Tag: American girl

Week 1 Prize Drawing

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 4 Result: 2 Powered by RANDOM.ORG That’s you, Kara! Congratulations! You are the first week’s winner in the random drawing. I will be sending you your lovely prize this week. . Thank you to all who sent in 

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

Naomi sent in a photo this afternoon, after sewing up a skirt for her doll. Naomi used the “Simple Mini Skirt” pattern (page 38) from her copy of Sew in Style. She used a fat quarter of this pretty striped fabric. Naomi expressed that it 

More Kids Sewing

I wanted to post a picture I received today. This was sent in by Anna from Tennessee. Anna made the Sleep Mask project from her Sew in Style book. It looks fabulous! The Sleep Mask has a lot of tricky curves to sew and Anna 

Sewing Campers Get Stitching

Sewing Campers Get Stitching

This afternoon, Amanda from Kansas sent me an email. She was having an issue while sewing her first project from Sew in Style sewing book for kids. She sent along a picture and I saw right away what had happened.  She was doing a terrific 

And the winner is…

And the winner is…

Margaret Johnson Submitted on 2014/06/28 at 9:25 pm following your page and Sew in Style Facebook page   Congratulations, Margaret! I hope you and your granddaughter have a great time sewing fun clothes and accessories for your dolls together! What a special time you will 

Welcome to Sew in Style Summer Sewing Program

We’re just getting started. Just like a summer reading program, it takes the kids a bit to finish that first book. Sewing programs are no different. I love hearing from you about how your kiddos are getting on with their projects. Thank you! Remember it’s 

WIP, Review, and a Givaway

It’s Wednesday, and I actually have a work in progress to share (WIP)–imagine that! Usually my projects are small, mostly doll size, and are finished in a day or so. But this one is going to take me some time. I’m making my first big 

Shirred Waist Skirt Tutorial (for doll, too)

Shirred Waist Skirt Tutorial (for doll, too)

Do you have a favorite skirt? I do. I bought it several years ago in the clearance section at Target. It cost $5 or something like that. I bought it without even trying it on. It has become my go-to skirt for many occasion–end of 

Make a Paper Lunch Bag for Your Doll

Make a Paper Lunch Bag for Your Doll

  Isn’t this a cute scene? The dolls are just about to leave for school.  Lunch sacks, books, purse, and messenger bag allow for more creative and dramatic play.  Accessories are great fun to use during play time or setting the scene. The dolls are 

Prepping for Classes… and little preview

Prepping for Classes… and little preview

I’ve been prepping for a new class session. Being prepared and organized definitely helps the class time to go more smoothly. Most often I teach project based classes. These types of sewing classes are popular, because everyone likes to have something to take away with