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“Sweet CL” has finally made an appearance for this season of PR&P!! Mind you….it was for the last challenge of the season….and it didn’t necessarily ‘match’ sister’s signature style. Still, similarities can be seen throughout the two creations…. FRANCES SUZANNE’S SIGNATURE STYLE: TAKE TWO….. Solid colors, piping, a vintage flair, collars, pleats, tucks, hand embroidery…. […]
FRANCES SUZANNE’S SIGNATURE STYLE: While always up for discussion, our signature style looks something like this: Solid colors, piping, a vintage flair, collars, pleats, tucks, hand embroidery…. sometimes all of these characteristics, sometimes just a few. Probably the only thing missing in this outfit was some hand embroidery, and since we’ve been on a hiatus […]
OPERATION: PROJECT $0 {a series by winter wonderings} Could we sew an outfit for ZERO DOLLARS?? That was the challenge, if we so chose to accept it…. Did we or did we not succeed in sewing a garment for a whopping $0?? Head over to Winter Wonderings to see for yourself….
October’s pattern company is one we’ve admired from afar for too, too long! So, what better opportunity than to throw Shelly of Figgy’s Patterns in the “pattern flipping mix” than through designating one of her patterns as the “Flip this Pattern” for October??? But, which pattern to choose?? We had previously purchased two Figgy’s patterns […]
“Flip this Pattern, Month Four” is in the books…..and we can’t believe how the year is flying by! Three fantastic guest contributors {Ajaire, Shannon, and Sally} and a multitude of sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Pattern Anthology, Alphabet Collection. This was our ‘MYSTERY MONTH': One that highlighted four pattern designers, housed under […]
!!! WARNING !!! **Not Suitable for Chubby Girls** That’s what the warning read….on the pattern nonetheless….on both the front and back sides…. Politically correct?? HARDLY! So much so, we’d venture to say that phrase wasn’t even invented / spoken / heard / understood in 1967 {pattern copyright date}. But….even with the warning, we couldn’t […]
Another fantastic month is in the books for “FLIP this PATTERN”!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using Pattern Anthology’s Alphabet Collection and creating a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip these patterns to the competition, the sew-along group offered some amazing entries as […]
Sally, from Daisy Chain Creations, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Pattern Anthology {Alphabet Collection} Study Hall Jacket by The Train to Crazy. ******************************************************************************** Sally here, from Daisy Chain Creations and can I just say how much fun I’ve had doing this ‘flip’? It’s truly been a collaboration of minds with my 5 […]
The Candy Challenge for Project Run & Play, season 7, week 2 will definitely go down as one of our most thought-expending challenges to date. You see, we’re S.L.O.W. sewists…..and can’t justify sewing something that is costume-esque, or an outfit that can only be worn once. Instead, we had to plan an outfit that would […]
We’re bringing a guest post home today. One that all began with Marta’s {do guincho} first commercial pattern: The Bubble Shorts. Read below how we ‘flipped’ it…..and for the month of September, you can take advantage of an introductory price of FOUR DOLLARS {discount code: RELEASE1} to secure this pattern for yourself!! Seriously – can […]
During the month of July – specifically during the Shorts on the Line sewing series – we happened upon some darling shorts that Marta, of do guincho, made for her daughters. These shorts looked cute, comfy, fashionable, modest, and fun for an active child. So, we contacted her…asking about some specifics on how she achieved this look. […]
Shannon, from Little Kids Grow, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Pattern Anthology {Alphabet Collection} Study Hall Jacket by The Train to Crazy. ************************************************************************ With fall right around the corner, I was really excited to play around with the Study Hall Jacket. It’s such a fun, casual jacket. I thought it […]
I realize most of you have been on ‘pins and needles’ anticipating how my first date with Mr. Knit went. Oh, you haven’t? Well, I am going to bend your ear anyway. I can sum it up in five simple words, “It’s not you, it’s me”. Good thing my first date with Mr. Knit began […]
Truth: Project Run and Play Remixes make us REEL…. It’s a struggle – each and every season… Maybe because true, sewing abilities are evidenced in the talented creations shared, or that drafting is such a large portion of the challenge. Both concepts are practically obsolete to us; hence, the reeling effect. The only saving grace […]
Confession: I can’t sew. Maybe that is a bit harsh. Let’s try that again, “I can’t sew with ease.” Emily {suzanne}, on the other hand, doesn’t sew {at least with a machine}. My first adventure in using a sewing machine dates back to the good ‘ole high school years. I was taking a class […]
Ajaire, from Call Ajaire, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Pattern Anthology {Alphabet Collection} BBC Vest by Shwin and Shwin. ************************************************************************ When I first heard about the Flip This Pattern series, I knew immediately I wanted to participate. I loved the idea of the sew-alongs each month and the friendly competition […]
Who’s up for another “Flip this Pattern” sew-along PAR-TAY!?!?! Let’s do it: using Pattern Anthology’s Alphabet Collection as our springboard for inspiration! photo courtesy of see kate sew It is all about you!!! Inspiration! Creativity! Design! Camaraderie! Sewing enthusiasm! Sew-alongs will always hold a special place in our hearts! These venues are where strong, blogging […]
August was fun! September’s patterns have been introduced and a giveaway has been completed {with four lucky winners}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The three September “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they are ready to knock your sewing socks off…..trust […]