Sweet Julia Boutique

I must confess: I am guilty of sewing more for my little girl than my boy. I know I am not the only one out there. This time is my little boy's time! I found the perfect fabric for him, a Minecraft themed custom knit and the perfect pattern for him to wear in this hot Texas summer: The Zee's tee by Tie Dye Diva. I bought this pattern last year almost as soon as it released and been hoarding it since, waiting for the perfect fabric to make something truly special for my son. I must say I really love this pattern. I am a true beginner sewing with knit fabrics and Jen's step by step tutorial was a blessing to have, it helped me make this adventure truly enjoyable and I must say I have never seen my son so excited about my sewing. He wore this shirt on his 5th Birthday and on his very first day of kindergarten. I know I will be making more of these wonderful shirts, the fit is spot on and the look is amazing, It makes me feel good to finally make something for my son, a true one of a kind look for my Minecraft loving son.
Zee's tee can be found here: Zee's Tee

The Olivia, created by talented Megan from Made for Mermaids, has quickly become my go-to pattern for bloomers and pantaloons. I was honored to test the pattern a few weeks ago, and since I couldn't get enough of it I decided to hack it and add straps to it, much like another pattern of Megan's that I love: The Samantha Skirt. While I used the Samantha skirt as inspiration for this pattern hack, I added techniques that I learned from other Megan's patterns such as the Molly and Alyssa. I wanted a flat front waist and elastic only in the back portion, and I also wanted the straps to cross instead of tying them on a bow. Overall I am very pleased with the result. The final touch was a pair of big buttons that truly make this outfit stand out. I chose Michael Miller's Mini Harlequin fabric in pastille for a super girly color combination.

The Olivia Bloomers and Pantaloons pattern is available here: Olivia Pattern