Terra's Treasures: 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Sew Fab Roundup!

It's the last day!

Sewing patterns from the SewFab bundle has been amazing, and I didn't even get to them all! Such a great deal at about $1.50 per pattern! You can't get them at that price ever again! So run and get yours!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Piko Lace Tshirt!

I had a lot of fun sewing this top. I ran across this blog post last week about adding lace to a tshirt and just loved it. So when I decided to sew up the Piko Top by Everything Your Momma Made I just knew I had to try it.

I used a jersey fabric for this top, so I ended up sizing down 3 sizes so it wouldn't be poofy. Also it gave it more of a tshirt look to it.

I made sure to keep the same arm and neck size openings as the size recommended, just like the pattern dictates. Also can I say what an amazingly fast sew this was! Even with the lace, I had it sewed in under an hour!

And the lace really adds a nice touch of detail, but still keeps the shirt very comfortable!

This is a beautiful pattern included the Sew Fab Bundle! If you haven't bought yours yet, follow the link and read all about it! Or just click on the button below to purchase!

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Laurel Tunic!

The Laurel Tunic!

This is my version of the Laurel Tunic. It's going into summer, so I thought a sleeveless version without the cowl would be perfect. The knit fabric I used was slightly on the thinner side, so I decided to fully line the bodice. The great thing about that was no binding.

Another thing I really like about this Tunic is the pockets! They're very easy to sew and really come

in handy.

I sewed the full pleated version front and back. Because the fabric was thinner, it did not add any unwanted bulk and is very flattering.

This is also another fantastic pattern from the Sew Fab Bundle! If you haven't bought yours yet, follow the link and read all about it! Or just click on the button below to purchase!

Friday, May 9, 2014

Tennis Skort!

The Tennis Skort!

I was able to sew up the Tennis Skort from Heidi and Finn. and it's an awesome pattern! I paired it with the Tulip top from my previous post, and think the combination is great!

If you've never sewed with knit, this is a great pattern to begin. It was incredibly easy! And sewed up very fast!

And the fit is fantastic! I think my daughter approves!

And one of the best things about this skirt, is the attached shorts underneath! Now my daughter can run and play and be covered!

This is also another fantastic pattern from the Sew Fab Bundle! If you haven't bought yours yet, follow the link and read all about it! Or just click on the button below to purchase!

This pattern has such a broad range of sizes, I'm sure I'll be using it for years to come!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Tulip Pinafore

The Tulip Pinafore!

I had the pleasure of sewing the Tulip Pinafore by Too Sweets Patterns. This was such an easy sew!

I love the simplicity of this top, I was able to "dress" it up any way I liked. So I chose to add two little pockets to the front, a cute little bow, and little red casings to gather the shoulders. 

The "casings" are a square about 4" x 4", I hemmed two opposing sides and wrapped it around the  shoulder area wrong sides out. Then I sewed it together lengthwise, not catching the shirt fabric, and then turned it right sides out. And then did the same to the other shoulder. It's a very simple alteration with a fun little color punch. 

The back is really fun with it's slight overlapping closure which allows for some modesty, but still very airy and great for summer. Although this would be adorable over a tshirt for colder weather. 

This is another fantastic pattern from the Sew Fab Bundle! If you haven't bought yours yet, follow the link and read all about it! Or just click on the button below to purchase! 

I will definitely be making more of this one!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Cupcake top meets Sweet Tea Shorties!

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Today I'm showing my version of the Cupcake top and the Sweet Tea Shorties. My little girl really needed some summer pjs, and these were perfect patterns to make some.

For the top I made a sleeveless version and added flutter sleeves. If you've never done that, it's very easy to do. Here's a quick tutorial on adding flutter sleeves. I also added a faux placket and some buttons to the front for visual interest and flared out the bottom of the shirt. All very easy changes.

The shorts I sewed as the instructions indicated, only I attached the ruffle to the bottom of the pants instead of laying the ruffle on top of the hem. I think she likes them.

I will definitely be making more of these for her. They are a wonderful staple to any wardrobe. They're also included in the Sew Fab Bundle. If you haven't picked yours up yet, follow the link to read all about it! Such a great deal on patterns!

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Long Board Shorts! SewFab Bundle

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Have you seen the Long Beach Board shorts??? They're a quick sew with awesome results. Great for any boy or girl for that matter. They're also part of the SewFab Bundle. Sooo many patterns, such a great price!

They have a flat front with elastic in the back, with an optional drawstring front. The piping detail in the back really helps the contrast in the fabrics pop. And don't be scared of piping, it's actually very easy to sew. Here's a great tutorial on piping: http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/01/sewing-tips-how-to-make-use-piping.html