February 05, 2015

Sew Yourself Some Love 2015

February 05, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

It is FEBRUARY - which here at Pattern Revolution means that it is time for our second annual month long Self Care Sewing EXTRAVAGANZA - Sew Yourself Some Love. This is a month of encouraging you to take a little bit of time and sew something for yourself - even just one thing! last year, Robin wrote this amazing post about 'Self Care' and the power behind remembering to take care of yourself so that you can better care for all the others in your life.

November 18, 2014

Seamingly Smitten Fall Blog Tour

November 18, 2014/ Jessica Stewart

Are you ready for some self-care sewing? Read on as Carrie shows of her Seamingly Smitten Raglan and you might even find a few exciting blog tour items!!!

April 11, 2014

Runway Deconstructed: #ChallengeCreate Refashion Entry, Explained

April 11, 2014/ Suzanne Winter

So here we are in week two: Refashioning. For me this was a WOHOOOO theme, for Becca it was more of an OhNoooooo. Most of what I make includes some form of upcycling or refashioning, I built my personal blog around the idea that I could sew my children's wardrobes and save my family some dough. My personal stash of fabric is made of 90% clothing, sheets, and drapes that have been given to be in garbage bags from friends and family. I use this stash to mine for not only fabric, but buttons, zippers, and other notions. Now Becca on the other hand has only tired a few refashioning projects, and in an effort to clean out her house, got rid of 5 bags of old clothes right before we found out we would be competing in this competition... wah-wah-wah.

March 28, 2014

We interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Program....

March 28, 2014/ Suzanne Winter

In case you missed our little announcement last week, Becca and I have been selected to compete in the first season of Challenge Create: Adult Edition over at Skirt Fixation.

February 28, 2014

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 5

February 28, 2014/ Sarah Unthank

We made it! 5 Weeks, 5 Patterns, 5 (+!!) Outfits. Of course, I blew my own $50 budget on rookie mistakes. But when I look back at what I've created this month, I give this project a big ol' W in my book. So what else is left than to conduct my own post-game interview?

February 25, 2014

Tutorial: Obi Belt

February 25, 2014/ Suzanne Winter

Belts are such a fun fashion accessory, they can quickly transform an outfit and are an easy way to pull a look together. There are some belt styles that you can easily sew up yourself to add some more punch to your wardrobe with out breaking the bank - one of these is the Obi Belt.

February 21, 2014

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 4

February 21, 2014/ Sarah Unthank

Well, here we are at week 4. So far everything you've seen is original, 50% off Jo-Ann's RedTag. But with half my plunder spoiled by sewing mishaps, I was left with the choice to A. buy more fabric, or B. pose nude for the last two posts. And while I *AM* that stubborn, I can never turn down a chance to fabric shop!

February 19, 2014

Tutorial: Adapting the Melanie Misses by Modkid with a Key Hole Cut Out

February 19, 2014/ Suzanne Winter

Crystal is with us sharing how to add an easy adaptation to your Melainie - or any knit top or dress - that will add an extra touch of style and sophistication, a Key Hole Cut Out. It is details like these that elevate a wardrobe from basic clothes to wearable fashion!

February 18, 2014

Tutorial: Modified Blank Slate Patterns Rose T-Shirt... with pockets!

February 18, 2014/ Sarah Unthank

A super simple pocket & tunic tutorial to round out a great wardrobe staple! Grab your Blank Slate Pattern's Rose T=Shirt and get sewing!!

February 15, 2014

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Nicola Wrap Button Modification

February 15, 2014/ Sarah Unthank

So you've got the Victory Pattern's Nicola wrap pattern, but you don't want a tie waist?? Hop on the current Button trend with this easy modification.