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Over Half Way Through
pattern: Ottobre Design 03/2014 #33 'Grey Stripes' sun topsize: 128fabric: Chez Ami striped jersey This top was actually sewn for BK but MG thought it was hers and while putting laundry away, put...
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Breeze Top Tour
I recently had the opportunity to try out* a new tween/teen pattern called the Breeze Top designed by Shannon from Little Kids Grow. Shannon has older kids herself and knows how hard it can be to...
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The Captivating Comino Cap Top & Dress
Amanda, the guru behind Kitschy Coo, has released another fabulous knit pattern! This one is called the Comino Cap Top & Dress. There are 4 different variations: a sweetheart seamed top, a...
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Summer Swimsuit Catch Up
Thanks to my fabulous in-laws we were able to spend a week at the beach with my husband's side of the family. His parents weren't able to come down until Tuesday because his father had been in the...
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Shorts on the Line: Jalie 3351
This post is part of the Shorts on the Line sewalong. Shorts on the Line 2014 is sponsored by: Britex Fabrics, Hawthorne Threads, miss matatabi, and Soak Wash. Hosted by imagine gnats, small +...
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Hot Pink Ruffle Shorts
The last time I sewed Class Picnic Ruffle Shorts, BK wore a size 5. She outgrew them at least a year ago. They were always a favorite so it was time to sew up a new pair. This time with a few more...
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Customizing with Oliver + S
Want to know how I made the Class Picnic Blouse into a spaghetti strap top? Pop on over to the Oliver + S blog to find out! If you're visiting here from Oliver + S for the first time, Hello! My name...
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September Stripes
I have always wondered what leads a blogger to go from posting on a regular basis to seemingly disappearing from the online sewing community. Did something tragic happen or have they quit sewing...
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Sandbox Love
We've all got that one pattern that we love to sew and for me that is the Oliver + S Sandbox Pants. I've sewn it up countless times over the years. It's a great basic pants pattern all on it's own...
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Bimaa for BK
Another Kids Clothes Week is in progress and even though I didn't make any plans to participate this time around, I found myself sewing for the kiddos. One project was for K but ended up being too big...
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Ice Cream for Fall
I took advantage of the beautiful afternoon and no running around right after school to take a few pictures of a top that's been finished for over a month. I had plans to photograph the top shortly...
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Girls in Blue
Who's that girl? Why it's MG! She's been missing from the blog lately but agreed to be one of my models to help show off what I made with the 2 yards of 100% organic cotton jersey that Organic Cotton...
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Autumn Secret Agent Trench
This sew was both a pattern bust and a fabric stash bust!pattern: Oliver + S Secret Agent Trench Coat size: 8fabric: mustard yellow twill and a floral stretch poplinno modsLike all Oliver + S...
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2014 Wrap Up
I wouldn't feel right jumping in to 2015 sewing with out some kind of close to my 2014 sewing. I don't have the time (nor pictures in some cases) to devote entire posts to each of theseso here's a...
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Thumbhole Obsession
Ever since I put on my first long sleeve running top with thumbholes, I've been a bit obsessed. It sure beats tugging down your sleeves to cover half your hand. And I'm not the only one, it seems....
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Ottobre Design Moto Jacket
When it comes to sewing, I'm pretty fearless. I'll tackle any project even if I know think it's above and beyond my skills. After all, if you break it down and take each individual step as it comes,...
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Free For All!
The sisters at Frances Suzanne are up to it again with a twist to their Flip this Pattern series. February is a "Free for All" where everyone can be a competitor and can use any pattern as long as...
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'True Friends' Hoodie
BK needed an active wear top for running and I had this really nice cut of merino wool/nylon/lycra knit that was begging to be used. A quick look through the Ottobre Design magazines and we had the...
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Swimsuit Season
My oldest wanted a one piece swimsuit for her lifeguard certification class and around that time Shelley made one for her daughter. It was a Jalie pattern that I had been eyeing and seeing it made...
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Mother's Day (Easter) Dress
pattern: Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dress, View Asize: 8fabric: Lisette poplin print from the Spring 2012 collection and white Kona Cottonmods: piping on the sleeves and I omitted the belt and bow a...
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Butterfly Blouse + Skirt
pattern: Oliver + S Butterfly Blouse + Skirtsize: 7, the skirt was cut at an 8 lengthfabric: Lily Pond woven cotton* and White cotton interlock, both from Organic Cotton Plusmods: eliminated the...
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Run, Jump, Throw
My little girls are following in big sister's footsteps and are exploring the world of Track & Field. Two of K's high school coaches run a track club during the summer for kids 5-18 years of age....
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New Shorts
The younger girls had a real problem finding shorts that fit and were a style they liked this year. I had searched all our usual kids' clothing stores but we had no luck. The shorts they do have are...
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Animal Print for the New Year
I am way behind schedule for this post but in the end I think it worked out best. Back in October I was asked to pick a fabric from Organic Cotton Plus* for my semi-annual blog post. I dithered for a...
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Rowan Tee
Hello there! Long time no see.:) It's hard to believe that it has been an entire year since I last posted here. What have I been up to? Well, I've been working a lot more and any free time has been...
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