Falling in Love with Art Gallery
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If you haven't noticed... I've become slightly smitten with Art Gallery Fabrics.
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Building a Wardrobe: Fabric Choices
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As we continue on our path towards building a wardrobe (who made their list yet!?!?!?), we of course have to talk about fabric.
Read MorePicking the right Pattern for YOU: Romper Comparison
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As we look at planning a collection of clothing for our kids over the next few weeks, you will be faced with many decisions about patterns. It is quite normal for designers to have similar patterns in their repertoires, or even to release a similar pattern at the same time. It is merely a response to supply and demand, and giving customers what they are begging for. But as the consumer, it can be difficult to figure out which to buy when two amazing designers have similar patterns. You are choosing between 'good' and 'good', so you have to figure out what the important things are to you in a pattern and buy accordingly.
Read MoreSpring/Summer Collection: Getting Started
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For the next few weeks, we will be taking a look at creating your very own home sewn Spring/Summer clothing. We'll be looking at inspiration, fabrics, and of course patterns in order for you to create a customize set of clothing for your kiddos.
Read MorePractice Makes Perfect - Zipper Style
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We have all heard the old adage that practice makes perfect - and it is true in sewing like so many other aspects of life. But it can be hard to want to 'practice' when that practice can eat up materials that you love and that cost money. Here are some great tips to get some practice time in with zippers with no waste!
Read MoreScrap Swap: Piecing a Wardrobe
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Today we are going to look at how awesome scraps can be for adding some new creations to your and your kiddos' wardrobes. Check out Jeanine, Larissa, Nicole, and Sarah's creations....
Read MoreScrap Swap: Whittle your Wovens
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Welcome back to Scrap Swap week - where we show off all the scraps we traded here at PR and inspire you to take those scraps and use them up! Today we are taking a look at small to medium size woven scraps, and what you can do with them. Check out Carrie, Kara, Gloria, and Larrisa's creations and start sewing up those scraps today!
Read MoreKNITorious Custom Printed Fabric Review
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Today I'm here to talk to you about a new (to me) trend in knit fabrics. Custom printing groups are popping up all over Facebook and other places in the internet and they are one of the best places to get the hottest knit fabrics that you really can't find anywhere else. Groups operate in different ways: some have fabric on hand and some do preorders, but the one thing they all have in common is that they give you the ability to find unique fabrics that are SO fun!
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