A modified Luxe Dress

Hello,

Today I'm going to show you my version of the recently released Lil Luxe dress pattern and to give you a mini tutorial on how to sew beads or sequins to any bodice. I love how this dress is so versatile. You can use this pattern to make a really fancy dress or a super cute casual dress. I was lucky enough to be one of the testers, before this pattern was released and I just love the professional finish you get with this pattern. If you don't own it yet, this is your chance to purchase it now that is on sale!

Desert Rose Dress - A Review and Tutorial on How to Make it High-Low

Last year, I was chosen to test the Desert Rose dress for Caila Made . This dress has a beautiful scooped neckline with optional ruffles , empire waist and button closure in the front. You can either make it in a top/tunic length or dress length. It is offered in sizes 3mo though size 8, so it's a really good buy!

The Alley Cat Romper Tester Blog Tour and Giveaway

Guess what?! I'm doing more testing, and this time it's a super cool and different pattern. This pattern is called "The Alley Cat Romper" and it's from Lil Luxe Collection (affiliate link).

The Lil Luxe Collection is  from a new and talented designer named Jessica Bustos. I have written about this talented designer on my previous post. You can also go here if you want to know more about this new pattern company. 

 I'm in love with this new pattern, because its design is super trendy and comfortable! My daughter also likes this romper and is so comfortable in it, that she doesn't want to take it off all day and I pretty much have to hide it so that I can wash it. He he!

This romper is made of medium weight stretch knit fabric, which is super comfortable to  wear.

This is a PDF pattern and comes in sizes 18mo - 8 years. It features a drop crotch seam, an overall baggy look on the pants and a more fitted look on the bodice and the ankle cuffs.

This romper was also really fast to sew and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. This project is perfect for a confident beginner and preferably someone who has sewn with knit fabric before. But even if you have never sewn knit fabric before, this pattern walks you through everything you need, in order for you project to be successful!

Here is the back of the romper. As you can see, it has a beautiful back neckline which every little girl will love.

Here are more pictures of the romper in action! As you can see, my daughter is really happy with the romper :D

Jessica is also hosting a giveaway to win her pattern and free fabric! 

Enter the giveaway below: 

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Do you want to turn your romper into a dress? Well check her blog on Saturday for the tutorial!

Thank you for visiting my blog.

See you soon,

Maria.

Guatemalan inspired Outfit and Tutorial for E+E sewing series "Roots"

For the Roots sew-along at Elegance and Elephants, I decided to make an outfit that represented our Guatemalan roots. In Guatemala, the traditional outfit for women is composed of a huipil (a square cut blouse) and a corte (a skirt made out of hand woven fabric) which is also also accompanied by a faja (belt or sash). These outfits are only worn by the true natives or Mayan descendants of Guatemala. These outfits are usually very elaborate and embroidered with intricate and colorful designs. The Guatemalan natives weave their own fabric by hand, using a loom. The designs and colors embroidered and weaved on the fabric are not randomly selected. Usually, the colors and designs on these traditional outfits have a meaning (for example: they identify a specific town, marital status, fertility, etcetera).

I found good examples of the Guatemalan traditional outfits here: http://www.terraexperience.com/

Chevron Knit Shorts Tutorial

Today I'm going to show you how to sew a pair of comfy knit shorts, for that special little girl in your life (or yourself!).

Knit shorts!