A Little "Lilly" Inspiration

While strolling through a department store in the late winter or early spring, I spotted some of the most darling shift dresses in the girls' department. These "Lilly" dresses are the perfect choice for the south's hot summer weather. Not having a little girl, I immediately thought of my sweet little cousins. The "Lillian" by Children's Corner was the perfect pattern for me to make my version of those dresses. I knew the fabric wanted to use, too....the "preppy" pink, green, and yellow whales!

Children's Corner "Lillian"

My "Lilly" Dress and detail on back...

For three little cousins...two little dresses and a pair of shorts! The shorts are for my son. A great pattern is the "Felix" by Maja's Heirlooms. I lenghten it for by son. I added the patch pockets on the sides....after sewing the side seams, lay the coordinating fabric on the side and decide how large you want the pocket. My finished pockets are about 8" by 8".

One of our white tees with a gingham applique or a simple navy monogram is perfect with the shorts complete this outfit!

New from Wendy Schoen and Petite Poche

Five of the sweetest patterns from Wendy Schoen Designs are now available! Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery is a must for everyone interested in this beautiful art! Please call the shop to reserve your copies...they are sure to go quickly but we can always reorder! 334-793-8233

Yes, We're Here!!!

I can't believe it's been almost TWO months since my last blog post! Life has been crazy, and it's sometimes difficult when I'm in one city and the shop is in another....that's life, right?

Onto the important things....

Crochet Class: June 7th, 6:00-7:30, the cost of the class is $25.00, not including supplies. Rose is teaching the class. Call the shop to reserve you spot.

Brite White is coming in! Now's the time to freshen all those spring and summer creations! We also carry sodium perborate. Both are excellent washing agents for heirloom garments.

A COOL new piece that's PERFECT for summer dresses, skirts, shorts, or anything else you can thing of! So cute!

Remember, anything you see on the blog is available for shipping! Simply call the shop and we will be happy to help you! (334) 793-8233

SPRING FABRIC COMBINATIONS

***Let me preface this post with I don't HOW it's going to LOOK! Blogger is doing crazy things, or maybe it's the user! I hope it's understandable! Some really fun and fresh fabrics are in the shop right now and these are a few of the combinations we put together yesterday. The bubble fish aren't new for us but this color combo is...LOVE the orange, yellow, blue, and seafoam! Yes, that is pima seafoam gingham! It's been missing for a while and a favorite of mine! PERFECT for a baby boy or girl! The FIRST picture features a Riley Blake trio with pink and turquoise pima checks, and turquoise and red piques. These are GORGEOUS!!!!

The last floral picture is my personal favorite....so fresh! It's a sweet a aqua and lime swirl flower with the lime pique and aqua pima gingham check.

These are some patterns I thought of for outfits with the above fabrics: Children's Corner Macy, Ellen, Isabella; Bonnie Blue Riley, new Summer Irene (cute...ruffles on hiney!); Maja's Sophie, Larkin

Now, for some little guys! We have campers and two different cute little car/auto prints. The latter two are small scale prints and can be used for tiny fellows, too. All are perfect for shorts or rompers. The shop has several other boy prints, as well as many checks which I LOVE for little boys! If you're making shorts, be sure to check out our top quality line of tees to match.

Boy patterns to use: shorts-Maja's Felix; Children's Corner Jackson; Rompers- my favorites- Maja's Donald; Children's Corner Johnny

Don't ever hesitate to call the shop to ask about our current selection of fabrics and patterns!

Happy Sewing!!!

Crochet Class

Are you interested in learning to crochet? Now's the perfect time! Rose will be teaching a beginner crochet class on Thursday, April 7th from 5:30 to 7:30. The cost of the class is $25.00. This doesn't include supplies. If you are interested, please call the shop to sign up (334) 793-8233.

Soft Shorts

Do you love the minky/cuddlecloth fabric in the cold weather months? Did you know it also makes a soft, sweet pair of shorts for your little girl too? I saw the idea somewhere so I thought I would give it a try for my two little cousins. They turned out precious! The fabric is lightweight so I think they will be perfect for spring. Here's a peek at one outfit...

I used Maja's Heirlooms Sophie for the shorts. The pattern doesn't show a ruffle on the shorts so I cut off the hem allowance and added a hemed ruffle. This pair is a size 8. On the smaller pair, rather than hemming the ruffle, I doubled the fabric. I like the look of this but it was more difficult to gather.

We have the following colors of minky/cuddlecloth: Tiffany blue (pale aqua) that I used above; light pink; light blue; white; and chocolate. It makes wonderful appliques too. Wouldn't light pink shorts and a bunny applique be so cute for an Easter Egg hunt?

If you can't visit the shop, call us and we will be happy to fill your order and send it to you!

Happy Sewing!

Machine French Sewing Class

Mary will be teaching a Machine French Sewing Class on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24. The class will meet from 1:00-4:00 each day. This is a beginning technique class. You will make Sarah Howard Stone's Babette. The class fee is $60.00. The pattern and kit are not included in the fee.

Please call the shop to sign up for this very popular class!
334-793-8233