The Big Reveal!

When Jessica S, the winner of the giveaway, said her son liked trucks I searched through my stash, flinging fabric aside as I dug through the piles. Okay, so maybe I didn't really fling fabric around, after all, isn't my to-do list long enough, without adding "re-fold all fabric" to it? But many fabrics did get shuffled around, and what I discovered was.....I have a serious shortage of truck print fabric!

I peeked around at Joann, but I wasn't really feeling like what I found was the perfect fabric for the job, and I certainly didn't find a good solid to go with anything that I did find.

What's a girl with a deadline, no truck fabric, and no hoop for her embroidery machine, to do?!

The answer? Applique, of course!

Honestly. I have only done applique work about 2 or 3 other times, so I was a little nervous giving it a go on some of my best striped fabric (Michael Miller). But the many silent little prayers along the way were answered, and I am actually very happy with the finished product!

I didn't have any co-ordinating solids, so I spent ages painstakingly matching every single stripe, right down to the arm and leg bands!

I dare not let Little Man see this set, lest he decides I need to add a pair for him to my to-do list!

A few links from today's project:
The pattern: The AMAZING Lazy Days Lounge Set by Fishsticks Designs!
The applique: Truck and Tools by Angel Lea Designs on Etsy
This was my first time purchasing from Angel Lea Designs, and it was a great experience! I bought a 3 applique template bundle deal, and despite us being in opposite time zones, the files her sent extremely quickly! They are well designed, simple enough for a newbie like me to put together, and beautifully presented. I'll definitely be back for more!
What was the third template I bought in the bundle? Why an absolutely cool Pirate Ship, of course!
The clothing labels: They're satin, foldover ones from my absolutely favorite label source, Night Owl's Menagerie on Etsy!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day - Join me for my first ever giveaway!

And the winner of my very first giveaway is:

(drumroll please)

Jessica S.

Her comment:

Jessica

I love Made by Rae's Flashback skinny tee. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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The giveaway has ended. Thank you so very much to everyone that entered and I thoroughly enjoyed reading through all the comments! I can promise you that my list of patterns to get, has grown considerably since the start of this giveaway - just don't tell my husband that, lol! ;)

Today is Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day! Even better is that so many bloggers and designers are joining in the fun, and the giveaways last until the 10th! Plenty of time to enter and bring friends along with you!

So because I am not a designer, shop owner, or even organized enough to contact a designer ahead of time, to find out about purchasing a few patterns to giveaway......

Are you ready for my first ever giveaway!? I am!

Info you need to know!
This is for a handmade Lazy Days Lounge Set, made by me personally! There will only be ONE winner!
This giveaway does NOT include the pattern. You will be receiving the finished lounge set ONLY.
For this giveaway I can ONLY ship to the USA. Sorry no international shipping this time. Forgive me!

You will be allowed to choose:

• Size (12mth - 5T)
• Whether the set is for a boy or a girl.

I get to choose the following:

• The fabric used - including colors and prints. Fabric will be cotton knit and/or cotton lycra knit.
• Summer ONLY set (shorts and short sleeve length).
• The cute clothing and size tags used.
• Pattern used: Lazy Days Lounge Set by Fishsticks Designs. Pattern NOT included in the winnings.

Disclaimers - Please read!

This set is handmade by me. I am not perfect. I will do my best work, but I cannot promise that the finished garment will be hailed as perfection itself!
If you have any allergies to fabrics, especially (but not limited to): cotton, lycra/spandex, elastic, polyester, and so on. Please do not enter. I cannot promise you won't have a reaction, and I wish you no harm.
We are a smoke / pet free (besides the chickens, and they live outdoors!) household, but I can't promise the same for whomever touches the package on it's way to you.
I can't replace the item if it is lost in transit.
I cannot be held liable for anything to do with this set once it's in your hands!

Time for the giveaway! 

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