December 2013

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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In case you missed it, we’re bringing a guest post home today!! Just in time for Christmas!! ******************************************************************************* What a delight to ‘virtually travel’ halfway around the world to share a Christmas creation with SewPony readers today!! Thank you, Suz and Laura for inviting us to be a part of the “12 Days of Christmas” […]

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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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Well, we had to squeeze in one more “Flashback Sewing” post before  THE big day: December 25, Christmas Day!  Presenting: The Holly, Jolly Shadow Embroidered Dress. Using the book, Precious Baby Daygowns: Square Yoke Collection {Martha Pullen Publication: Sew Beautiful}, we mixed and matched pattern pieces within the book to create this dress.    The […]

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How about this gem?? Today {and this holiday season}, we are grateful that CL’s frame has allowed for seasonal overlap of clothing!! We didn’t think this was feasibly possible, yet it has worked out! So, what exactly does that mean?? You get another “Flashback Sewing” experience today! We used the pattern, Bonnie Blue, Shelby Kate […]

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Sisters are a wonderful blessing!! They can be one’s best friends, built-in playmates, and a host of other roles. But for sewing aunts, sisters provide another perk: an opportunity for garments to receive more wear than a ‘one hit wonder’ so to speak!! Think of it as time invested = double {or even triple} the […]

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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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It seems like the PERFECT DAY to take a walk down our Project Run and Play ‘memory lane’…..bringing a guest post home today that we shared over on Foster Ramblings prior to Season 7 of PR&P. It’s been updated {minorly} to include our most recent sew-along creations. **************************************************************************************** When Maegen invited us to participate in […]

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When we signed up for “A Crafty Christmas,” {hosted by Emily of naptime-creations}  we thought we had a fail-safe plan: focus on food, but tie it into a favorite Christmas song.   Hence, “The 12 Days of Christmas Party” theme was born.   After searching the worldwide web to see if such a theme existed, we […]

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Have you heard the news??  Hayley, of Welcome to the Mouse House, has begun designing and selling patterns of her own! When she surprised us with her first pattern {the Norah Dress} in our inbox,  we began brainstorming an outfit for CL….one that she could enjoy….and SOON!   The Norah Dress comes with multiple options […]

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We’d love for you to join us today over at SewPony for a little “Christmas Countdown!”  Suz and Laura have joined ‘blogging forces’ to present the “12 Days of Christmas” sewing series….a series focused on Christmas sewing and special holiday traditions {past and present}. Come check out our creation in the blogger line-up,  as well […]

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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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