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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Cowl Neck Add On

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Cowl Neck Add On

Welcome back for another day of the Magnolia Sew&Tell and another great tutorial with a pattern add on.  I love seeing trends year to year, some are a flash in the pan and gone and some last the test of time (hello leggings!) for at least a few years at least.  A trend that has been around for a while and doesn't seem to be going away any time soon is the Cowl Neck.  This is cozy and warm and perfect for heading into cold weather.  So today I have the super easy tutorial for you to make your own....

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Adding a Lace Hem

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Adding a Lace Hem

Today's tutorial is sweet and simple, but ads big impact to your project.  We're talking trim - lace trim to be exact.  There are a gazillion different trims out there which can add completely different looks to your project.  I love the look of lace becasue it is such a classic look and can easily go vintage, boho, or elegant depending on the type of lace you choose and the fabric you pair it with. Here are some fun lace resources: Lace Heaven Lace Place Trim Fabric (If you know of other awesome lace&trim resources, post a link in the...

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Magnolia Sew&Tell Dec 5-9th

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Magnolia Sew&Tell Dec 5-9th

It is December and we are celebrating 25 Days of Christmas here at Winter Wear Designs. This week it is all about the Magnolia Fit and Flare Dress and Top.  This knit pattern is a quick and easy sew with a ton of variations to keep your wardrobe current and comfy.  All this week, Dec 5-9, you can join in the Magnolia Sew and Tell! What is this 'Sew and Tell'????  Well my dears, it is pretty simple.  You sew up a Magnolia and tell us all about it.  EEEEEKKKK - I love seeing what you all sew.  But WAIT,...

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Straight Leg Jeans Tutorial: Phresh Jegging & Sk8 Skinnies

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Straight Leg Jeans Tutorial: Phresh Jegging & Sk8 Skinnies

Hello!!!!!!!!  How are those Back to School wardrobes turning out.  Are you having fun sewing, feeling stressed, done?  I'm pretty close to being done for Beckett, and he is the one who really needed new clothes, so my other two I'll work on more once the kids are in school and I have more time for sitting on the couch and eating bon bons - I mean.....SEWING ;o) But today, I want to share with you a simple tutorial for transforming your Phresh Jeggings or Sk8 Skinnies into straight leg jeans.  Both of these patterns were designed to reflect the...

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Upcycling a Magical, Multisize, Wrap Skirt

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Upcycling a Magical, Multisize, Wrap Skirt

I'm so excited to be a part of Skirting the Issue with Project Run And Play this year!  Head on over to learn all aobut this month long sewing for a great cause - there is still time to sew up a skirt and donate to a local charity or the collaboration through PR&P.  My daughter is starting to LOVE to play dress up.  She loves costumes and props and anything that she can use to create and act out all the fantasies of her imagination.   The problem is that while my imaginative girl is only 4 years old, she is already...

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