Estherlyn's Tobago Jumper Mashup

Graphic Courtesy of Call Ajaire

I happened to be looking through my blog feed this morning and saw that Call Ajaire's Monthly Mash Up using my pattern was featured on The Inspired Wren's blog yesterday!  What fun, and congratulations to Ajaire.  I know that she works hard on this series and has such wonderful ideas.  It's a little surreal to me to see my pattern (or part of it) on someone else's blog. LOL

There is still time to get your Estherlyn's Jumper pattern and mash along!  The 25% code MASHUP will be good through the weekend at both my Etsy shop and my Big Cartel shop.  The Scientific Seamstress also has a sale at their Etsy shop as well, get 40% off with the coupon code GLUESTICK.
And don't forget to join the Facebook page and share your creation!

In other news, I haven't been posting much because I have been working on a flower girl dress and trying to rebuild my website, which is currently a huge mess.  I will post more on those topics later.  I DO however have a little series coming up which will start on Monday and will run through September.

So, until next time...
Happy Sewing!

Estherlyn's Jumper: Using the Applique Shapes - The Flower Shape

Goodness, has it really been a week since my last post!  It's been a bit of a busy week for me so I apologize for the lack of posts.  I promise I have some fun posts planned for the future.  I had a fun little photo shoot with three little beauties last week for an upcoming series, so be on the lookout for that coming up in September.

Are you mashing along with Ajaire this month?  If so, I have good news for you!  I have renewed the discount codes for my Estherlyn's Jumper at Etsy and my Big Cartel shop and the price is still reduced at Craftsy.  The code is MASHUP and will be in effect through the last day of August.  There is still plenty of time to join in the fun!

Last week I showed some ideas for using the heart shape that comes with the Estherlyn's Jumper pattern.  This week I have some ideas for the flower shape to show you.  Hopefully these will get your creativity going and you will come up with your own ideas.

First of all some ideas using the flower shapes just as they are.  You can use them individually or you can layer them together.

My favorite designs use an added center.  You could use a button, a yo-yo, or maybe a small circle, or maybe an embroidered center.  I think a running stitch in a spiral in the center would be cute. Again, you can layer them if you like.  The layering can be centered or not centered, I think it is fun either way. The choices are really up to you.  

I hope that these have given you some ideas all your own to use on your jumper.  If you make one I'd love to see you share your creation on the MCM Studio Designs Facebook Page, and don't forget to blog about it and share the link at Ajaire's blog.

Until next time,
Happy Sewing!

Estherlyn's Jumper: Using the Applique Shapes - The Heart Shape

Are you mashing along with Call Ajaire this month?  If so, you will see in my Estherlyn's Jumper pattern that I have included shapes that can be used for appliqué or pockets.  I thought I would share just a few ways that some of them could be used, just to get your creative juices flowing!  For size reference I used the smallest size of the appliqué shapes and the 3 month skirt so that everything is in real proportions.  If you are making bigger sizes then you may want to use the bigger shape templates.

First up this week is the heart shape.

Perhaps just one or two for something sweet and simple.

Maybe you want to layer two sizes together in different fabrics.  These could also be offset from each other for a little different look. 

Maybe you want to add some embroidery to the other part of the skirt. 

Perhaps sweetheart balloons.

 Add a simple stem cut freehand and you could have a St Patty's Day dress. 

Autumn is just around the bend, so maybe a pretty tree in fall colors is appealing to you. Just add an easy brown trunk.  

There are lots of other combinations that could be done with these little hearts.  Hopefully these little examples will help you start thinking creatively about how they can be used on your dress!  

Whimsical Fabrics

Just popping in for a quick post to let you all know that my pattern can now be found at Whimsical Fabric!

Stop by and check out this fantastic little store!  Along with fabric, patterns and notions, you can also find clothing blanks and packaging supplies.  There are so many very cute things there and there is currently a Back to School sale!

Danielle, who owns the store, also does sew alongs on her Facebook page, so keep an eye open for the next one!  They look like a lot of fun. :)

Monthly Mash Up with Call Ajaire

Graphic Courtesy of  callajaire.com

I am so excited to finally be able to share this with you!

Have you seen Call Ajaire's Monthly Mash Up series?  This is where Ajaire takes two patterns and mashes them together into one great outfit, and she invites you to join along.  She reveals how she altered the pattens to create something new and gives instruction as to how you can create your own mash up.  You can join the link party to show off your creations.  It's such a great series and has produced so many cute, cute things!

Izzy Top (Climbing the Willow) + Belinda Dress (Go To Patterns)

Photo Couresy of callajaire.com

I was beyond flattered when Ajaire contacted me about using my Estherlyn's Jumper for her mash up for August.  Really!  MY pattern?!  I have always said that I want my blog and my patterns to be all about inspiring creativity in others and this opportunity goes perfectly hand in hand with that.  Of course I HAD to say yes!

She has chosen the Tobago Tank from Sis Boom patterns to be the other pattern for this month's combination.  I love the neckline on this sweet pattern and I am looking forward to seeing this awesome mash up!  I might even mash along myself!

To celebrate this fun adventure I am offering a discount code for both my Etsy shop and my Big Cartel shop.  The code is MASHUP and can be used for a 25% discount from August 7th-August 14th.  I will also temporarily drop the price for the pattern at Craftsy so you have many options if you would like to purchase it and mash along with Ajaire. :)

Ajaire will also be giving away a free copy of the pattern to one lucky winner, so be sure to head over to her blog and register to win!

Johnny B Good Hoodie (Shwin Designs) + The Bond Top (Beatnik Kids)

Photo Courtesy callajaire.com

I invite you to join up and mash along with Ajaire.  Throughout the month I will also be sharing some of my ideas for how you can make your mash up unique!  I hope that you will stop back by during the month and check them out.

Please feel free to share your mash up creation at my Facebook page, too.  I'd love to see what you all come up with!

Until next time... Happy Sewing (and Happy Mashing)!