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March 2014
Mar
31
WOW, WOW, WOW!! You’ve overwhelmed us….seriously! When we gave you the chance to “Pick the Flip” for the month of June, we had NO IDEA at the quality and caliber of the links you would submit. We were educated on pattern companies we weren’t aware of, and saw some familiar patterns thrown in among the […]
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Mar
27
It’s done! And we haven’t had this sort of response from our niece about a garment sewn for her since……well, it’s been quite some time…… When we received the Oliver + S, Garden Party Dress, discussions ensued: Would a smocked option really work with this pattern? How would the construction {note: not our strongest suit with […]
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Mar
26
April’s pattern company is one of those “all about comfort, style, and fashion”! And since we all LOVE the above-mentioned items, Heidi & Finn was a “must” for the “Flip this Pattern” series. Couple that with many of Christine’s patterns being very “flippable” and Easter sewing being in full swing, and you have a winning combination! […]
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Mar
25
It seems like just yesterday this series began…..and now we are nearing the end of “Flip this Pattern: YEAR ONE.” Two more months of sewing inspiration coming your way!! Three fantastic guest contributors {Amy, Vanessa, and Scary} and many sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. photo courtesy of […]
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Mar
24
Spring has officially sprung where we live….and with it comes the realization there are only a few more months of the year-long series, Flip this Pattern! And, with all good series, discussions have commenced: Should we continue the series for another year? How can we make it better? What changes would we like to see […]
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Mar
21
What a month!!! Sewing inspiration at its finest, if we do say so ourselves!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Blank Slate Patterns Beachy Boatneck and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. photo courtesy of Blank Slate Patterns While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip […]
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Mar
20
Scary, from Shaffer Sisters, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. ************************************************************************ Hello, I had almost a whole year to prepare for flipping this pattern and my brain has been every which way on what I would do, I guess you can say I have been flip flopping. With […]
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Mar
14
“The Garden Party Dress offers all sorts of creative options. You can choose to make either a sweet everyday dress or blouse or the ultimate fancy dress or blouse. Both views feature a pretty shirred front bodice, gathered skirt, and a keyhole back-neck opening. The dress version includes cute cap sleeves while the blouse option is sleeveless, but you […]
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Mar
13
Vanessa, from lbg studio, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. ************************************************************************ Hi! I originally had something different planned for my “flip” of the Beachy Boatneck top but ended up changing my mind mid-project and went in a totally different direction. I wasn’t loving the fabric combination I had […]
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Mar
11
“Every baby needs a cute, comfortable layette set. These pieces work together to create a darling wardrobe for little ones up to 24 months. The bodysuit and shirt can be made with short or long sleeves, and includes a snap placket and pleats at the front and back. The bodysuit has elasticized leg openings and […]
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Mar
6
Amy, from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. ************************************************************************ When I sew for my kids I like to keep things simple and comfortable so the Beachy Boatneck was right up my alley! My little lady is pretty against shirts and pants lately so […]
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Mar
5
Let’s hear it for March’s Flip this Pattern Sew-Along Linky Party set to begin!! We are so excited to see what you’ve been doing with the Blank Slate Patterns Beachy Boatneck! photo courtesy of Blank Slate Patterns Today is what it is all about….and we aren’t referencing the spectacular prizes up for grabs!!! It is all about […]
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Mar
4
It’s time to welcome spring with a perfect transitional shirt…. the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck! photo courtesy of Blank Slate Patterns And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The March “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they are ready to […]
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