Tobago Here We Come!

We are THRILLED to be announcing the girl's version of the ladies Tortola today, The Tobago pattern! 

The pattern Goes from size 3/6m all the way up to 13/14! Each size has the option for a little 'V' slit in front, and multiple cutting length options so you can have dress or shirt or anywhere in between length!

The sizes up to and including 3/4 have a loop or tie option for the back to accommodate the toddler/baby head sizes easily into the shirt. 5/6 and above have a straight across back piece like the Tortola pattern.

Carla's pretty niece in her dress length Tobago made from Sisboom fabric's new line, Beauty Queen.

 Cheeks is sporting a shirt length Tobago

My oldest would not put her horse "Sparky" down for pictures! at least it matches her Tobago!

the sizes up to and including 3/4 have a button loop or ribbon tie for back close.

Angela's daughter all dressy in her sisboom circa Tobago 

 Our lovely Cathy made her daughter a Tobago in dress length!

 Kelly let her daughter pick her fabric and I think she did GREAT! Perfect print and style for a tween!

How sweet isn't Lore's little one with her knit Tobago (woven facing) 

Michelle made mother and daughter Tortola and Tobago's 

Mindy's daughter 

Crystal made a few Tobago's for her kids, first up is the one she made her son! 

In dress length with a V. 

Crystal kindly gave me a back shot of the size 5/6 so you can see 

 I just love sister pictures! Tomi made both of her girls a Tobago!

Tomi added a row of shirring to the waist for her middle daughters Tobago 

Brianne's girl got a unicorn Tobago (not n bias)

Jeanne's pretty girl in her fancy Tobago.  

Love the tunic length with tights Crystal choose. 

Lore's pic shows how dressy Tobago can be! I love her fancy button and shoes to match!

Jenny  got fancy with trims on her daughter's Tobago's! This pattern is so great for having fun with!

Christie made this beautiful Tobago for her tween aged daughter

You are sure to love this staple summer piece whether you make it in dress, tunic or shirt length! (And I think it will transition nicely to fall when you layer).  

You can buy it HERE in our etsy, and until July 16, 2014 it is on intro pricing of only $5 !!!

and another Tobago for Berry! You'll see this one again soon :) (blog post tutorial coming up soon!)

If you want the details on the Women's pattern, Tortola, check out THIS blog post!

Let's help Celebrate!

This month one of our friends, Jenny of The Southern Institute, is raising money towards a charity for her big 4-0 birthday!

The fundraiser is for a non-profit called Enchanted Makeovers. What Enchanted Makeovers does is to transform homeless shelters into a place that inspire behavioral and psychological change.

You can read all about it here on Jenny's Birthday Blog Post and you can donate to her fundraiser and read more about that HERE. 

Here is a picture of a an Enchanted Makeover before and after to help you get a visual!

Our Stop on the Road Trip - TORTOLA!

Introducing the Sisboom Tortola Tank Pattern!

(Jenny showing off her lovely Beauty Queen Tortola)

The newest Sisboom pattern is the womens Tortola Tank pattern! This woven tank (cut on the bias) features many length options, high and low neckline, slit option, and has facings making it a fast and easy sew. There is also a full bust adjustment cutting line on the pattern pieces for every size for those of you who need a particular size for fit but are more blessed in the chest area.

On ETSY!

The Tortola Starts at xs (upper chest measurement of 31"-33") and goes to 3xl ( upper chest measurement of 48"-52"). For this pattern you will need 2yds of fabric for xs-s, 2,25yds for m-l, 2.5yds for xl-1xl, 2,75yds for 2x-3x.  

Shannon made quite a few Tortolas!

Kelly from Handmade Boy

Lore in her Tortola 

Tera showing how easy it transitions to the fall with a cardi and some jeans

Nicole made a tank for her daughter and herself

Our Cathy in her Tortola, which made it's way all the ay to Disney World! 

Brianne Made a couple, cherries in woven and then the floral in knit (with woven facing for stability)! 

Becca's soft floral Tortola

Crystal looking very summer fun

Crystal did a print on one side and another fabric on the back! A great way to use up those smaller cuts!

Tomi made a Tortola for her daughter, who I hear has requested more...

Sheri in her floral Tortola

and I (Jeanine) have made many a Tortola! I love how quick this sews up (as in 30 ish minutes) and I needed some woven tanks! Since having a second child I prefer non clingy summer wear.

Berry is wearing the Sisboom Bettyann pattern)

This pattern also upcycles! I used an old button up of the husbands for this next tank (not cut on the bias).

Andrea used a striped print for hers, and I am loving how the stripes look on the bias!

and Angela went for a solid to match it all!

We want to say a HUGE thanks to our amazing testers!

Which Tortola inspires you the most? Will you be sewing it up this week?
Don't forget you can find us on facebook and join us in the LAB for lots more fun!

and ps. The girls version is already in testing! (size range will be all the way up to 13/14!)

When to Add the Trim on the Jeanine Jumper

I find the easiest time to add trim to the Jeanine Jumper is before sewing on the yoke. I pin the trim and sew a basting stitch along the top in a contrasting colour and then when I go to sew on the yoke I can see exactly where my stitching line should be for attaching the yoke! From there you carry on as per the directions!

Nice & simple and how cute doesn't mini pom-pom trim look on the Jeanine Jumper!?

and of course one of my favourite features to this pattern is that back! Kids can get in and out on their own - no help needed, even at 3 :) Snap crotch option from 3/6m up to the 3/4 size.