Jam Jam Sleep Wear Collection by Love Notions

Jam Jam Sleep Wear Collection by Love Notions

No collection of patterns is complete without a great set of pajamas!  Pajamas are a great place to practice your sewing techniques, an amazing place to have fun with fabrics, and if you little girl is anything like mine - she LOVES her pajamas!!!  So I am so excited the the Girls BundleUP! includes the Jam Jam PJ's by Love Notions.

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The Women's Andover by Terra's Treasures

The Women's Andover by Terra's Treasures

After making the girl's Andover Pullover (here), I could not help but make one for myself!  I live in the world of cold, wet, and virtually sunless from October-April (and honestly I wouldn't want to live anywhere else).  So, I am always looking for clothes that are comfy, warm, and still cute!

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E&M Dress#17 and FREE Legings

E&M Dress#17 and FREE Legings

We've talked before about my love of versatility - if I can't make a pattern in 20 gazillion different ways, I rarely buy it.  But the E&M #17 dress fits my love of versatility in every way possible.  This is a dress - an A-line dress, an A-line dress with long or 3/4 length sleeve - both with optional cuffs, an A-line Dress that can have a defined waist with shirring, elastic, or a belt and belt loops, an A-line dress with a normal hem, high low hem, or a shirt tail hem, an A-line dress with a cowl neck or banded neck, and last but not least - an A-line dress with POCKETS.  Don't we all love pockets!!!!  But seriously, that is a ton of options all in one pattern.

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The Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags

The Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags

Ok, I will admit that until December I had only made one bag and a couple totes... I sew clothes, I love sewing clothes, I understand clothes and all the notions that you need to make them.  I wouldn't say that I am 'scared' of bags and wallets; but I have certainly been put off by all the different interfacings, hardware, and of course the time consuming nature of many of them.  But all of that has changed in the last month!!!  With just the tiniest bit of education - particularly in how easy it is get hardware for each project - I have suddenly been on a bag making spree.  And by 'spree', I mean 1 backpack, 1 wallet, and the Necessary Clutch Wallet...but hey, it is a start!

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Angelique by Lily Bird Studios

Angelique by Lily Bird Studios

Today I am showing off Mack's Thanksgiving outfit which all revolves around the adorable Angelique dress and tunic by Lily Bird Studios.  I have made quite a few LBS patterns, and they never fail to impress.  The quality and attention to detail is universal throughout the pattern pieces and the instructions.

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Beanie, Lou Mittens, and Cowl by Filles a Maman

Beanie, Lou Mittens, and Cowl by Filles a Maman

So the temperatures started dropping here on Halloween day - I'm blaming all the Elsa's 'letting it go' while trick or treating!!!  But I really like the colder weather - I love snow too - don't hate me ;o)

However, colder temps mean that the kids need all those extras: hats, gloves, scarves..... they should probably start wearing socks too, huh ;op

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Compass Sweatshirt by My Little Plumcake

Compass Sweatshirt by My Little Plumcake

Depending on where you live, you may be experiencing some cool mornings and evenings which is a sign of dropping temps on their way (come faster cold weather, come faster!!!).

Today we get to show off the Compass Sweatshirt by My Little Plumcake.  I really love the unique cowl hood on this - so warm and cozy, but still stylish.  Use fleece or sweatshirt fabric for cold temps, or lighter weight knits for a perfect fall layering piece.

Here are Jeanine and Brianne to show off their creations and share all the details of the patterns with you.

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Laura Top and Dress by Lily Bird Studios

Laura Top and Dress by Lily Bird Studios

A lot of what I make for my daughter is knit, it is just so comfy and easy for her to play in.  But There are some woven designs that I just fall in love with and have to make for her - and I am particularly happy when they are just as comfy and easy for her to play in.  That is the case with the Laura Dress by Lily Bird Studios.  Add to that the gorgeous construction and you may just have a new favorite on your hands.

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