2024 Finishes
It was an interesting year. I haven’t posted much. In fact I disabled the website, because it was hacked. I decided to enlist some help and got it back. I’ve made a few things that I wasn’t able to share here, so I thought I …
Tag: doll
Finished Projects
So much going on in the sewing room. I’ve finished some more gifts, project samples for sewing classes, and some just for fun projects. I made this Flipping Out case for my daughters BFF and a linen apron for my sister. I’ll write up a …
Sewing Bee Finals
The finalists have all sent in their entries. The challenge: Princess Seamed Bodice. The brief this week was to use the Princess Seamed Bodice from Doll Dress Boutique as a base and design a garment or outfit around the bodice design. They were allowed to …
Week 5 Entries
Week 5 the competitors were given a technical sewing challenge: Stripes and Plaids. They were provided with a pattern, Fifties Sundress, to work with and no modifications were allowed. In addition, they were asked to make a knot bow accessory to go with their dress, …
Week 4 Results
This week we had some unexpected delays in judging and announcing. I apologize for this. First, we’re happy to be able to announce that this week the maker of the Garment of the Week is Angie. Congratulations, Angie! The lattice work really stood out in …
Week 4 Entries
Week 4 the competitors were challenged to make doll garments with pleats and tucks. Pleats and tucks are a great way to add interest details or structural elements to clothing. They were allowed to widen or lengthen the pattern pieces of the pattern they chose …
Week 3 Results
Week 3 was really tough competition. Dana and I were up late discussing the decisions. We decided it was best to take a break and decide early the next morning. We felt everyone would rather that we be sure about our decision. It was a …
Week 2 Entries
The Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee Week 2. We have 10 competitors sewing for their dolls and showing off their mad skills. The challengers found themselves sewing running stitches on yards of fabric and lace for beautiful ruffles for their garments, as this week’s challenge …
Garment of the Week
Congratulations, Andee, maker of the Garment of the Week. Here is Andee’s week 1 entry, chosen Garment of the Week. ~Erin
Week 1 Entries
Week 1 challenge: Collars. The challengers were told to make a garment, designed by Erin, with a collar. They were not allowed to modify the pattern, but could embellish it to their hearts content. Let’s look at their entries. Aren’t those spectacular garments sewn by …