OUT TO SEA Blog Tour: Pirate Doll

We're back with more blog tour goodness! And I'm even more excited to say that the fabric is going shipping out this week, so horray! You can start sewing!

For this doll, we're going back to Meta at ONE MORE MUSHROOM. I went to visit her amazing home, and found this doll as well as a viking doll in her boy's room. She made it for fun, and I told her she needed a pattern for that! Isn't he the cutest? So we made one up in my OUT TO SEA fabrics, and he's just perfect. I included lots of this basic stripe and anchor in my collection...and took careful thought into getting just the right spacing between stripes. I'm picky about my stripes...are you? These are sure to feel nautical....and really useful for any modern but classic stripe sewing:) She's got the free tutorial and pattern here!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE THE PIRATE DOLL 

Happy Sewing!!

xo,

sarah

For other OUT TO SEA DIY Projects, visit here.

*All projects in the Out to Sea Blog tour are made especially for the OUT TO SEA Fabric Collection produced by MICHAEL MILLER Fabrics. Fabric will be shipping First week in August. For more information about the fabric visit this post or Michael Miller Fabrics website

OUT TO SEA Blog Tour: Zephyr Dress

 

Good morning!

As promised, today I'm letting you know about our 3rd project on the OUT TO SEA blog tour!

The Sail Away Panel Print was so fun to make, and I knew it going to be a lot of fun to sew with. Just like the On Parade print, this one is so versatile, and even better, it comes in 3 colors, and is great for boy AND girl projects! (This print is printed along the selvedge edge of the fabric on both sides, leaving you with up to 27 inches of fabric to work with before you would start cutting into the opposite side)

I was looking for just the right dress to feature this print, and I had to use the Zephyr dress by Figgy. I actually contacted Figgy to get permission to get the pattern before it was out for the public so I would have time to sew it for market.  It's the perfect length for an end of summer play dress, and even features rope straps for that nautical feel!

Because I'm featuring a purchasable pattern today, I wanted to find a way for you get more out of it. When I asked Shelly of Figgy Patterns to show us a little more about how to use the pattern, she showed me this great video tutorial on the Zephyr dress/romper on  Craftsy that we're all getting a discount to use!

Craftsy is offering a 50% off discount (just for you!) for this class on the Zephyr dress/romper which includes the full pattern as well! So, if you do the math, the class and pattern costs basically the same as the pattern itself. Steal!

In the tutorial, Shelly guides you through measuring techniques, sewing techniques and tips based on this pattern.It's really great, and broken into 5 segments so it's easy to mark your place, go back or skip ahead.The best part is that you can ask questions while you are sewing!

Happy Sewing!

Click here for the 50% Zephyr class tutorial

Click here to purchase just the Zephyr dress/romper pattern only

Have fun sewing!

**By the way...this pattern is being featured on my blog tour because I know so many people have inquired and asked where to get it...so no affiliations involved:)

And on a fabric update: the fabric is shipping to stores now! Check my FABRIC STOCKISTS page on my sidebar for local and online stores. I've been getting a lot of emails and facebook messages about how and where to get the fabric, so start checking those locations, and I'll have some updates with more details soon!

 

OUT TO SEA Blog Tour: Narwhal Pillow

So, we're on a Narwhal kick here. I don't think this is a very bad problem to have, do you?

This week, I'm bringing you this darling pillow pattern sewn by Sachiko at TEA ROSE HOME where you can find the full tutorial and pattern instructions. Sachiko has become a dear friend, as our paths have crossed over numerous conferences and markets. She's a very talented seamstress, and you might recognize her blog from the ruffle tutorials that made her famous:)

The narwhal design is directly lifted from the fabric design FIND THE NARWHAL in the OUT TO SEA collection (shipping out next week!)  He's really easy to make, and could use a home in someone's room I'm sure:)

MAKE THE NARWHAL APPLIQUE PILLOW

Happy Sewing!

For other OUT TO SEA DIY Projects, visit here.

*All projects in the Out to Sea Blog tour are made especially for the OUT TO SEA Fabric Collection produced by MICHAEL MILLER Fabrics. Fabric will be shipping First week in August. For more information about the fabric visit this post or Michael Miller Fabrics website

OUT TO SEA Blog Tour: Mr. Narwhal

Can I tell you how excited I am for this project! Well, I'm excited for the Out to Sea Blog Tour to start in general....but I'm SO excited for this.

This guy has a story.

Meta at ONE MORE MUSHROOM will show you how to make it. But I want to tell you why he's even here.

When I was designing my collection, I needed to have Narwhals. I just HAD to! It was one of the first inspirations behind the collection. Aren't they the cutest? As I was designing my booth, I wanted it to feel like the interior of a very whimsical yet nautical children's room. Well, as I was designing the booth, it just wasn't feeling whimsical and playful enough. So I decided we needed a Narwhal wall mount. I told my husband and he was rather skeptical. But I kept telling him that it would be the sweetest thing ever! And I needed someone to make it that I would trust....and that would bring that whimsical feel that I envisioned.  So I asked Meta. Do you know Meta? She has a brand new (AMAZING!) blog where she talks children's design and decor (but with a very scandinavian feel...oooooh...it's lovely). She's ever so gifted and we "get" each other. So, I asked her about making a wall mount...and she was thrilled! Isn't he so cute? He got so many "Awwwwwww's" at market. Cutest thing!

So here it is:

HOW TO MAKE MR. NARWHAL

Happy Making!

For other OUT TO SEA DIY Projects, visit here.

*All projects in the Out to Sea Blog tour are made especially for the OUT TO SEA Fabric Collection produced by MICHAEL MILLER Fabrics. Fabric will be shipping First week in August. For more information about the fabric visit this post or Michael Miller Fabrics website

 

All hands on deck...get ready to sew!

 

Ahoy there......Tomorrow is the day!

OUT TO SEA fabric ships out any day now, and I'm so excited to see your creations.

Which is why I'm launching the OUT TO SEA D.I.Y BLOG TOUR!  The idea behind this is to get your hands on all the projects made in my Quilt Market booth, and then some. I'm going to be featuring a new project every week on Wednesdays where you'll be sent to the tutorial of how to make it. I've worked with my sewers from this season to offer FREE tutorials and downloads, and I'm so grateful for their generosity!  I had very specific sewing projects needed for my booth, and so many sewers were willing to share how to make them! Each project has a story, and each project really brings the fabric to life.

So far the tour is booked out through September, so keep your sewing machine ready!

The OUT TO SEA fabric will be shipping to stores starting the end of this month. You can see my list of FABRIC STOCKISTS on my side bar with info on stores that have purchased the fabric. You can also contact your local Quilt Shop and put them in contact with Michael Miller Fabrics to order the collection.

I also just set up an OUT TO SEA Flickr Group, so as you make things PLEASE share. You inspire so many people!

So all hands on Deck....we're on a fantastic voyage! Please, Pin, share on Facebook, and share with your friends. This is going to be a great way to give people Free sewing projects! I can't wait!