Semi-finals Results
Everyone did such amazing sewing this week! We loved all of the pj sets and it wasn’t easy to figure out who would be leaving this week. No one stood out as being at the bottom. In fact, none of the designs were in the …
Tag: pattern
Week 8 Entries
Welcome to the Semi-finals of the Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee! The semi-finalists faced the PJ challenge. They were all given the PJ Set pattern from Me & My 18″ Doll and asked to create some sleepwear. They were allowed to change width or length …
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 Results
With much deliberation, so much consideration as there were many at the top, Dana and I agree that the maker of the Garment of the Week is Angie. Congratulations, Angie! Here is Angie’s garment, with all those gathers! The sad news is we also have …
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 …
Welcome to the Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee
This week the Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee started with the first challenge brief sent out to our 11 challengers. I’m so excited to see what the challengers create! Meet the judges! Allow me to introduce our talented challengers. The challenger will have until Monday …
The Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee
Applications are now being accepted and the challenge is set to start September 21. A huge thank you to Margie of Too Cute Doll Designs magazine for co-sponsoring the Sewing Bee! Here are all the details! Happy sewing!~Erin
Sewing Machine Cover finished
I’m so happy it’s finished! I think it came together pretty well considering I kind of planned it as I went. It also allowed me to try some technical sewing and see how the machine works, get acclimated to using it. So I ended up …