eco-friendly sewing and natural dye adventures
I wanted to share a quick post (with tons of pics!) showing off all the summer swimwear I made for the kids. The kiddos grow so fast lately I need to make new suits every season. I let them pick out the fabric prints (though I try…
I’m back this week with some more swimwear to show you guys! I made this rashguard back in June and it’s gotten a ton of wear this summer. I love wearing rashguards- great sun protection with none of hassle of applying and re-applying sunscreen. I find the fiber…
Here’s my second version of the Nautilus Swimsuit by Seamstress Erin Designs altered to a Tankini. This was my second tester suit and originally was the one piece version, view A (images below). My body fabric, a blue swim spandex, was just not working. The body was pulling…
I pattern tested this swimsuit design way back in May and have been eagerly awaiting the release to share it with you guys! This is the Nautilus Swimsuit from Seamstress Erin Designs. I’ve been following Erin’s blog since I first started sewing and was psyched to test out…
I’ve been slowly improving my swimwear sewing and drafting skills this past year and here are the results. The perfect little swimsuit for my daughter Amelie! Ami just turned 4 last month and has been growing like a weed! She’s been obsessed with wearing the…
I love sewing swimwear! Here’s my latest suit using two fabulous patterns from Ohhh Lulu , the Sarah Longline Bralette and the Ava Highwaist Panties. This suit is so comfortable and supportive! Perfect since I’m always swimming with the kids who are usually hanging all…
I think this was my most successful KCW-Kids Clothes Week- so far! I got everything on my list finished and the kids LOVE their new clothes! Here’s what I made: Blouse R, Girls Style Book – with added front pleats- for Ami size 3 & KID…
Now that summer is in full effect here in Florida I’ve been sewing up a ton of beach looks. We spend almost every weekend at the beach as a family (often from 8am to 2pm or longer) and the kids and I head to the…
This week’s contest for The Monthly Stitch is Franken-Indie! This is the challenge I’ve been most excited for Indie pattern month. I originally ordered Deer & Doe’s Robe Centauree pattern for the New to Me challenge but quickly realized it wouldn’t get here in time…
