A Polly for Market

As I'm sure you know, Quilt Market was in Portland last weekend. Although I wasn't there myself, it was fun to see all the Instagram photos popping up of all the festivities throughout the weekend. I did make this little dress though that did make it to Market.

One of my pattern distributors, Creative Sewing & Smocking, asked to borrow a Polly Peasant Dress to display in their booth, and rather than send them a sample I had on hand, I wanted to make a new one. After all, Lola can always use a new dress, right?

The Tula Pink fabric was actually a happy accident that I received from the sweet Robin at Whimbrella's Attic on Etsy, but it worked out perfectly for this project. The sailboat pocket fabric also came from Robin's shop, and she has a great selection of fun prints.

Modelling can be tough sometimes...

 

Can you believe that Lola turned one this month?! I still can't. I also can't believe that I deleted all of her birthday photos from my camera before putting them on the computer. The one time of year that I actually cleared my entire memory card at once. We didn't do anything fancy, just had cake with our Joel and the boys, but I'm still pretty sad about it. Maybe it's a good excuse to make another cake?

I made a size 12-18m dress, and as Lola is still way below the growth charts for her age, she has a lot of room to grow into it which will be great. Now we just need to work on the growing part :).

We Did It! Wednesday

Welcome to We Did It! Wednesday! It's been a very exciting week over here, with the release of our new women's pattern, the Seafarer Top! I've been loving wearing my tops every day and can't wait to see what versions you all come up with!

 

 

Here's how We Did It! Wednesday works:

1. Enter a link (specific blog post, not your homepage) using the Linky Tools below to something you made that you want to share. It can be something you sewed, crafted, painted, baked, or anything else you made that you want to share.
2. Try to check out at least one other link on the list (and I'm sure they'd love it if you left a comment too).
3. Post the We Did It! Wednesday button below to your post or sidebar to let others know your participating.

Copy and paste the HTML text below to your own blog or website. 

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The Seafarer Top Pattern

With flattering and comfortable dolman sleeves, the Seafarer Top will become an anchor in your wardrobe! Made out of soft knit fabric, you'll find yourself wearing it again and again. New to sewing with knits? This is a great project to start with!

 

Choose your design options, and soon you'll have a new top for every day of the week!

With two neckline options...



Two sleeve options...

And two hem options!

Pick some fun fabric for the pocket...

Or pretty it up with lace!

Pattern Details:

• recommended experience level: beginner
• Sizes Women's XS-XXL
• full color photographs and detailed instructions to guide you through each step
• full sized professional pattern pieces
• tips for sewing with knits
• tips for sizing
• plenty of design options

Pattern is an instant download PDF file. The download link will be instantly sent to the email address that is on file with your Paypal account, so please ensure that Paypal has your correct email address on file. You'll also have the option to download the file from a pop-up window that will appear immediately after your purchase. Either way, make sure to save the file to your computer for future use. Also please be aware that if you pay by e-check through Paypal, the payment will take 5-7 business days to process, and the download link will not be emailed to you until that time. Let us know if you have any problems or questions along the way!

Seafarer Top PDF Pattern - $9

Be sure to show off your finished tops to the Sew Much Ado Flickr Pool!

Copyright Info: This pattern is for individual use only. You may not copy or distribute this pattern to any individual or group. You may not produce derivative works of this pattern. If you would like to sell tops made from this pattern, please email me regarding a Limited Commercial License.

Looky, Looky!

Somehow I think I've said this before, but the new pattern is almost ready. Like almost almost ready. Yesterday we did the photoshoot, and I can't wait to share the photos and some fun versions of the top with you! Another round of final editing and it should be available next week. I'm shooting for Monday!

Have a super weekend - thanks for reading!

We Did It! Wednesday

Welcome to We Did It! Wednesday! We have had the most beautiful weather here in Seattle the past week, and it's so nice to finally get a taste of spring! How about you?

Here's how We Did It! Wednesday works:

1. Enter a link (specific blog post, not your homepage) using the Linky Tools below to something you made that you want to share. It can be something you sewed, crafted, painted, baked, or anything else you made that you want to share.
2. Try to check out at least one other link on the list (and I'm sure they'd love it if you left a comment too).
3. Post the We Did It! Wednesday button below to your post or sidebar to let others know your participating.

Copy and paste the HTML text below to your own blog or website. 

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