July 2014

What?? That can’t be right?!?! CL is TWO?? Yes… sweet CL is two!! Each year, for the girls’ birthday months, we attempt to capture and document a little about their current lives. This is where the blog becomes personal…since that’s why we began this journey in the first place! So, this post is all about […]

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What another fantastic month of sewing inspiration coming your way!! Four wonderful guest contributors {Bernadette, Summer, Teresa, and Jenya} and many sew-along creations whet our sewing appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over the blogging community!! As for the winners??!?! The […]

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What a week of sewing inspiration!!! The four competitors really showcased their talents, and the many ways to use the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress as a springboard to a variety of flips!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring.  While […]

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Jenya, from While She Was Sleeping, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. ******************************************************************* Vintage Beauty Hi, I am Jenya from While she was sleeping, and I am so happy I can finally reveal my version of the Croquet Dress pattern by Oliver + S! I enjoy […]

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Teresa, from Dandelion Drift, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. ******************************************************************* Hi all! I cannot begin to tell you how excited, anxious, nervous I am to be participating over here for July’s FLIP. When Ashley and Emily asked me to compete, I knew I was going […]

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Summer, from Sumo’s Sweet Stuff, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. ******************************************************************* Hello! I’m so excited to be able to share my flip with you today of the Croquet Dress by Oliver + S! I had a few different ideas of how I wanted to flip […]

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Bernadette, from Daisies and Dresses, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. ******************************************************************* I was so surprised and amazed when I got invited to participate in this round for Flip This Pattern! This is one of my favorite series in blog land and I get to be […]

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We are soooooooooooo {plus a few more “ooooooooo’s”} to be included in the Elegance and Elephants “KNOCK it OFF” series during the month of August {you can read Heidi’s introduction HERE}. Our materials have been bought, and should be cut this weekend. And, with this creation, we’ll be sharing a “Flip this Pattern” design using […]

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The time has come to “Meet the Competitors” for the month of July. It all began with the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress…..and then, the FLIPPING began! First, as an introduction by Courtney {Sweeter Than Cupcakes} with her own “flipped version” of the Croquet Dress… And, this week will be all about the competitors! And, […]

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When we fabric shop, we typically make a day of it! Maybe it’s our daunting, self-imposed “sewing to-do” list… Maybe it’s our indecisive nature… Or maybe it’s the fact we want to make the most of an excursion…in a setting with lots of options. Still, as some of you can personally attest to, WE. ARE. […]

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The dynamic duo of sisters-in-law that create and share over at Simple Simon, Project Run and Play, and Project Sewn {three amazing blogs to follow} are in the midst of a wonderful event, Skirting the Issue {you can read more about it HERE}, and asked if we would like to share a simple skirt tutorial of […]

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Have you heard of becoming a Pattern Member of The Sewing Rabbit? It’s a pretty cool idea….especially for those that love a good surprise! And, you’d get that surprise each and every month of your membership!!   For $10 a month, you receive 3 patterns to download, sew, and discuss with other members. Patterns vary […]

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Hi everyone! We hope you are sewing along with us this month as we “Flip this Pattern” using the Croquet Dress as the starting point. Remember, the sew-along linky party closes on July 24 and a 3 pack of Oliver and S patterns will be given to the winning entry! Today, we are over at […]

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Hi all! We are over at Mama Says Sew today in her “Sewing for Baby” series…..sharing our FIRST sewn creation in the 0-3 months size range. So dainty. So sweet. So dahhhhling. So…..ummmm…..little….. As we prepare for another niece in our sewing future, we are sharing a pattern review over at Mama Says Sew! Stop by…and […]

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So…..you heard us RAVE about MADE‘s latest pattern {The First Day Dress and Top} last week when we shared our version of the First Day Dress {sleeveless A-line Dress, size 3T}, and now it is time to share EA’s First Day Top. As mentioned before, the First Day Top photos did not come without a […]

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Yes, that’s right!! Dana {of MADE} has released her latest pattern: The First Day Dress and Top. It ranges in sizes 2 – 10, and is a perfect “staple pattern” for an A-line Dress, a Peplum Top, or a Swing Dress!! Many avid sewists have “go to patterns” for these garment styles, but if you […]

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It’s time to LINK UP your FLIP of the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress. And, if you haven’t already done so, go grab your copy of the Croquet Dress {paper or digital format} at a 20% discounted price {discount code: Croquet20} until July 7. **July Sew-Along Judges Include** Penya {An Apprentice Housewife} Marte {Compagnie M.} […]

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There’s no rest for the weary ….. because it’s time to kick off another month of “Flip this Pattern“! And, what better way to kick off a month of FLIPS than by having a Viewers’ Choice Winner from last season share a creation using the pattern of the month – Oliver and S, Croquet Dress?? […]

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