Hurricane Iselle and Julio Party!

This weekend is going to be interesting ... we've got 2 back-to-back storms that will hit Hawaii. This are the first storms in 22 years that have actually hit the islands (I guess it's luck was bond to run out at some point!). Iselle seems to have fizzled out as she moves south, but Julio is gaining and moving north. 

While we're all hunkered down and prepared here but since the weathers not bad, just squalls of rain and gusts every now and again, we're having a sewing hurricane party! HAHA! 

So what to create? I want to work on some of my own ideas/projects that way if things move from bad to worse I'm not in the middle of an order! 

So what should it be ...

Doc

Winnie

or 

Carousel?

Nothing Makes an Outfit Cuter than a Cute Model

I love making cute outfits, but I love putting them on cute kids even more! The outfits that I made for Mrs. Hawaii 2014's fundraiser auction were just too cute not to get some great model shots! 

So I called up one of my good friends with a beautiful little girl and out we went. 

I was in LOVE with these patterns before, but I'm even more in love now! 

Come see more cute creations like this over at our Facebook page.

And remember to check back soon, tomorrow TH has another photo shoot for the nautical collection with Nikole Vargas Photography

Supporting Mrs. Hawaii

I think it's pretty cool that I can say that I personally know a beauty queen! I good friend of mine, that I met thanks to our husbands being in the USMC, is the current reigning Mrs. Hawaii! I mean, exciting right??? I couldn't be happier for her and all that she's accomplished!

Now that she's won to represent the state of Hawaii she needs to raise funds to get to the mainland to compete in the Nation Mrs America Pageant. To do this she's hosting an Divine Wine and Desert Fundraiser in August. They'll be desserts, wine, cheeses, fruits, etc. She'll also be hosting a silent auction at the event and off course Tiny Hiney will be donating something for auction!!

But there's just too much cuteness in my portfolio and fabric stash to just make ONE item. So I made TWO!!! Hahaha! And since she's Mrs. Hawaii I decided to make them both in a Hawaiian theme.

First I made my most popular Hawaiian Asymmetrical Dress with a double ruffle, shirred waist, and extra ribbon shoulder tie. 

Pattern by Little Lizard King 

And than I found this amazing "Sights of Oahu" fabric in my stash! Too cute! I made this one in the Blue Ribbon Dress with a jersey knit top, full skirt, ruffles, and cute accent pocket. 

Pattern by Little Lizard King. 

I hope that Mrs. Hawaii and all her guest LOVE these creation as much as I do! 

Congratulation Mrs. Hawaii, I know you'll be amazing in representing Hawaii, married women, and Military spouses everywhere! 

More info on the Mrs. America Pageant can be found here. For information on Mrs. Hawaii check out her Facebook Page or to donate click here!

Lets Go Out to Sea with the TH Newest Collection

I love making collections. I get to try different patterns and new fabrics! Things different from the normal pieces that are usually ordered. Collaborating with awesome accessory designers and great photographers is always a plus! And who doesn't love adorable little models!

For my newest collection I went with one of this summers biggest trends, Nautical! I love the ocean and have lived next to the water for most of my life, I couldn't think of a better place to be! When I saw the Michael Miller Out to Sea Collection I died! It was whimsical, cute yet sophisticated, had both boy and girl patterns, and came in such a wonderful color pallet!

Fabric was the easy part, patterns are always the hard part for me. I have SO many patterns, its an addiction! But I knew I had to do something for the boys with this one, plus my youngster's birthday was going to be nautical this year so I could knock a birthday outfit too! I decided on the Jon Jon Shorts by Ola Jane Patterns for the youngest, with applique designs by Planet Applique. For the oldest, Cargo Shorts by Little Lizard King with a coordinating embroidered shirt, design by East Coast Applique.

The really tough choice is always the girls. I ended up with Ginger's One Shoulder Dress by Create Kids Couture and the Everyday Play Skirt with Ruffled Bib Shirt by Little Lizard King.

All were cute and could be dressed up or down!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how everything turned out, so cute! I can't wait to head out to the pier and beach with all the models and get some great shots of these outfits! Stay tuned for that post!

Happy Birthday USA and my littlest!

Happy 4th of July! I love this holiday ... lots of time outside, cookouts, great friends and family! Plus everyone comes together, shows off their patriotism and celebrates America's birthday!

Once again it was a made dash to finish all the holiday orders. But I LOVE everything that was created, and even better seeing everyone in those cute creations! 

So bring on all the Red, White, and Blue!

Can't forget our friends to the North ... Happy Canada Day! 

Now while summer is usually a break from holidays I have not one but two birthdays in the summer one month apart! Always a joy but also a stress! 

Here's some cute pictures my like youngest 2nd Sail-ebration! 

 

 K's Sailor Jon Jon (which I also made reversible!)

Big Brother got a matching shirt! 

 

 

 

I'm no famous baker, but I know he was happy to smash it! 

 

 

Thank you Pinterest for all the food ideas!  

And lastly, a little shop announcement ... I'm taking a mini vacation. Not really going anywhere, or doing anything, just need a little time to breath! Soon it'll be back to school, Halloween and the Thanksgiving rush. Right now I want to be able to enjoy the summer with my littles and be able to clear my head. It'll mean I can come back with better ideas and styles! 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send me a message. I'll still be here sewing, updating, and such. Just not taking on a full work load.

More DIY & Re-arranging!

It's been quiet around here ... and that usually means I'm buried DEEP in projects! And it's true! Lots of custom creations and new upgrades for the studio.

Here's some of the newly created things ...

 Lots of Birthdays!!

Some great inspired outfits! 

Dresses for all occasions! 

Everyday outfits and shirts. 

When in Hawaii, make Hawaiian dresses! 

It's definitely been homecoming season around here! 

I love all the different styles and colors! 

Now onto the new additions to the studio! I've been wanting to expand into the closet so I could have a "working" desk and a "sewing"desk next to each other. I needed one for SO many reason (the #1 reason was so I could stop running up and down the stairs every time I need a new design on my machine or a pattern printed or email answered ... ugh! SO tiring!) So the hubs, Pinterest, and I came up with a great and simple solution!

We already had the "desk top" and supports using left over wood from the shelf we made, always nice when you can do a project for free because you had left overs! And I got a free 2 drawer filing cabinet for another support. I'm planing on using the filing cabinet for my scrap booking stuff like sticker, cut outs, ext. 

Before ... a now empty closet without doors. 

What my room looks like when I empty my craft closet! 

Hubs doing the heavy lifting! 

All done and LOVING it!! I think for a make-shift desk it came out REALLY nice! And it's so much nicer just having to turn 90 degrees when I need to do something rather than 2 flights of stairs!

While we (really just me haha!) were moving everything, I decided to make a better photog area too! 

 

 Works great and gets the most sunlight! 

Also found an amazing ironing station! Two extenders pop up on each side, one to hold the iron and one to expand the ironing surface. Plus it's got storage and wheels! 

  

 And for the pièce de ré·sis·tance of my studio ... my new cut table! I found this "beauty" on the curb side out for the trash man or an awesome person like me to breath new life into it! 

And breath I did! It took over 2 hours of sanding to get it down to bare wood. And I honestly should have sanded for another hour in some spots, but wanting to finish during the weekend and the shaking feeling was killing me! 

Here's a look at the 3 stages the top wen through ... 

Since I have all boys and my sewing room is the only girly space in my house I painted the legs and base pink! 

 Finally I moved the old falling apart table out and this baby in ... 

 Its weird, I have more "cut" surface, but I SWEAR this takes up LESS room in the studio! Either way I'm in LOVE! Its perfect! Now if only I could magically make my room bigger and have all my fabric bolted! BAHAHA, one can dream right?