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Heart Patch
BK managed to get a hole in her newest top. I swear it looked like she got hungry and took a bite out of the sleeve!?! Normally, I stitch the edges together from the reverse side but I decided to have...
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Oh Baby!
For a while now, I've been working on a little surprise for a dear friend of mine...baby girl clothes! Top: Baby in the Hood from Handmade Beginnings by Anna Maria Horner Middle: Muksis Jersey Tunic...
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Hilda Hooded Dress/Tunic
Since the ball point needle was already in the sewing machine, I opted to make knit tunics for my girls. That's so much easier than changing needles to work on the woven fabric projects I have sitting...
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Handmade Christmas...Well, Kind Of
This post is mostly a glorified to do list, with pictures. 95% of my Christmas shopping is done *Hooray!!* but there is still a long list of sewing that needs to be accomplished between today and...
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Update #1...The Weenie Dog Blouse
One project done, many more to go! I've sewn many variations of the short sleeve Oliver + S 2+2 blouse but this is only my second long sleeve one. I went ahead and traced off the next size up (6) for...
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Update #2 and a bit of a Pattern Review
Next up on my completed list is the Clever Charlotte Peridot pants. Description from the website: "The slim [Peridot] Pants showcase a row of small covered buttons at the ankles, and the fitted waist...
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Behind the Sewing
My great plans to sew my butt off this week hit a snag...MG has not only strep but the flu too.One thing I've finally accepted after these past 13 years of parenting is that just because you have a...
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Sandbox Pants, Lined
Last week was pretty much a no go as far as sewing with a sick MG at home the entire week. (Thank you for all the well wishes...she is doing much better!) I did manage to trace off a few patterns and...
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Update #3
Knock on wood, everyone is healthy (at least for the moment!). I'm headed to my parents' house today to finish the Playdate dress I started 2 weeks ago. My nephews' gifts are completed and on their...
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Last Update on The List
MG and BK got their Christmas Eve PJs Friday morning so they could wear them to Pajama Day at school. Oliver + S Bedtime Story PajamasSize 5 with a little added lengthJo-ann Fabrics flannel...
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The Rest of the Christmas Gift Sewing
The kids on Christmas Eve in their new pjs. P: Ottobre Design 06/11 #37 size 140K: Ottobre Design 06/09 #39 size 146 (recognize the fabric from the lined pants?)MG & BK: Oliver + S Bedtime...
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2012 Wrap Up
And the final tally is...126 sewn projects. Coats/Jacket/Vests7 Bags/Pouches6 Dresses8 Pants/Shorts/Jeans23 Tops55 Skirts5 Pajamas8 Swimsuits6 Misc.8 I challenged myself a bit this year with entering...
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Hodgepodge
2013 hasn't gotten off to a roaring sewing start as I'd hoped. Instead, I've been battling a nasty upper respiratory bug. Bleck! But I was able to sew up a few small projects once I felt able to...
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Liebster
Liebster? What? Huh? "The Liebster Blog Award is an award given by bloggers to up and coming bloggers, most of whom have less than 200 followers (or have been blogging for less than 6 months). It is...
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You don't know you're Beautiful
I love this girl. She is funny, kind, bright, caring. And beautiful. Yes, she's a teenager but I rather like having a teenager. It's not all fun and games...just like having a toddler isn't. They...
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Knits Everywhere!
Sewing with knit fabric is definitely my favorite! Here are a few modeled pictures of my early January sewing... Oliver + S Hopscotch Roxy Top for MG "Lily" Leggings for both BK and MG to share,...
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PR&P Challenge Completed
Whew! I didn't think I would get the outfit done by the deadline due to a fabric shortage. I had to think outside of the box to get the look I was after. All in all, I'm pretty happy with the...
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School Photo in Stripes
The School Photo Dress by Oliver + S has been on my to sew list since I purchased the pattern while in Oregon over a year ago. I had a hard time picking a fabric that spoke to me though. My original...
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Quick Fix
Here in the Tidewater area, winters are typically fairly mild. We'll have chilly weather but also days that are warm enough to go outside with out a jacket. By the way, my definition of chilly is...
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Catch A Wave
P is often neglected when it comes to handmade clothes. Let's face it...most boys' clothing isn't that fun to make. Strangely enough, he's probably my most appreciative "client". Project Run &...
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