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Sep
17
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 […]
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Sep
12
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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Sep
5
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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Sep
4
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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Sep
3
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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Aug
30
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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Aug
27
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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Aug
25
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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Aug
23
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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Aug
22
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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Aug
15
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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Aug
8
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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Aug
1
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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Jul
31
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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Jul
30
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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Jul
24
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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Jul
23
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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Jul
20
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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Jul
19
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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Jul
18
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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