New Site

Hi friends!!

I just finished up making a new website and the blog will be moving!

Here is the link for the new site . . .  hope to see you there :)

https://corri-sheff.com/blog/

Pajamas x2

Hello and happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing a mommy and me pajama set.  I know that I have shared my shorts before but when my daughter say them she just has to have a pair too :)  And what are matching shorts without matching tops??  My daughter is in this phase where she wants all of her clothes to match mine (so cute!!).  

Both sets are made using Rifle Paper Co for Cotton + Steel cotton lawn.  I've had this stashed away for a while now and I figured I better start using it up before flamingoes are out of style.  My shorts are the Closet Case patterns Carolyn pajama set.  My daughter's shorts are the free City Gym short pattern from Purl Soho.  I used pre-made bias to save on time.  

Our tops are the Ogden cami and the mini Ogden cami by True Bias.  For the half lining I used a cream colored lawn that I had in my stash.  You can see it a bit through the flamingo print but since they are for pjs I was ok with it.  We definitely have more of the Ogden camis in our future.  I can't wait to sew one up in a lovely rayon or silk.

Thanks for stopping by!

Burnside Bibs

Hi there and happy October!  This post has been a long time coming.  We had a crazy couple of weeks around here with a case of the croup, a bully at school, broken lawn mower and broken toilet ugh!  Most of that is behind us now thankfully :)  Anyway I am so excited to share this pair of Burnisde Bibs with you.  The pattern is from Sewhouse Seven.

I opted to sew up version1 which it more fitted and includes an invisible zipper.  I made a straight size 2 with no alterations or modifications aside for some extra top stitching.  I used a 100% linen fabric that I found at my local Joann store.

These came together much quicker than I was expecting (which is good because my mom has already requested a pair).  I'm thinking of a full length in a rust color for me for fall and winter too.

I really love all of the details of these bibs!  All of the belt loops in the back and how the straps become the ties.  You can choose to tie in the from or the back.

This is such a great pattern and so on trend right now.  The instructions are clear and well written.  I'm excited to try more Sewhouse Seven patterns in the future.

Thanks for stopping by!

Megan Nielsen Dove Blouse

Happy Thursday!!  I have another top to share today.

This is the Dove Blouse by Megan Nielsen sewn up in a Nani Iro double gauze (I'm trying to use my good stuff for once).  I sewed up version 1 in XS.  Since I'm smaller than the 34" bust this is drafted for it is a little bit big especially towards the back and under my arms.  In retrospect I should have accounted for this before jumping in and sewing but it really doesn't bother me too much.

  

This is a super quick satisfying sew.  There are two other options with flared sleeves which really dress up this top.  I'm a little more casual so I opted not to add those.

We're headed out of town for the weekend but I'm hoping to squeeze in a little sewing today and tomorrow morning :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Grainline Studio Hadley

Hi there!  I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!!  I have been sewing like crazy :)  I spent the first part of the year focusing on getting my portfolio beefed up and ready to send out (it is!!), making a skillshare class and not doing much sewing at all.  Now that those are complete I have the urge to sew everything!

This is the Hadley pattern by Grainline Studio.  I sewed up view B with no modifications.  I used some Nani Iro double gauze fabric purchased from Miss Matatabi about a year ago.  

I made a size 2 (my bust is 32.5).  I just love how this top hangs with the high low hem.  The arm holes are so perfect, not too low.  The v in front is a little lower than I would normally wear but I really like it.

The neck, arm holes and hem are all faced which gives such a nice clean look on the outside.  I have a few other things planned to sew but may revisit this pattern soon to try view A.  All in all this is a really great pattern and sews up so quickly.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Wonderful Things Blog Tour

Hello!!  Welcome, welcome!  Today is my stop in the Wonderful Things blog tour!  Wonderful Things is Bonnie's latest collection for Art gallery Fabrics.  Its filled with lovely watercolor florals and positive affirmations.

 I went a little nutty making things with this gorgeous line and I am so excited to share them with you.

 

First up, I made two leotards out of the fabulous knits.  The pattern is the Alley Cat romper and leotard by Lil Luxe Collection. It is a nice quick sew and oh so cute!!  I used the Aquarelle Study in Tint for this one.

It has a lovely scooped back.  I made a size 4 for my daughter.  She's 5 1/2 but pretty tiny still.  Her measurements are waist 20", hip 20.5", chest 20", girth 37" and height 42". 

This second version I used Flower Glory in Evening.  I have to say my kiddo absolutely loves this print!  I was honestly a little surprised since she usually goes for pinks.  I think I may have to order some of the voile for her too.

This next outfit I made for her with school in mind (she's starting KINDERGARTEN in 2 days!!!).  I used the same knits as the leotards.  The top is the Symi Blouse by Lil Luxe Collection. 

The top is super sweet with the flutter sleeves, cowl neck and front tie.  I went ahead and made a 5 for her to have a little room to grow.  The leggings are the Mini Virginia leggings by Megan Nielsen.  I have a hard time with leggings that fit my daughter and these are the best.  Most are way baggy on her and too short (even RTW).  I made her the 4/5 and added an inch to the length.  They are a teeny bit baggy but I did want growing room for her.

Last but definitely not least is this sweet little outfit.  The overalls are the Loveralls skirt by Petit a Petit + Family.  I used the Aquarelle Study Canvas.  They are seriously probably my favorite make of all time!

The tee is the Flashback Skinny tee by Made by Rae.  I used the Joy Crossroads knit in Azure and its the perfect compliment to the overalls.  I made both in a size 5 and she has plenty of growing room.

This is my daughter at the end of the shoot lol, she was pretty excited to be done.

Thank you so much for stopping by and thank you Bonnie for having me!!  Be sure to check out the lovely clutch Sarah made for Friday and what Wynn has in store for us tomorrow.  You can check out the full line up here.

A Couple of Recent Makes

AHHH, you guys!! Summer is flying by faster than I can handle right now!  Everything is good though :)  We signed my daughter up for summer camp to prepare her for kindergarten, she has been in preschool but just a couple times a week.  Summer camp was every day and boy did it tire her out!!  She really had a blast though.  We were also fortunate enough to have my mom come and stay for three whole weeks!!  It was amazing.  We did all sort of crafty things and mostly just hung out and talked.  It was the best!!

One of the things we sewed up was pj shorts for each of us.

I apologize for the crummy phone pic and lack of modeled photos lol.  They are both flamingo prints one is a Charley Harper double gauze (mom's) and the other is Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel cotton lawn (mine).  We used the Carolyn Pajama Pattern by Closet Case Files.  Everything sewed up super smoothly and they are so so comfy.  I may go up a size on my next pair just because I do like my pjs roomy (these fit perfectly fine though).

I also made this giant flower crown for my daughter just for fun :)

Hope you're all having a great summer :)

Free Access to my Skillshare class!!

Hi!!

I just wanted to pop in to share a link that grants the first 15 people free access to my new skillshare course!!  You can read all about the class in my previous post :)

Have a great day!!

Happy (belated) New Year!!!

Hi friends!! I'm getting a slow start to the year yikes!  I ended last year having some thoughts, revelations, and maybe an identity crisis.  Well maybe not quite that dramatic.  Anyway, I kind of have a new plan and goals set out which is exciting and maybe a little bit scary.  I don't think I've ever mentioned anything here but my background is in art and graphic design.  I'm wanting to move more back in that direction.  I struggle a little because I do still want to sew my heart out and knit and basically all the things!! There's only so much time in each day though.

I will still be sewing probably mainly apparel.  I have kind of outlined what I'd like to focus on sewing this year.  I want to really make things that I wear so basics like t-shirts, jeans, bras and undies.  I'm also working on beefing up my design portfolio to get that out in the world (cross your fingers and toes!).

So, I had originally planned on posting this back in January but for some reason I never did.  My thoughts and goals are still the same and I've spent the last 6 months really focusing on design.  I have a portfolio that I am actively sending out :)  And . . . . I made a skillshare class!

You can find it here.  It's all about starting illustrations on the iPad pro in Adobe Draw and cleaning them up in Illustrator.  Right now skillshare is offering 2 free months when you sign up through that link too!

I have some sewing to share later on this week too!  My mom has been visiting for almost three weeks so we've been having fun and taking things slow :)

I hope you're having a great summer!!