Instagram Inspiration – Kids’ Edition

I LOVED seeing all your spring and Easter creations recently. You guys are a talented bunch. Thanks so much for sharing with me on Instagram and Facebook. Here is a run down of a few of our favorites this month.

mick_rose_handmade: we love this romper with the intricate tribal beading accent in Daisy from the Caravelle Arcade line.

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laneyclaire: stunning navy dress using Charlotte and Melody from the Beauty Queen line.

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qwirkykreationsboutique – great dress in Isabelle from Good Company with a contrasting white and black belt.

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lolly.and.me – some bunny was pretty lucky to wear this dress in Daisy from the Caravelle Arcade line for Easter!

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danilittletreasures – it’s a sunny shiney day every day when you are wearing a dress in Melody from the Good Company line.

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sewvolution – we’d be jumping for joy if we had on a dress in Eloise from the Happy Land line too.

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alliegraycreations – We love seeing old lines dug out of the fabric stash and come to life. Sweet romper in Siobahn and Lisa from the Poodle line.

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summer.lillies – this little fashionista is rocking a dress in Hillary from the Nostalgia line.

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You’ll Soon Be Nostalgic for Nostalgia

Thanks to everyone who made last fall’s romantic and vintage inspired fabric line, Nostalgia, a huge success. It’s still out there but supplies are running low, so if you have any favorites make sure to stock up on a few yards before its gone….we don’t want you to miss out.

We wanted to share these stunning photos by Angie Davis. Angie is the owner of Bella Marie Photography NYC, and she designed this amazing dress for one of her daughters using Kitty and Jackson in Green from the Nostalgia line. Two Snuggle Bugs sewed the design and they came out perfectly. The gold lace is a striking contrast on both fabrics. Hope you are inspired by them as much as we are.

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Sis Boom Super Fan: The Baby Bird Boutique

We swooned when we saw a stunning little girl modeling a lovely dress in Vickie from Good Company with a red applique top and had to know more. Met Dorie the talented sewist behind the Baby Bird Boutique. Make sure to follow Dorie on Instagram @TheBabyBirdBoutique. She makes wonderful dresses, rompers, bloomers and more for little ones. We are smitten.

My name is Dorie Kirk- but I am known only as Mama Bird in the sewing and Instagram community. I live in Fort Worth, TX with my husband and four children. I quit nursing to become a stay at home mother and never thought I’d find a way to stay busy enough (as if mothering isn’t enough to cover 24 hours a day).

We lost our son, Kale, in June 2011. Soon after, we became pregnant with our youngest child, Kaleb, but because of our grief and emptiness, I found myself looking for ways to stay busy to ward off anxiety. I watched as friends and family taught themselves to make tutus and other fun crafts. I remember a good friend trying to give away her sewing machine and the rest really is history! My husband (patient as he is) watched the included Brother DVD, learned the ropes a bit (his mother was a seamstress when he was little and he knew his way around a machine well enough). It wasn’t very long until I was surprising my husband with what new things I learn. Less than five year later, and this little busy project has turned into a business that helps my family contribute to many causes surrounding our late son.

It has been such an incredible journey, and the Instagram and sewing community have been such a great place for my feet to land!

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Top 5 Most Popular Sis Boom Kid’s Patterns

Our Top 5 women’s patterns post was so popular, we thought we’d do a run down of our most popular patterns for kids. If you are working on any Sis Boom patterns and have a question, make sure to join our Sis Boom Pattern Co Facebook group. Jeanine Thomlinson runs the show over there and she knows the patterns inside and out!  Don’t forget to share with me what you’re working on, it always brightens my day. I’m on Facebook,  Instagram, and Twitter.

#5 Carly Baby Bubble Romper – if you have a little one in your life, nothing is cuter than the Carly Baby Bubble. Sewist love this easy and quick, reversible pattern. Mom’s love it’s easy on and easy off design and it makes diaper changes a breeze on the go.  Jazz it up with sweet sleeve options galore – sleeveless, or with ruffle or puff sleeves.

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#4 Sophie Tunic – tunics are a favorite for a reason, they are so versatile! They look great with jeans, dressed up with fancy shoes and jewelry, or dressed down with sandals and covering a bathing suit for a day at the beach or pool. Sophie is another quick sew and perfect for a beginner, plus 3 sleeve options are included for endless fun.

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#3 Ethan Boys Button-Up Shirt – Dress your handsome young hunk in a classic Sis Boom button-down. Perfect for formal holidays, birthday boys, family photos, confirmations, family gatherings.. the list goes on… Pair a Sis Boom Ethan with some khakis, brown belt, hips shoes and… you’re done! Watch out, ladies! The Ethan is also perfect on girls/teens paired with skinny jeans and boots in the fall/winter, and cute sandals in spring/summer.

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#2 Marissa Dress – Sis Boom’s Marissa is a sophisticated, fancier dress for girls with pinched straps and cummerbund waist. This pattern is a showstopper paired with your favorite Sis Boom fabric and a crinoline. A sparkly brooch added to the cummerbund really sends it over the top.

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#1 Bettyann Shift Dress/Top – Bettyann is simple and comfortable, but one of our more versatile patterns. No wonder she is so popular. Sew a classic dress or top, add length for a maxi dress plus you can add pockets or ruffle sleeves for more whimsy. Such a fun, classic pattern that will never go out of style.

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Top 5 Most Popular Sis Boom Women’s Patterns

Spring is in the air over in my corner of the world! It’s into the 70’s today with gorgeous sunny skies, chirping birds and flower buds peeking out from the earth. Spring is always thought of as an awakening, a new beginning, and many of us are inspired to grow ourselves – maybe by picking up an old hobby or starting a new one, or getting out and exercising or volunteering more. I hope this spring finds you doing something very near and dear to your heart.

Our Sis Boom Pattern Co Facebook group has grown to a lovely community where new and veteran sewist alike share tips and tricks for sewing not just Sis Boom patterns, but sewing in general. If you haven’t joined yet, please do! We get asked lots of questions about popular Sis Boom patterns, so I thought I’d share with you our top 5 most popular patterns for women.

#5 –Devon Peasant – this peasant dress/top’s versatile style is super easy to sew, can be made in a range of lengths, and has lots of options from ruffles to pom-poms. Darling with jeans, cute as a dress or can be made into the perfect beach cover up.

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#4 –Patricia Tunic – this head-turning tunic is named for Jennifer’s mother. With it’s figure-flattering cut and loads of finishing options, the Patricia can be dressed up for a night on the town or a casual day running errands.

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#3 – Meghan Peasant – Meghan’s empire style imparts a stunning silhouette to women of all shapes and sizes. A great choice for the beginner sewist, Meghan sews up quickly and has lots of sleeve and length options.

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#2 – Jamie Dress – the stunning details on the Jamie make it a perfect for all occasions – dress her up with accessories and heels for a wedding or dress her down with flip flops for a day at the park. If you have always been afraid to tackle a dress with zippers, this is THE DRESS to try first with super easy instructions to help you add a side zipper like a pro!

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#1 – Angie Dress– sweet Angie is our most popular selling women’s pattern for a reason. This quick sew dress has 3 bodice options, multiple length choices, an elasticized waist and pockets. Oh so cute and flattering on women of all shapes and sizes.

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As always, share whatever you’re making with Sis Boom fabric or patterns on Facebook or Instagram. We love seeing what you are up to!

Sis Boom Super Fan: Paisley Avenue

We are always filled with joy when the amazing Sis Boom creations by Danielle Giffin of Paisley Avenue pop up on our Instagram feed. From bags and clutches to amazing children’s clothing and  home goods, Danielle knows how to bring Sis Boom fabric to life. Please follow Danielle on Facebook and Instagram.

My name is Danielle and I live on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia, with my husband and two beautiful daughters. We love living by the beach, in a lovely community with our friends and family. I work part-time in a profession that I thoroughly enjoy, although I’m incredibly lucky to have a hobby (sewing and fabric collecting) that is such a contrast to my day job. It’s a wonderful creative outlet!

I have fond childhood memories of my mum staying up late at night, sewing an outfit for me to wear to a dance in Primary school. That would’ve been in the mid 80’s, and at the time I didn’t know that one day that would be me with my own daughters!

Both my grandmothers sewed leather jackets in the 1950’s-70’s in Melbourne. I still have some of the beautiful leather in my personal collection, and it’s very sentimental! My grandfather worked in a lingerie factory in the 1960’s – 80’s, and I have a collection of beautiful vintage laces from all over the world that he passed on to me. I love to use this lace to add vintage lace embellishments to special sewing projects.

 I remember sewing my first project, a patchwork cushion, in Year 7 at high school. It was fun, but I think I liked choosing the fabrics even more than sewing them! I don’t remember sewing again until my Year 12 formal school dance. My mum and I made a beautiful maroon and lace formal dress, and it was so much fun to learn from her! I dabbled over the years with sewing some of my own clothing, but it wasn’t until my brother and I both got married in the same year that I began to make bridesmaid and wedding dresses. That was truly a specialised skill, and I loved it!

I began to make much more of my own clothing, but my true passion for fabric ignited in 2006 when I had my first daughter. The gorgeous prints, and the vibrant colours were a magnet for my creativity and I sewed nearly everything that she wore. A few years later my second daughter was born, and I was able to concentrate more on sewing. I had many requests from people that wanted to buy my clothing, and that was when my hobby turned into Paisley Avenue!

 When making clothing, my motto is that the fabrics are the star of the show! For me, it is all about the fabric choice. I have a lot of fabric, and luckily I have a very supportive hubby that embraces my love of creating with this wonderful medium. My eldest daughter is now showing an interest in sewing, so I cannot wait to introduce the next generation to the wonderful world of fabric! She can already pick Jennifer Paganelli fabrics without any prompting…and so can my hubby!

A few of our favorite items Danielle has made over the years using new and vintage Sis Boom fabrics.

Darling shorts using Kitty from the Nostalgia line.

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Lovely, feminine clutch with a lace accent and Loopy Vintage Floral from the Flower Power line.

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Who wouldn’t love this wallet combining soft, buttery leather and colorful Gretchen fabric from the Color Brigade line due out in May!

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Lucky girl enjoying this beautiful view in a sweet dress using Marcella from the Lucky Girl line.

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Instagram Inspiration

It’s always so fun to scroll through instagram and see all the #sisboom and #jenniferpaganelli hashtag love. You are all such a creative bunch, and we are giddy seeing older lines like Girlfriends and so So St. Croix come out of your fabric stashes and used for special projects. Thanks, as always, for sharing with us!

melisajanehandmade – lovely scalloped detail on this purse with matching wallet made from the Crazy Love line.

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handmadebyemily – cute wristlet in Daisy in Blue from the Caravelle Arcade line.

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summer.lillies – Sis Boom fabric looks great on adults, kids or throughout your home but we are especially partial to this Beauty Queen neckerchief on this sweet pup.

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southernyankeect: Nancy from the So St. Croix line looks perfect matched with a vintage linen from 1976 to make the sweetest bag.

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sugar_bowl_crafts – lovely pillow with a touch of Good Company.

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dresdenlane– we love these foxy blocks with lots of colorful Sis Boom Fabric!

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144collection – darling pouch to hold all your goodies in Vickie from the Good Company line.

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tamaraharrisondesigns – we love this fabric hoop art using the hard to find but fabulous Girlfriends line.

 

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