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Bateau Garden Dress Knit Hack

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Bateau Garden Dress Knit Hack

Want to sew Up a Bateau in KNIT?? No problem, you can sew one in a knit of your choice and even skip that pesky zipper!!!  WOHOOO!  If you are looking for the main Bateau Sew Together, go HERE. Ok, first, let's talk fabric: You want a stable knit with good recovery.  Two or four way stretch will both work fine.  Avoid super thin knits, or knits that stretch out and grow as you work with them.  So, no slubs, no super slinky sweater knits, and no jerseys with minimal stretch and limited recovery. Here are some fabrics that are...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day Four, the Dragon&Unicorn Pillow

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12 Days of Christmas: Day Four, the Dragon&Unicorn Pillow

The twelve days of Christmas, Day four - and this might just be my favorite... of course they are all my favorite! Today is something a little bit whimsical, a little bit magical, and a whole lot of fun.  My daughter is obsessed with unicorns, but then again, what 5 year old little girl isn't???  She is at that stage where she loves anything 'special', anything that glitters, anything that just makes her smile.  Thus was born the Unicorn Pillow.  This sweet friend is an easy sew with just enough cuteness factored in that it draws the instant 'Awwwwwwwwww'. But...

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Provence Pea Coat Sew Along: Getting Started

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Provence Pea Coat Sew Along: Getting Started

Welcome to the Provence Pea Coat Sew Along!!!! I will be using the blog to document the schedule and main tips/tricks given by our fearless leaders each day, but make sure to join the EVENT to ask questions and get in on all the fun!!!  Plus, everyone who joins the event by the end of the day today (MONDAY) will be entered to will a PRIZE!!! Also in the event you can find the code for 35% off the Provence Pea Coat, and a code for 15% off at Simply by Ti!!! Here is the Schedule for the Week!!! Monday...

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Sew the Days Away: Show me the Mashups!

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Sew the Days Away: Show me the Mashups!

What is a Mashup??? Well dear readers, I am so glad that you asked.  A mashup is any time that you take components from two different patterns and combine them to make a new pattern.  This is a really fun way to create custom looks and to stretch your sewing abilities and creativity.  If you are newer to sewing, it can be very intimidating to Frankenstein pieces of a pattern together - which is why I, and my team of amazing ladies, are here to walk you through the process.  The best first step is to take patterns that both...

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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day Four (and an Announcement)

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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day Four (and an Announcement)

All right, I can't help but fall head over heals in love with today's Blog Tour contributor: Tamara of Lunatiek.  And are we seeing a common thread of plaids - I swear I didn't ask all of these amazing ladies to use plain, but come on; Fall+ Button Up+ Fashion =PLAID!  Go check out all the amazing details of her version and don't miss out on your chance to grab this stellar pattern and make your own for just $6.50!!!! In OTHER news....  I'd like to take this moment to announce the PROVENCE PEA COAT SEW ALONG!!!! Yep, you heard...

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