tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82485092502075577962024-03-05T22:16:32.992-05:00Made By MommaSusan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-26549891524264337132014-11-01T13:45:00.000-04:002014-11-01T13:45:59.856-04:00Halloween 2014So like I said before my little man wanted to be a <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2014/10/whos-ready-for-halloween.html">modern day robin hood</a>. I know I already have shown you how to make his rocking <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2014/10/new-and-improved-boot-cover-tutorial.html">boot covers</a>. For the main part of his costume I have made another Zander's hoodie.<br />
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I love the Zander pattern from <a href="http://www.eymm.com/product/zanders-hoodie-hooded-vest-0-3m-to-18/">Everything Your Mama Made</a>. I have made him one before that I loved in the vest version and I knew it could be awesome as a modern day robin hood.<br />
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I used a pre-quilted suede for the lining of the jacket and the sleeves and a green houndstooth suiting material for the outer fabric. They both came from JoAnn Fabrics and were pretty reasonably priced.<br />
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I decided that if I was making him a costume again it would have to be wearable after Halloween and the Zander definitely fit the bill and all the pattern pieces were already cut out from the <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2014/08/bundle-up-boy-tour.html">last one</a> so it was a breeze to sew up this version.<br />
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For the required Robin Hood accessories--I bought a toy bow and arrow set from the Toys R Us and spray painted it brown. Also used some leftover scraps from the boot covers to wrap around the handle of the bow. To make the quiver more realistic I sewed up a straight pocket to slip over the plastic one (see the original red peeking out?) attaching the strap to the top and bottom of the side seam.<br />
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Also not shown a small pouch made with the quilted suede and a leather lace draw string for keeping Robin Hood's money in. However, son like mother he spends it(meaning-lost it) faster than a blink of an eye. HaHaHaa!<br />
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<i>Check out my <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2012/10/15-minute-boot-covers.html">15 minute boot covers here.</a></i></div>
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This year my son has decided that he would like to be Robin Hood. I think really he just wanted to carry bow and arrows of course.</div>
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I decided to go with Russel Crow's more modern and rugged Robin Hood</div>
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rather than the cartoon fox version of Robin Hood. </div>
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I have the Robin Hood jacket done and the boot covers. </div>
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I'll be sharing the new an improved faux leather boot cover tutorial tomorrow. </div>
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until then you can check out my previous felt vesion version <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2012/10/15-minute-boot-covers.html">HERE</a>. </div>
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I was so excited when I got that Email that my coworkers thought that I had won the lottery or something ((the sewing lottery of course ha!)) I was <i>that</i> excited. I saw some snippets of what the bundle was going to be all about this time around on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PatternRevolution">Pattern Revolution Facebook page</a> and <u>knew</u> that I was going to buy WHATEVER the bundle could offer me. Anyone who sews for boys can tell you it can be so hard to sew for boys sometimes when the patterns all seam basically the same. I know that Pattern Revolution has some awesome designers and whatever they could come up with for this bundle would be new, fabulous, awesome and cool.<br />
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For the tour we got to pick which patterns we wanted to sew! It was a tough decision but I knew that I was on a time crunch because of a planned vacation to the beach the weekend following the notification. That wasn't going to stop me;l I had to say YES!!!! I looked at the patterns that they were offering (and they are ALL cool) and figured out how much time I had to spare and what could be sewn up in my time frame. I opted to go for the Fishsticks Honor Roll Henley and EYYM's Zander hoodie.<br />
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I picked to sew up the awesome Honor Roll Raglan Henley by <a href="http://www.fishsticksdesigns.com/">Fishsticks Designs</a> first. I love this pattern, you can do color blocking, mixing patterns, use 3 different fabrics on the front if you wanted. It is a great way to use up that small square of that favorite knit for the front bottom of the henley. This pattern also includes a short sleeve as well!<br />
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I made this top for my Nephew who is 5 and I sewed up a size 6 in the long sleeved version. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get pictures of him in his new henley but luckily for me my 5 year old nephew and 4 year old son wear the exact same size!<br />
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For this top I used some woodland animal knit fabric from JoAnn's I had left over from last year. I hear that they have this knit back in though for this fall. It is paired with some blue knit that I got at a second hand sale for the Salvation Army. I got quite a few yards of it for just a couple of dollars!<br />
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The tip that Fishsticks gives about starch spraying your knits before sewing will seriously change your life. Why have I never done this before???<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My little man is also wearing the Nowhere man pants that I blogged about <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2014/08/nowhere-man-pant-pattern-review.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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I love, love, love this pattern and so does my son. He has worn it half a dozen times already and always gets compliments on it! The lovely Kymy came up with a pattern that is a modern take on the classic zip hoodie featuring asymmetrical zipper and front pockets. It is fully lined pattern which will keep my little guy snug as a bug. I am already planning on a second Zander but with long sleeves; on the hunt now for some thrifted sweatshirt fleece like Olga from <a href="http://olga-kidapproved.blogspot.com/">olga-kidapproved</a> used! You MUST see her version, so cute!!<br />
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For my Zander vest I opted to use a fleece from JoAnns (of course) and another Salvation Army knit fabric find. I cut the pattern out all kinds of crazy to put the pattern of the fleece on the same angle as the zipper but I figured with the fleece, being off grain would not make much difference. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> 20th <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/" target="_blank">Boy, Oh Boy</a>, <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/" target="_blank">Sew Like My Mom</a>, <a href="http://www.sewastraightline.com/" target="_blank">Sew a Straight Line</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">21st <a href="http://made-by-sara.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made By Sara</a>, <a href="http://friendsstitchedtogether.com/" target="_blank">Friends Stitched Together</a>, <a href="http://www.max-california.com/" target="_blank">Max California</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">22nd<a href="http://just-joshin.com/" target="_blank"> Just Joshin</a>, <a href="http://olga-kidapproved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kid Approved</a>, <a href="http://www.graciousthreads.ca/" target="_blank">Gracious Threads</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">23rd <a href="http://mimismom.com/" target="_blank">Mimi's Mom</a>, <a href="http://www.feathersflights.com/" target="_blank">Feather's Flights</a>, <a href="http://onceuponasewingmachine.com/" target="_blank">Once Upon a Sewing Machine</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">24th <a href="http://handmadeboy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Boy</a>, <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made By Momma</a>, <a href="http://www.beequiltedbeauties.com/" target="_blank">Bee Quilted Beauties</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">25th <a href="http://handcraftedbyred.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handcrafted By Red</a>, <a href="http://thecrazytailor.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Tailor</a>, <a href="http://kelly.hogaboom.org/" target="_blank">Kelly Hogaboom</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">26th <a href="http://maeandk.com/" target="_blank">Mae&K</a>, <a href="http://www.gyctdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Get Your Crap Together</a>,<a href="http://theladyandthegents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Lady and the Gents</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">27th <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a>, <a href="http://bunchoberries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Berry Bunch</a>, <a href="http://knotsewnormal.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Knot Sew Normal</a><u>, </u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="http://www.reformationtheologyandcheerios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BabyFish Designs</a>, <a href="http://rebekahsews.com/" target="_blank">Rebekah Sews</a>, <a href="http://theladyandthegents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lady and the Gents</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">28th <a href="http://swoodsonsays.com/" target="_blank">Swoodson Says</a>, <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/" target="_blank">Petit a Petit</a>, <a href="http://kelly.hogaboom.org/" target="_blank">Kelly Hogaboom</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">29th <a href="http://beazaandllama.com/" target="_blank">Beaza & Llama</a>, <a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shaffer Sisters</a>, <a href="http://www.fabuloushomesewn.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Fabulous Home Sewn</a></span></div>
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If you would like to buy these great patterns from the Pattern Revolution Bundle Up or check out the other patterns ((which I am SO buying)) go to the Pattern Revolution <a href="http://bundleupsale.com/shop/">Bundle Up</a> sale site.Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com2United States40.847060356071218 -80.06835937534.511703856071222 -90.395507874999993 47.182416856071214 -69.741210875000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-80167880794518307882014-08-16T03:53:00.000-04:002014-08-16T17:12:38.081-04:00A Lovely Sunny Dress (Review)<div style="text-align: center;">
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This pattern includes a cute tie back and two neck options and two lengths.</div>
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Your two lengths available in this pattern is a regular top and a dress length. </div>
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This dress fits her perfectly; both in size and style. I used some Mr Men fabric from my stash.</div>
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I had <i>justenough </i>fabric for this top and sadly have no more.<br />
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My Niece loved this so much I knew I had to sew her up another one. In true <i>me</i> fashion I used another irreplaceable fabric. I got this fabric in an estate sale recently and I just love it so much. I decided that I should stop hoarding these types of fabrics and just make something that can be loved or worn.<br />
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On this version I opted to lengthen the top to a tunic length (I went down to the length of a size 5 dress to make a size 8 tunic). I also used some estate sale fabric for the yellow mini polka dot bib and scraps to make a turned tube a ruffle down the center of the bib. Then accented that with some white rick-rack<br />
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On adorb overload yet??<br />
If you want to get your own copy of the Sunny Dress/top pattern you should go to the<br />
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If you would like to try your luck Veronica is graciously giving away 2 copies of the pattern<br />
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<br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><b style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Were the instructions easy to follow?</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Very easy. There was nothing that was tricky I thought. I think anyone could tackle this pant pattern. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><b style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I like that it gives you the instructions for a faux fly option but you don't have to use it, I opted to leave his flat front.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><b style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fabric Used:</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dove Grey 21 wale corduroy. Isn't there just something about sewing corduroy that screams "Back-To-School" and Fall?</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><b style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I did not alter these at all, usually I add length for my tall boy but on these I just single folded the hem and it was perfect. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><b style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, 'sans serif'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I actually already did sew these again. I made my nephew and son the exact same pair at the same time. It is great when the kids fit in the same size so I can just whiz through two </span><br />
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Can't believe it's that time again!<br />
I have been blogging for a ((little)) while now and it doesn't really feel like it has been that long.<br />
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Looking back through some of my posts I can see how much I've grown as a blogger.<br />
Not really my typing/wording but how much my photographs and sewing has come along.<br />
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A couple of months ago I sewed up the Janey Jump Around dress by Peek A Boo Pattern shop but just got around to getting pictures done.<br />
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It is so nice when the pattern designers offer a pattern for free. I know how much goes into designing and testing each pattern. I believe that the drafting takes a long time too even though I never have done it myself. </div>
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I made this for my Niece using some red tag knit from JoAnn's and the solid came from there too.<br />
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The lovely Tami of Love Notions has a new pattern in the works for a collection called the Cartwheel collection. It is appropriately named because the girlies can do all the cartwheels they want and remain modest with the attached bike shorts on the skirt (if you pick to sew that version). This is a a great collection because you have so many options. You can have a dress, shorts, tee shirt or a single or double skirt either without or with shorts attached.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="line-height: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I recently saw in blog land that Stitch it Now was looking for pattern testers for a new pattern for shorts and pants. I knew that I had to get right on that! As I mentioned before, I almost always sew for my little man and there are just not that many patterns out there for boys ((although this one definitely works for girls)) so I had to put my name in quick! Luckily, I was picked and the rest as they say is history. </span></span>
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Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-32189413905554240642014-06-29T19:18:00.001-04:002014-06-29T19:39:40.905-04:00My Little Junebug(s)I know a pair of twin girls who's first birthday is fast approaching! The birthday party is next weekend--nothing like procrastinating, huh?? I decided since I rarely get to sew girly little dresses I would do something handmade for them. The Junebug dress from CINO fit the bill in size and style.<br />
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I decided to use My Mind's Eye, Unforgettable, Hexi Pink and Hexi Yellow as well as Unforgettable, Petals in Blue and from Riley Blake. You can find this fabric on Fabricworm <a href="http://fabricworm.commerce-search.net/search?query=my+minds+eye&vwcatalog=yhst-10775676472182&.autodone=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fabricworm.com%2Falpinefabrics.html">HERE</a>. However, it doesn't look like the Petals in Blue is available anymore even though I just ordered this fabric last week.<br />
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The Junebug dress is a breeze to sew up. I've never used piping in my sewing and now I see why everyone who does goes through a PIPE-ALL-THE-THINGS phase. Ha! It just is very subtle but adds SO much to the finished garment. I have had this package of piping in my stash since...well the beginning of my sewing adventures. Just waiting for the right project to come along, right? I know y'all do the same thing!<br />
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Can't you just see this in the fall with a long sleeved shirt under it too; with a little pair of tights? </div>
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.......Then I remember I must have lost my dang mind!<br />
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I have linked up to Simple Simon and Company Sewing Saturday #9<br />
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Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-609750670116024082014-06-13T16:45:00.004-04:002014-07-02T07:22:16.370-04:00Foxglove Pattern ((( I know you want one! ))))<div style="text-align: center;">
The lovely Lauren Dahl selected me to pattern-test her newest pattern the Foxglove!</div>
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I know!! Right?? I was SOOOOO excited too:)</div>
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Anyhow I have to tell you it is just lovely and looks just as beautiful inside out as it does the right way! So if your having one of those days (and I know you know what I mean) and leave the house with it inside out--it will be A-OK! Her instructions for finishing your garment are fantastic and very thorough. I can appreciate a pattern designer who doesn't just give you a excellent pattern but tries to help elevate your sewing level at the same time. Teaching you a new technique that maybe you did not have before you started and can continue using on your next project, that's a win in my book!</div>
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I liked the pattern so much that I also sewed one in a vintage swiss dot fabric I've been HOARDING for a long time. I know you have one of those fabrics, the one you hold on to until you find the <i>just right</i> pattern that you know you will wear the heck out of the said hoarded fabric.</div>
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This version I did with the clean finish inside and the center front and back seam. I also went down a size because I did not want it as full.</div>
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It's availiable for pre-sale from Lauren Dahl on <a href="http://selvagedesigns.com/product/foxglove/">selvagedesigns.com</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">It looks EXACTLY like the pattern pictures. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">In conclusion this pattern is super easy <br />and who doesn't want their little ones protected from excessive sun exposure? </span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Anyone who sews and has kids or grand kids under 6 months should have this pattern to sew then up one because at that age it's not recommended they wear sunscreen!<br />((<a href="http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm309136.htm">((FDA link if your curious))</a></span></h3>
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Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-37823509206388910562014-05-05T13:56:00.000-04:002014-05-05T13:56:00.029-04:00Mulberry Tunic<div style="text-align: center;">
So I bought a few pieces of the Wanderlust patterns from <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/shop/" target="_blank">Willow & Co. Patterns</a>.</div>
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I loved the look of it :</div>
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Many options (long/short sleeve, hood, inseam pockets or not, easy to color-block)</div>
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Not constrictive to wear-perfect for those hot summer days!</div>
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Big size range-from 18 mo- 12 years!</div>
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H picked out the comic book print at JoAnn's and I knew just what to make with it!</div>
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Her instructions for this are perfect and easy to follow!</div>
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Betcha didn't even notice all the green buttons on the front are DIFFERENT. </div>
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Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-21332053935428963152014-05-03T21:55:00.000-04:002014-05-03T21:55:35.989-04:00Julia Cardigan and #SSW<div style="text-align: center;">
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So this past week was selfish sewing week over at <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/selfish-sewing-week-is-back/" target="_blank">imaginegnats</a>. </div>
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I decided to take part and do up a Julia Cardigan. </div>
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I know by now EVERYONE and their Mother has made a Julia. </div>
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which you can find over on her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/171458734/the-julia-womens-cardigan-sizes-xs-3xl?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">ETSY</a> page.</div>
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Anyhow I had to dodge the rain clouds ((like ALL week))</div>
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Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-27145580924502736822014-04-25T21:09:00.000-04:002014-04-25T21:09:00.891-04:00Peek A Boo Castaway Cargo Review<br />
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Pattern includes front pockets, welt pockets in back, cargo pockets on the sides, a faux fly, an extra comfy knit, elasticized waistband with optional drawstring and accent top stitching throughout.</div>
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3m to 12 yrs</div>
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Very easy. Peek a boo instructions are very clear with great pictures to help you on your way if you need them.</div>
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I love all the pockets! My LO kept gushing on how many pockets he had.</div>
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Easy wash and wear from Joann's, both the print and solid were from the same material.</div>
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No changes. I opted to make the shorts and omitted the drawstring at the waist. </div>
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I love this pattern and the fact that it offers all sizes in one pattern...I'll definitely be making these again.</div>
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They were a easy sew and I got them done in one day. </div>
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I decided to go with an orangish button from the ol' button stash.</div>
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AND How fabulous are these little welt pockets??</div>
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((Also the open button down top he is wearing is a momma-made item too. Blogged about <a href="http://madebymommainpa.blogspot.com/2013/10/simplicity-1923-review.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a> ))</div>
</span>Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-75451336129026952682014-04-22T21:00:00.000-04:002014-04-22T21:00:04.466-04:00McCall's 6549 Review<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I could say it was an unbiased review but....it would be a lie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LURVEEE Peek a boo pattern shop:)<!--3--></span></div>
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Trade Blanket in Steel by Parson Gray.</div>
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The stack to the left top corner is of course for this QAL. The stack to the right is V&Co Simply Style charm pack and a stack of 1/2 yard peices, then to the right is the Kate Spain Sunny Side and a 1/2 yard of my favorite raindrop print for a binding. Below that are a couple yards each of Joel Dewberry Notting Hill and J.D. Bungalow print and a green print that I just liked (Denyse Schmidt Free Spirit). Then to finish up this stash-frenzy is a couple of charm packs of the BooCrew. </div>
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I did a <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-reversible-zippy-hoodie-pattern-unisex-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Kitchy Coo Reversible Zippy Hoodie</a>.</div>
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Here is a shot of the reverse. This is a readily available purple knit from JoAnn's. As I've said before purple is this little man's favorite color!</div>
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One garment done...now I just have to get the others photographed!</div>
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If we're lucky it might just be before the next KCW starts!!</div>
Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273551544831423577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248509250207557796.post-19305704443580239752014-02-02T08:49:00.003-05:002014-02-02T08:49:23.649-05:00And We Have A Winner<div align="center">
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So I had plans of taking all my pictures of my completed KidsClothesWeek projects yesterday...</div>
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but my camera is apparently broken.<br />
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It freezes and every picture is unable to be viewed. So it is time for a new one but like the rest of America we are waiting on tax returns (amiright??) to make that big purchase. </div>
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I want to get a Cannon this time with the tripod and remote. </div>
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LOL AND the Cannon Rebel for Idiots book!!</div>
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Anyone have one? What do you think of it??</div>
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I thought about a Nikon D-something instead; thoughts?</div>
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Luckily my brother has a Cannon EOS that he is offering me use of </div>
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so I'll be getting some shots off tomorrow. </div>
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So on to what y'all really are interested it-the winner of the giveaway!</div>
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