MCM Studio Designs Spring 2015 Blog Tour - Estherlyn Jumper

Happy Spring!  Yes, its Spring here in Louisiana . . . and to celebrate, we've joined the MCM Studio Designs Blog Tour to show you the Estherlyn's Jumper.

At the end of the tour, MCM Studio Designs will give away a pattern of their choice to 5 different winners.  Just comment both on the Merry Church Mouse blog and on one of the blogs that you visit on the tour, including mine!

Use Code SPRINGSALE25 at the ETSY SHOP HERE or visit the CRAFTSY SHOP HERE where patterns are already reduced by 25%.  

Special Thanks to Gabrielle Champion (who will become my daughter-in-love in 53 days!) 

for the wonderful photography of her friend's two little beauties, Ella & Sarah.

I haven't met Ella & Sarah.  I have only their measurements.  The fit was exactly as I planned:  

Ella is sporting a vintage-look length which gives her the freedom to run, jump and play.  

I love the "just above the knee" look of yesteryear.  

Ella is a size 4 in width, and size 5 in length, but I decided to make it all size 4, 

hoping for exactly the result we see here!  

Sarah just turned 1, but her measurements in width fit the size 2.  

I considered that she may be on the ground more often than her sister, with her curiosities getting the better of her, so I went for a look that would cover her knees if she gets down in the dirt/grass to get closer to the all the little things someone her age tries to put in their mouth,

I'm very happy with the results!

What's included in the PDF Pattern:

• Sizes 3m - 10 years
• Line Drawings
• How to take Measurements
• Size Charts
• Finished Garment Measurements
• Materials List
• Fabric Yardage Requirements
• Printing and Assembly Instructions for the pattern pieces
• Tiled Pattern Pieces (you can select to print the lines for one size, many, or all)
• "Before You Sew" Tips as well as more Tips as you go along!
• Numbered, Step - by - Step Instructions
• Links to tutorials and other goodies related to this pattern

You can purchase the pattern HERE or at the Etsy or Craftsy Shops listed above at 25% off throughout the tour.

and, at the end of the week, you have a chance to win your choice of Merry Church Mouse (MCM Studios Designs) Patterns by entering a comment on the blogs in the tour.

I love using my embroidery machine to embellish -- 

and there's just enough room on the bodice to personalize.

Fabrics used in these jumpers were purchased from Ebeth Designs on Etsy.

Moda Domestic Bliss

SMART TIP:  

Use Iron-on Adhesive or Fusible Tape to stabilize ric rac or ribbons (instead of pins) before you sew!  (see previous post HERE).

Another SMART TIP:  

Purchase buttons in bulk when they're on sale.  

I have many colors and sizes in simple buttons 

(I don't just hoard fabric).   

Sometimes, a simple button is just right. 

Be sure to follow along on the tour and tune in to the Merry Church Mouse blog daily for links to the bloggers included.  Remember to enter a comment with your contact information for a chance to win a pattern of your choice!  Good Luck!

Happy Sewing,

gloria june