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What a fun sewing challenge the Doll Days SWAP challenge was! The SWAP collections were so impressive and beautiful. The members of the Avery Lane Patterns Sewing group on facebook voted and the winners announced. This is an image heavy post…I wanted to share as …
I’m so excited for this sewing challenge! We’re using patterns from my book Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls to create doll wardrobe sets. A lot of people have signed up (don’t worry, there’s still time to sign up) and their SWAP …
I’m planning another fun sewing challenge for our sewing group, a SWAP using Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ dolls. A SWAP= sewing with a purpose. Sewing with a purpose of creating a mix and match wardrobe. I entered an Ottobre Magazine SWAP …
Fall is here and Halloween just around the corner. This cape is the sweetest compliment to storybook dresses and historical outfits. It is a fairly quick to sew project, with great drape and flow. Materials ⅝ yard of fabric 1¼ yards lace or decorative trim …
The Fall Sewing Challenge was so much fun. We did a sew along at the beginning, using the Tea Party Dress pattern from Doll Dress Boutique. So many cute dresses and beautiful fabrics! The Challenge was to make a fall themed dress using a pattern …
The Doll Dress Boutique Sew Along starts next week. We will be sewing the Tea Party Dress for 18″ dolls, such as American Girl Dolls. The Tea Party dress has a pretty sweetheart neckline, with scooped back and a double layered skirt. I’m going to …
The Me & My 18″ Doll Sewing Challenge has come to an end. I will go live at 4:30 on our facebook group to host the drawing for the free American Girl Doll (grand prize), American Girl Doll gift certificates, and doll dress kits! Here …
I miss visits with my daughter. She’s an adult and my best friend. It feels like forever since we hugged and shared the same physical space. This is us last April, when we went on a trip, just the two of us, to Ireland. My …
With all that is going on, it seems we seamstresses are essential and our skills valued. I, like many others, have been making masks. It’s a great way to be a helper, as Mr. Roger’s mom would call those who tried to help in times …
I’m so excited for the Sew Expo! The Expo has something for everyone! We’ve got special classes for new sewists and those interested in supporting beginning creators in their life. You can feel comfortable in almost any classes at Expo – no matter what your skill …