The "Children At Play" Collection

Last week I mentioned that I was working on a collection of pieces featuring my own sewing patterns for "Sew Beautiful" magazine.  I thought maybe you would like a little peak into some of the pieces that are being sent to the magazine this week for the photoshoot that will take place in early September.  The whole collection is design in "Children At Play", a new fabric line, by Sarah Jane Studios.

All of the following pieces are from my own sewing patterns and will be released at various times over the next year.  The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns will be print patterns and will be available in multiple retail venues (in-store and online) as well as through my etsy shop.  Several of the patterns include multiple variations on the same dress or outfit so you will be able to get creative and make whatever design suits your personal style.

 Janey Jumper Ruffle Front Dress

 

 Children on Parade

 Shortcake Double Ruffle Birthday Party Dress

 The Little Man Shirt

 Shortcake Reversible Romper

(with Ruffle Bonnet - free pattern and tutorial found HERE)

 Janey Jumper Scallop Dress

 Retro Rocket Romper

The Little Man Vest

Speaking of "The Little Man," it's hard to believe that our own little man is scheduled to be here in 2 weeks!  This pregnancy has just flown by so fast.  With my other two little ladies, the last month seemed painfully slow, but I guess when you keep yourself busy, time flies!  

I have to be honest and say I'm starting to feel pretty tired.  I really want to tie up some loose ends with the shop and my patterns.  I've also got a few more things to go up on the blog before his arrival but then I think I will take some much needed R & R (assuming he doesn't come early).

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Altered Couture Magazine Fall 2011

It happened again - The Cottage Mama was published in the Fall 2011 Issue of Altered Couture Magazine!  I'm so thrilled to be part of this wonderful publication for the second time and I have to admit, I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing my work in print.  This issue of the magazine is full of all sorts of tutorials and inspiration for altering your fall wardrobe. Oh, how I love fall!

In the fall issue I have three pieces that are featured........

The first two pieces are combined into one article and they are my Shawl Collar Sweater and T-Shirt Shrug.  Both of these are easy fall pieces that can be made for next to nothing and both in under an hour.

The third featured piece is a felted wool coat I made last year for my oldest daughter, Savannah Rose.  The coat is made from several different felted wool sweaters as well as some felted wool yardage.  My favorite things about this piece are the leaves and the little mushroom button.  The coat will be too small for Savannah this year, but should be just right for Miss Matilda.

The fall issue of Altered Couture is on newsstands now, so if you love upcycled, recycled and repurposed fashions, I highly recommend you pick up the latest copy.  This is a quarterly publication so it should be available for the next three months.  Again, I'm so happy to be part of the Altered Couture family and I'm looking forward to sharing my winter piece with you in the next issue.

To view step-by-step tutorials for some of these pieces, visit my TUTORIALS tab for more information.

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The Cottage Mama Published in Altered Couture Magazine

I have some pretty exciting news!  I just had my first two pieces published in the summer issue of Altered Couture Magazine.  The magazine is a quarterly publication and hit newsstands on May 1st. It is available in many different stores such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, select Joann Fabrics, as well as online through the publisher, Stampington Company. 

Altered Couture is a magazine focused on "altered" and embellished clothing and accessories.  It is filled with gorgeous photographs and inspirational pieces.  The artists explain the tools and techniques used in creating each project and how to transform your ordinary clothing into wearable works of art.  There is definitely something for everyone, from super-funky jeans to sweet summer dresses. You will also pick up lots of new techniques such as stamping, dying, embellishing, sewing, beading and more.

Altered Couture is my very first print publication and they chose to feature two of my pieces in the summer issue.  I have about four pieces coming out in the fall issue as well.  I was put in contact with the editor through my aunt Sarah, who had met her at an art show she was doing in LA.  The magazine requested several of my pieces that were found on the blog and we just went from there!

This piece of paper arrived with my copy of the magazine and I think it's definitely something I'll have to save for my scrapbook.  There's really nothing like seeing your writing and creative work in print!

So here are my two pieces that can be found in the summer issue.  The pictures were taken by the magazine after I sent them my pieces, but both articles were written by me:

This was one of my first "altered" pieces I had done on the blog.  I took a women's turtleneck sweater that I had found at my local thrift store and turned it into a ruffle cardigan for Savannah Rose.

The ruffle cardigan has a lot of fun details such as fabric covered buttons, piping, trims, and of course, a giant ruffle.

My second piece featured in the summer issue is a dress that I made using a woman's skirt.  I fell in love with the fabric on this skirt that was found by my mom at Goodwill, but it was way to large for me, so it became a dress for my girls.

Again, my favorite part of this look is the layered yo-yo and fabric covered button detail on the front of the dress.  I'm a little nuts over yo-yo's!

What ended up being even more special about this magazine publication was that, not only were my two pieces featured, but my Aunt Sarah had one of her pieces featured as well!  Here is her piece......

Doesn't that top just make you want to hit the beach?  I love it!  So classy with a hint of vintage charm.  My aunt is an incredible weaver and has had some of her handbags featured in another one of Stampington Company's publications called "Haute Handbags".

Working with Altered Couture was a wonderful experience for me and I look forward to working with them in many issues to come.  

Stampington Company publishes many different magazines that you may have seen in stores such as "Where Women Create", "Where Women Cook", "Sew Somerset", "Artful Blogging", and "GreenCraft"......just to name a few.  The magazines are very high quality and have the feel of a book.  If you've never picked one up, head out to your local bookstore and check out the most recent issue of "Altered Couture" magazine!

To check out many more of my "Altered" pieces, click HERE and check out some of my sewing tutorials.

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