The Paneled Sunsuit - Not Just a Sunsuit Tour

Hi! First of all, please excuse all the pink overload on this post. I really hope you don't get... hummm... nauseous... and that you can make it to the end. :)

This has been a super busy week. Last week we were away on vacation and this week started with the 4th birthday of this little (not-so-little) girl and then lots of sewing and blogging. I guess September really is the month of new beginnings and going back on track, after a long unscheduled Summer. :) (Actually it is still Summer around here, and my kids are still on vacation, at home. Yes, really. Two more weeks to go.)

I finally posted about this great toy I made last December (!) which helps toddlers learning the different colors. Then I guest blogged over Patchwork Posse with a tutorial on how to make the most quick & easy girls skirt and another tutorial on how to sew French seams.

Today, I am sharing with you my last making - this cute Summer PJ's - for the "Not Just a Sunsuit tour". When Ajaire (Call Ajaire) invited me to sew her very first pattern I couldn't say no!

Props: Quilt and pillow cover from Zara Home, kids section.

Pattern:
Paneled suit by Designs by Call Ajaire

Fabric & Notions:

Voile with peach skin flowers. This fabric was offered to me by my lovely aunt who lives in Canada. Now that I think about it, Ajaire is also from Canada! How fun is that? It was completely unintentional!
Vintage lace and embroidery anglaise. This embroidery cotton was given to me by my mom a couple of weeks of ago, along with some gorgeous vintage embroidered and lace collars (you can see them here, on my Instagram feed).

The recommended fabrics are light-to-medium wovens, such has cotton, cotton lawn, double gauze, denim, chambray, linen, voile, poplin, sateen.

Details:
This pattern is probably the most versatile pattern I have ever seen. It offers TEN different views, with a few options. You will find a sunsuit, a jumpsuit, a maxi dress, a jumper, two tanks, shorts, trousers, maxi skirt and above the knee skirt. There are options for adding a pocket (with or without faux piping) and now Ajaire even added an option for long sleeves! How amazing is that?

The title of this tour is "Not Just a Sunsuit". Well, I really took it as a challenge and came up with these Summer Nighties.
I made view F - a tank with hemmed waist - to which I actually added embroidered cotton trim, and view I - shorts - and omitted the pockets. (I guess pockets are not a necessity when this girl is, well, sleeping. That or I was just, you know, lazy.)

This pattern is available in sizes newborn up to 12! I have made the tank on a size 4 and the shorts on a size 5. I probably should have made the tank also on size 5 because it looks a little snug and I think she won't be able to wear it next year. Also, I think it was a bit short on her toddler belly ( I think it was designed to be a crop top) so I'm glad I added the trim.

There are no closures - the elastic on the straps and back bodice makes it an easy on-off for little girls. The shorts, trousers and skirts also have an elasticized waistband instead of a closure, so again it makes it super easy for little girls to dress themselves.

Another great thing about this pattern is that there is an option for a snap strip at the crotch which is perfect for the smaller sizes, regarding diaper changes. Ajaire has thought of everything!

The instructions are really thorough and clear. I can't imagine how many hours (months!) of work Ajaire has put into this. I am seriously in awe. She could have made several different patterns, but instead you get several patterns for the price of one pattern. (Don't you love her already?)

There is a giveaway of 4 copies of the Paneled Sunsuit pattern! All you need to do is entry the Rafflecopter below.
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Ajaire is also kindly offering 15% discount on the purchase of the Paneled Sunsuit pattern during this tour (until Sept 4th). Join the Designs by Call Ajaire Facebook group and you will have access to a coupon code for an extra 5% off (so a total of 20% off), just sayin'. :)

Take a look at all the other participants on this tour. You will find amazing inspiration!

I can't believe this little lady just turned 4 last Monday. I'm happy she is still a baby: she talks with a toddler sweet voice tone, can't say her "r"s, and let's not talk about all the adorable baby chubbiness and (still) small hands. :)

She is the most lovely, super sweet, adorable human being I know. :) I love her more than I can express by words. <3

Happy sewing!