We are in the second half of the “Flip this Pattern” series…..and, it’s still a lot of fun! Four fantastic guest contributors {Janice, Heidi, Al, and Cindy} and some sew-along creations showed the endless possibilities for sewing the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over the blogging community!! As for the […]

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What a month!!! FOUR AMAZING COMPETITOR FLIPS,  as well as some fantastic sew-along creations to inspire us all! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Clever Charlotte Chickadee Blouse and Skirt and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring.  While the four contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip this […]

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Cindy, from Siestas & Sewing, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************ I love to tinker with patterns and come up with new looks. There are so many ways to change things up! When it came time to “flip” the Clever Charlotte Chickadee pattern, I […]

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Al, from Shaffer Sisters, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************ Growing up in a super small town there was always the struggle between what was normal and fashionable. Year after year kids wore the same type of name brand T’s (i.e. Holister or Lucky) […]

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Heidi, from greendoodle, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************ Let me begin by saying that this pattern is true perfection!  Clever is the perfect name for this darling line of patterns. For a while now I have had my eye on the chickadee blouse […]

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Janice, from So-Cal Sewing Mom, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************  We live in Southern California, and the weather turned COLD a few weeks ago – I think it dipped down to 50….ok, so that’s not cold by most people’s standard, but for the […]

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Anyone ready for the first Flip this Pattern Sew-Along Linky Party of 2014?? We know we are!! 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 […]

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Let’s get the second half of the series underway, shall we?? January’s pattern has been introduced and a lovely discount code has been given {good through January 5}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The January “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they […]

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January’s pattern company is one we’ve admired from afar for too, too long! So, what better opportunity than to throw Carla and Erin of Clever Charlotte in the “pattern flipping mix” than through designating one of their patterns as the “Flip this Pattern” for January??? But, which pattern to choose?? We’ve had our eye on several of […]

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We must ask, “are we having fun yet?!?!”  We are in the second half of the “Flip this Pattern” series…..and, it’s still a lot of fun! Three fantastic guest contributors {Jo, Sally, and Suzanne} and some sew-along creations showed the endless possibilities for sewing the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over […]

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And, another month bites the dust!!  Probably the busiest month of the year….. yet the inspiration continued, despite the craziness of the holiday season…. The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Shwin Designs #9 Trousers and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring.  While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of […]

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Suzanne, from Winter Wonderings, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. ************************************************************************ I can’t believe I am back here – and this time sewing for one of my BOYS!!!!  Wohoooooooo.  Now, when I originally chose which month to sign up for, I purposefully made a b-line for these […]

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Sally, from Daisy Chain Creations and Sew Cool for the Tween Scene,  is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. ************************************************************************ No. 9 Trousers to Little Black Skirt With Some Sparkle Sally here from Daisy Chain Creations and my other blogging adventure, Sew Cool for the Tween Scene.   This was […]

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Jo, from Shaffer Sisters, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. ************************************************************************  We are super grateful that Frances Suzanne invited us over.  They have been a sewing inspiration for me since I tend to be such free spirit.  They pin and pipe, and do exact work, with a […]

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Anyone else’s sewing list getting longer and longer with each passing month?? The Flip this Pattern series has definitely generated LOTS of sewing inspiration for us over the past six months, and now we are bracing for what the second half of the series will bring our way!  Today is what it is all about….and we aren’t […]

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

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December’s pattern company is no stranger among the sewing community…selling patterns from her online store, as well as through seasonal Pattern Anthology Collections!  As we were deciding the 12 patterns for the year, we noticed a blatant hole in the “Flip this Pattern” series – PANTS. So, after scouring the multitude of pants patterns available, we […]

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE….We’ve hit the halfway point in the “Flip this Pattern” series!!!  “Month Six” is in the books…..and, boy, oh boy, it didn’t disappoint! Three fantastic guest contributors {Jess, Maegen, and Vanessa} and 25+ sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie. Wow, at the inspiration popping up […]

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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 Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie  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 the competition, the […]

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Vanessa, from Designs by Sessa, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie. ************************************************************************ I’ve always loved the Hangout Hoodie from Peek-a-Boo Pattern shop! I love a good classic hoodie and was excited to get the pattern to make as is, but also to flip, of course! So, without further […]

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