{Make Laundry, Don't Do Laundry} Tour

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I have the hardest time getting laundry done...it is the bane of my existence. I can get it washed no problem, but it is getting it moved over to the dryer, dried, folded and then put away in the proper place that I struggle with. Why is it so hard to do? I ask myself that question constantly, and I have come to the conclusion that if I had a counter in the laundry room, I could immediately pull them out of the dryer and put them away. It sounds like a great idea in my head, but ultimately I am sure that would just result in having a pile of clothes on the counter rather than on the floor of the living room. Who is with me here?

Karly, Jeanine and Cassandra came together to brainstorm the idea for sharing our "laundry day picks" that are quicker to just SEW than it is to do a load of laundry. I would be lying if I said that I have never whipped up a top to wear because I didn't have anything clean.....so this is right up my alley. Follow along all this week for some great inspiration for sewing MORE and doing LESS laundry ;) Who could ask for more?!?

I have a continuously growing wardrobe due to all the pattern testing that I have done over the years, but it has really been a blessing in disguise for me. I now have a LARGE library of patterns to choose from, varying in experience level/construction time, that I can make more laundry with.

While preparing, I took a good look at the patterns that I have as well as what I owned in my closet already. I was able to narrow it down two patterns that are my all-time favorite quick sews...and since it's pretty much already summer here in Texas, I chose my favorite two tanks. The Free Spirit Tank from Patterns for Pirates and the newly released Tidal Tank from Love Notions.

The The Free Spirit Tank came out last summer and I quickly made many of them to add to my wardrobe. I my favorite part is the flared silhouette. I feel that it is flattering to those that have a little extra in the hip area because the fabric just flows right over them without creating too much bulk, but also hiding the mum tum. It comes in four lengths [cropped, shirt, tunic, dress] two backs [full, razorback] and FIVE hemming options [straight, side dipped, high low, hankerchief, curved]. I am tall, so I my favorite option is the full back tunic length...and I have been boring and only done the straight hem so far. Perhaps this summer I will add a few more to my wardrobe!!!

I'm getting a little obsessed with this pattern :) Another Free Spirit Tank from @patternsforpirates !!! I plan to make a few more since they are so breezy for hot Texas summers! #freespirittank #p4p #sewing #memademay #selfishsewing

A photo posted by Courtney Zadik (@wholesomemama) on May 11, 2015 at 4:34pm PDT

First piece to my #forthofjuly outfit!!! #freespirittank #gcsewandwin #girlcharlee #sewing #patternsforpirates #p4p #patriotic

A photo posted by Courtney Zadik (@wholesomemama) on Jul 3, 2015 at 9:03am PDT

The Tidal Tank was just released last week, but I had the opportunity to help in the testing process. I made a few different versions in testing, but the silhouette stayed the same. I used a cotton lycra for my color-blocked versions and I find them to have more of a fun "sporty" look, however my floral version is a rayon spandex and it is more fluid and drapes better over the body. It comes in three different lengths [shirt, knee length dress, maxi] and princess seams, creating a nice shape. If you choose to do so, the Tidal Tank has a front panel that is great for color-blocking or leave it solid for a totally different look.

I LOVE the options that you are given for both of these patterns. You can create a nice range of looks with either of them, so even if you are like me and make a handful of the same pattern, it will not look like you are wearing the same thing every day.

Check out the rest of those on the tour as well, and make sure to enter the giveaway....and a HUGE thanks to the sponsors!!!

6/6 Creative Counselor / Phat Quarters / Call Ajaire / Friends Stitched Together / The Wholesome Mama / Wild & Wanderful

6/7 Blaverry / The Inspired Wren / Sew Sophie Lynn / Sprouting Jube Jube / Coral & Co / Once Upon A Sewing Machine

6/8 Paisley Roots / Sew Happily Ever After / Randoms By Rydz / Elegantine / Rebel & Malice / Fabulous Home Sewn / Candice Ayala

6/9 Create 3.5 / Muse Of The Morning / Sew & Tell Project / Gracious Threads / Beatnik Kids / Everything Your Mama Made

6/10 Sweeter Than Cupcakes / Pear Berry Lane / All Things Katy! / Sew Starly / Handcrafted By RED / Adventures of Bubba & Bug / Sew & Tell Project

 

I want to thank all of our amazing sponsors for being a part of this tour.

A few of the designers are having sales for the duration of the tour, so here's the codes!

George & Ginger use code MAKELAUNDRY25 for 25% off her patterns
Blaverry use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off her patterns
Stitch Art use code MAKELAUNDRY for 30% off patterns
Paisley Roots use code MAKELAUNDRY for 25% off patterns
These codes are good through June 12th!
Then Laela Jeyne's Emily Womens T-shirt & the Deluxe Charlotte Kids Leggings are on sale through the 11th! No code needed!

I know everyone loves a good giveaway so here's the prize packages: 

Link-up Prize Package

Thread Faction Full Collection Spring/Summer 2016

2 Patterns of choice from Momma Quail

$15 gift certificate to Gracious Threads

$25 gift certificate to Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop (good for fabric too!)

2 Patterns of choice from Made For Mermaids

1 Pattern of choice from Blaverry

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose 
2 Patterns of choice from Laela Jeyne Patterns (excludes bundles)
1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art 
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
$20 gift certificate to Phat Quarters 
3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 1

1 Pattern of choice from Pattern for Pirates

1 Pattern of choice from Brownie Goose
2 Patterns of choice from Hey June
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
1 Pattern of choice from Muse of the Morning
1 Pattern of choice from Call Ajaire
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art 
1 Pattern of choice from The Wolf & the Tree
3 Patterns of choice from Everything Your Mama Made

Prize Package 2

1 Pattern of choice from Simple Life Pattern Company 

1 Pattern of choice from Modkid
1 Pattern of choice from Laela Jeyne
1 Pattern of choice from SisBoom
1 Pattern of choice from Stitch Art 
2 Patterns from Paisley Roots
1 Pattern of choice from FABulous Sewn Home

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