The minute I saw the Sun & Surf Pattern Collection I was smitten, my goodness there is just so many cute patterns by incredible designers all in one fantastic bundle! Needless to say, when they asked if I wanted to be a part of the Tour – I simply had to get on board.
I was picked to sew the Beachy Boat Neck Tee by Melly Sews and the Surfer Slacks by See Kate Sew Patterns. My initial thought was that these were perfect for little man. But as I was Spring Cleaning and going through my eldests’s wardrobe this past weekend, I came to the realization that she suddenly only had skinny jeans to wear!!! What happened to the comfy run-around pants that she used to wear all of the time? My mind was set…
Going through my fabric collection, I stumbled across some Sarah Jane Out to Sea fabric that I hadn’t used yet…Sacrebleu! How had I missed that?! A situation that was quickly remedied…lol.
The pants are meant to fit loose and comfy, perfect for just running around and playing. After all, that’s what kids are supposed to do! They were a quick and easy sew, and the added fabric embellishments give it just the right touch of fun and whimsy.
The shirt, ahhhh – that shirt. I love it. The Beachy Boat Neck Tee was even faster to sew, if that is even possible. And the fit was perfect for my eldest daughter. I didn’t sew the bottom curve as the pattern suggests, simply because I had made this shirt by upcycling a thrifted tee.
The bottom line is I absolutely loved it, and I already know that this shirt pattern will be getting lots of love in our house. Umm…hello, does it come in adult sizes?
Both the Surfer Slacks and the Beachy Boat Neck tee were fabulous sews. Chloe and I are thrilled with them, which means these designers simply hit it out of the park.
They are being sold as part of the Sun & Surf Pattern Collection at Pattern Anthology available only through March 24th, 2013. After that, the patterns will be sold on their own through each separate designer at their full retail price. So make sure you get them before the collection is no more. After all – have you seen the dresses included, or the jacket, or perhaps that fabulous skirt?! Seriously, it is an amazing bundle not to be missed!
Be sure to also check out what some of the other bloggers on the Pattern Anthology Sun & Surf Blog Tour are sewing…
Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…
Happy Sewing!
oh i love the whole thing!! im working on the girls spring and summer clothes right now and those pants and shirt patterns would be perfect! off to check out the other items in the collection! how fast were they to sew? just wondering. great photos too! we are still shoveling ourselves out from underneath a foot of snow:) but it is melting fast…thank goodness!
They were super fast, I got both of them done in one sitting! It was awesome. The pants took probably like an hour and a half, and the shirt in about 30. Highly recommend!
LOVE the colors! Great job!
Thank you so much Hayley!
What a great outfit! Love the color combination!
Thank you! I just about died when I saw that women’s shirt at the thrift store, was so excited to turn it into this boat neck tee!
So great to see this “boy” wear for a girl – shows how versatile the patterns are. Love the colors you chose. Thanks for joining us on the tour!
The patterns are all fabulous Melissa! Thank you so much for letting me have some fun with them!
I love the colors for your girl! She looks so cute and comfortable. I wouldn’t have thought of girl pants from that pattern.
They are definitely fun pants for the girls for running around and having fun in! Looser than most of her pants, but when I think of boy pants – they are supposed to be loose. That is all I put Ben in – things that I know he has loads of room
. So these pants are perfect for that! I love them 
I was going to sew those pants for my son but I think now I might have to make them for my girls too.
They are great pants Terra! You are going to love them!
WAY cute, love that you made it all girly! Need to make a beachy boatneck like now.
That shirt is FABULOUS!!! I plan on making like 5 of them…ASAP – thanks Kristin
Perfect spring/summer outfit! I love how you added the polka dot tabs to boost the fun factor. The dock was a great place as the background; great photos!!
Thanks so much Gina! I felt the dock was appropriate for a ‘Sun & Surf’ pattern collection
. Now, if only the weather would cooperate 
What a fun outfit! Love the colors.
Thanks Emily!
Okay so your adorable version just made me go buy the entire pattern series! I couldn’t resist!!! Now, to get going on some fun clothes for my girl!!!
Thanks for sharing! 
Thanks so much Rachel!!! I cannot wait to try the Boardwalk Skirt & the Sunshine Dress. Both are high up on my to-do list!!!
I agree with Rachel…. hahahaha.. I have get it all now.
So cute!
Some of the pattern are so fabulous, I fell in love with the entire collection!
I love the whole outfit (especially the shirt! Great upcycle, the colors are so summery!) PS I love that you said “sacrebleu” -Jen