Is it spring yet????

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I am ready for spring. I am so sick of the snow and cold, which means I am now sewing for warmer weather, even though my thermometer outside is still reading 10 degrees. Short sleeve tops and cute little skirts can be worn with sweaters and tights so it's ok, right?!?!?

I am very fortunate that I get the chance to test for many designers, but one of my most recent tests for a favorite designer has just blown everything else out of the water!

The Charlotte Collar Top and The Samantha Suspender Skirt from Made for Mermaids were just released and I was lucky enough to test both!!

The Charlotte Collar Top features:

sizes 1/2-14
two collar options: curved and straight
Puff sleeves
easy to follow instructions with color photos
size chart
print guide
knit fabrics with woven collar

When deciding what fabric I was going to use, I was really wanting a basic white tee, so I used a simple white interlock fabric, with white ribbing for the collar and armbands. The collar is a coral and white polka dot that ties in the skirt fabric perfectly!

I chose the rounded collar option and really love how it turned out. The instructions for the collar are fantastic and the outcome is a beautiful collar that lays so nice!!

The puff sleeves are so darling! Since making this version, the armbands were taken in a bit in the final version. I mashed up the size 1/2 with the 2 length, since I wanted her to be able to wear this top for a long time!

Now on to the skirt!!!!!

The Samantha Suspender Skirt features:

sizes 1/2-14
two skirt options: flat front or faux button placket
vintage length
optional suspenders
easy to follow instructions with color photos
size chart
woven fabrics
optional pockets
only pattern piece is for pockets

I found this AMAZING floral fabric at my local JoAnn Fabric Store and fell in love! It screams spring to me and it had the exact look I was looking for!

The faux button placket is awesome and so easy to do! I love the look with BIG BUTTONS down the front, and so does the little lady!

Should we talk about the back??? I think we should! Let's just say it's the BEST! The tie back suspenders may be my most favorite part of this entire outfit! And moms of older girls who don't want a bow, this would be a super easy fix! Shorten the suspenders and add buttons for easy removal! I think I may do that for my next skirt! Or leave the suspenders off all together and you have another amazing look!

This little lady adores this new outfit so much she let me take photos two days in a row!! She didn't want to take it off!

The sizing on these patterns are perfect! These are both size 1/2 with 2 length, perfect for my tiny little thing, but enough room for growth!!! And both patterns are super easy to adjust if you need to mash sizes like I do!

You can't go wrong with either of these patterns! Both are going to be a must have for the little ladies in your life!

Ready for the best part?? Megan from Made for Mermaids is graciously giving away both patterns to one of my lucky readers! How awesome is that?!?!? Make sure you enter below for your chance to win both of these awesome patterns!!! Giveaway ends 2/12 at midnight EST!!

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Thanks for stopping by and happy sewing <3