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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...

This week we have been sewing the Bateau Garden Dress for Girls together in the Winter Wear Designs Fun Group.  I wanted to make sure that the tips, tricks, and videos were all in one place for posterity, so here we go! First, here is a bit of inspiration! I've watched Mack grow up in her Bateaus, and I love that I'll be able to keep doing it for years to come! Check out this post from Pattern Revolution with three stunning versions of the Bateau!!! If you would like the tips for making a KNIT Bateau, go HERE. Day One's...

On the 12th Day of Christmas, Winter Wear Designs gave to me.... Day 1 - Pajama Pattern Day 2 -  Cross Hem Tee Day 3 - HTV cut files Day 4 - Dragon and Unicorn Pillows Day 5 - EBTKS Henley Hood Add On Day 6 - Animal Scarves Day 7 - Wine Gift Bag Day 8 - Fingerless Gloves Day 9 - Bell Sleeve Add On for the Magnolia Day 10 - Ear Bud Holder Day 11 - Waterfall Phresh Blazer and..... Day 12 - A sale on every pattern you can see!!!!!!! That's right, save 20% on all single...

Can we tell from the blogging that my days are blurring together as we reach the end of the 12 Days of Christmas, HA! Let's recap days 10&11 real quick because you sure wont want to miss these! Day 10 brought the Earbud Case that is good for earbuds and everything else in your life.  Use your scraps, dress them up with embroidery or HTV, and make them for everyone on your list!   The pattern includes a keychain fob, a slide strap, and a Velcro wristband option along with your choice of a zipper or buton/snap closure.  Love these little...

It's the 12 Days of Christmas and we are on day NINE!!!! Today is an add on for my absolute favorite Women's pattern - this is my most sewn pattern for ME, and each one I make I love more than the one before. There are already a few add ons for the Magnolia - you can find links to all of them in the pattern listing.  Today's add on is for a Bell Sleeve.  This sleeve has two options, a regular bell for daily use and a full bell for a more dramatic look. Grab the Magnolia for just...