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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 …
We have some amazing dresses this week from the challengers in the Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee. This week’s challenge was embellishments. Lace, trim, ruffles, embroidery, and creativity! Here are each challenger’s entry. “Métis, an indigenous nation of Canada that has combined Native American and …
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 …
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 …
Congratulations, Andee, maker of the Garment of the Week. Here is Andee’s week 1 entry, chosen Garment of the Week. ~Erin
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 …
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 …
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
A new sewing challenge this month! Theme Storybook characters, using any Avery Lane Pattern, tutorial, or my pattern books. Inspired by our summer tradition of joining the local library summer reading programs, story time, and the hundreds of fairytales we read together when my children …
The May dress sewing challenge this year was a month-long event and so much fun! The main challenge was to create a dress using patterns from Doll Dress Boutique. The entry dresses were all so pretty, with such lovely details. It was definitely a challenge …