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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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September’s pattern company is a collaboration of great sewing minds….all housed under one name: Pattern Anthology.  Andrea, Kate, Melissa, and Shauna are no strangers to the sewing / blogging world. Each lady is amazingly talented – independent pattern designers, on the cutting edge of children’s fashions, and operating stand-alone online, sewing businesses of their own.  […]

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Hi everyone! We’re over at See Kate Sew today…..sharing in her Ruffles 2013 series.   We hope you hop on over there to see our ‘take’ on ruffles….and no, the ruffle seen in the picture was not our “focus ruffle/s” of the post! And, since we aren’t known for our ruffles and frills, the outcome might just […]

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We must ask, “are we having fun yet?!?!”  “Flip this Pattern, Month Three” is in the books…..and, boy, oh boy, it didn’t disappoint! Four fantastic guest contributors {Hayley, Ana Sofia, Mie, and Heidi} and 40+ sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Straight Grain, Tinny Dress. We asked; you answered. And, according to us […]

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Well, it is a good thing we are the ladies behind the scenes of the “Flip this Pattern” series…..because otherwise, who knows if we’d ever make the deadline?!?! BUT: We did it….we “flipped” Straight Grain’sTinny Dress.  We pattern tested for An when this pattern was released – choosing the asymmetrical collar, notched sleeves, and circle […]

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What a month!!! Sewing inspiration at its finest, if we do say so ourselves!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Straight Grain Tinny Dress and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring.  While the four contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip this pattern to the competition, the sew-along […]

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Heidi, from Elegance and Elephants, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Straight-Grain, Tinny Dress. ******************************************************************************************* Choosing Straightgrain‘s Tinny pattern as my selection for ‘Flip this Pattern’ was easy.  What wasn’t as easy, was how to ‘flip’ a dress already so wonderfully designed with so many options already included with the pattern? […]

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Does anyone else hold her breath when beginning a ‘blog photo shoot?’ We do….EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. You see, when dealing with a very active and opinionated almost three year old,  you just never know what you are going to get! Your labor of love – shown to the blogging world – rests on the shoulders […]

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As many of you are well aware of by now, we LOVE US some PROJECT RUN AND PLAY!! And, as you may have guessed: another season is about to begin…. Is anyone else a bit pumped about the possibilities?  With Season 7 only a few weeks away, we are gearing up for the sew-along challenges, […]

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Mie, from Sewing Like Mad, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Straight-Grain, Tinny Dress. ******************************************************************************************* Hi Frances Suzanne readers. You have no idea how much I have been looking forward to Flip This Pattern. I love the idea and concept and I am very honored to be invited to play along. […]

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In case you missed it earlier this summer, we are bringing a ‘guest post’ home today!!  *************************************************************************************** Hi, Compaigne M. readers!! We are thrilled to be here with you, sharing a little of our summer sewing that has been put off for way too long…. When Marte asked if we’d like to share something with you […]

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Ana Sofia, from S is for Sewing, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Straight-Grain, Tinny Dress. ************************************************************************* I’ve been following An’s blog for quite a while and I’m truly an admirer of her unique/Belgian sense of style. I was lucky enough to be a pattern tester for her Tinny dress before […]

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