Upcycling Aussie Style
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We're continuing our look at Upcycling this week, and heading over to Australia to see how Ari (Max California) rocks this transformative sewing style.
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Why Upcycle???
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So you have probably heard of upcycling or refashioning in sewing circles. It isn't a new fad, in fact it has pretty much been around for most of history, but its presence has taken a fun twist in today's sewing world. We no longer simply turn collars, or cut full skirts down for a slimmer more fashionable silhouette; the modern upcyclist looks for a way to turn an old cast off into a brand new creation.
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Celebrating Christmas: The Big Day
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Whether you like snuggling in at home on Christmas Day or are headed out to celebrate with family and friends, you need the perfect holiday wear that is worthy of being in photos for all time!!!!
Read MoreCelebrating Christmas: Twas the Night Before Christmas....
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So many of my Christmas memories are wrapped up in Christmas Eve, my family had some great traditions when I was little, and I hope to continue them with my family as we grow. One of my favorite things that I have started as a new tradition with my kiddos, is making them new PJs to wear Christmas Eve and into Christmas morning. I just love that as they go to sleep on such an exciting night, they are wrapped in handmade love.
Read MoreCreating a Wardrobe: Starting with the Basics
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Hola Chicas (and manly men who potentially read this blog), I'm back to share more of my process in creating Mack's Fall wardrobe, and of course some of the final results.
Today, we are going to take a look at some of the staples that are the base of letting a wardrobe take shape. For me, those basics are Leggings and Tops.
Read MoreFabric for BOYS!!!!!!!!!! Introducing Mabel Madison
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Looking for BOY Fabric - I have the perfect answer - Mabel Madison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emily has done a fabulous job setting up a US shop that specializes in Euro knits, cord, velour, and poplin. These are high end fabrics that aren't going to pill or fade (I've already washed mine a couple times and the colors are just as vibrant as when they arrived!), that you can't find at your regular fabric shop down the road. I can already tell, you are reading and saying 'yeh yeh yeh- but what about BOYS!?!?!?'
Read MoreHalloween Extravaganza day 7: Princesses on Parade
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We have been showing off all sorts of amazing costumes that you can create with your PDF pattern collection. There is still time to enter your own costumes to our link up page to win one of three awesome prizes!!!
Sorry boys, today is dedicated entirely to Princesses - and there are sooooooo many awesome princesses to choose from. If you struggle to put fabrics together, you can do what I did, and get an amazing princess kit from the Bailey Girls - the prices are perfection, the patterns are easy to sew up in an afternoon, and the fabrics are divine. You can Check out my Snow White HERE.
Read MoreHalloween Extravaganza Day 6: My Little Pony Princesses
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Today we have some amazing costumes from Cassie inspired by My Little Ponies. I'll admit that we have not yet entered the realm of MLP in my house, but I can still give ultra respect to these fantastic creations. Have a little one who loves MLP - she is going to want one of these!!!!
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