Hi, everybody! Boy oh boy, if you didn’t participate in Kerry’s Summer Sewing Swap, you missed out on some real fun! I was paired up with the lovely and talented Lauren at Lladybird, and oh man, I was SO EXCITED to shop for her! You guys all read her blog, right? If not, get over there RIGHT NOW! Anyway, this swap was just like Christmas (but without the dreaded moment that comes every year when you realize you have NO IDEA what to get for one of the males you’re related to… seriously, doesn’t everyone have a brother or dad or father-in-law or something that is CRAZY hard to shop for? Sorry, tangent…)!
If you want to see what I finally decided on for Lauren’s package, you can read her post here! As for me, I scored pretty big!
Yeehaw!!
Look! A fun booklet about sewing zippers from 1960, a belt buckle kit, some lovely knit jersey (another Renfrew? Well, if I MUST…)… so fun!
But look at these patterns!!
Delicious!
One-yard shorts! I’m determined that I WILL successfully make a pair of shorts this summer, even if it kills me! This pattern looked so familiar to me, and after a quick bit of Googling, I realized that Kat at Modern Vintage Cupcakes made these shorts back in December, and they look super cute on her!
But the dress… oh, that dress! Look how cute it is! I’m digging around in my stash to see what I can make this with! I love the sleeveless version– isn’t is too adorable? I love those early ’60′s styles that make me look like I have curves! I’m so excited to make it!
Thank you so much, Lauren, and a huge thanks to Kerry for dreaming up and organizing this swap! I hope it becomes an annual tradition!
Nice goodies! I love that shorts pattern too – I have every confidence you can make some great shorts
Thanks, lady! I’m not so sure myself, but I’m gonna give it all I got!
Oooh! I love that dress! Make that, make that!!
Gosh, people dressed so sharply in the ’60′s, didn’t they? I mean, I love lounging around in casual clothes as much (probably more) than the next guy, but you just feel great dollin’ up now and then!
what a fun way to motivates others to sew during the summertime when we’re so lazy. I too like the shorts and have full faith that you can successfully make them!
It really is a fun idea! And it’s so exciting to get packages in the mail!
What great loot! That dress will look lovely on you. Off to check out what you got Lauren!
I feel so lucky! Now I just have to add the dress to my terrifying project queue!
Score!! Can’t wait to see your shorts!
Thanks, dude! I’m really excited!
I can see you rocking those shorts, and I don’t think you can have too many renfrews.
You seriously can’t! They’re so addictive! And you can make one in a day with no stress and no drama!
SHORTS!!! so cute – looking forward to seeing what you make!
Thanks, lady! It’s such a fun pattern!
Oh how thoughtful and perfect these are for you! I’m hoping the loud silence from my partner doesn’t mean she is too horrified to speak!
I’m sure she’ll love everything you sent! You’ve got style for miles, gal!
Who is super jealous she’s not in on this swap??? *raises hand* *both of them*
You totally scored, dude!! I love that dress pattern and I have every confidence that you will get er done on the shorts!
Gosh, you gotta get in on the next one of these! It was so much fun!
You did so well! I’m looking forward to seeing those shorts. You can do it!
Thanks for the encouragement!
What a lovely package! Looking forward to seeing what you make with those patterns – I think both the shorts and the dress will look lovely on you.
Your shorts are quite inspirational!
Sometimes I think it must be just as fun to nose around in what other people get in a package as it is to receive it!! (but probably not quite) I’m already picturing you in that little 60′s sailor number – and let me tell you – you look amazing!
Why, thanks, lady! It’s totally fun to snoop other people’s packages! Isn’t it funny that after reading people’s blogs for a while, you start to recognize their styles? I see patterns and things and think how great they would look on different people. So much fun!
Wow you did score big – those patterns look fantastic! Happy sewing!!
I’m SO mad I missed out on this. I want to Swap. I WANT TO SWAP!!!
Girl, say the word and I’ll send you a box ‘o’ fun!
Yay I’m so glad you like everything!!
I’m hoping this shorts pattern will do better for ya than the Iris… and that dress is going to be SO HOT on you. Can’t wait to see what you make of ‘em! Thanks for swapping with me, it’s been a blast 
Thank YOU for swappin’! It was so much fun!!!
Those shorts are ADORABLE!! I think you would rock a pair of these like whoa. What a lovely collection of goodies!!
oh i miss the swap! im so jealous of those vintage patterns!
What a treat, those shorts are really cute! You will have fun making that fab dress too!
lovely treats! So exciting being part of swaps.