I am so excited for our friends Jessica Abbott and Celina Bailey! They just launched STYLO- it's the first fashion forward eMagazine centered around children’s sewing patterns and style- and it's incredible!! Click here to subscribe (you will love it.) You can also visit Jessica's blog, Me Sew Crazy, to learn more!
We were lucky enough to partner up with STYLO for a fabric challenge in their first issue. They chose Quarter Dot in Mist from our Glitz collection. We chatted with the six designers about their designs so we could share it with you!
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Here's what they said about Glitz & STYLO!
Hi everyone, Shannon here from luvinthemommyhood. When I
first spotted the new Michael Miller Metallic Collection "Glitz" I
got really excited! I got even more excited when I got my hands on the fabric -
Quarter Dot Pearlized in colorway Mist! Both myself and my daughters loved it!
I knew right away that I wanted to make something that really just let the
fabric shine! It already has so much pizazz and personality that I thought a
fun and modern high waisted floor length skirt paired with a comfy knit crop
top would be a great combo! We had a great time styling and shooting this
outfit which is part of the premier issue of STYLO Children's Sewinge-Magazine. You can also find more of my work and designs on my website
veryshannon.
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Hello! My name is Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House
and I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be over here today. When the lovely
ladies from Stylo Children's Sewing eMagazine first contacted me and told me
they were sending me Michael Miller fabric, I knew I would love it, but I had
no idea what to expect. When my beautiful mint green and gold fabric arrived, I
was in LOVE and knew immediately what I would create. Using my own Caroline Party Dress pattern, I created a timeless and classic dress with a gold peter pan
collar, gold satin lining, and a golden tulle kicker skirt. I added a gold belt
to it and my daughter was in love. She begs to wear it on a weekly basis and yes,
we have even allowed her to wear it to the grocery store! The Michael Miller
glitz line is absolutely gorgeous and I hope to get my hands on more of it for
future dresses. LOVE!!!
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When
you are being asked to be contributing editor to a new fashion forward
e-Magazine all about sewing for kids AND on top of that you are being told you
will received some secret fabric from Michael Miller to make whatever kids
clothes you want THEN you know you have hit jackpot.
I have
never opened an envelope as quickly as when I saw the name Michael Miller
outside and wow, did the contents not disappoint. I am absolutely in love with
this fabric. Gold and mint...yes please!!
I LOVE mixing fabrics so I have
paired it with this golden/dark mustard colored viscose. I got the inspiration
for the dress watching Fashion Police on E! (Love that show btw). They were
talking about trends for 2014, lowered waists dresses for women was one of
them, and showed this red and white amazing dress. Bingo, I immediately knew
that the shape would be perfect for this project. I did not totally copy the
dress. My neckline is different and I added a front button placket with big
brass gold snaps. The starting point for the pattern is from a Japanese pattern
book but I added the flounce, button placket, color blocking and fold up on the sleeves. In other words there is not
much left of the original pattern.
Feel
free to visit my blog SewingLikeMad for more info on
this dress.
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Hi,
Shauna here from Shwin & Shwin. I was beyond
thrilled to work with Stylo (children's
sewing Emagazine) and to get the chance to work with such lovely fabric was
great. As soon as I saw the fabric I knew it had a destiny. The gold circles
just screamed bubble skirt, so I knew it was perfect for a new pattern I had
been working on. I used the Martha Bubble Dress Pattern. I love the
fullness of the bubble skirt with the cross over wrap top. I added a gold
ribbon that wrapped around the bodice and worked with the lovely gold in the
fabric perfectly. It's girly and perfect.
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Hi there, I’m Stef from Girl. Inspired. The second I laid eyes on this polka dot
fabric from the new Glitz collection, I was in. love. As if the minty “Mist” color wasn’t perfect
enough, they’d gone and added metallic gold polka dots??! I knew immediately that I wanted to make a
dance bag for my daughter, something functional yet also a bit luxurious. I began drafting a duffle bag pattern and
decided to accentuate the fabulous gold.
I quilted a diamond pattern using metallic gold thread, added gold
piping, and I even snagged the most perfect gold strapping!! The bag is fully lined and has straps for
carrying it by hand or over the shoulder.
When the bag was complete, I decided it was probably my favorite thing
I’ve ever sewn. If my daughter hadn’t
known I was making her a dance bag, I might’ve kept it for myself… This project
was created as part of the 'STYLO Children's Sewing eMagazine'. The Quilted Luxe Duffel pattern
will be available soon at thegirlinspired.com.
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Hi, I’m Lindsay from The Cottage Mama. 'The Little Lady
Classic Coat was created merging two patterns from my new book, 'Sew ClassicClothes for Girls: 20 Girls' Dresses, Outfits and Accessories from The CottageMama'. The coat uses the longer length of the Classic Coat Pattern, but
incorporates the ruffle sleeve and neck tie from the Little Lady Coat. I wanted
to use the metallic dot fabric in a subtle way, thus using it for the neck tie
and ruffle sleeve, but also for the entire coat lining. The coat is as pretty
on the inside as it is on the out. The exterior of the coat is made from a wool
blend fabric which is perfect for added warmth. I incorporated additional gold
through the use of metallic rick rack in the collar, down the front of the coat
and on the sleeve between the main sleeve and sleeve ruffle. I found several
gold buttons to tie the look together. Through the use of the metallic dots
this coat is classic, yet modern all rolled into one. Check out my blog for more information!
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Congratulations to everyone involved in the launch of STYLO!
Happy Sewing!
xo
kait
