Boxing Day Sale!

I'm super excited to participate in this HUGE Boxing Day Sale!

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

You all know the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon right?  Where you name an actor and can trace back through the other actors with whom they have worked to a movie with Kevin Bacon within six people?  Well Sew the Show is having their first blog tour and with a little brainstorming the theme of Six Degrees of Separation was born.

Holiday Debut

There's a super fun Holiday tour going on this week and I am so excited to participate!  The three ladies behind The Wolf and Tree, Hello Holli, and Chalk and Notch have banded together to celebrate their debut year of pattern design.  I'm sure you've seen the three featured patterns around this year as they were VERY successful, but 24 bloggers got together to mix and match the three for the holidays.

ADVTee Blog Tour

Do you ever see a pattern and just know it's going to be well used?  I felt that way when I saw the new ADVTee from Sofilantjes and Deb from Sprouting Jube Jube is hosting a tour for it this week so there's plenty of inspiration out there for you to look at.

Radiant Home Studio - Birthday Celebration

Radiant Home Studio is turning 2 so it's time for a celebration tour!

Long Sleeved Paneled Sunsuit Christmas Dress - Cyber Monday

It's Cyber Monday and the last day of the Designs by Call Ajaire Etsy shop sale!  You get 40% off with the code DbCABLACK and if you join the Designs by Call Ajaire Facebook group there's a coupon code for 50% off.  That makes the Paneled Sunsuit pattern only $5 which is crazy.

Petit Oiseau

One of my favorite designers is Mel of Filles a Maman.  Her designs are thoughtful, with a unique flair, and yet the construction remains relatively simple.  For children's clothing that's exactly what I'm looking for: quick sew with a big impact.  Her Petit Oiseau shirt is on tour this week and it is no exception.

Biggest Sale of the Year!

Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, this weekend is filled with ALL THE SALES!  You'll have a lot of different PDF pattern sale options and the Designs by Call Ajaire shop is no exception.  We've gone a little crazy and I'm offering 40% off all patterns in the Etsy shop through Monday using the code DbCABLACK!

Japanese Sewing Week - Wide Leg Pants

It's nearing the end of the first official Japanese Sewing Week and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.  Sara from Made by Sara is hosting and there's a great giveaway at the end so you should all join in the fun!

Calvin Cargo Pants - Momma Quail Patterns

My friend Amy from Friends Stitched Together is having a pattern tour for her Momma Quail Patterns and I gladly joined in.  I love her aesthetic and attention to detail with the clothes she makes for her boys, so I knew her clothes patterns would be well designed and stylish.  It was hard to choose just one to make, but in the end Bean needs more pants so I chose the Calvin Cargo Pants.

Wear to Where - Coffee Shop

Guys!  I've been waiting what feels like forever to share with you this Wear to Where tour hosted by Wild+Wanderful and Gardening in High Heels!  It is such a fun and original idea and I'm honored to be a part of it.  The idea was to take several places or situations and then have sewing bloggers AND fashion/style bloggers post an outfit they would wear for the occasion.  It's a melding of worlds and so far the tour has been a lot of fun to "watch."

Festive Felties - One Thimble Issue 9

Issue 9 of One Thimble (*affiliate link) is out and packed with loads of goodies!  The theme is vintage circus and the patterns are adorable, but the first thing that caught my eye in this issue was a little Christmasy felt project by Molly and Mama so I grabbed my felt and jumped right in.

Thumbs Up Pot Holders - the AD Challenge

I'm participating in the Swhetty Betties' Aspiring Designers Challenge and today I have a FREE pattern to release that is perfect for the holidays!  The Thumbs Up Pot Holder pattern is a quick sew that is great for both gift giving and stash busting.

You can read all the details and enter the Rafflecopter for a chance to win your pattern of choice from my shop here over on the Betties' blog.

Top Stitchers - Hackers Challenge

It's finally here!  Season three of Top Stitchers started a few weeks ago, but I've been eagerly awaiting my challenge week.  Well it's Tuesday and "on Tuesdays we Top Stitch," so without further ado....

Dia De Los Muertos - Sugar Skull Kitty Redux

How quickly is autumn slipping away?  It feels like it just started and yet Halloween is upon us!  Luckily the weather here should stay fall-like through most of November so I still have time to enjoy my favorite season.  There are so many fun holidays ahead and one that we didn't celebrate growing up, but has become something I really look forward to is Dia De Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead.  November 1st is set aside to honor and remember with celebration those who have passed. Melissa from Rebel & Malice is hosting another Dia De Los Muertos tour and I'm happy to participate again this year.

Pencil Skirts All Around

Jocole is having a Fall Blog Tour, and I thought it'd be fun to use both the Ladies and Girl's Knit Pencil Skirt patterns to make Bean and I a few simple skirts for fall.

A Birthday Tour and the Deep Bust Adjustment

Remember last October, almost a full year ago, when I made the Marbella Dress from Itch to Stitch?  Well that was her first official pattern released and it's exciting to think that the 1 year anniversary of Itch to Stitch* designs is upon us.  To celebrate, there's a birthday tour with a giveaway, amazing - unheard of for Itch to Stitch -  discounts, and a great group of bloggers who all set out to put their own spin on one or more Itch to Stitch patterns.  *This post contains affiliate links

Halloween Hack - Christmas Tree Costume

Are you ready for a super easy Halloween costume idea?!?!  Mandy K Designs asked if I'd like to take one of her patterns and either do a costume hack or a knock off look and with Halloween coming up I thought a costume would be fitting.

Momiform Makeover - a Work In Progress

You know what a momiform is right?  The outfit you wear for comfort and practicality while chasing your kids around all day.  About a year and a half ago, I got myself out of the whole yoga pants with a tee rut by sewing a few Alder Skirts and Trifecta Tees.  I adore both of those patterns, but to be honest I was starting to feel like I was in another rut.  So over the past few months I've been trying to find the time to sew for myself a little more and happily, the opportunity came up to sew a Mom-iform makeover along with Lauren Dahl (from Baste + Gather) and a group of amazing bloggers.

Top Stitchers - An Interview With the "Opponent"

Season three of Top Stitchers is starting soon and I'm so excited to be participating again!  We top stitchers already have our prompts and know who we're up against, so believe me the wheels are churning behind the scenes.  check out the amazing prompts and other match ups at Sewing Stadium

The Angle Dance Collection - Sew 'N Style

I've been so excited to share this post with you guys!  Lil Luxe Collection created a series called Sew 'N Style where you take the time to consult with your child and make a mini collection that they would love to wear.  You can find out more details on the series by clicking over here.  

Remix the Stitch - the Capitol Hill Dress

Straight Stitch Designs is a year old which is a call for a big celebration!  Kimberly launched her first pattern last September and has been on a major roll since.  She's put together a fantastic anniversary tour where bloggers were asked to add a twist to one of her already amazing patterns.  I'm an affiliate of Straight Stitch Designs which means if you click over from the links on this page and then purchase, Call Ajaire will earn a percentage at no cost to you.  All opinions are mine.

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 10 - Giveaway Ending!

Today we have three amazing last looks for our final day of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour!  Don't worry, the inspiration doesn't need to end today though.  If you sew one up I'd love for you to share it in the Designs by Call Ajaire Facebook group!

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 9 - All the Skirts

With the big announcement yesterday, it would be hard to top the excitement, but day nine of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour has SIX different looks.  Seriously guys, these bloggers have knocked it out of the park!

Paneled Sunsuit Add-On - Long Sleeves

We're nearing the end of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour for the Paneled Sunsuit, but the exciting news is that the Long Sleeve Add-On for the pattern is now available!

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 8 - Still Going Strong

It's day eight of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour and we have a variety of looks for you!  The giveaway is still open at the bottom of this post so when you're done with the inspiration posts, don't forget to come back to enter.

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 7 - Not Just for Little Kids

We all know that the sizing of the Paneled Sunsuit is from newborn to 12 years, but for day seven of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour there are some great "older kid" looks that really show how the pattern will work for the non toddler/babies.  I had the tween agers in mind when making some of the separates options, so I love seeing them in use.

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 6 - Separates, Jumpsuits, Sunsuits, Oh My!

We took a break from the Not Just a Sunsuit tour for the weekend, but we're back with the start of the final week of touring the Paneled Sunsuit PDF pattern.  Today we have an assortment of styles so there is sure to be something that catches your eye!

First up is this gorgeous maxi dress from Katie of Kadiddlehopper.  That lace trim is the perfect accent!

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 5 - 20 Looks Already!

We're on day five of a ten day tour and can you believe today's looks are our 19th and 20th already?  There is still so much more to come next week so I hope you've been enjoying this Paneled Sunsuit tour.  Are you convinced yet that there are a billion options included?  

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 4 - Lots of Options

It's day four of the Paneled Sunsuit "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour and today you'll get a good look at why I called this tour the not just a sunsuit tour.  There are so many great options in this pattern and my friends have put them to use!  

Before we get to the good stuff I wanted to give you a sneak peek of Bean wearing the new long sleeve add-on.  This is a pic from Instagram last week, but we're working on testing behind the scenes and I'm hoping to have it available as a free download by the end of the weekend.  Very exciting, right?  Okay, let's move on to the tour.

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 3 - Lots of Fun Hacks

Today on the Paneled Sunsuit "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour, we have five amazing bloggers!  There are a lot of fun hacks made to the pattern so let's get right to it!

Not Just a Sunsuit Day 2 - Separates and a Maxi Skirt

Well day one of the Paneled Sunsuit "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour was fantastic, but let's try to top it anyway!  Just a quick note, that I've changed the end date of the coupon code to run through Labor Day (in the US) which is the 7th of September.

First up on the tour today is Gracious Threads.  This tank and shorts combo is the perfect summer outfit and both are views from the pattern which is so fun to see.  She mentions in the post how she added a bit of length to the cropped tank which looks so good.  I have to say the shorts I made for Bean are the most worn this summer.  She chooses them whenever they're clean so they must be comfy!

The "Not Just a Sunsuit" Pattern Tour - Kick Off

Are you ready for the Paneled Sunsuit pattern tour?  I've been waiting weeks to show you guys all of the amazing things that have been made with this pattern, so sit back, grab a cup of something yummy, and enjoy the first day of the "Not Just a Sunsuit" tour!

Ruffled Arch Skirt - Pattern Release

The Ruffled Arch Skirt is available NOW!  I'm so excited about this release and through the weekend you can get the pattern exclusively at UpCraft Club*.  This post contains affiliate links which means if you click a link then any resulting purchase may put a few cents in Call Ajaire's pocket at no extra cost to you.

Moto Jacket Pattern Tour

It's day 4 of Jennuine Design's Moto Jacket Tour and I've been dying to show you the fun jacket I made for Bean!  I'm an affiliate of Jennuine Design which means that if you click on some of the links in this post and make a purchase then Call Ajaire will get a small percentage of the sale, but of course all opinions are mine - I love this pattern!.

One Thimble - Amber Swing Dress

One Thimble Issue 8 is finally releasing later today and I've been excited to share some of the goodness inside!

via One Thimble

EYMM 2nd Anniversary Pattern Tour

It's been 24 months since Everything Your Mama Made & More (*affiliate links throughout this post) opened shop so 24 bloggers have come together to celebrate!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Harry Potter and a Tutorial Swap

It's time for the annual Happy Harry Potter series celebrating Harry's birthday, hosted by Marissa of Rae Gun Ramblings, so I decided to combine a fun tutorial swap with something a little Harry to celebrate!

S is for SEWING

It's time for another round of Sewing with Boys - Girl Edition.

The lovely ladies at Sewing with Boys have created another amazing e-Book, this time with a back to school theme.  You may wonder why I keep joining these boy sewing tours, but the answer is simple: they take "boy" styles and jazz them up with ALL THE DETAILS.  For girls you can make an a-line skirt special by adding ruffles or bows, but for boys you need to have a little more imagination.  And this 'S' is for Sewing e-book is full of a ton of special little details any boy or girl would love.

The Jumper View - Paneled Sunsuit

I know I keep saying it, but probably my favorite view of the Paneled Sunsuit is the Jumper (view D in the pattern).

Alice In Wonderland - 150th Anniversary

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland was one of my favorite books when I was younger.  So much so that I read Through the Looking Glass as well to absorb as much Alice as I could.  I even have The Walrus and the Carpenter poem (recited by Tweedledee and Tweedledum) memorized still.

Nani IRO En Garden Challenge

I've been so excited about today's post!  Rachael from Imagine Gnats challenged April, Brooke, and I to a super fun challenge.  We were sent the same Nani IRO En Garden fabric (*affiliate link) to make anything we'd like and then were pitted against one another in a sort of "who sewed it best" competition.  I'm always up for a friendly competition and was drooling over the fabric she chose, so of course I jumped right in.

The Jumpsuit View - Paneled Sunsuit

One of my favorite views of the Paneled Sunsuit is the Jumpsuit (view B in the pattern), so today I'm excited to share a bit about it.

The Trouser View and a 4th of July Celebration

Happy Fourth of July to all you Americans out there!  Today's Paneled Sunsuit focus is on the Trousers (view G in the pattern).

These loose-fitting pants are the bottom half of the jumpsuit so they are designed to sit a bit high-waisted.  There are options for no pockets, regular pockets, and pockets with a faux piping like the pops of red in these pair.  These are made with a light-weight denim from JoAnn Fabrics, but they are designed to work with a variety of wovens and even a hefty knit like a ponte de roma as well.

A Baby Shower and a Free Pattern

Jess from Gracious Threads is hosting a virtual baby shower while she enjoys some baby snuggles with her newborn.  I am happy to share a fun (free!) excerpt from the Paneled Sunsuit pattern.

Paneled Sunsuit Pattern Release

Today is the day!  

It's been more than a year in the making, but today the the Paneled Sunsuit pattern is officially released and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out.  It's been super slow here on the blog lately because my time for working is very limited and I had to switch gears from blogging to designing, so I thank you for your patience during this process and can't wait to get back to some regular blogging this summer.

Summer Shorties - Free Pattern Friday

My good friend Maegen at Mae & K is running a Free Pattern Friday series which highlights great patterns that are offered for free by some of our favorite designers.  And we all love when we can find something great out there for free right?

Canadian Pattern Designer Tour

Today I'm joining in on a fun idea Ula from Lulu and Celeste came up with.  We're focusing on Canadian pattern designers and it's been a lot of fun seeing just how many talented ladies there are out there that call Canada home.

Antalya Dress - Willow & Co

Have you seen the new patterns being released by Willow & Co this spring?  I had the chance to sew an Antayla Dress and love how it turned out.