Introduction to Sew Simple Designs
Sew Simple Designs is a home-based business owned and operated by Rachel. She can sew a custom-fitted jean skirt out of a pair of jeans, and also hand crafts corsages and hairpieces.(I will be reviewing the corsages)
Every item is unique, some because she adds one-of-a-kind elements, and because they are all hand-made.
I have personally known Rachel since she was born. Our families have obviously been long-time friends. To say Rachel is a friend of mine of course is an understatement.(See Disclosure) Though I have not been compensated monetarily to do this review, I want to be up-front and honest about our friendship.I was given the corsages as a prize in one of the site's giveaways and I asked to do this review.
Want to take a look at some more of her designs? Go Here!
My Review
First thing I noticed when I received my package from Sew Simple Designs in the mail, beautiful pink paper with flowers. I love getting fun things in the mail, but especially when the package is so cute. I opened the tissue wrapped corsages to find they are all well intact and exactly as pictured in her site photos.
As for design, I have to say this navy and white "pom-pom" is my absolute favorite. The colors say I'm sophisticated while the design is fun and whimsical. Photos courtesy of Sew Simple Designs. ( I took some pictures of myself wearing this, it was so cute, but I wasn't happy with how I looked in the photo) I really like the idea of adding a headband to this one.
The second corsage I received was this hot pink and orange "spring fling" which turned out to be perfect for spring. I actually did wear this one in my hair. Just used some bobby pins and put it right by my looped up pony tail. I was surprised at how many things I own that match this one. 
I like browns and shades of brown. The next corsage I picked will probably be the one I end up using the most.(The one I received was slightly larger than the one pictured here) With the larger design of this corsage, I found it to be the heaviest, so it needed pinned a little higher on my shirt to look right. As a mommy of a toddler the cool thing about this corsage is it can cover a multitude of stains! I'm constantly having little grubby fingers pull at my shirt, so this will actually be a fun way to cover those stains I can't get out.
Honestly I've never thought of myself as a corsage type of person, until now. I love that you can change up an outfit so easily. The headbands seem to be a great idea to me too. There are so many different colors and designs to choose from. If you want simple elegance, whimsical, sweet, spunky, or just plain beautiful corsages/headbands to complement your wardrobe Sew Simple Designs has them or will custom make them for you. If you would like a chance to win a $15.00 credit to Sew Simple Designs. Just enter the Rafflecopter below.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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ReplyDeleteThese would also be fun to place on headbands. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute love to make them and put on headbands for the girls.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping an archive of your reviews, as I had no idea this blog existed in 2012. My daughters and daughters in law are always looking for beautiful flowers to put on barrettes or headbands for their daughters. Now I know a place I can get some to surprise them with! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful for my granddaughters' hair. Both on barrettes or headbands. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love that they are handmade and just gorgeous!!
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This is a great! They sound like a good company. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI love the designs. These corsages are really unique!
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ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I think I just may be able to do this. Thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty. She has a lot of talent. They're shaped like real flowers.
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute designs! I had to share on Facebook. Of course, I explained that there isn’t a giveaway anymore. I like the simple cute ideas = corsages! They look like pretty flowers 🌺 and flowers are pretty on everything! I am not much of a sewer, but I would like to give this a try! Thank you for sharing!
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