Mini Fabric Bolts for American Girl Dolls

Mini Fabric Bolts for American Girl Dolls

Woke up one morning this weekend to something unexpected and quite alarming, especially for someone who struggles with the tech-side of this business.  I went online to write a blog post, and found my website was all messed up.  I mean really messed up. There 

Summer Sew n Share Events

In just 2 days, both summer Sew n Share Events begin. The 4th annual Sew in Style event for kids: The 2nd Annual Doll Days! and Avery Lane Sew n Share event for those over 18 🙂 That means in in 2 days, you can 

Sew in Style Summer Sewing for Kids

Sew in Style Summer Sewing for Kids

It’s that time again! The  Avery Lane Sew n Share events will start this month. Events for both children and grown-ups ? First up: Kids learning to sew for their American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls, using the book Sew in Style – Make 

Doll Days Skirt Challenge Winners

Doll Days Skirt Challenge Winners

First, I want to send an enormous thank you to all who participated and helped make the Doll Days Skirt Challenge a great success! Participants were challenged to use the “Classic Skirt” pattern from Doll Days Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls. I was 

Still Time to Enter the Doll Days Challenge

Still Time to Enter the Doll Days Challenge

The Doll Days Skirt Challenge is in full swing with so many skirts to be inspired by! The challenge goes until May 21, so you still have a week to join in.  To join, go to the Avery Lane Patterns Sewing Group on facebook. Here 

Doll Days Skirt Challenge this Week!

Doll Days Skirt Challenge this Week!

We started the Doll Days Skirt Design Challenge at the end of last week and it’s off to a great start!! We’ve had several entries already! The challenge will run through May 21, so there’s plenty of time to get your copy of Doll Days! 

Doll Days! Skirt Challenge

Doll Days! Skirt Challenge

Been a while, huh? Lots going on! Next week we will start the Doll Days! Skirt Challenge (and your chance to get a free doll clothes pattern)! I’m very excited to see everyone’s skirts! I’ve been designing a lot lately and thought it would be 

New! Beginning Sewing Program for Kids

New! Beginning Sewing Program for Kids

I’m very excited to announce my Beginning Sewing Program is now available for purchase in a 13-class format. It’s back from the printer and shipping! It’s basically a sewing program in a box (just add students!)–taking all the planning and work out of teaching kids 

Doll Days! Modern Jumper Sew Along Day 4

Doll Days! Modern Jumper Sew Along Day 4

Welcome back for Day 4 of the Doll Days! Modern Jumper Sew Along -doll clothes sewing patterns for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls. 1st day go here   2nd day go here 3rd Day go here It’s all about the back in this 

Doll Days! Modern Jumper Sew Along Day 3

Doll Days! Modern Jumper Sew Along Day 3

Welcome back for the next post in the American Girl Doll Clothes pattern from Doll Days! -Modern Jumper Sew Along Day 3 We now have the trickier steps to do: Sew the inset and add the lining to the bodice. Just take the steps slowly: