Hang Ten Rash Guard

We've been featured! 

Back in my first post I shared pictures of the rash guards I made as a tester for Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop during Kids Clothes Week. Well the pattern was just released and we were featured. Yay!

Check out the listing for the Hang Ten Rash Guards. We are on page 2 of the pattern and page 4 of the listing pictures :)

Look at those handsome boys!

This pattern is very versatile and easy to sew. It can be made with short sleeves or long, side stripe or no stripe, and for a boy or girl! 

The waves on the black shirt is some embellishing that I added. Yes, you can totally applique on swimsuit fabric. Just make sure you have wooly nylon, or other stretchy thread, in your bobbin and use a narrow zig-zag stitch. If you are still nervous about sewing with swimsuit fabric? Don't have a serger? Then check out the video tutorial from Jalie.com that walks you through the steps. It is easier than you'd think!

Back track to Kids Clothes Week Spring 2013

This year I participated in Kids Clothing Week Spring 2013. I started the week with a rather ambitious and super exciting list and was ready to rock! My list was as follows:
Sunny Days Rash Guards by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop

That Last shot is great right? Boys will be boys. Well, you can see they really love these rash guards. And I loved making them! The fit is perfect. The pattern sewed up so quickly that I was almost surprised when I was done. My boys are already asking me to make them more. They are just what we need for the cool weather on the Oregon Coast :)

Next up was the Cece peplum top by Popolok Designs

For this one I added pintucks and piping! Saying those words together like that just makes me smile :) I also modified the sleeve from a cap sleeve to a puff sleeve with a little pleat and button detail. I thought it was a little more Minnie Mouse like that way. Every little ounce of this shirt just makes me want to squeeze it! Okay, that wouldn't accomplish much. But if it fit me I would definitely sport it around. And what is an adorable shirt without pants coordinate it with? For this I
 made Wide Leg - High rise sailor pants by Ottobre Designs. The looks go great together IMO.
I became a little side tracked here when I was chosen to be a tester for Popolok Designs new pattern coming out - the Nelia Top & Dress. I can't say anything more here but trust me you will not be disappointed! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all her patterns.

The last thing I completed for KCW was some retro style Prefontaine Shorts.

I was a tester for these too. The pattern is by Made with Moxie. These shorts are so my style. I plan to make more tonight (no joke, tonight) but with knit fabrics this time. They will be oh, so comfy!

Well...lets just say I didn't quite finish all the sewing that I had hoped. The rest of the list that I didn't get sewn will be made here in the near future, for sure! I'm not done rockin' yet! Here's what I will be making:
Ruffle Top by Elegance & Elephants
Hosh Pants by EmmylouBee
Parsley Pants by made by RAE

How did your KCW sewing go? I'd love to hear about it!