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What I made out of one yard
...of Paint by Number Deer from Erin Michael's Lush Uptown line. I'm reorganizing by sewing studio this summer, going through everything, getting rid of what I'm done with, and figuring out what to do...
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Kids Clothes Week July 2014
Kids Clothes Week is done and I finished the two pairs of shorts that I had planned to make. I got this Clever Charlotte Finch Shorts paper sewing pattern back in January and now I finally sewed up a...
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Ethan Shirt
Ashley and Emily over at Frances Suzanne are hosting another year of "Flip this Pattern”. Today I am kicking things off for the month of August with the SisBoom Ethan shirt. I’ve got two creations for...
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Knock It Off
Heidi over at Elegance & Elephants is hosting her third Knock it Off series. Today it's my turn to share my knock off. I started out with this photo of a woman's sleeveless color blocked button...
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No-sew 18-inch Doll Dresses
A few months ago I went to a used clothing sale and bought 34 newborn sized (which fits a 5-8 pound baby) clothing items for $47. So it cost about $1.38 for each item. The intention was to turn them...
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City Gym Shorts
Finally some sewing for moi! Last time I sewed shorts, I mentioned I wanted to make myself a pair of these. They are the City Gym Shorts, a free pattern from The Purl Bee.Project Details:Pattern: The...
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Leon Shorts
I’ve been wanting this sewing pattern forever and finally got it this past month. It’s only available as a paper pattern and it’s shipped from France and I guess maybe that's why I was so hesitant to...
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Fall 14 Ideas House
{This is not my house} Welcome to a little photo tour of the Bachman's Fall 14 Ideas House. If you enjoy all things related to Autumn, then this one’s for you!Are you interested in 'visiting' some of...
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Floral Hide-and-Seek Dress with Striped Yoke
Kids Clothes Week is here! My sewing list includes 3 garments. The first one is complete! My inspiration for this dress came from this pin.Project details:Pattern: Oliver + S Hide-and-Seek Dress view...
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Sunday picnic dress
More Kids Clothes Week sewing. My second garment is complete. I had the pleasure of sewing up a new pattern by Suz of sewpony called the Sunday picnic dress. There are many options with the pattern...
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Mulberry Pullover Fleece Hoodie
I finished my third and last Kids Clothes Week garment! This is the Mulberry Tunic by Olga of Kid Approved. I made it into a pullover fleece hoodie without a closure. It's super soft and cozy and easy...
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STYLO no. 3 Peaches and Cream
Photo (and graphic added) by StacyThe one and only STYLO has released it’s third issue and it’s their ‘Golden’ edition. STYLO is the fashion forward sewing e-magazine for kids. It’s beautifully put...
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STYLO no. 3 Grey Zone
Photo (and graphic added) by StacyYesterday I shared my Peaches and Cream look for STYLO issue three. Now today I’ve got my Grey Zone look to share. Again, just like for the Peaches and Cream photos,...
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Holiday 14 Ideas House
{This is not my house} Welcome to a little photo tour of the Bachman's Holiday 14 Ideas House.Are you interested in 'visiting' some of the previous Ideas Houses? If so, these are just a click away:...
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Nordic Inspired, American Made
Nordic Inspired, American Made is an exhibit that is currently going on until January 11, 2015 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis in the kitchen of the early 1900 Turnblad mansion....
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Nordic Christmas 2014
I visited the American Swedish Institute’s Christmas rooms recently and this year’s theme is “Christmas By Design.” They have a separate room for each of the 5 Scandinavian countries: Iceland,...
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In A Clutch Cosmetic Case
I had a third week of November deadline for these to be done and I’m so pleased I finished them in time. They are the In A Clutch Cosmetic Case from Straight Stitch Society. Three different styles (I...
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Little One-Yard Wonders Book Giveaway
ETA: The winner was Rose! Congratulations! ***** It's Giveaway Day! Many thanks to Sew, Mama, Sew for hosting this fun biannual event.The prize: One copy of the Little One-Yard Wonders book that came...
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Scandinavian Christmas Hide-and-Seek Dress
What can I say? Christmas brings out the Scandinavian in me. I'm delighted to be joining the Scandinavian Christmas series again this year that Kathryn over at the Pickled Herring is hosting.This year...
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Completed: CaliFayeCollection Gardenia Dress
Raise your hand if you’ve already sewn an Elsa dress. Well, I can now raise my hand because I finally got around to creating one. After every sewing mother and grandmother in the online sewing...
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Sailor Button Dress
I'm excited to be a part of the February Free for All that's being hosted by Ashley and Emily over at Frances Suzanne. It's where you take a free pattern and flip it. How fun!So today I'm talking all...
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18" doll clothes tutorial round-up
Here is a quick round-up of my tutorials for 18" doll clothes. Enjoy!18" doll skirt (which is reversible)Lazy Days Skirt (ribbon hemmed elastic waist skirt)Newborn onesies to nightgowns and...
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Spring 15 Ideas House
{This is not my house} Ah, spring is here, my favorite season and that means a trip to the Spring 15 Ideas House. Welcome to a little photo tour of it!If you are interested in 'visiting' some of the...
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Holiday 15 Ideas House
{This is not my house} Well, the holiday season is already upon us. A couple of weeks ago I went to visit Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House. Welcome to a little photo tour of it! A warning in advance that...
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Indigo Shibori Super Tote
I have really been enjoying taking a bunch of fabric dyeing classes this year. Recently I dyed a linen table runner with (pre-reduced) indigo using shibori. It became the main fabric used in my new...
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