• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Blog
  • MashUp
    • Monthly MashUp
  • Designs by Call Ajaire
    • FREE PATTERNS
    • GIRLS
    • SWIM
    • OUTERWEAR
    • UNISEX
    • FOR THE HOME
    • ADD-ON
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
    • Designs by Call Ajaire Facebook Group
    • Designs by Call Ajaire on Etsy
  • Archive
  • About
  • Nav Widget Area

    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 

Call Ajaire

You can always Call Ajaire.

Saffron Swirl – Monthly MashUp (11)

I took a bit of a hiatus from the Monthly MashUp, but there’s been a lot going on behind the scenes.  Starting in January there will be some fun changes.  For those of you looking for the rest of the October MashUp, it’ll be coming in December, but for now we’re moving on to November’s MashUp so you can have time to make a unique holiday dress for your girl!

I took a fan favorite: the Peppermint Swirl Dress from Candy Castle Patterns and mashed it with MY favorite: the Saffron Twirl Dress from Paisley Roots. The result is a gorgeous dress that’s perfect for the holidays!

Both the Peppermint Swirl and the Saffron Twirl are great holiday dresses.  There’s a dramatic flair that is just perfect for a special occasion.  The MashUp is a great way to extend the options of these already great patterns

Let’s talk about how great that Peppermint Swirl skirt is.  It’s made up of a ton of flounces that don’t look like they’d amount to anything, but like magic the skirt comes together.  It’s super full and has a lovely movement.  I like that you can mix up the number of flounces and number of fabrics you use to create a unique look.

The bodice of the Saffron Twirl dress is classic with a modern edge.  I like the simplicity of the lines, but the v neck and open back are what really draw me in to this pattern.  I chose to use the long sash ties so we could wrap them around the back and tie the bow in front, but the short ties are a favorite too.

Bean calls it her Cinderella dress and refuses to take it off.  She also insisted on the headband since Cinderella wears one, hehe.  It was hard to get any pictures that weren’t blurry since she was compelled to twirl in this dress!

I used a few shades of blue for the skirt and ties.  The bodice fabric is a lovely stretch sateen from Imagine Gnats (*affiliate link) that I’m completely obsessed with.  It’s soft and just the right amount of shiny.  Sateens are a favorite of mine for making bodices.  I like how sturdy they make the top of a dress that’ll hold the weight of a full skirt.  The lightest color blue is a wintery-look fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, as is the shirting fabric I used for the sash and to bind the skirt edge.  The other blue is an interlock chambray also from Imagine Gnats (*affiliate link).

I’m opening up the Link Up and the Giveaway below, but I’ll do a full review of each of these fabulous patterns next week.  I’ll also share the details of the mashUp so you can mash-a-long so stay tuned!  Candy Castle Patterns and Paisley Roots have each generously donated a PDF pattern for the giveaway so one lucky winner can mash-a-long.  If you are interested in purchasing the patterns you can do so here and here respectively.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

An InLinkz Link-up

November 14, 2014 1:57 pm Ajaire Leave a Comment Filed Under: Uncategorized

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. 1

    Dollofmalice says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    No way!!! That is amazing!

    Reply
  2. 2

    Ajaire says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks Melissa! It takes a bit of time to make the skirt, but it's not hard and TOTALLY worth it. The effect is amazing πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. 3

    Amy mayen says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I love this mash up! I bet it was a pain to press the seams. How is it finished inside? I like the binding finish, very cute.

    Reply
  4. 4

    Ajaire says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Actually, because of the way the flounces are cut and will hang, there was no need for pressing! I actually serged everything together so it went together pretty quickly considering. There's also a lot of room for not having everything lined up exactly. You can just sort of run the pieces through the machine and if they don't line up exactly they will work out anyway. It's hard to explain (though the pattern does a pretty good job) exactly why this is, but it really works out. Bias binding is my favorite edge for a circle-ish skirt. There's no real difficulty with getting the hem to lie flat when you bind it πŸ™‚ Actually the pattern suggests it too!

    Reply
  5. 5

    Jessica Allen Stewart says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I love the shades of blue! I think using solids really plays up the design of the 2 dresses. Well done!

    Reply
  6. 6

    Ajaire says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Thanks Jessica! I'm a big fan of using a solid for the bodice to really let a skirt shine. And in this case those swirls really speak for themselves πŸ™‚

    Reply
  7. 7

    Lisa Spees Ellefson says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Oh, so pretty! Wow wow wow!!

    Reply
  8. 8

    Ajaire says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Thank yo Lisa!! She is totally in love with it πŸ™‚

    Reply
  9. 9

    Cindy says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:37 am

    I love everything about this dress! The skirt, the bodice, the color are all divine!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Looking for something?

join us on instagram

callajaire

Mother. Wife. Sewist. Not necessarily in that order.

Ajaire Parello
Once again this baby surprised us. Yesterday morni Once again this baby surprised us. Yesterday morning she just started counting to ten on her own πŸ˜†πŸ˜† She was star struck watching herself on the camera so she didn’t go past five here, but in person she rolls right past ten and tries for 11 and 12 😍😍
You guys, this girl is having a real hair moment. You guys, this girl is having a real hair moment. After waiting literal years for her hair to grow in, it’s now turned into an 80’s rocker look with how spikey it all is on top and the extra length in backπŸ˜†πŸ˜† 
But we LOVE this Journal Jumpsuit from @jennuinedesign and she LOVES wearing it to jump on the couch. 😬😬😍😍She’s a real talker these days so I had to use the Story Teller cut file, also from the Lounge Library collection.  Check out @projectrunandplay for the details on the sale on this pattern this week only!
Fabric is a lush French terry from @knitfabricdotcom and the contrast is a solid from @wolfandrabbitfabrics 

#projectloungelibrary #projectrunandplay #journaljumpsuit #jennuinedesign
Have you seen the mini season of @projectrunandpla Have you seen the mini season of @projectrunandplay details yet?  I’m super excited about everyone sharing more of the Project Lounge Library collection and the freebies we’re offering!  First up is this perfectly sized book tote from @jennuinedesign. My girl LOVED the one I made from the second she saw it Christmas morning!  The cut file design is also from the collection as well as her nightgown 😍😍
There’s a whole Percy Jackson collection inside there along with three other (heavy) books, so it’s a nice sturdy tote that holds plenty!

https://projectrunandplay.com/product/book-bag/
#dbcanininoni #designsbycallajaire #jennuinedesign #projectrunandplay #freepattern #pdfpattern #projectloungelibrary
One of my favorite things is giving and receiving One of my favorite things is giving and receiving Christmas cards. πŸ’•πŸ’•
Well it’s not as many books as I’ve read in pa Well it’s not as many books as I’ve read in past years, nor did I reach my (what I thought was an easy) minimum goal of 50, but then again all that was set back in January before I knew I’d have very little time to myself for 3/4 of the year πŸ˜†πŸ€ͺ 
I read lots of different genres, including a few oldie juvenile favorites to preview for or read alongside my daughter. πŸ’•πŸ’•
Some were book club reads and some were suggestions from Instagram friends, but I really enjoyed them all. Of course the new Louise Penny was my favorite 😍

#goodreadschallenge2020 #goodreads #readingchallenge2020
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😍😍 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😍😍
Just a reminder that 2020 wasn’t all bad πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯°πŸ₯° #topnine2020 #bestnine2020
We had a really nice Christmas with lots of cuddly We had a really nice Christmas with lots of cuddly fabrics and family. And this baby figured out how to ride her new scooter right away!  Looking forward to what 2021 has to bring! πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸ₯ Happy Christmas Eve everyone! πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸ₯πŸ₯
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. New posts will not be retrieved.

Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details.

Affiliates



300x300

MarbellaDressPDFSewingPattern250x250



Designs by Call Ajaire

Designs by Call Ajaire shop logo

Archives

Recent Posts

  • The Lounge Library Collection – Nini Noni Nightwear
  • Sewing Bound Buttonholes – how to give your look this professional finish
  • Hack-Stravaganza – a Romper MashUp
  • Cover-Up – Essential Pieces for a Summer Wardrobe
  • Watercolor Beach – Ripley Swimmers

Subscribe to Call Ajaire via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to Call Ajaire and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Footer

Designs by Call Ajaire

Designs by Call Ajaire shop logo

I've always loved making. At an early age I started cross stitching and sewing and I taught myself to knit and crochet during college. When our seven year old daughter Bean was born I was filled with all sorts of inspiration, so now I find ways to manage my crafty time and treasure those moments. Though sewing is what I'm most passionate about these days, there's something about the portability of yarn crafts and embroidery that keeps drawing me back in.

Watercolor Beach pattern capsule

Watercolor Beach – the pattern capsule you need for summer

The new Project Run & Play collaboration is finally available for purchase and – you guys!! – this pattern capsule[Read More…]

© Copyright 2016 · Pretty Lifestyle WordPress Theme by: PDCD