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Charlie Dress Add-On Sewing Pattern is here!

Posted April 16, 2012

WOO-HOO, it’s here!

The Charlie Dress Add-On is a supplement to the original Charlie Tunic Sewing Pattern. It allows one to make the dress version by taping an extension to the side/bottom of the tunic pattern pieces. The pattern PDF includes four pages of illustrated instructions, plus all the patten pieces for the skirt extensions, new cropped sleeves, and sleeve/bottom facings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This add-on isn’t a stand-alone pattern; it is used in combination with the Charlie Tunic Sewing Pattern, which is available from my pattern shop.

SIZES INCLUDED
12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T (click here for size chart and here for the Charlie Tunic dimensions chart )

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
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Growing like a little weed right out of her Charlie Dress

Posted April 10, 2012

The other day we had a perfect day outside and I snapped some pictures of Clementine in the backyard. I can’t believe how fast this girl is growing. Those little legs are getting so long, waaaaaah!

She has been wearing this size 2T Charlie dress now for nearly a year, and as you can see she is shooting up like a weed. We’re even getting into 3T sizes now so this dress is getting a wee bit short. There’s always leggings, right?

For comparison, here’s that very same dress posted nearly 8 months ago, looking a bit large:

OK, so here’s the scoop on the Charlie Dress, for those of you interested. I’ve made a “Charlie Dress Add-on” that is going to…

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More flashback tees for my kiddos

Posted February 16, 2012

In the process of getting the fit right on the Flashback skinny tee pattern, I made a whole bunch of new tees for the kids. As in, they have skinny tees coming out of their ears now. Here’s a sampling for your perusal:

A little light blue flowered one for C. After this one I adjusted the neckband length (too long!) and the sleeve length (too short!) for the final version of the pattern.

This version was made from an Old Navy tank top I used to wear that was kind of blah:

The fabric is a really lightweight jersey, so I just left the sleeves and hem unfinished and it curled up really nicely. As you can plainly see I also made…

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Flashback Tee testing

Posted February 15, 2012

One of the most best, most fun times for me in the whole pattern-making process is watching the tester versions come in. I’m always super-nervous, sending out the pattern and then the waiting…and then, in my inbox, pictures like this:

(from the Boy Trifecta)

(from EmmmyLizzy, who miraculously found time to test even though she JUST had a baby — check out that lucky baby’s awesome nursery pics if you have a chance)

(from Kelly)

(from Nicole)

(from The Red Kitchen)

And more:

1. Lightning bolt skinny shirt (4T), 2. Upcycle Skinny Tee (3T), 3. flashback skinny tee, 4.

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Flashback Skinny Tee Sewing Pattern is here!

Posted February 13, 2012

This skinny tee is my favorite pattern so far! The Flashback Tee is a not-too-tight (but definitely fitted) skinny tee sewing pattern for knits in sizes 12 months – 5T that you can customize in endless ways. The instant-download sewing pattern comes to you as an 18-page PDF eBook with full color photographs and pattern pieces, a printable instruction summary sheet, and three alternate neck and hem finishes. You’ll find this pattern to be simple, easy to follow, and quick! Some experience sewing knits is highly recommended.

SIZES INCLUDED
12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T (click here for size chart)

$10 – Flashback Skinny Tee Sewing Pattern PDF
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Flashback tee

Posted February 1, 2012

Do you remember when all of your clothes were primary colors?

I do. There were apples and rainbows and whales on my t-shirts back then.

Later, we wore stirrup pants and tuck-rolled our jeans. There was alot of mauve and peach. It was pretty ugly.

I always liked the early eighties better.

That’s pretty much what I was going for here: bold colors, retro print, shaggy blond hair (exactly like I had). I love this little flashback.

(Pattern went out to testers today, should be ready soon)

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New backpack for Clementine!

Posted November 1, 2011

Tonight I’m winding up the “Back to School Wardrobe” course I have been teaching over the last couple of months with Karen LePage at Blue House in Ann Arbor. We’re having a “show and tell” at a local restaurant and I cannot WAIT it’s going to be so much fun. We had a fantastic group of women who have been sewing up a storm and have been so much fun to hang out with. There were five projects over five sessions (a basic pant, Tee for Two knit tee, Charlie Tunic woven top, the Toddler Backpack, and the Reversible Jacket from Sewing for Boys), so as you can imagine it was a rather ambitious curriculum. One of…

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Here it is! Pierrot Tunic PDF Sewing Pattern

Posted October 20, 2011

The Pierrot Tunic features a lovely gathered neckline, swingy ease and comfortable fit and looks fantastic with jeans or leggings! The elastic neckline and sleeves can be taken out as your child grows. Pierrot can be sewn entirely with a sewing machine; no serger necessary. Instructions are also included to extend the pattern if you would like to create a Pierrot dress or longer tunic.

This sewing pattern is a digital PDF sewing pattern that you purchase, download, and print at home. The 32-page eBook sewing pattern includes detailed step by step instructions, color photographs, printable instruction summary sheet and full-sized pattern pieces for NINE sizes (wow!) for babies and children. Seam allowances are included on all pattern

SIZES INCLUDED
0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12…

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Showoff Bag PDF Sewing Pattern is Here!

Posted September 30, 2011

$8 – Showoff Bag Sewing Pattern PDF

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Please read my purchasing/printing instructions first if you have never purchased an instant download PDF pattern before. Thanks!

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This roomy bag will show off your fabric fabric perfectly with its lovely shape and pleats. It is fully lined with a pocket for cell phone or keys and has plenty of room for a textbook, laptop or a change of clothes.

The Showoff Bag Sewing Pattern is a digital PDF sewing pattern that you purchase, download, and print at home. The 16-page eBook sewing pattern includes detailed step by step instructions, color photographs and full-sized pattern pieces for the Showoff Bag (extended length version also included). Seam allowances are included on all pattern pieces.…

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OH HAI THERE you beautiful bag you

Posted September 23, 2011

Where have YOU been all my life? (Answer: In the unfinished pile, for months)

I’m really excited because I’ve been doing a bunch of work for the last few weeks on this bag pattern (and the Pierrot Tunic sewing pattern, both coming soon!). Now it’s almost finished so I can start showing you all the lovely samples I’ve been working on without worrying that I’ll abandon them mid-project and leave everyone hanging. You know, like I usually do.

This bag is called the Showoff Bag, previously featured on this post. I pieced together the Chevron stripes for this version much like I did for the Chevron Wristlet.

Here’s a (crappy) picture of the first one I ever made:…