So, you might say we have a “thing for vintage”…..vintage fabric, vintage trims, vintage styles….but especially vintage patterns! At times, we feel as if we were born in the wrong decade….and time and time again, our slant toward the ‘oldies, but goodies’ are evidenced in our creations. One day, we searched online for vintage sewing patterns…..and found this […]

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A few weeks ago, we had the privilege and pleasure of meeting some blogging buddies – in person! And what was the “drawing card” for everyone to converge at a specified place at a predetermined time??  None other than the amazingly talented Lindsay Wilkes, aka “The Cottage Mama” {seen below with her fabulous instructional assistant […]

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Hayley, from Welcome to the Mouse House, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Straight-Grain, Tinny Dress. ******************************************************************************************* Well, my goodness… I am so excited to be over here! When the lovely ladies from Frances Suzanne gave us the choice of which pattern to sign up for, I scrambled to pick The […]

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While we’ve been giddy with excitement over the Flip this Pattern series, today is what it is all about….and we aren’t referencing the spectacular prizes up for grabs!!! 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 friendships form and […]

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July was fun! August’s pattern has been introduced and  a lovely discount code has been given {going on now through the entire month of August}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The FOUR August “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they are […]

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Happy birthday, “Sweet CL”…..and, yes….we find ourselves hard-pressed to say this child’s name without saying the word, SWEET, in front of it! This child has pure joy. All. The. Time. She has to ‘work’ to fuss / cry, and even when she musters one….it is so short-lived, I don’t know if you could really count […]

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So, last spring we sewed this cute little bubble for EA, hoping it would have many days of active wear in the summer months ahead. It was an 18 month size, and we went with the specifications on the pattern. Unfortunately, it was HUGE. But, fortunately it was so large….it is perfect for THIS SUMMER! […]

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August’s pattern company is one of those “quick to rise” among the sewing community, growing by leaps and bounds since her blogging debut! Of course, we can’t leave it at that …. and give you a little history into our discovery of Straight Grain sewing patterns… As we began sewing and blogging about our creations, pinterest became […]

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We must ask, “are we having fun yet?!?!”  “Flip this Pattern, Month Two” is in the books…..and, boy, oh boy, it didn’t disappoint! Three fantastic guest contributors {Janice, Rachel, and Catherine} and 45+ sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Oliver and S, Roller Skate Dress / Tunic. We asked; you answered. And, […]

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We couldn’t sit this one out…..the more we thought about the possibilities, the more we knew we had to participate {or at least share our ‘flip’ with you}!   It all began with the name: The Roller Skate Dress…. And, then, the memories came like a flood! You see, the roller skating rink was THE […]

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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 Oliver and S Roller Skate Dress / Tunic and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring.  While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip this pattern to […]

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Catherine, from cathgrace, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Roller Skate Dress / Tunic. ******************************************************************************** Hi everyone! I’m really excited to be here today, and I am loving this series! (Who doesn’t love a good pattern remix?) So thanks to Ashley and Emily for inviting me to participate! […]

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Hi all! We are thrilled to be a part of The Cottage Mama’s Sewing Pattern Blog Tour – sharing two of Lindsay’s newest patterns, available now in paper and PDF format at The Cottage Mama.  We paired the Daphne Wrap Top with the Skip and Play Capris  to make a fun, summery combination for EA.  While the Daphne […]

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We are bringing a post back home today…..sharing the lost art of drawn thread that we shared on Jenn’s “Lost Arts of Sewing” series a few months ago. This time, however, we have interspersed a few pictures of CL, wearing the garment for her “One Year Old” pictures, in the write-up {something we didn’t have when it was originally posted over […]

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Rachel, from nest full of eggs, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Roller Skate Dress / Tunic. *************************************************************************** I’m a huge fan of Oliver+S sewing patterns having used them for 3.5 years now. Their sewing patterns are very well done, you learn how to sew by following them. […]

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The blog buzz is humming: the first ever summer KCW is less than one week away!! So….what is KCW? It stands for Kids Cothes Week: a week dedicated to sewing children’s clothing, sharing creations with one another, and encouraging others to do a little sewing for their ‘littles.’ KCW has recently done a major overhaul […]

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About a week ago, we got THE call email!!  Pattern testing!!  One of our favorite things to do…. Heidi, of Elegance and Elephants, was working on her newest pattern: the Bubble Pocket Top and Spin Skirt, and was in the final stages of releasing it for sale to the public. Now, before we get into our […]

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We. Are. Planners! So much so, that this past spring we made a plan: meet up with our friend, Sally, and fabric shop! A date and location were set….and we were off: EXCITEMENT at its finest! You see, Sally was one of our first blogging friends we had “met” {virtually, speaking}. If you ever follow Project […]

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I admit, the title might be a bit misleading…. “Tea Party” on the “Seashore“ But, that’s exactly what it is, folks! CL’s coordinating outfit {see EA’s outfit here} is just that: Oliver and S Tea Party Dress on top of Oliver and S Seashore Bloomers. This “matching set” came to be upon realizing we had more […]

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Janice, from So-Cal Sewing Mom, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Roller Skate Dress / Tunic. ******************************************************************************************* First, as bit of a prelude, watch the above video… This flipped creation was designed by my three-and-a-half year old.  I told her I was going to be in a contest […]

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