850/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487026666&sr=1-1&keywords=loyola+treasury+of+saints" target="_blank">Loyola Treasury of Saints</a>. That books was a true treasure, was all factual (vs including some legend) and included modern day 'saints' like Martin Luther King, Jr and Dietrich Bonhoeffer as well as many saints of old. To see these amazing human's love, dedication, and self-sacrifice for humanity was humbling, inspiring, and so moving.<br />
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In December, we read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jothams-Journey-Storybook-Arnold-Ytreeide/dp/0825441749/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487026734&sr=1-1&keywords=jotham%27s+journey" target="_blank">Jotham's Journey</a> and lit the candles on our advent wreath. This book was very intense, especially for little ones. Iris could not participate in this block, which was disappointing. We also tried out <a href="https://www.compassion.com/christian-home-school.htm" target="_blank">Compassion's homeschooling curriculum</a>. It aims to teach children about world cultures, social justice and care for the poor, but it was so bare bones and I had to do so much supplementation, that I didn't prefer it.<br />
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Our morning time lasts about 30 minutes and often the little girls will draw or color while I read aloud. Including picture books made this block inclusive for our little ones. We also did some crafts, like molding and painting clay shamrocks to remember St Patrick and making paper flowers when studying Elizabeth of the Roses.</div>
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We clean up the table after morning time and then we move on to 30-minute rotations. I got this idea from Sarah MacKenzie <a href="https://amongstlovelythings.com/scope-3/" target="_blank">here</a>. Essentially, Jude, Indigo, and Tia take turns playing with Hazel for 30 minutes while I work with one of the kids individually and then we rotate. It's not a perfect system but it helps a lot. Last semester we generally did one rotation in the morning and two in the afternoon.<br />
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Julie from Brave Writer has said something about implementing a Classical education in the fall, Charlotte Mason in the winter and unschooling in the spring. Keeping that in mind, we decided to do most of our classical-based language arts (<a href="https://www.rfwp.com/pages/michael-clay-thompson/" target="_blank">Michael Clay Thompson)</a> in this first semester.<br />
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This is our fourth year using Michael Clay Thompson and I can tell you this - he know how to teach children grammar! This year I decided to only use two of his books per year instead of four. Four was just too intense and didn't leave room for other things we wanted to pursue. We completed all of <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-2-the-town-level#book-grammar-town" target="_blank">Grammar Town </a>(Indigo) and <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-3-the-voyage-level#book-grammar-voyage-third-edition" target="_blank">Grammar Voyage</a> (Jude). That took around 8 weeks. <br />
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Then we took a break from MCT and took an online course called <a href="http://courses.learningwellcommunity.com/product/american-government-ecourse/" target="_blank">Declaration : Foundations in American Government,</a> around the time of the election. Interestingly, the instructor went into quite a lot of detail on the pros and cons and controversy surrounding the electoral college, which was pertinent in this recent election.<br />
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After that, we worked through a Pouch of Boomerangs (Brave Writer) <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/products/number-the-stars" target="_blank">literature guide</a> for Number the Stars. It was excellent and Jude and Indigo loved this book. We wrapped up the semester completing 5 of the 10 weeks of <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-2-the-town-level#book-caesars-english-i-classical-education-color" target="_blank">Caesar English 1</a> (Indigo) and <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-3-the-voyage-level#book-caesars-english-ii-clasical-education-edition-student" target="_blank">Caesar's English 2</a> (Jude). And we completed half of our <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-2-the-town-level#book-practice-town-student-workbook" target="_blank">Practice Town</a> and <a href="https://www.rfwp.com/series/mct-english-language-arts-level-3-the-voyage-level#book-practice-voyage-student-workbook" target="_blank">Practice Voyage</a> sentences for the year.<br />
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During my 30 minute rotation with Tia, we mostly worked through the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Lessons/dp/0671631985/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487030408&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+teach+your+child+to+read+in+100+easy+lessons" target="_blank">Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lesson</a>s. I loved the first half of the book. It taught Tia how to blend sounds together in a way that she easily understood. She made progress quickly. I was less impressed with the second half of the book. We also worked through a few other readers and one <a href="http://www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com/" target="_blank">Life of Fred</a> book.<br />
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have a math tutor work with the kids individually for around 50 minutes each, for a total of 2.5 hours (from 10-12:30). I've heard that some math tutors are exorbitantly expensive, but ours charges the same rate as what we pay a babysitter. She is a college student studying engineering and is excellent at explaining math concepts. We use <a href="http://www.singaporemath.com/Mathematics_s/1.htm" target="_blank">Singapore Math</a> for all three kids. We use the textbooks, workbooks and <a href="http://www.singaporemath.com/Primary_Math_Intensive_Practice_s/147.htm" target="_blank">intensive practice workbooks</a>. (I have our Singapore Math schedule <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2015/08/singapore-math-daily-schedule-grades-2.html#.WKJJehCQDGc" target="_blank">posted here</a>, though we now use it as a weekly guide instead of a daily one.)<br />
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Last year, we gave up the intensive practice problems workbook and that was a mistake. I'm glad we went back to it this year. Jude is using the <a href="http://www.singaporemathlive.com/" target="_blank">Singapore Math Live</a> website for help working through his Singapore Intensive Practice problems and it is excellent. Between this website, the math tutor and the fact that Jude is rock solid on math after 4 years of Singapore math, I don't spend much time working with him on math anymore. I do still spend time most days working on math with Tia as well as some time with Indigo a couple days a week. So our math tutor doesn't exclusively teach math, but she helps us so much and I am immensely grateful for her.<br />
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On math tutor days, I leave from 11-12:30 to go to the gym and pump some iron (haha- but for real). The little girls love playing in the childcare there. The staff is so nurturing and amazing. And my older kids can work in peace with their tutor.<br />
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Then we eat lunch. After lunch, the kids clean up the kitchen and living room while I get Hazel down for her nap. It usually takes around 15 minutes, and then we start quiet time.</div>
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During quiet time, each of the kids has to do something individually (and quietly!). This is Jude and Indigo's time to read independently. Last semester, Jude read the first four books in the Fablehaven series, Robin Hood, The One and Only Ivan, and The Beyonder. Indigo is an avid reader. She read Pippi Longstocking and Charlotte's Web aloud to Tia. Then on her own she read the first four books of the Fablehaven series, Stuart Little, The Sign of the Beaver, The Search for Delicious, The Trumpet of the Swan, The One and Only Ivan, The Birchbark House, Homer Price, Wonder, and Who Was Albert Einstein? Jude and Indigo enjoyed these books tremendously which is why I thought I'd list them here! Many of these book ideas came from the Brave Writer book lists.<br />
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Tia was not reading well enough to read chapter books yet during quiet time. The audio book thing just does not work for Iris and Tia. So the girls mostly worked on coloring and art projects during their quiet time. I often print coloring pages from Pinterest. In the photo below, Dan drew the outline of a horse and Iris turned it into a zebra and then watercolored around it. She colored in and watercolored the chicken coloring page.<br />
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Quiet time/Hazel's nap time is the time that I work on sewing projects, blog posts, photo editing, or email. It usually lasts around 45 minutes.</div>
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In the afternoons, we tried to get in two of the three rotations (mentioned above). Though it was not uncommon for us to squeeze in one in the evening after Dan got home. Our co-op has science class, STEM, and lab but it's not a complete curriculum for the older grades so Jude and Indigo do <a href="http://www.singaporemath.com/Science_s/2.htm" target="_blank">Singapore Science.</a> Unlike Singapore Math, it is not an overly time-consuming curriculum in fact, it's a little bare bones, but it works well for us. I love that it's holistic, including topics like wellness and nutrition.<br />
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This year, instead of using a spelling curriculum, we started using copywork and dictation to learn spelling using <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/spelling-wisdom/" target="_blank">Spelling Wisdom</a> by Simply Charlotte Mason. Jude and Indigo do two passages per week. They will often work on their science and copywork in the mornings, too. </div>
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The afternoon is also the time when the kids practice their instruments. Indigo and Jude both take piano lessons and Jude recently started learning the guitar as well. They also sing in our city's children's chorus - (it's Jude's fourth year!) so they attend a 2-hour rehearsal one evening a week. They love it.<br />
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Creating is such a big part of our family culture and my kids often have some project in the works.<br />
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Last year (2016), Jude, Indigo and I read the Bible in a year together, along with some friends in the sewing community. So we wrapped that up last semester. This was my fifth time reading it in a year and I am a big fan of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jointhebibleproject" target="_blank">The Bible Project</a> which has illustrated videos for each book of the Bible. The kids and I watched those videos together and listened to <a href="http://www.inspiredby.com/bibleexperience.shtml" target="_blank">a dramatized reading of the Bible</a> performed by Grammy-award winning African American actors while I folded laundry. It was an incredible experience. I feel there can be a real danger in only learning random verses in the Bible outside of the story line as a whole as well as without considering the passages' original context. Sadly, passages have been used to oppress others rather than to love them. I was glad they were able to read the entire book as a whole, and that we could do it together.<br />
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On most days the kids play outside with our neighbors from around 4 pm until at least 6, sometimes later. Our neighbors are also homeschooled, which has been a major incentive for them to get outside. Even when the sun went down earlier (and it never goes down too early here) they would play in the garage together. I would try to get dinner started after that, so it would be ready when Dan got home around 7. Not because I'm trying to fit an ideal of a 1950s housewife, but because we need to keep our night moving along. :P<br />
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We usually eat around 7. After that, Dan and I give Hazel and Iris their baths while Jude and Indigo clean up the kitchen, load the dishwasher, and Tia helps pick up the toys and mess from the afternoon. Usually Dan will supervise an evening pickup somewhere in there, too.</div>
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After bath time (around 8) we usually spend about thirty minutes to an hour reading books. I often like to use this time reading to the little girls. We have so enjoyed the Read Aloud Revival <a href="https://amongstlovelythings.com/picture-books-for-october/" target="_blank">picture book reading lists</a> so much. Sometimes Dan and I will swap and he will read to the little girls and I will read a chapter book aloud to the older kids. </div>
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Bedtime is around 9 for the three little girls. I rock Hazel to sleep while Dan lays by Iris and Tia. Jude and Ind usually stay up for a while and play board games.<br />
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Our days were not often this straightforward. They were filled to the brim with life and life isn't predictable and doesn't always yield to the plan of the day. There was joy and fighting, creativity and huge messes, cleaning and tidying up, illness and times of abundant energy. Often our homeschooling spilled over into the weekend since we couldn't get it all done in a given day, or even a given week. It was beautiful and good and hard and messy and worth it.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-50854516440036457652017-02-09T13:44:00.000-06:002017-02-09T13:44:48.953-06:00A Plaid Flannel Eleena Dress for TarikuaThere was a time when it felt like new patterns were being released nearly every week. Between Japanese sewing books and indie patterns, I often felt like the options alone made my head spin. There were so many great patterns to choose from! As much as I enjoyed (and still enjoy) sewing new patterns, there is something so comforting and familiar about those patterns that are tried-and-true.<br />
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The <a href="http://coffeeandthread.bigcartel.com/product/the-eleena-dress-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Eleena dress</a> is one of those patterns for me. This pattern was designer by my dear friend, Olga, of <a href="http://coffeeandthread.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Coffee and Thread</a>. Olga is not only an incredible pattern designer and a talented photographer, but also an amazing woman and a thoughtful friend.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I had already made her Eleena dress pattern twice - a <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/02/the-eleena-dress.html#.WJuQ65IrIUE" target="_blank">plaid dress here</a> for Iris and a color-blocked <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/04/an-eleena-dress-in-shot-cotton.html#.WJuRNpIrIUE" target="_blank">spring version here</a> for Tia. I was so happy with both of those dresses. So, when I saw <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/fabric/tahoe-flannel.html" target="_blank">this</a> Kaufman Tahoe flannel, I immediately knew it was time to make another Eleena dress!<br />
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Olga has a gift for designing patterns with beautiful lines and/or curves (for example, the <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2015/05/the-antalya-dress.html#.WJuSVpIrIUE" target="_blank">Antalya dress here</a> or the <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/01/the-ila-dress.html#.WJuSipIrIUE" target="_blank">Ila here</a>). I love the A-line shape of the Eleena dress. I also love that the center panel can be hidden when standing still, but is revealed with movement. It's a little surprising, adds visual interest and gives the dress so much swing.<br />
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Because the flannel I was using was rather thick, initially the center panel kept folding out instead of in. Of course, this was not the look I was going for. :) So I understitched the seam allowance along the center panel (to the center panel) and then pressed it well with a hot iron. After that, it folded in beautifully - and stayed that way.<br />
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Also, after understitching the neckline, Olga talked me through <a href="http://historicalsewing.com/tutorials/how-to-grade-seam-allowances" target="_blank">how to grade</a> the neckline seam. Because I added piping and because the center pleat adds bulk, that seam was especially thick.<br />
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She then suggested I add a couple of hand stitches to tack the center panel to the lining underneath the center pleat, to keep the lining from peeking out. That worked perfectly.<br />
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I realized when cutting the sleeves of this dress that it was impossible to cut them mirror-image given the way the plaid was printed. So I cut them on the straight-grain which was the only way to replicate the look of them being mirror image, even though they technically were not.<br />
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After three projects in a row involving stripes, two of which were printed off-grain, I am so ready for a break from sewing stripes. So I have a Nani Iro palate cleanser in the works next! :D<br />
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I might even go so far as to say I <i>radically</i> underestimate how long it will take me to do just about anything. I mention this because most of the sewing I have been doing this winter has been using fabric and project ideas I had from last winter, but never got to.<br />
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And so it was with this black and gold striped dress with a maroon collar. This time it worked to my advantage, though, because over one year's time a pattern was released - <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/janie-dress-peplum" target="_blank">the Janie dress</a> - in exactly the idea I had envisioned. This meant I didn't have to draft my own dress, working off of my existing patterns, which always makes things infinitely easier.<br />
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I was short on fabric because another thing I chronically underestimate is how much fabric I will need. This often requires serious ninja skillz when cutting out my patterns. (I feel like I use similar logic when loading my dishwasher, never wanting to waste any of the precious and limited space.) So I opted out of cutting the circle skirt, which I think was the best choice anyway given I was working with stripes. Also Indigo is older now and isn't drawn to twirly anymore. <br />
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I left the hems raw because <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shop/cotton-jersey-knit-stripes-in-charcoal-gold/" target="_blank">this fabric</a> curled a lot, and I felt it worked! <br />
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Earlier in the week, I had a dress laying on my sewing table to be mended, Hazel had wanted to wear it, but the button was broken. It was one of the first dresses I had ever made for Indigo, when she was only 2 years old. (I wrote a blog post about the dress <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2009/07/weekend-work.html#.WIe6VpKQDGc" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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Indigo saw it and held it in her hands and said, "Mom, I remember my childhood in dresses. As I've gotten older, I have a hard time remembering what it was like to be really little. But when I see the dresses I wore, I remember. I remember wearing them. I remember being 2 again."<br />
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I shared this story on IG but wanted to share it here, too, because it was so powerful to me. It amazes me that the fabrics and dress patterns we chose today are shaping future memories. How cool is that?<br />
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I always love an opportunity to play with stripes, especially on a dress like this one with such beautiful, clean lines. I cut the pattern so that the stripes run vertically on the yoke, center panel and skirt pieces and horizontally on the side bodice pieces. (The fabric was printed with the stripes running vertically.)<br />
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One of my favorite features of this pattern is the hidden pockets. This is also the one photo I have where you can see the true color of the gold piping. It's a pre-made piping I found at one of the big box stores and it worked well for this project!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I made the dress in one of Kaufman's railroad denims. I have been very happy with his other fabrics from this line, but this one is a bit heavier with <i>zero</i> stretch across the crossgrain. This made it difficult to work with, especially on a pattern like this one with a curved yoke and set-in sleeves. I had to unpick those seams several times to get everything to lay just right. In the end, I was happy with the results. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend this fabric for this pattern.<br />
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Tia loves this dress. After I took these photos, she asked if she could wear the whole outfit to their co-op the next day. It was her idea to pair it with her fox tights
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Other times, she still needs a few pointers. :) Does anyone else have a
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It's funny - even Dan was once confused about tights vs the leggings-as-pants trend. He took Iris to the dermatologist (who also happened to be a fellow mom friend of mine who we hadn't seen in awhile) dressed only in tights and a tshirt. When they came home, I asked him where her skirt was. He looked at me, confused. Then said he thought her tights worked as pants. haha!<br />
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So yes, the tights go <i>under</i> the dress and do not qualify as pants. I'm glad we cleared that up! :P<br />
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A friend told me later that each of our chicken's eggs would continue to bring joy. I wasn't so sure. I assumed the kids would get used to it after a few weeks, that it would lose its luster.<br />
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I'm both surprised and happy to report that I was wrong. So far, six months later, all five of our kids still love finding eggs! Just this morning Indigo walked in with a smile on her face, cupping an egg in her hands and said, "Mom, it's still warm! It's the best feeling, especially on a cold day!"<br />
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This enthusiasm combined with eager little hands has resulted in our fair share of broken eggs!<br />
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While I was taking these photos, Iris discovered an egg in one of our flower pots. We have six chickens, but only average about 2 eggs a day. We're pretty sure based on the color of the eggs we are getting (and more importantly, not getting) that two of our chickens are laying outside of our coop. However outside of finding an occasional egg here or there, we have yet to discover where those places might be.<br />
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While the ongoing Easter egg hunt brings its own kind of excitement, for practical purposes, it would be pretty awesome if they all laid their eggs in their coop. :D<br />
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I made Iris another vintage McCall's (6673) pinafore and another Flashback Skinny tee. This time I made the pinafore in Kaufman's Brussels Washer Linen, which is a linen-rayon blend and so very lovely. And I paired it with a Kaufman knit - Speckle in Natural.<br />
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It turns out, it's the latter. She loves this one just as much as the last one. She wore it for at least three days in a row! And I let her because Dan, Jude and I came down with a terrible upper respiratory infection last weekend. It felt like it could be influenza with fevers, chills, aches and a terrible cough but the flu test was negative.<br />
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Jude missed performing in his children's chorus winter concert at our city's performing arts center. He was so disappointed. Dan and I were too sick to attend to see Indigo in the performance. It has been one of the highlights of our holiday season each year and we were so sad to miss it. Indigo said she had a great time singing, but then got teary afterward and said it just wasn't the same without us there. 💔<br />
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We hadn't been sick like that in years, though, so I am grateful for that, even if the timing was pretty awful.<br />
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It reminded me to share some delicious and easy chicken soup recipes that we love. First, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/" target="_blank">this</a> slow cooker chicken tortilla soup has been a fall staple around here. I use one chipotle pepper (two are delicious but make it too spicy for my kids), fewer tomatoes, and add 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika. My kids love it, too!<br />
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Then we discovered <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-weeknight-rotisserie-chicken-and-gnocchi-soup-234426" target="_blank">this chicken-gnocchi soup</a> recipe while we were sick. Everyone loved it and we didn't have any left over. We used butter instead of olive oil and left out the spinach because we didn't have any. It was the ultimate comfort food.<br />
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I hope your December has been happy and healthy! Have you discovered any good recipes lately?<br />
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Eight Flashback Skinny tees later, I can decidedly say I have changed my tune. One thing that hooked me on this pattern is the fit. If you are looking for a fitted tee pattern, this one can't be beat. (If you're looking for a looser, more sweater-like fit, I love the <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=mini+briar#.WESpV5KQDGc" target="_blank">Mini Briar,</a> especially in a cozy, sweater-y knit.)<br />
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I assumed I would find it boring to make something so simple over and over again. But it turns out, I actually find it relaxing and rewarding. They come together quickly, which is always so satisfying.<br />
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I also enjoy the mindless element of sewing tees, where I can plug in to a podcast and some music and relax, without having to think too much about how it will all come together. <br />
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I was happy with this striped fabric, this time in mustard, which I bought from Craft South. I think I bought 4 yards of it! I haven't seen striped tshirts at the store this season, although I admittedly don't do a lot of shopping. This is another benefit of sewing your own!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/11/the-flashback-skinny-tee-brindille-and.html#.WESqG5KQDGd" target="_blank">Last time</a> I mentioned how much I enjoy using my serger to sew knits. I wrote about how my hems and seams had been popping when using my sewing machine alone for construction, especially when using a double needle. Now I only use my sewing machine to baste my seams in place (prior to serging them) and then later to sew the hem. I wanted to elaborate on that a bit more.<br />
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After lots of fiddling with various stitches, I'm having success using a very narrow stretch (zigzag) stitch at the hemline. It works effectively (no popped hems) and still looks professional. I haven't been as happy with the look of this stitch at the neckline, though, so I've since opted out of topstitching my necklines. I only use my serger. <br />
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It has worked out great! I made these tshirts over a month ago now and they have washed and worn beautifully.<br />
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I made <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2016/11/the-flashback-skinny-tee-brindille-and.html#.WESpp5KQDGc" target="_blank">another pair</a> of the <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/ash-jumpsuit-pants-top-1" target="_blank">Ash Pants</a>. This time in a linen-cotton blend from my stash. I've been sewing a lot from my stash recently which has been great. But unfortunately, I can often no longer remember where I purchased these fabrics or even what lines they are from! <br />
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I also made <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=brindille+twig#.WESpi5KQDGc" target="_blank">another pair</a> of <a href="https://brindilletwig.com/products/bloomers-062" target="_blank">Brindille and Twig bloomers</a> for Hazel.<br />
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I do remember the details on this one : it's a Kaufman union <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shop/chambray-union-geometric-print/" target="_blank">chambray (geometric)</a> which I ordered from the Imagine Gnats shop.<br />
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I love this chambray! It's lightweight and has a floaty quality to it that works so well with bloomers. I also made a pair of Ash pants for Iris in this material, but she was busy building a fort in the forest while I was taking these photos and I didn't get a single good shot of her in them.<br />
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Hazel has recently learned several phrases which she uses frequently and with gusto. 1. <i>No!</i> 2. <i>Hrumph! </i>3. <i> I do it!</i><br />
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It's funny how such a tiny person can possess such a strong will and so much determination!<br />
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For many years, we let our kids work alongside of us, which made everything take s o - m u c h - l o n g e r . But now that Indigo and Jude are getting older, they are so independent and willing and able to do almost anything. <br />
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Jude hung most of our Christmas lights this year. Inside, he hung them in three rooms (I posted a video <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNnwm3SD8eo/?taken-by=rachelstitchedtogether" target="_blank">here</a> to IG) and he even did most of our outdoor lights as well, except for the roof line. He did an amazing job and they look beautiful! It was such a blessing to us!<br />
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We say Jude is like Elf, ready to spread Christmas cheer whenever he can. :D<br />
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I try to keep this picture in my mind's eye when Hazel insists, yet again, on doing it herself. Someday this will pay off. Taking a deep breath helps, too! :)<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-13724996128397308682016-11-21T16:22:00.000-06:002016-11-21T16:25:31.607-06:00Vintage McCalls 6673I'll never know why my girls develop an affinity for a particular pattern that I sew.<br />
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Their favorites aren't always predictable. This summer Iris and Tia wore their <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=hummingbird#.WDNwiNyQDGc" target="_blank">Hummingbird dresses</a> every chance they had. One of Iris' all-time favorites was the <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=schoolhouse+pinafore#.WDNwrdyQDGc" target="_blank">Schoolhouse pinafore</a>, which I sewed in a brown linen. I would've never expected her to be so crazy about a simple, brown linen pinafore. She called it her Sneaky Squirrel dress.<br />
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Apparently she has a thing for pinafores, because this is Iris' new favorite. I have never seen her so excited about a dress before. She literally wants to wear it every single day! I made it over a month ago now, but her enthusiasm for it still hasn't waned.<br />
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She isn't deterred by weather. If it's cooler outside, she layers it with a sweater or a tshirt underneath, or both. She's worn it with leggings, dress shoes and cowgirl boots! She wears it when she's playing outside in the dirt, but she also wants to wear it to dressier places like church. I took this photo just before a Saturday evening service.<br />
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She once waited in the laundry room, standing in front of the dryer, for the dress to be done. She later confided that she was praying it would dry especially fast, as she watched the laundry tumble.<br />
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When I've asked her what she likes about it, she simply says "it's <i>so</i> cozy." The fabric is just a basic quilting cotton from my stash, though it is especially soft and hardly wrinkles at all. <br />
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The pattern is vintage McCalls 6673. I bought it from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/replicatethendeviate/" target="_blank">Emily</a> during her Instagram destash. (She also sent a pair of City Shorts for Hazel! - the sweetest!).<br />
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As far as vintage patterns go, it doesn't get better than this one. The instructions were great and the sizing was spot on. Although I did sew it based on Iris' chest measurement (size 3), so I added a whole lot of length.<br />
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One of my favorite details about this dress is the pocket. The pattern also includes a pattern for a little mouse softie which fits inside the pocket. How adorable is that? I should make it next time. <br />
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Iris lives life so passionately. Right now, she's really into singing. She belts out her favorite tunes, always with a bit of vibrato and accompanying dramatic hand motions.<br />
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She loves in such a big way, too. Our girls take baths in our bathroom and their clothes are often left scattered all over the floor. (And maybe my clothes 'somehow' end up there, too). :P Iris likes to put them into the hamper for me. Then she comes to find me and declares, "Moooom, I have a surprise for you!"<br />
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She tells me to close my eyes as she leads me by the hand into my bedroom or bathroom and exclaims : "OPEN!" Every piece of clothing which was strewn on the floor has been picked up and put into our laundry baskets. She beams with pride as I tell her how much she blesses me.<br />
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The other evening at dinner, the potatoes were being passed around the table and by the time they got to me, they were gone. Iris said, "Mom, I want you to have mine. I wanted to eat them but I prayed that I would instead choose to be selfless." It was so cute and sweet. And it's true. Some of our greatest acts of selflessness and love for others come not in the grandiose gestures, but in being big-hearted, kind and generous in the small things.<br />
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Iris is so full of light. Dan and I like to say, the world needs Iris! It needs her love and her light!<br />
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I had actually never tried the <a href="http://shop.made-by-rae.com/products/flashback-skinny-tee" target="_blank">Flashback Skinny</a> tee pattern! :O I know! I was an Ottobre subscriber. It isn't a cheap subscription, so I wanted to use what I already had on hand. But I wasn't quite satisfied with the finishing on their instructions. In the end, I always felt my tshirts looked handmade... and not in a good way.<br />
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I was also looking for a fitted tshirt and I knew the FBST was a tried and true pattern. Let me tell you, it does not disappoint! This is a must have pattern! After I made Tia's, I went on to make three more in one weekend.<br />
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One thing I love about this pattern is that the hem is the only visible line of stitching. I can join the rest of the seams with my serger! This results in a much more professional finish, especially being I don't own a coverstitch machine. <br />
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I have (finally) converted to using my serger for sewing knits. I baste the seam in place first and then run it through my serger. It's been great and so easy! I could not, for the life of me figure out how to sew knits on my sewing machine without my hems and stitching eventually popping. Always.<br />
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What took me so long to convert to the serger then? Well, I overcomplicated the process by trying to follow the manual instructions for sewing knits on my serger and it never worked for me. Now I just use it in the exact same way as I do to finish the seams of wovens and voila - no problems at all! Go figure!<br />
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I have to tell you my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brother-1034D-Thread-Serger-Differential/dp/B0000CBK1L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479011159&sr=8-1&keywords=brother+serger" target="_blank">Brother serger</a> has been one of my all-time best purchases ever. Dan bought it for me for Mother's Day in 2008 and it has yet to let me down. I took it in for a maintenance check last year (I'm pretty sure you're supposed to do that yearly) and it was in mint condition! It is a workhorse and a steal, priced under $200, which is so much cheaper than the high-end machines. I love it so much and have been thrilled with it.<br />
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I found this knit at <a href="http://www.craft-south.com/" target="_blank">Craft South</a>. It is the best knit I have ever worked with! It's yarn-dyed, amazingly squishy and has great recovery! I bought almost as much as they had! For me, knits have been a real mixed bag, unfortunately. Some have faded or shrunk a lot, even the more expensive indie brands. I am spoiled by indie wovens being so darn predictable that the unpredictability with knits has made me reluctant to sew with them! But this fabric is truly exceptional! (I don't know the brand - so sorry! It was apparently a Japanese knit!)<br />
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The <a href="https://brindilletwig.com/products/bloomers-062" target="_blank">bloomers</a> are a Brindille and Twig pattern. I've made them before, <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/search?q=brindille+twig#.WCfsmxorIUE" target="_blank">several time</a>s, and love them. Hazel picks bloomers by choice all the time. I wouldn't recommend using a quilting cotton like I did here. A double gauze or chambray drapes in a nicer way. But Hazel and Tia love twinning and I love the color, so I was willing to sacrifice drape. <br />
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Hazel is at the sweetest stage. She melts our hearts every single day! She's starting to move past the into-everything-tornado-toddler stage, which is making life easier. She loves reading books, coloring and singing. She's talking, conversationally even, and has developed quite an extensive vocabulary, which is so cute coming from such a tiny little thing. She often gets absorbed in what she's doing, so when I tell her it's time for a transition (bath, nap, etc) she often informs me very calmly (sometimes not), "I not weady yet, Mama!" I'm learning she needs a little preparation time for those transition moments and then she's (usually) happy.<br />
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She loves hugs and cuddles and I still rock her to sleep for naps and bedtime. It feels like a decadent luxury, a peaceful oasis in our day. We both enjoy it so much! We call her our Little Hay, but she still calls herself Hay-Hay!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing!</div>rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-75154009253204500142016-11-07T22:23:00.000-06:002016-11-08T07:55:53.141-06:00A Sewing Block Party for Celina :: The Ash Jumpsuit PantsToday I'm happy to be joining in on the Sewing Block Party for <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/" target="_blank">Petit a Petit Patterns</a>. Every day this month, bloggers will be sharing creations made using Celina's patterns.<br />
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I am a huge admirer of Celina's work. Her incredible <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/celinab/" target="_blank">Pinterest boards</a> have provided me with so much inspiration over the years. Her lifestyle photography on her personal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celinabailey/" target="_blank">Instagram page</a> is absolutely stunning. And <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/" target="_blank">her patterns</a> are truly exceptional. Celina has such great style!<br />
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It was hard to decide which of her patterns to make, but I landed on her <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/ash-jumpsuit-pants-top-1" target="_blank">Ash Jumpsuit</a> (pants) pattern. I had wanted to sew these pants for Tia since last year. I knew they would be so <i>her</i>. <br />
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Tia is probably my most 'fancy' daughter. To give you an example, before we left for vacation, she jotted down a list of what she was going to pack and wear each day, right down to the shoes and accessories. She loves to wear dresses and told me she <i>doesn't</i> wear jeans. "Well, unless I was visiting a farm... then I might wear jeans," she qualified as she bounced off.<br />
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The Ash pants are perfect for her - fancier than jeans or leggings, but still practical for bike rides and hand stands! She wore this outfit on Sunday, but asked if I could wash it that evening so she could wear it again to their homeschool co-op the next day.<br />
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I found this fabric at Craft South while we were visiting Nashville. I loved the color and had been scouring the Internet looking for something similar prior to that trip. It's a quilting cotton - a Freespirit cotton, which had a bit of a sheen and felt somewhat like a lawn.<br />
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I knew it would be a gamble to sew pants in a quilting cotton, but I loved the color so much that I had to try it. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it as a first choice. The drape is fine, but the material wrinkles and creases so much. I have found that certain fabrics, like linen or double gauze wrinkle in a pleasing way. I wouldn't say the same is true of quilting cottons. It's one of the reasons I don't use them too often in my garment sewing anymore.<br />
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But I already have another pair of Ash pants cut out in linen and plan to make more in fabrics that are better suited for this pattern : rayon, chambray, linen, or even double gauze. I'll call this my wearable muslin and gateway drug into many more Ash jumpsuit pants. :D<br />
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The fit of the pattern is great. And the pants have
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She kept filling them up with her nature treasures. In the photo below, you can see the pockets are out. She accidentally pulled them out because she had been filling and unfilling them so often.<br />
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The top is the <a href="http://shop.made-by-rae.com/products/flashback-skinny-tee" target="_blank">Flashback Skinny tee</a> and I am so hooked on this pattern, too! But I'll save that for another post! I made four of these tees over the weekend! Both of these patterns will definitely be making another appearance here soon.<br />
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