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Hello VFT fans!  My name is Beth Chastant.  You have probably seen my three sweet girls on the VFT site and around their various Facebook groups modeling for my favorite pattern company ever!

As the weather is warming up, I'm pulling out some of my favorite warm weather patterns and Savannah is definitely one at the top of my list. I absolutely love the front ruffled bib bodice and cross over strap back.

Have you ever worked with wallpaper before? Before this, we hadn't. We were inspired to take the leap once our favorite fabric source, Hawthorne Supply Co., launched a new peel-and-stick wallpaper product. This is not the same wallpaper from the 80s that I remember as I child. No, wallpaper is cool again. And it's easy. Hawthorne has ingeniously converted some of their most gorgeous fabric designs into wallpaper. We are so in love.

Hello VFT blog readers! Ashley here, long-time tester for Violette Field Threads, with a little hack to the Isobel dress pattern. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we all share a huge love for the Isobel pattern. It is so timeless and adorable that when I first saw it, it was definitely love at first sight. If your child is anything like mine, they are independent and like to get themselves dressed and a dress that buttons up the back cramps their style. Or maybe you just haven't quite got the whole button thing down yet. Either way, I have come up with a little hack to the Isobel pattern to put in an elastic panel at the back in place of the buttons. I've listed out below the step-by-step directions. You'll want to have your Isobel pattern pieces and tutorial handy, as you'll still be using both.

When I was asked to participate in the Raspberry Creek’s Suit up for Summer Swim Blog Tour, I didn't want to turn it down but I have a very neglected blog with no readers, so I did!  However, Ericka and Jessica convinced me to give it a shot and were kind enough to let me be a guest on the VFT blog!  As many of you know, I love to sew swim fabric!  I think there is something very gratifying about making a swimsuit.  I have become slightly obsessed with swim fabric and have more stashed away than anyone could need.  I do have my favorites, and Raspberry Creek is one of them.....

Hey Ladies!!!

I am so excited to share my Designer Curated Collection with you!!! For my Collection I chose to pair Clementine, Avery, and Charlie.  These 3 designs are perfect for transitioning into cooler weather. Each one has several options that make the styling abilities endless! 

Shown here is a Clementine jacket over a Charlie top with Avery pants. I ADORE this outfit so much! 

Avery Pants are available in Girls and Tween and have 3 different length options!! 

I am also VERY excited to be releasing Charlie in TWEEN!!! EEEK! So now Charlie is available in doll, baby, girls, and tween!!  I still can't believe two out of three of my girls are in Tween! 

Charlie with cap sleeves is perfect for picky Tweens!! 

Charlie with the knot sleeves is Darling!! 

I left the best part for last!!! Clementine, Charlie, and Avery are all a part of the $6 designer weekend!! I hope you all enjoy this collection as much as we do! I can't wait to see what beautiful things you create! Be sure to share them with us in the Violette Field Threads pattern group!! 

Heeeey Girlies!!! Reese joined the Violette Field Threads catalog almost 2 weeks ago!  As you all know, my personal style of designing tends to have a boho/vintage vibe!!! My latest design fits right in..... Reese is going to be a staple this Fall, having 3 sleeve options that can adapt to the season change!! Here are a few details about Reese!!!! 

My favorite part of this design are the sleeeeeeeeeves! Here is the first sleeve option! The short flounce sleeve....  boy is it a beauty!!! So dainty and girly! Rayon is my go to for this option, the drape is perfection! 

Next up..... The 3/4 length bell sleeve... gorgeous, gives a totally different look, and transitions so well for the cooler weather coming soon! (well, hopefully, you never know in Mississippi....)

Last, but certainly not least.... The long bell sleeve!! So DREAMY!! This option is a show stopper! My girls are in love with these sleeves, as am I!!

Reese also features a half circle skirt and a zipper closure, making it such a fast and satisfying sew!!!

I hope you love Reese, and I absolutely LOVE seeing all of your creations you share in our pattern group! Happy Sewing!! 

Now for the extra fun part! 

Who'd like a *giveaway*? 

Simply enter below (we've included several different ways you can enter) to win BOTH a $50 fabric gift card (to the shop of your choice) + a $25 shop credit to VFT.

If you don't have Reese yet, you can scoop her up with that credit, and then go shopping for loads of beautiful fabric to be able to create several tops + dresses. 

Welcome back for another great post sharing more inspiration and information on the new pattern releases!!!

Today we're taking a closer look at the Modern Playground collection: Tatum & Kensley.

When thinking about Back to School style, we knew that your girls & tweens would want sleeve option as the temperature changes from the heat of summer to the crisp air of fall. We also knew that they would want comfortable clothing but with some really great style details!

Be sure to check back on yesterday's post for the Vintage Study Hall collection and a giveaway! Read today's post for another awesome giveaway!!!!

Tatum

Tatum is a knit dolman style dress featuring several sleeve length options and a full, gathered skirt. Since the bodice is dolman style, that means no separate sleeve piece needed!!!! This makes for a super fast and super easy sew- perfect for the beginning sewist!

Sew Tatum in a short, 3/4 or long sleeve length for year round wear!

Tatum for tweens is a stylish, comfy and easy wear! The dolman style sleeve is so on trend and your tween will love that her Tatum looks like it could have been purchased at her favorite designer store.

Kensley

Kensley is perfect for your girly girl! The gorgeous scoop back is so feminine and sweet! The full, gathered circle skirt brings an amazing twirl. So many sleeve options: sleeveless, short, long, and long with ruffle.

Kensley is such a flattering style for tweens with a slim waist and full hemline. 

Now that you're inspired and in need of some great knit fabric, we're going to giveaway a $100 Visa Gift Card . Simply enter the giveaway below!

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Don't forget to use code STYLE25 to save 25% off your purchase, site wide through September 13, 2018. 

Shop the new collection here.

Hey friends!!! We're back with another stellar release of girls & tweens patterns just perfect for Back to School sewing!!!

Today we'll take a look at the Vintage Study Hall Collection: Harper & Lulu. Check back tomorrow for more inspiration and information about the Modern Playground Collection: Tatum & Kensley. Be sure to read all the way through both posts, as there may be something special for you at the end!!!

The Vintage Study Hall collection was designed to fit the Violette Field Threads style of sweet details, vintage charm and of course great showcasing of your favorite fabrics!

Harper

Harper is a dolman style bodice with optional rounded collar and vintage style neckline. The waist darts of the bodice bring a tailored look to the often boxy shape of a dolman bodice.

The skirt features optional pockets perfect for storing treasures! To really bring in a vintage touch, the girls pattern includes an optional waist sash that really sets off the look with some piping trim!

Harper is also great for your tween- giving a mature and classic look.

Harper can be sewn as a special occasion dress as shown by two of our testers here.

Or, Harper can be sewn in quilting cotton for a more everyday look. 

Lulu

Lulu is a high-waisted full circle skirt pinafore. The straps can be secured with a ribbon tie or a button tab.

The skirt closure is a simple zipper. Lulu layers beautifully with Harper or your other favorite VFT dresses. 

Your little girl will love the twirl factor that Lulu brings!

Lulu for tweens is all the rage on Pinterest and with favorite IG style bloggers. A high waisted skirt is super in trend, and the circle skirt creates a slim waist with a full hemline for a really flattering shape.

We hope you'd love getting a closer look at the Vintage Study Hall collection. Come back tomorrow for the Modern Playground.

Don't forget to use code STYLE25 to save 25% off your purchase, site wide through September 13, 2018. 

Shop the new collection here.

Feeling inspired to sew and dress up your girls & tweens with Harper and Lulu? We know you're stylish girl will need some accessories like shoes, socks, etc. so here is a chance to win $50 shop credit to one of our favorite retailers: Joyfolie!!! Simply enter the rafflecopter below!

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We're celebrating the release of Brynn, Amaya and Maddie with a great 25% off sale and one more fantastic giveaway!!!!! If summer has to end, at least we have fall sewing to look forward to, right??? Be sure to use coupon code "CLASS" upon checkout to receive the sale price!!!

In case you haven't met our three newest patterns for Girls, Tween and Doll yet...let me introduce you!

Brynn

Brynn is a modern take on a classic silhouette.  Brynn features a flattering boatneck neckline with a drop waist bodice that buttons (or snaps) down the front.  The drop waist dress version features an asymmetrical bodice seam line and full skirt.

Brynn can be made sleeveless for warmer months and also includes a set-in short sleeve. Brynn is perfect to wear alone or for layering under jumper, pinafores and cardigans.

Amaya

Amaya is a stylish beauty! Amaya features a slip on/no closure style bodice with a beautiful front curve. Amaya features two full skirt options including: a hi-low skirt with a fun vintage length hem and a straight hem that sets approximately 2" above the knee. 

Two sleeve options are included of short and 3/4 length, making Amaya a perfect transitional piece for in between seasons. Amaya also includes instruction on how to make and insert piping! 

Maddie

Maddie is a must have, classic Jumper! Maddie features two length options: vintage and regular, three pocket options: kangaroo, front center and lower front pockets, and three strap closure options: button, overall buckle and grommet. Maddie in vintage length layers fabulously over your favorite Violette Field Threads dresses like Amaya, Brynn, Hattie and Georgia with the perfect fit and flare! Maddie in regular length is perfect layered over many VFT tops including: Brynn, Talulah, Julianna, Belle and others!

We know you have fallen in love with each of these three patterns, but don't leave to shop just yet!!! You'll need some new fabrics for these gorgeous new styles, so be sure to enter the giveaway below!!!

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