Sis Boom, part 1

I've been so busy with costumes and life in general this past week, that I'm running a little bit behind with my Sis Boom listings. Here are the first two:


Ready to ship, size 18/24m/2T


Ready to ship, size 5/6

As with all of my creations, I welcome custom orders in different sizes or fabric combinations!

a hard lesson to learn

The big production of In His Steps is this weekend, and I finally got my last costume finished up last week. It was the coat from this pattern, probably the most difficult construction I've ever done. To add to the stress, the costume was for the head costumer's son, and she's a professional seamstress. He's 6'4", and is one of the leads in the play. This coat was gonna be noticed! Yikes! I took it in to the studio last week and left it because she wasn't there. And I didn't hear from her. Uh oh. I got glowing reviews on my first two costumes, and then nothing. So I finally got up the nerve to ask, and the sentence began with a long, drawn-out Southern "weeeelllll..." Not a good start. Apparently in my concern for constructing such a huge garment, I forgot to pay attention to the nap of the black corduroy I was working with. Fortunately, the problem areas were limited to one cuff, and the tail section. But I was crushed. I felt so stupid for not noticing! And under the stage lights, it was apprently to obvious for him to wear it. She was very gracious about it, and told me not to worry, but it bummed me out for the rest of the day. The way she was initially talking about it, it sounded like the whole thing was a loss, and she would be scrambling for a new, very important costume piece at the last minute.

Today, the coat is back in my hands. Thankfully, they had extra fabric, and I am going to rip apart and redo the wrong parts (by tomorrow!) I'm chalking this up as a life lesson, and this experience has served to provide me with valuable instruction. It's a mistake I will hopefully never make again.

Patriotic Pride!

Here's what I've been working on in my little monkey studio this past week:


Ready to ship, size 2/3/4 (it's quite roomy on my barely size 2 model!) Bow & bracelet are included in the auction!


Ready to ship 4 piece set, size 3/4


Ready to ship, size 5/6


I loved this one so much that I decided to offer it as a custom for the boys! Sizes 2-8

The boys' sets are for Planet Boy's Patriotic Parade Launch (search PTBYRWB on eBay)

Now it's back to the costumes for the play... it's less than a month away now! As soon as I'm done with Jordan's coat, I can dig in to my gorgeous new Bell Bottoms fabric for Adagio Bleu's Sis Boom Celebration. Okay, I've had enough early morning fun with the linky button this morning. Off to find some caffiene!

Monday... Wednesday... what's the difference?

I really did plan to list these on Monday, but it was so windy over the weekend that I couldn't take pictures! Then the editing process took f-o-r-e-v-e-r on my slow computer, but alas! Here they are! The much anticipated sister sets to Enchantment, which I listed last week. The yellow eyelet set is size 18/24 months-2T, and the squirrel set (skirt made from those TDF Full Moon Forest fabrics!) is 5T. Click on the names to visit the auctions on eBay.

Enchantment

I was given some smaller pieces of this mosaic print fabric by a dear older lady and I have been mesmerized by it ever since! There are so many amazing colors and patterns in it! I finally found a use for it as the focal point for my latest Vida dress, which is one of a kind & ready to ship, size 3T. I have it listed here on eBay for the Summer Soiree launch sponsored by my design group, Adagio Bleu Studios. On Monday, I'll have 2 coordinating sets listed, including one with fabrics from my most favorite fabric line ever, Full Moon Forest by Tula Pink. I can't believe how well it coordinates with my mosaic fabric!

Sis Boom Celebration

If you are a serious sewer, you are probably familiar with the amazing fabrics of Jennifer Paganelli, designer for Sis Boom. The designers of Adagio Bleu Studios are helping her kick off her new fabric line, Bell Bottom, with a HUGE guest launch on eBay at the end of the month. Jennifer herself will be donating a few items made from her fabrics, which will be auctioned off for charity. We are so honored to have her participate with us, and so excited about this launch. Leave me a comment if you would like more information, or are interested in participating!

A new pattern for a great cause

So much to tell you this morning, my bloggy friends! First, I would like to show off my newest listings. I was invited to participate in the Boutique Angels guest launch this week- all profits go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. I started mine at only $.99, so there's no excuse not to bid!


Both are one of a kind, ready to ship. Click here to see the butterflies, size 4T, or the frogs, size 2T.

Now, about that adorable pattern! It was designed by my friend Jen and her pal Katy for YCMT. it's called the Four Quarters dress, and it's such a fun & versatile pattern. I'll be making these all summer long!

Speaking of YCMT... I am working on my very first eBook for them! It's still in the publishing process, but I'll be sure to let you know when it's available. You'll just have to wait to see what it is ;o)