{Sew Coordinated} October 2015

The 5th of the month is quickly becoming my favorite day! It's Sew Coordinated Reveal Day!!!

Sew Coordinated is a monthly subscription sewing kit (sign up HERE) brought to you by Mama Made and Beautiful Fabrics. I had so much fun sewing up these whimsical fabrics from Studio E featuring our favorite forest friends.

When my kit arrived, I had my 4 year old help me open it. After petting each fabric, she said "You're a lucky mama to get all these pretty fabrics". Of course, she's the lucky one because she gets to wear them!

This month's kit contains:

1/2 yd Gentle Forest (Tea & Sympathy for Studio E) 3046-33
1 yd Gentle Forest (Tea & Sympathy for Studio E) 3042-09
1/2 yd Gentle Forest (Tea & Sympathy for Studio E) 3043-92
1 yd Gentle Forest (Tea & Sympathy for Studio E) 3044-22
1/2 yd Gentle Forest (Tea & Sympathy for Studio E) 3041-22
2 yd of Ribbon - Owl & Fox
3 Wuttons Shank Buttons - Foxes and Hedgehog
Gutermann Thread # 322
Surprise Notion (when you receive it, leave a comment below with what it is!)

Fall inspired and perfectly girly!

{Simple Life Co} Daphne's Double Skirt ~ slightly modified

As I started planning the outfits, I had an idea to use a portion of the Border Print ( 3041-22) as the waistband and two of the frames as pockets on a skirt.

Simple Life Pattern Co. just released Daphne's Double Skirt which was the perfect starting point! Daphne's contains both a double layer skirt option (which I almost chose) and a single layer with pockets option. I decided the pockets were essential so I chose the single layer.

As I mentioned, I had to slightly modify the pattern -- only so I could best showcase the prints of the fabric. I added height to the waistband to allow the entire border print -- making it a high-waisted skirt which is really popular right now. The pocket size is also slightly changed so I could showcase just the framed pictured of the animals. The pinkish purple frames add the needed touch of girlishness for my 4 year old.

Remember those matching fox buttons? I slipped some elastic in the holes of the shank buttons for easy hair accessories!

{Little Lizard King} Best Dressed Girl ~ slightly modified

The Best Dressed Girl by Little Lizard King is quickly becoming my go-to fall dress. I love the 3/4 sleeve option and the pieced bodice allows for a front feature, such as another framed animal picture included in the border print. I used the ribbon as the side ties and featured the last Wuttons button (the hedgehog) on the back.

Hello, little friend! These buttons are machine washable, but it is recommended to turn your garment inside out.

The only modification made was to lengthen the bodice to fit the framed animal on the center panel. I have several framed animal pictures left from the border print and I can't wait to feature them in other projects! They are so cute.

Who is excited to receive this month's kit? What patterns are you thinking of using? Leave a comment below :)

*** If you aren't signed up to receive a kit, it's never too late to start treating yourself!! ***

Thank you Hurricane Joaquin for the indoor pics :P [sarcasm font]

P.S. I've already received November's kit -- can't wait to pick out the perfect patterns to showcase what's included!

Sew Coordinated FAQ:

*Source: Sew Coordinated Facebook page

What is Sew Coordinated?

Sew Coordinated is a monthly kit club! Each month, there will be a brand new kit debuting with coordinating fabrics, trims, and other goodies!These kits are guaranteed to be priced lower than if you would buy all the products separately at retail prices. I am SO excited at what I have to bring you!

How much does it cost?

Sew Coordinated costs $50/month shipped domestically. It will ship in a flat rate padded envelope with free delivery confirmation and insurance. If you are international, it will be $45/month + the cost of a flat rate envelope to you. If you are a member of Mama Made and Beautiful (my fabric retail shop), I am happy to include it with one of your packages!

How does it work?

You can purchase Sew Coordinated as a membership subscription or on a monthly basis. If you choose to purchase on a monthly basis, you do run the risk of the kits being sold out. If you purchase a subscription, you are guaranteed the kit. Subscriptions run for a 6 month time period.

What is the cost of being a Sew Coordinated kit club member?

To become a Sew Coordinated kit club member, you will be charged an initial $10 membership fee. You will be required to pay this fee within 24 hours. After paying the $10 fee, I will send you a link to subscribe to 6 months of Sew Coordinated. You will be automatically billed $50/month for the next 6 months starting immediately.

Why is it worth it to become a kit club member??

---- You will be guaranteed to get a kit! The first few months of the kit have already been purchased and I only have what I have so if you become a kit club member, you are guaranteed to get the kit during your subscription period! Your kits will come before anyone purchasing month by month!
---- You will get an extra half yard of coordinating solid fabric in your kit every month! The total retail value of this is around $30 for a 6 month subscription!
---- You will have first dibs at all sales, extra kit offerings, and insider info!
---- Because Sew Coordinated is going to be the next big thing and you want in!! There will only be a limited number of kit club subscriptions and once they are filled, you will be added to a waiting list for a subscription!