tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71066639867060299542024-03-05T07:51:27.936-08:00Goddess of SewingHang on a second...I'm making stuffJordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-28151307861758709372020-01-27T21:00:00.000-08:002020-01-29T11:50:49.880-08:00What I would have made<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Were I able to participate in the second round of the sewing bee, this would be my submission.</div>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-1854520734820707472018-04-01T22:33:00.000-07:002018-04-01T23:00:40.990-07:00Shen Yun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We spent our St. Patrick's day going to see Chinese dance. 😆 The show was beautiful and I, of course, needed to create dresses for myself and my daughters. For my dress I used a stretch velvet knit from<a href="https://www.zenithandquasar.com/" target="_blank"> Zenith & Quasar</a> for both the top and the skirt. The sleeves are an embroidered black mesh I picked up at JoAnn. The pattern for the top is from <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/velvet-long-sleeve-shirt-102017" target="_blank">Burda 10/2017</a>. I had to size up a little bit and I switched out the D-rings in favor of a sparkly slide buckle. The skirt is a simple straight maxi skirt that was self drafted.</div>
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My older daughter's fabric is from <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/" target="_blank">Girl Charlee</a> and I used the girls<a href="https://stitchuponatime.com/product/girls-shirtzie-top-dress/" target="_blank"> Shirtzie dress</a> and modified it to make a petal skirt. My younger daughter is in fabric from JoAnn and the <a href="https://www.madeformermaids.com/product/noelle/" target="_blank">Noelle dress pattern</a>. I lengthened her skirt because she only seems to grow tall rather than wife and I knew she'd want to wear this dress for a very long time. She loves the twirl factor!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I should always take pictures at my in-laws' house; it's way more fancy than my own.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls weren't super into pictures right then. The blue socks with emoji faces were a surprise when we got there. Maybe next time I should check those before we get in the car...</td></tr>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-54122833641816139232017-09-14T20:30:00.001-07:002017-09-14T20:30:50.840-07:00Sewing Bee Round 2: SLEEVES!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm going full speed ahead with the next challenge. See the this below? That was my first attempt at doing the flat pattern work for my sleeve. I did it three more times (or more) before I actually cut into the fabric.</div>
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And here is that lovely sleeve in all its pinned glory. Unfortunately, once I stitched it together it was no longer glorious. I'm not too broken up about it because it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the garment. But I am broken up about how long it took me to get to that point. SO. MUCH. DRAFTING.<br />
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-76179357757353580572017-09-12T16:39:00.002-07:002017-09-12T16:39:07.965-07:00Sewing Bee!!!OH MY GOSH!!! I'm so excited!!!!! At the end of August I saw that patternreview.com was gearing up to host their yearly sewing bee. This year I took a closer look and saw that it is a competition and decided that sounded like fun. Last week I submitted my entry and...I'M MOVING ON TO THE SECOND ROUND!!! I'm super happy about it! This was my submission:<br />
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One of the more intriguing things about the Sewing Bee is the element of surprise. Each of the four rounds has its own theme. Those themes are kept under wraps until it's time to start sewing. Fun, right? The first round's theme was a pencil skirt inspired by a piece of music or a musician. It took me far less time than I expected to come up with my inspiration. I went with "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross. I chose that song because it's about breaking out of your shell and that's the visual I get with this pattern.<br />
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Doesn't the neon pink piping make it look like there's something light and bright getting ready to jump out from under the black? That's what I think it looks like. The pattern I used got a lot of love from the other entrants too. There were ten of us out of the 111 entrants who used Vogue 8750 as their pattern.<br />
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Part of the judging criteria was creativity. I thought the piping was fairly creative. Then I saw the other entries. My first thought was, "Well...looks like I'm going to have to up my game." There were some really wonderful entries.<br />
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On the other hand, I really did feel like I could hold my own with my sewing skills. There are a lot of seams in this skirt and nearly all of them have piping in them. Let me rephrase that: nearly all of the seams have <i>perfect </i>piping in them. And that invisible zipper is nothing to sniff at, either. I'm so glad it all translated over. Still, I wouldn't have been surprised to find that I hadn't made it to the next round. Those other entries were really well done.<br />
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We were given word this morning that the 60 entrants to move on from the original 111 had been selected. I was so pleased to see I was on that list! Now I wait impatiently until tomorrow morning to see what the theme is for round 2!</div>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-39368461647038987522017-08-08T10:06:00.002-07:002017-08-08T10:06:55.686-07:00Chai Shirt and Dress<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Every time there's a testing call for a pattern from <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch</a>, I try to apply for it. When the call came for the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Chai Shirt and Dress</a>, I jumped at the chance for something so lovely. I'm so pleased I was able to do it. Here is my final result:</div>
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With a design so perfectly feminine, I knew it needed a special fabric. A couple of years ago I scored about seven yards of this wonderful dupioni silk. I think my kids are finally old enough that I can make myself a silk item without fear that it will be ruined by smears of whatever they happen to have on their hands.</div>
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Now about the pattern. The<a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank"> Chai</a> is a button front top and dress that includes a classic collar and collar stand. There is a band at the waist for definition and gathers under the bust. The skirt then flares out from the bottom of the waistband. It's just a classy, beautiful look all around.<br />
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A favorite feature of mine is that the pattern is designed to work for those with both narrow or broad shoulders. I am very broad-shouldered and it still worked for me, though I'll likely still make an adjustment next time. The pattern is meant to be fitted. It is certainly fitted but I did not find it uncomfortable. The only adjustments I made to the pattern were to shorten the bodice and lengthen the skirt by an inch. Next time I'll shorten the waistband and add that length back into the bodice. My short waist requires a short waistband.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my Mommy Monster Face my daughter asked me to make. It also describes the week I had.</td></tr>
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I did have a few challenges as I was sewing, they just didn't have anything to do with the pattern. Some challenges were expected (and fun), like a trip to Dinosaur National Monument with my family.</div>
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Other challenges were unexpected (and not fun), like a trip to the Emergency Room for chest pain. Turns out it was likely weird heartburn but my brother passed away several months ago after heart problems and we have a family history of heart problems, so I was taking no chances. The EKGs, x-rays, and my personal history led the doctor to say my heart looks very healthy. But I was talking about a pattern, wasn't I? Back to business...</div>
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I have a plan in place for my next <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Chai</a>, I'm just deciding whether or not to do the dress length. It's just so darn PRETTY! The <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Chai Shirt and Dress</a> is on sale now for 20% off. It's a gorgeous pattern with the impeccable instructions and sewing methods I have come to expect from <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch</a>. Click on any of the links to get yours now and enjoy the beauty.</div>
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-5111189025108936712017-07-06T08:54:00.002-07:002017-07-06T08:54:35.312-07:00Grace Tankini Pattern TestOne of my favorite things to make or do in sewing is to try something I've never done before. Thanks to the <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/http:/savvypatterns.com/grace-tankini/" target="_blank">Grace Tankini</a> from <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/" target="_blank">Savvy Patterns</a>, "Make a swimsuit for myself" is now "<strike>Make a swimsuit for myself</strike>". It was a pleasure to test the pattern and see all the care that went into making it just right. I've sewn children's swimsuits before, but swimwear for grown women is an entirely different beast. Audrey (pattern designer at <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/" target="_blank">Savvy Patterns</a>) has tamed the beast.<div>
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There are so many things I love about this pattern. First off: options. I love options! I feel like I'm getting more for my money when there are multiple views I can make with a single pattern. The <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/http:/savvypatterns.com/grace-tankini/" target="_blank">Grace Tankini</a> gives you two options for the top and four options for the bottom.<br />
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There is also a high waist cut line that was added to the pattern, giving you eight different options for the bottoms instead of just the four.</div>
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The second thing I love about the pattern is the coverage. I don't go to the pool by myself. If I'm at the pool, my kids are with me. I need to swimsuit that allows me chase after the children, pick them up, dry them off, apply sunscreen, carry towels (etc., etc., ad nauseum) without needing to fret about which body part has escaped the confines of my suit. It's one less worry as I try to pay attention to what really matters: which child is about to dive into the pool.<br />
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Another great thing about the <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/http:/savvypatterns.com/grace-tankini/" target="_blank">Grace Tankini</a> is the fit. There was a lot of tweaking done in testing to make sure the fit was spot on. The only modification I made was to shorten the waist, which is a very typical alteration for my balloon animal body type.<br />
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Finally, the pattern comes with instructions for using lining or not using it. With my test muslin I fully lined the suit and found it to be a bit more snug than I expected. I omitted the lining for the final suit you see above, and the fit was right where I felt it needed to be. This fabric was a thick, high quality swim knit and required no lining. For a thinner knit I would certainly recommend using a lining and sizing up from your measurements.<br />
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If you're looking for a comfortable suit with a great fit and that keeps everything where you need it to be, I highly recommend the <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/http:/savvypatterns.com/grace-tankini/" target="_blank">Grace Tankini</a>. As a bonus, it's on sale. Yay!<br />
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<a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch</a> is at it again with another great pattern! This time around it is the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/paro-cardigan-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Paro Cardigan</a>. It is so lovely and feminine. I knew exactly which fabric to use. It's a floral ponte I've been sitting on for close to a year. I had planned to make it into pants, but it screamed to be a Paro Cardigan.</div>
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I feel like commenting on the quality of the pattern is a foregone conclusion by now. Itch-to-Stitch patterns ALWAYS go together for me so beautifully that it is easily my favorite brand.<br />
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So let's talk about the details. The Paro Cardigan can be left open or closed with whatever awesome button you think would compliment your fabric. I like the look of mine open, so I omitted the button.<br />
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My fabric has so much going on that it's difficult to see the beautiful pleats in front and back. They give lots of room for movement and comfort, as well as a lovely feminine touch.</div>
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The band is meant to be centered over your true waist. my true waist is almost comically high up on my body, so I used the lengthen/shorten line to take off two inches from the upper bodice and back.<br />
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-43147414653832330302016-12-30T07:56:00.000-08:002017-01-18T07:56:26.214-08:00Trying New ThingsSometimes I get on a kick of trying new things and stretching myself with my sewing. I've been on one of those recently. The specific new thing I've been in to is leather sewing. What I've learned is that I still have plenty to learn about sewing leather. But it's been really fun learning it. I'm even thinking about branching out into selling things. We'll see if I decide that should come into fruition. But, for now, enjoy some pictures of my recent makes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New stockings for the littles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Eve pajamas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starry Night purse with shiny black leather accents</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deer costume for the kindergarten Pilgrim play</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Girl's costume (x5) for the kindergarten Pilgrim play</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irridescent pink moccs for a friend's baby shower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With this pair i learned that some leathers are just not good for making baby shoes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first ever pair of baby shoes. These went to my new niece, who is freakishly adorable.</td></tr>
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-76976757702326608742016-10-17T15:13:00.000-07:002016-10-17T15:15:41.876-07:00Arenal Top...I Mean Tops...with an "s"<div style="text-align: center;">
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The plan was to write this post several days ago but, alas, my laptop died. Insert bitter tears. Trying to post from my phone just doesn't work for me. BUT the Hubs has a job that gets him access to discount prices on computers. So now I'm writing my first post on the new laptop. Yay!<br />
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The newest pattern form <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch</a> has been released, the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/arenal-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Arenal Top</a> (on sale for the release, details below). The quick description is that Arenal is a beautiful top that comes with two sleeve lengths and two hem options. It sounds pretty basic (and it is) but the amount of things you can do with it really are unlimited. As I tested the pattern I loved seeing all the different ways the other testers made their shirts. If you would like to see more of their creations, go to the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/blog/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">blog</a> and find the release post. I ended up making four shirts. I almost never make that many of the same pattern, especially not in that short a time frame. That's how much I love it.</div>
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The main feature that offers so much variety in this pattern is the yoke. It's a lovely little detail that will give you a lot of options. You can make it in the same fabric as the body of the shirt, or in any contrast fabric that catches your fancy.</div>
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And if you've ever wanted to know how to make the perfect V neck on a t-shirt...well, this pattern gives great instructions to make a flawless V. </div>
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I opted for the regular hemline and 3/4 sleeve in the red shirt. I also made a long sleeve version with the handkerchief hem but I'm not a huge fan of the fabric I used for that one. Thus the lack of picture for that version. Once I tested the pattern exactly as written, I started to hack. The easiest one was just adding and extra inch of length and the lowest lengthen/shorten line. I guess it doesn't really count as a hack because the instructions tell you exactly how to do that.<br />
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One thing that stuck me about the top from the beginning was how well it would lend itself to panels. This one is one I've been dying to use. It's a mashup of Harry Potter and Mean Girls. If you can't read it, the words say:<br />
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It makes me laugh. Anyway, I cut this out a size or two larger because it's not as stretchy and drapey as the pattern was designed for. But isn't it perfect for the panel? The shot below is included because my 6 year old photographer caught a moment of me swinging my hair. It looked very Mean Girls-esque to me.</div>
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The other pattern hack was to use the two hem lengths on one shirt. In the picture below, the regular hem is sewn up in a very neon pink, with the handkerchief hem used in a stretch lace. I lengthened the overlay layer by three inches, sewed the sleeves as one piece, and attached the purple and pink layers at the yoke and shoulder seams. It required sewing the sleeves on in the round instead of sewing them in before stitching the side seams. I love the effect!<br />
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As mentioned earlier, the information about the sale is here. <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/arenal-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">The Arenal Top pattern</a> is on sale for 20% off until 10/19. As an added bonus, buy two or more Itch to Stitch patterns and use the code "lakearenal" to receive 15% off those patterns. I love a sale on good patterns! This one is wonderful because it is flattering and feminine. It's another winner from<a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank"> Itch to Stitch</a>!</div>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-82516943450488329092016-09-11T16:19:00.000-07:002016-09-11T21:11:31.122-07:0015 Years LaterToday marks 15 years since the events of September 11, 2001. So much of the world has changed in that time. As I have thought about that day and its impact on me, I cannot help but think about how it will affect me in the future. So I'm writing about both. The images included below, and their captions, were posted on <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?sid=41414748&nid=157&title=15-years-later-the-unforgettable-images-of-the-sept-11-terrorist-attacks">ksl.com</a> today.<br />
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On September 11, 2001 I was working the early shift at the BYU Laundry. That morning I had chosen to listen to a CD on my drive to work rather than the radio, so I hadn't heard anything about the attack until my manager came in an hour later and told us a plane had hit one of the towers in New York. I did not grasp the scope of what had happened. I imagined a Cessna had gone off course and hit the building, killing only the passengers in the plane. They turned on the television in the back. I got there in time to see the second tower fall. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks: this is no accident.<br />
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It was hard to know what to do. What <i>can </i>you do in the face of something so horrific? My mind reeled with questions. The biggest question was "How?" How could someone do something like that? How do we go on? How can the lives of so many mean nothing to the people behind the killing? The shock of it all was intense. My mind had a hard time processing everything.<br />
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Then came the revelation that two more planes had gone down, one into the side of the Pentagon and one into a field in Pennsylvania. I wondered if that was the end of it or if there was more to come. I was relieved to hear that air traffic had been completely shut down. It made me feel a little more secure.</div>
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My job at the laundry was working the front counter and directly interacting with customers. The mood changed during the course of the morning. It started with everyone excitedly asking what we'd each heard and wondering who was behind it. The excitement of something so big and newsworthy faded into solemnity as more details came in and the scope of the attacks became a reality. Nobody smiled. Tears flowed freely and without shame. I cried so much that my manager asked if I needed to go home. I didn't know what else I could do, so I stayed and continued to work. It felt odd to be there or to do anything. It felt inhuman to continue going on about my day as if nothing had happened, but what else was there to do? Hiding from the world would do no good.</div>
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One memory of that day stands out to me. A Devotional is held every Tuesday morning at 11 am. The campus shuts down so that all students, staff, and faculty can attend. Traditionally, the first devotional of the school year is given by the university president and his wife. As fortune would have it, September 11, 2001 fell on the day of the first devotional of the school year. After the attacks, the devotional was changed to a prayer meeting. An hour or two before the prayer meeting, the university president came in to pick up his order of shirts. I'll never forget what I saw and felt looking at him. I was impressed that he showed up himself to get his shirts when he had a campus full of scared and grieving college students, as well as faculty and staff. I saw the deep emotions and concern on his face and I wondered, "What can he possibly say? What can he say to all of us to bring us comfort in the face of something so traumatic?" What he said changed me and brought me peace. The abridged transcript of speech delivered at the prayer meeting is <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/merrill-j-bateman_hope-peace/">here</a>, with the full audio linked to the left of the text. I remember with perfect clarity the power I felt as he said, "You young people hold the power of peace for the world in your hands." When he spoke those words, I knew what I could do. <b><i>The gospel of Jesus Christ brings peace</i></b> and I knew it was my time to share it.<br />
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The hours, days, and weeks that followed were filled with grief but also with the peace that, in the end, everything will be made right.<br />
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My current and forever calling in life is being a mother to my children. They were born into a world that has been shaped by the events of 9/11. They will never remember a time before it happened. Every year they see the flags placed in yards and around town and we talk about that day. The first year that my oldest was aware of the flags we talked about what happened. She asked if superheroes came to save the people. I tearfully told her that there were no superheroes that day but that everyday people stepped up and became real heroes. She responded, "But I don't know who they are." That inspired me to learn about the people who gave their lives. These were people who had names, faces, and families. When I think about what happened I wonder if I would have run to safety or run to save others. I hope I never need to find out. As I read the stories of the real heroes, I know I need to teach my children that evil did not win that day. Goodness, kindness, and love won out.<br />
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So, 15 years beyond that tragic day, what have I learned? And how do I move forward? The beauty that rose out of the ashes was a spirit of unity and love that I don't remember before and have not seen since. We were all Americans. We were all brothers and sisters united in mourning and joined in determination. Support was expressed worldwide.<br />
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That time of unity has sadly passed. We are now in the midst of an extremely divisive presidential election. Social media was created and has expanded to the extent that sharing an opinion with a large group of people is as easy as a few clicks and keystrokes. I see us being encouraged to deepen the divide rather than bridge the gap. The attacks happened because someone was focused on our differences and chose to see them as something to destroy.<br />
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Despite the differences we all have, there is more about us that is alike than is different. We want to be happy. We want to be loved. We all have things we hold dear. Most importantly, we are all children of God and that is something that cannot be taken away from us.<br />
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Moving forward, I have learned that I need to look for the good in others. It is there. Moving forward, I know that people are individuals and all are worthy of love and patience. Moving forward, I know to look for commonalities and build upon those. Moving forward, I know that understanding another person is the first step to loving them. Moving forward, I know the world can never have too much love.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-39303593122366919282016-09-06T08:28:00.003-07:002016-09-06T08:31:11.723-07:00New Pattern! Bonn Shirt and Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am crawling out of my blogging absence to show off the newest pattern by <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch</a>: the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/bonn-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Bonn Shirt and Dress</a>. It comes in shirt or dress length, as well as options for short, three-quarter, long, and flounce sleeves. There is a lovely v-neckline and a contoured collar. It looks like a stand collar but lays flat against the neck. I tested both the dress and shirt lengths, with a three-quarter sleeve for both. Behold, the <strike>smirk</strike> shirt:</div>
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If it is any indication of how much I love this pattern, it was good enough that I broke out my beloved purple fabric to make the shirt. I've been holding on to this bit of deliciousness for about three years now. I also used some fun peacock feather fabric for the dress length. It's gorgeous fabric, but not as "me" as I like to wear. But an ultra purple solid? Perfection.</div>
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The pattern went through thorough testing and came out with a great fit. Once the pattern was completed I made only a few changes to the final shirt so it was perfectly fitted to my own body. The only cosmetic change was raising the v-neckline by an inch. I probably didn't need to do it, but I never regret an extra touch of cover up.</div>
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I like the shirt both tucked and untucked. The first time I wore it was to church, tucked into a black skirt. I kept it on all day to go to the in-laws' house but swapped out the skirt for a pair of jeans. I took the pictures at their house. It's way swankier than mine.</div>
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As always, the pattern instructions were clear and easy to work with. I really appreciate that the designer uses standardized measurements in the design process, rather than making something to fit her, then grading the pattern out from there. It makes such a difference in getting a good starting point for adjusting the pattern to fit your body. My own typical adjustments include shortening the waist (or sometimes just a swayback adjustment), widening the shoulder, and using a larger sleeve size.<br />
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The <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/bonn-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Bonn Shirt and Dress pattern</a> is on sale now for 20% off the regular price. A great bonus is that you can get 15% off your purchase with two or more patterns, so it's great if you want to get more (use code "dream"). With fall coming quickly, my next project is the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/liana-stretch-jeans-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Liana Stretch Jeans</a>. And about a billion of the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/lisbon-cardigan-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Lisbon Cardigan</a>, which is one of my favorite patterns ever. Go grab some <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affiliates=goddessofsewing" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch patterns</a> and get sewing!<br />
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-70313681254138077262016-05-02T09:09:00.003-07:002016-05-02T09:09:35.256-07:00Cindy's Wedding DressBack in December my cousin, Chance, married the lovely Cindy. I was called upon to make her wedding dress, which was super exciting. I love making wedding dresses. Well, I like the idea of making wedding dresses. With four kids running around it becomes a bit more difficult to do everything necessary to make a wedding dress. Because of that, we decided it would be best to order a dress ans alter it. Cindy found her perfect dress at <a href="http://www.jjshouse.com/" target="_blank">JJ's House</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cindy liked the mermaid silhouette</td></tr>
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As gorgeous as the dress is, there were some limitations. The sizing available in this style leaves a lot of girls out of luck. Thankfully the dress is encrusted with lace and I knew I'd be able to add in a gusset. The biggest issue with the gown, however, was how much of it was sheer. It's a gorgeous look, but Chance and Cindy planned to be married in the Payson temple and the dress needed to be more opaque for that. She also wanted 3/4 sleeves instead of long sleeves.</div>
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The first thing to do was make the dress fit. That required taking it in around the waist and adding a gusset in the hips. DOing this proved to be a bit more difficult than I had expected. I had assumed the lace medallions were only sewn to the mesh. They weren't. Those medallions were sewn on after the dress was constructed, so I had to pick out and peel them back before making the alterations to the dress. It was pretty involved. Picking out seams sewn with transparent thread is super fun. There needs to be a sarcasm font.</div>
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The sleeves and neckline were next. To avoid having the dress look like an obvious alteration, we decided to add more lace at the neck and back. I'm pleased with how it turned out.</div>
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Along with building up the back with a satin lining, the dress needed a zipper that went all the way up to the top. In the interest of honesty, my mom took care of that for me. Sometimes things get to be too much and I was so grateful she was able to step in when my life got to be overwhelming. It gave me that extra rest I needed so I could come back to it fresh.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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By the time the dress was done I realized that it might have been less work to make the dress from scratch than it did to alter it. Oh well. She looked gorgeous and was happy with the dress. In the end, does anything else matter?</div>
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It was a beautiful wedding, a beautiful couple, and a beautiful day. Here are the professional pictures, for your viewing pleasure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Payson temple is one of my favorite places on earth. So beautiful inside and out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the bridesmaids</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a nativity display in the fountain at Christmastime.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My aunt, Cindy, and Cindy's mom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many required kissy-face pictures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a cute and happy couple.</td></tr>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-61372569533209352412016-03-08T10:05:00.003-08:002016-03-08T12:26:31.811-08:00Three Pattern Tests!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently got to do one of my favorite things, namely testing patterns for <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch</a>. Four(!) new patterns were just released and I was able to test three of the four of them. Lucky me, I was able to test three pieces that work up beautifully into a suit. Lucky you, all Itch-to-Stitch patterns are <a href="http://www.itch-to-stitch.com/" target="_blank">on sale</a> until March 13 using the coupon code on the banner. I'll be picking up the one I didn't test. It's lovely.</div>
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First up is the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/hepburn-turtleneck-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Hepburn Turtleneck</a>. This is a FANTASTIC basic piece. The top is very fitted and perfect for layering. I chose to use the short sleeve option an used a classic white cotton spandex I got online. I prefer my tops with a bit more ease when worn alone so this will be for layering and I'll size up with anything I plan to wear on its own. I love that this top and these pictures show off my weight loss (I am <i>thisclose</i> to 40 lbs down from where I was when I started in November). The top is a quick sew and very straightforward. I love a good instant gratification project.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still self-consciously posing my belly. Suck it in, Jordan, suck it in!</td></tr>
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Next on the list is the<a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/seville-skirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank"> Seville Skirt</a>. This one is a very fun an feminine little number. It is fitted through the waist and hip, then flares below the hip for a trumpet effect. I used a jacquard fabric, so this skirt is very structured. I have a cute charmeuse fabric I've been saving for when I'm done with the weight loss and this is the pattern I plan to use for it. It will have a different look with such a flowy fabric.<br />
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The waist and hips here are rather fitted, so pay close attention to the finished measurements to get the ease you're looking for. The pattern uses an invisible zipper and a waistband with a hook and eye for the closure.<br />
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Finally, we have the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/salamanca-cropped-jacket-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Salamanca Cropped Jacket</a>. It's completely lined, but the method is so easy it's not overwhelming. </div>
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I had so much fun making this one. I started off looking for fabric with the idea of using a boucle in a springtime color, preferably a lavender. As fate would have it, the selection at my nearest fabric store was pretty abysmal and I was force to go to the red tag table. I'm pretty sure the red tag table is stuff they're trying to clear out, so they put a red tag on it but don't actually mark it down any. That, however, is a discussion for another day. With the idea of a suit in mind for the jacket and skirt, I happened upon this delightful fabric. </div>
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Once I saw the fabric I was pretty sure that Jacqueline Kennedy would be crying tears in heaven if I didn't use this fabric to make the jacket and skirt. It's got a great mod vibe to it that I thought would work well with the patterns. I wasn't disappointed.<br />
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To fit my orangutan arms, I needed to lengthen the sleeves about two inches. Not a problem with the great instructions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Does anyone else feel weird looking at their own backs? I kind of do.</td></tr>
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Along with the orangutan length in my arms, I also have some extra thickness there. I didn't think about that before making up the pattern, so next time I'll need to check my adjustments to make a bit more room for my arms. Future plans for this pattern include something lighter and in a really bold solid color. There's also the though in my head that I'll shorten the sleeves to elbow or bicep length.<br />
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This jacket is fun and looks great every way I've seen it styled.</div>
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Don't forget to stop over at <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch</a> and pick up the patterns while you can get them for 20% off. Also check out the other new release, <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/zamora-blouse-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Zamora Blouse</a>. Gorgeous!</div>
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-31652048783789970422016-01-12T14:18:00.000-08:002016-01-12T14:18:47.368-08:00Pictures Are Worth Several Thousand WordsYou know how sometimes you get so busy that, even though you want to document things, the busy-ness is about all you can get around to? I know that feeling too. As much as I would love to talk about each and every new pattern I've used in the past few months, here are photos of the finished products:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The patterns from <a href="http://patternanthology.com/" target="_blank">Pattern Anthology</a>'s Unbiased Collection:</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://seekatesew.bigcartel.com/product/the-gwendolyn-dress" target="_blank">Gwen</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/diamond-dress-and-top" target="_blank">Diamond</a></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tote bag for a geeky Christmas craft swap</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mommy and me, me, me, and me Star Wars shirts</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/ladies-pocket-tee-pattern" target="_blank">Ladies' Pocket Tee</a> for me and <a href="http://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/treasure-pocket-tee-18m-12y" target="_blank">Treasure Pocket Tee</a> for each of the kids</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Major Wedding Dress Alteration</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll actually blog this one later, but a majority of the time was spent working on this beauty.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nativity Costumes</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simplicity patterns <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/misses-men-teen-costumes/4795.html#start=13" target="_blank">4795</a>, <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/adult-costumes/4213.html" target="_blank">4213</a>, <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/boy-girl-costumes/4797.html" target="_blank">4797</a> I was called on at the last minute to make the costume for Mary and Joseph, so I have half made kids' costumes and they went in bath robes.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Miscellaneous Kid Stuff </b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top, left to right: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/160279258/slouchy-cardigan-pattern-and-tutorial" target="_blank">Slouchy Cardigan</a>s for the two girls, <a href="http://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/quick-crew" target="_blank">Quick Crew</a> shirt with Wreck-It Ralph panel<br />Bottom, left to right: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/249900504/a-sparkly-baby-pretty-panel-dress-tunic?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Pretty Panel Dress</a>, <a href="http://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/panel-pocket-tee" target="_blank">Panel Pocket Tee</a>, <a href="http://www.dandelionsndungarees.com/product/girls-flyaway-ruffle-cardigan/" target="_blank">Flyaway Ruffle Cardigan</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family Pictures:</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/julia-womens-cardigan" target="_blank">Julia Cardigan</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Not Pictured:</b></span></div>
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Hooded tee for The Hubs, another Pretty Panel Dress for Pink Blur, nine infinity scarves.</div>
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I think that about covers it. All together that makes twelve shirts, nine scarves, four cardigans, three finished costumes (plus five more cut and partially sewn), two dresses, one bag, and a big wedding dress alteration. Not bad for two and a half months. I've also been working on weight loss and that's been going really well. The family picture above is somewhere between 20-25 lbs down. Woohoo!</div>
Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-74671226255164892662015-10-25T19:24:00.000-07:002015-10-25T19:24:06.203-07:00Kid's Clothes Week: October 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Kid's Clothes Week again and this week has been about the baby. Last time around the three older siblings all got wearable clothes, while poor Video Game was left with a half finished romper. :( To rectify this terrible injustice, the baby got the benefit of all my sewing effort. And what a benefit it was.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Most of the pictures are fuzzy because this little boy is always on the move.</td></tr>
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Both projects are a product of patient waiting for the right time. First up is this Cookie Monster outfit. I was able to buy the fabric on preorder from <a href="http://pinkzeppelinboutique.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Pink Zeppelin Boutique</a>, one of my favorite sources for custom knit fabric. I held on to the fabric without cutting into it while I waited for Video Game to grow into the Cookie Monster shoes I bought him. I did not, of course, bother to put the shoes on him to take pictures.<br />
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I was able to squeeze the hoodie out of a fat half of the fur print. When I saw the fur fabric and its coordinates I knew the were going to be a hoodie with chocolate chip lining and pockets with a pair of pants. Taking the extra time to make a bite mark out of the cookie pockets was totally worth it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The picture is dark, but you get the idea. And, yes, those spots on the pocket are splatters of food.</td></tr>
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The hoodie pattern is the <a href="http://blog.brindilletwig.com/2014/10/free-hoodie-pattern/" target="_blank">free pattern</a> you can download for joining the Brindille & Twig email list. Obviously, I modified the pocket to fit the cookie theme. I used this pattern for the <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2015/10/lotr-hoodie.html" target="_blank">LOTR hoodie</a> too. I made it a little big because I wanted it to have plenty of growing room.<br />
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For the pants I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/234620358/baby-child-and-tween-simply-sweats-and?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">Simply Sweats and Shorts pattern</a> from Dandelions n' Dungarees. It's a great pattern for basic pants. I also made these long enough to grow into for a while. With any luck he'll be able to wear these next year too. Fingers crossed.<br />
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Video Game seems pretty comfy in the outfit and doesn't fuss when I put it on him. That means it's a keeper. Although I'm pretty sure I'd make him wear it even if he hated it. Cute over comfy. It's all about priorities. :) Because I just want to eat this kid up, here are a few more pictures of the baby eating a cookie and being darling.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cookie eating is serious business.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He's still a bit of a wobbly walker and is just now making the transition from mostly crawling to mostly walking. I am not okay with this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And down he goes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Want a cookie? They're super yummy."</td></tr>
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I hesitate to show the next project. As darling as the cookie monster outfit is, it's got nothing on his Halloween costume. The pattern is so far out of print that it's not even listed with the out-of-print patterns, which is really a shame because it's so stinkin' cute. I used minky, fleece, and felt from JoAnn. And....well this little costume speaks for itself. I apologize if you go <a href="http://www.barbie.com/en-ca/video/Barbie-Life-in-the-Dreamhouse-Episode-19-Plethora-of-Puppies" target="_blank">cute-atonic</a> (description at 1:13, but the whole thing is fun to watch). Here's my little organ grinder monkey:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again with the walking? STOP GROWING UP!!!</td></tr>
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I would say this Kid's Clothes week was a success.Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-44401646528946142322015-10-13T00:00:00.000-07:002015-10-13T00:00:04.162-07:00Less Is More Culottes--Happy Birthday, Itch-to-Stitch!As I have started using pdf patterns more and more I have found there are a few designers I favor. At the top of that list is <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch</a>. The designs are lovely, the techniques professional, and the pattern quality stellar. Kennis, the fabulous designer behind Itch-to-Stich, released her first pattern a year ago and there have been nine more patterns since then. To celebrate, Kennis is hosting a blog tour, offering a sale, and running a pretty sweet giveaway (found at the bottom of this post). I'm flattered to be a part of the blog tour. We were each asked to hack an Itch-to-Stitch pattern in some way. There are so many options and these patterns lend themselves to hacking so well that I finally gave up trying to make a decision and asked Kennis which one she would like me to tackle. She suggested the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/emily-culottes-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Emily Culottes</a> and I'm so pleased. Mother Nature is pretty fickle with the weather around these parts so I decided to make a pair that would work well for the days that still feel a bit like summer...<br />
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...as it does for those crisper, more fall-like days. I'm all about transitional clothes that will take me from one season to another. I love that these an be casual to more dressy and are comfortable enough that they feel like pajamas.<br />
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Whenever I think of hacking a pattern I think of what I can add to it to give it a bit more oomph. This time I decided to take something away. With all the sewing projects I have on my list and four children (can't forget them), sometimes the best thing to do is cut down on the time it takes to construct a project. In this case, the zipper got the hack. I traded the contour waistband for elastic and just eliminated the zipper all together. It was a super simple hack that saved me some time and I'll tell you how to do it too. The other change I made was adding length in the leg. Kennis gives great instructions about how to do that right in the pattern, so no further hacking is required there. The instructions are pretty straightforward so I'm just giving written instructions.</div>
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The first thing to do when eliminating the zipper is to choose your fabric. You'll want to use a knit so it can stretch over your hips before sitting on your waist. I chose to use this gorgeous royal blue <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-8031-ponte-de-roma-ml242055-royal-blue.aspx" target="_blank">ponte de roma from Michael Levine</a> for my culottes. It's a great weight for the transition to fall and the knit is stable enough to give me the structure I wanted. Honestly, a ponte would also work very well for the zipper construction but is just as beautiful and functional in my zip-less version.</div>
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The next step is to size down. I didn't want the amount of fabric in the culottes to eat me alive. To get the fit I wanted, I ignored the size chart altogether and went straight to the finished garment measurements. You'll want the fabric to just skim your hips, so choose the finished garment measurement that most closely matches your body measurements. The stretch in the knit fabric will give you all the wearing ease you need. As you cut out you'll also need to make sure you eliminate the zipper extension on the left side.</div>
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Had my fabric been of a lighter weight and /or the culottes a shorter length, I might have been able to get away with making a yoga waistband. The weight of my culottes really required the support of an elastic waist. To make an elastic waistband, start by eliminating the contour waistband piece. Replace that with a waistband casing that is cut about 3.75 inches tall and as wide as the waistline on your culottes. You could cut it a little more narrow to avoid gathers in the waistband but I didn't bother with that, as I always wear my shirts untucked. With RIGHT sides together, stitch the two narrow edges together to form a loop. Sew the elastic to fit your waist. I ended up pulling mine tighter twice before I was convinced it would hold up the culottes.</div>
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The elastic and casing are put together before attaching it to the culottes...unless you're me and skip this step. With WRONG sides together, fold the knit casing piece in half along the length and place the elastic inside. Stitch the raw edges together, encasing the elastic. Attach the waistband to the body of the culottes and you're good to go. Pattern: hacked.</div>
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<script src="//widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-29825932515352735952015-10-10T15:54:00.003-07:002015-10-10T15:54:51.621-07:00LOTR Hoodie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tonight the Young Women (12-18 year old girls) in our ward (congregation) are having a fundraiser to help pay for their yearly summer camp. In addition to a dinner there will also be an auction of items donated from members of our ward. Most of it will be baked goods but there will be a few other miscellaneous items up for grabs. Obviously, I chose to sew something for the auction. Behold, the Lord of the Rings Hoodie:<br />
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Cute, right? I had the fabric leftover from a custom knit order, so it's no longer available anywhere, unless you want to pay a small fortune. :( I made shirts for my boys out of it. This one, however, is modeled by my littlest girl.<br />
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The pattern is the <a href="http://blog.brindilletwig.com/2014/10/free-hoodie-pattern/" target="_blank">free hoodie from Brindille&Twig</a> that you get when you sign up for the newsletter. It was quick and easy and seemed to run true to size. The arms were a little long on Pink Blur but it's a 5/6 and she's in a 5.<br />
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The orange fabric I used for the hood lining, pocket, and sleeve detail came from a girl Charlee KnitFix fabric that no one seemed to want to buy off me. It has turned out to be a really great accent piece for this print.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lembas bread. And look! MORE lembas bread.</td></tr>
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Everything for sewing the pattern came together beautifully. I'm a little sad that this won't be staying at our house (Pink Blue is even more sad about it) but I'm happy it can go to someone who wants it and is happy to pay for it. I'm really hoping someone is willing to pay more than $5 for it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She LOVES the pocket!</td></tr>
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I tend to think of this top as more boyish, though I'm not sure why. I love LOTR and Pink Blur loves the shirt so I'd say that makes it pretty unisex. Here's to hoping whoever gets it will appreciate it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one is my favorite.</td></tr>
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-40952298252742645112015-10-08T15:15:00.000-07:002015-10-08T15:15:54.484-07:00Lotus Blossom Blouse and Peg LegsThere has been quite a bit of sewing going on around here lately, just not a lot of picture taking orblogging. I meant to remedy that this morning (and print off another pattern) when I found the corpse of our laptop. I can't even get it to turn on. Insert the weeping of bitter tears. So today's offering to the blogging gods includes pics that are not cropped or edited to be more flattering. You're welcome. Or I apologize, whichever one fits the bill for you. :)<br />
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My first exercise in humility for the day is this pair of <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/" target="_blank">Peg Legs</a> by <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/shop/" target="_blank">Patterns for Pirates</a>:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My attempt at looking carefree and confident when I'm really not feeling that way.</td></tr>
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I avoid leggings like the plague. Still, I felt the need to give it as try and a free pattern (you can get the code to get the pattern here when you join the Patterns for Pirates Facebook group) is a great reason to go for it. It uses a yoga waist band and is super comfy. These leggings still haven't seen the outside of my house. I'm kind of self-conscious about the size of my legs and putting them on display of out of my comfort zone. Also, I don't have any shirts in a tunic length and I won't wear these without a bit more coverage. I <i>could</i> remedy that by making a tunic length top in a solid color but I've been having too much fun making other things.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found that fingertip length shirts make me feel more comfortable in leggings.</td></tr>
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The pattern for this next top comes from Lo<a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/" target="_blank">ve Notions</a>. It's the <a href="http://www.lovenotions.com/shop/lotus-blossom-blouse-ladies-girls-bundled" target="_blank">Lotus Blossom Blouse</a>, which I have made twice now. I made a few little modifications. I raised the neckline a couple of inches, lengthened the sleeves, and left more of the center front seam open at the bottom to give a little more space. That last part probably doesn't make a lot of sense unless you are familiar with these pattern. Either way, I really like the end result from this pattern. It's fun and feminine without taking a lot of time to make.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo cred goes to Pink Blur. Yay for five year old photographers! And awkward foot positioning.</td></tr>
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I have eight other projects that have been cut out or completed, three more with patterns and fabric set aside, and countless others I would like to do if I had the time. With any luck I'll take pictures of the completed items soon. Until then, I'll keep plugging away at my current project: a child's top and pants combo that is to be auctioned off for a fundraiser this weekend. Here's to hoping it goes for a good price!<br />
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-15442713383337763902015-09-27T14:12:00.000-07:002015-10-08T10:17:49.231-07:00Preschool SewingI already wrote about the <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2015/08/back-to-school-sewing-uniform-style.html" target="_blank">school uniform</a> I made for Blue Eyes and today is about what I made for the Pink Blur as she starts preschool. Her birthday is just a few weeks after the cut off date to start kindergarten, which was pretty disappointing for me and for her. But, on a more positive note, she's in a wonderful preschool this year. I love her preschool teacher and preschool had no dress code, allowing me to sew a greater variety of things for her. And she loves it when I sew for her. That's always a win.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I already blogged this one but it's what she chose for the first day.</td></tr>
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While Pink Blur is allowed more options in clothing, she almost always chooses a dress. So everything I made her for school has an attached skirt. First up is the Dropsie Boater Dress. I made matching dresses for the girls because I had two yards of the fabric. It was in the KnitFix from Girl Charlee. The skirt started a bit shorter than I like (particularly when considering room for growth) so I added a bit at the bottom and they're perfect.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my little models</td></tr>
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Next is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/240431367/girls-skater-dress?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">Princess Skater Dress</a> by Dandelions N Dungarees. The pattern was perfect for this fabric, which came from a mystery pack of slightly flawed fabric. She wore this to the preschool brunch that happened a week before class started. To say she loves it is an understatement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheesing it up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also a great dress for hopscotch </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love watching her </td></tr>
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Big sister got a Button Up Jumper for her school uniform and it was so cute I just had to make another one for Pink Blur. The fabric for this one came the same mystery pack of flawed fabric as the dress above. I didn't have too difficult a time cutting around the mistakes, which was nice.The Star Wars print was fun and unique.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Aerospace Museum. Q-Ball is wearing his aviator glasses and plane shirt. Very appropriate.</td></tr>
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Last but not least is another version of the Dropsie Boater Dress (see above for link). The fabric is yet another custom print, found <a href="http://www.sewmuchfabriccustoms.com/retail" target="_blank">here</a>. Pink Blur wore it on her birthday. We went to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate and it was great fun. Her shirt says, "Though she be but little she is fierce." That is so true of my little spitfire.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the birthday girl crown. Most of the time she wore it like a pool floatie. Sadly, I did not get a picture of that.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She wasn't so much into modeling for me when she had a handful of tokens or the games.</td></tr>
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Next year this sweet girl will have a school uniform of her own and she's is REALLY looking forward to that. Until then I will continue to make little dresses for her to wear.<br />
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-12389283501272211952015-08-27T10:29:00.002-07:002015-08-27T10:29:40.406-07:00Back to School Sewing, Uniform Style<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My sweet oldest girl started second grade this year. I know every parent everywhere thinks it is inhuman that their children are growing up so quickly and I am no exception. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!?!! I could go on forever about the injustice of children growing up but it wouldn't really do any good, so I'll just tell about the dress.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one was actually taken before school and the sun was blinding!</td></tr>
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Blue Eyes attends a charter school that uses uniforms. For he age group, she can wear a navy jumper or a red/white/navy plaid jumper. It is generally cheaper to buy uniform than make them. I picked up a navy jumper online and expected to do the same with the plaid. </div>
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My go-to source for discount uniforms didn't carry the plaid this year. Boo. As much as I love school uniforms, there is a part of me that needs to be a little different. I usually do that with the plaid jumper but the only "different" plaid jumpers I could find cost upwards of $40 and that's a price I am unwilling to pay. This year I got the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203245644/button-up-jumper-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Button Up Jumper</a> from <a href="http://onceuponasewingmachine.com/" target="_blank">Once Upon a Sewing Machine</a> and a few yards of uniform plaid. I love the result and so does Blue Eyes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The light indoors was far less harsh</td></tr>
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There were only a couple of modifications to be made. First, I changed the skirt front gathers into an inverted box pleat to better suit the crisp fabric. Second, I made a round neckline because that's what Blue Eyes wanted. The final modification was to change the angle on the back side seam to match the angle on the skirt. That was to make stripe matching easier.</div>
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My little girl may have just turned seven but she's got a set of hips on her. Because of that I needed to size up quite a bit on the pattern to let her wiggle into the jumper. I don't forsee it being a problem for The Pink Blur (who my mother has also called "The Buttless Wonder"). And this isn't really a change to the pattern, but it is an element I love. I had a further fit of nonconformity and decided to make the pocket lining out of a contrast fabric. I considered using the fabric for all the lining but ultimately decided to keep that traditional because there was more chance that the bodice lining would be spotted. So now the pocket bags are made with Doctor Who fabric.</div>
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The pattern was great to make something out of the ordinary but also compliant with the dress code. It is her favorite jumper to wear to school. I plan on making one (not uniform) for Pink Blur to wear to preschool.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After school the sun was behind our house and much more friendly for personality pictures.</td></tr>
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<br />Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-247697649561696932015-07-06T23:54:00.001-07:002015-07-06T23:54:37.557-07:00Let's Play Catch-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
How is it that I have had two months worth of projects and haven't blogged any of them? Oh yeah...I have four young kids. That explains a multitude of things. Anywho, here is a photo dump of projects that I won't take the time to fully blog. Because I have four young kids. Let's begin.</div>
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Pattern testing is always fun and I did a couple for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandelionsnDungarees?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Dandelions n' Dungarees</a>. The dress is one I did before my last blog post, but which I seem to have neglected to blog about. That was pretty silly of me, as I love the pattern. It's the Girls' Fashion Basics. I made the dress for Blue Eyes and it came together so quickly and nicely that I made a top for Pink Blur.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She chose her fabric from Girl Charlee</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added belt loops but she refuses to wear it with a belt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the extra top , also made with fabric from Girl Charlee, <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/perfectly-pink-chevron-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-6094.html?cPath=190" target="_blank">here</a>. The skirt was a quick self draft.</td></tr>
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Once the dress pattern was done there was a call for another Dandelions n' Dungarees test pattern. This one was the Simply Sweats and Shorts pattern. Since the test I have made Blue Eyes four pairs of short from this pattern. The kid has plenty of school uniforms but was out of luck with play clothes. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pants fabric came from a knitfix bag.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This adorable little monkey doesn't like to sleep and keeps me on my toes</td></tr>
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In the interim between blog posts I also discovered the world of custom knits. Heaven help me. But they're so darn cute!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sofilantjes.com/product/omni-tempore-shirt-sizes-12-months-to-14-years/" target="_blank">Omni Tempore</a> shirt from Sofilantjes and fabric from <a href="http://refs.cc/fa1hKJHd" target="_blank">KNITorious fabric</a>. I saw the panel on their B/S/T group on Facebook and had to have it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Video Game also got in on the LOTR fabric love with the <a href="http://www.brindilletwig.com/collections/all/products/009-bodysuit" target="_blank">Brindille & Twig bodysui</a>t pattern. He's my precious.</td></tr>
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The girls were not left out of the custom fabric love. These fabrics are also from <a href="http://refs.cc/fa1hKJHd" target="_blank">KNITorious</a>. I modified the Janey Jump Around dress to fit my specs. Something about the rainbow and a llamacorn just spoke to me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ever the model.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See?!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Eyes chose the modifications on this dress. Fabric is<a href="http://knitorious-fabric.myshopify.com/collections/in-stock/products/pre-order-kitty-sugar-skulls" target="_blank"> here</a>.</td></tr>
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Aside from sewing things I started going to an oil painting class. I have scheduling difficulties so I haven't finished the class, but this was from the first day.<br />
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This shirt was made from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/233716521/cecilia-puff-tee-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">Cecilia Puff Tee</a>. Now that I have dabbled in custom knits I must now sew up ALL the panels!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She-Ra is way cooler than He-Man. Blue Eyes wore this to Field Day at school. Short must be knee length, so I whipped out these babies from the Simply sweats shorts.</td></tr>
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One project for myself was this shirt from my April Knitfix fabrics, made into the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/232393254/love-notions-lotus-blossom-blouse-for?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">Love Notions Lotus Blossom top</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Since taking this picture I have made a couple of adjustments.</td></tr>
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I was also chosen to test the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238276256/harvey-vneck-tee-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Harvey V-neck Tee</a> for Once Upon A Sewing Machine. It's a great basic pattern.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Eyes whips out her model stuff.</td></tr>
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For now that's all. There are a couple of other things I've sewn for myself but I want them in a separate post for tomorrow. Sewing keeps me sane. Serious. I've gained a greater appreciation for the quick and easy project that can be finished when the baby actually agrees to sleep. Being able to create fills my bucket so I can take a deep breath and be a better mom to my kids.Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-15987574216343059822015-05-15T20:19:00.003-07:002015-05-16T06:10:51.132-07:00In the Details: Stripe Matching on Raglan Sleeves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Back when I taught sewing in school I mostly taught my students the basics. There was never much of a chance to go beyond that, which is a bit of a shame because once you get past the basics you can get into the details. The details turn good stuff into great stuff. I plan on doing a series called "In the Details" which will show some of the finer points of sewing that give a professional finish to a project. Today we will start with matching stripes, specifically on raglan sleeves.</div>
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<b>The Basics</b>:</div>
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Start off by making sure your fabric is properly on grain and the stripes match up where they should. The fabric I'm using has the stripe knit into the fabric rather than being printed on. Prints can get off grain, which makes the cutting much more time consuming. If you are just learning to do stripe matching I suggest starting with a fabric that has the stripe knitted in rather than printed on. This is the first step for any kind of stripe matching, whether it's along the sides or around an armscye. Lining up everything now will save you a headache later. I usually cut out my pieces in a double layer, but I am extremely meticulous about making sure the stripes match up perfectly before I lay out my pieces. You can also cut everything out in a single layer to make sure everything is precisely on grain.<br />
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One thing that is helpful to me when I match patterns of any kind is to ignore seam allowances altogether and think about matching a point rather than a pattern or stripe. First off I'll show how I match it on a paper pattern, then on a PDF pattern.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use the dots at the top and notches closer to the bottom for help in matching.</td></tr>
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Decide which piece you want as a your starter piece. All the other pieces will be cut according to how you place that first piece. I chose the front piece because that is where the eye is naturally drawn to on any garment. After that is in place it's just a game of good matching to make it all come together.</div>
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Look for markings on your pattern. They are your friends. They tell you exactly where to place your pattern pieces. Markings like the dots on the pieces in the picture above are particularly helpful. These dots show where the seam will be on the finished garment and that is where you want the stripes to match. </div>
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If there are no other design considerations (where I want certain stripes to hit on the body, etc.) you can place the pattern piece wherever it's easier to match up the stripe. I placed the center of a dot exactly over both stripes. In this pattern I cut a size 18.<br />
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Notches can also be helpful in lining up your stripes, but be careful. The picture above shows where the side seam notches fell <i>after</i> I placed my dot for the sleeve. Side seams are way easier to match than sleeve seams. <br />
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Once the front pattern piece is pinned, move on to the sleeve piece. Many paper patterns have a dot for matching closer to the cap of the sleeve and a notch closer to the underarm. That is also true of my chosen pattern. Sometimes notches can get you a bit off (usually not too bad) because they match the cut line rather than the seam line. If you want to be really accurate you can measure straight in from the notch to the seam line. I love to use pins for marking, as illustrated in the picture above. This marking was just barely into the top of the black line. Don't worry about matching anything below the notch because it simply won't match up. That part of the sleeve is in your armpit anyway.</div>
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Even after all my careful placement, the notch marking on the sleeve did not match where it should have been according to the front piece. To help remedy that I pulled a little bit on the paper to get the dot closer to where I wanted it, as seen below. It's not a ton but every little bit helps.<br />
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Smooth out the rest of your pattern and secure it. Make note of where the matching dots are placed to use as a reference with the next piece. The large dot for the back piece is just off center of the black stripe.<br />
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Continue laying out your pieces using this method and cut out. Sometimes you just need to cut lay out and cut your pieces one at a time instead of laying them all out at once. Do what works best for you. The knit in this tutorial is fairly stable without a lot of stretch or drape, so cutting a double layer worked well for me.<br />
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This is where it can get a little tricky and you need to make a judgement call. You can choose to pin the entire stripe in place by inserting the pin in the same place through both layers of fabric and making sure the seamline is between the two points where the pin is inserted into the fabric. I've shown that method below. The nice thing about doing this is that you can be pretty sure the stripes will match perfectly. The drawback to this method is that it can sometimes warp the fabric a little in places where the stripes won't be parallel across the seam. It's hard to show that on a raglan sleeve, but makes a big difference on a set in sleeve.<br />
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The other good pinning option is to put the pin through where the stripe meets at the seam line and then secure the pin wherever it happens to fall most conveniently. When I do that I always have to be really careful about not sewing over my pins, but it's very precise. Stitch up the seam and you should get something like this:<br />
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The instructions for getting the fabric ready for a PDF pattern is the same as for a paper pattern. The difference is that a lot of PDF patterns don't have the same markings you can use to match stripes. So we make our own. That's actually a good thing if you want a particular placement for the stripes.<br />
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Start by drawing the seamline on the sleeve pattern piece.The pattern I used has a 1/4 inch seam allowance.<br />
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Place your front pattern piece on the fabric. When you have it where you want, use a ruler to mark stripe placement across the pattern.<br />
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I like to mark several lines to make sure I've got it well in place. I also shaded the black stripes for ease.<br />
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Fold back the seam allowance on the sleeve piece and lay the cut edges of the sleeve and front pieces together. Now your seam lines are touching.<br />
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On the sleeve piece, make a small mark where the stripes will meet. Unfold the seam allowance.<br />
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Using your marks as a guide, use a ruler to draw the stripe lines on the sleeve piece. Make sure to draw the stripes parallel to the stretch. This sleeve pattern is cut on the fold so I just drew perpendicular to the fold edge.<br />
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Place your sleeve piece, matching the stripe lines. Repeat the proess for the back piece. In the pattern I used, both the front and back used the the same pattern piece. I cut them as one. If your pattern calls for them to be cut separately you'll need to watch the stripe matching on the sleeve and on the side seam.<br />
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The method for pinning and sewing is the same as a paper pattern. The only difference I'll mention here is that you can choose how often you want to pin. If you're being really careful you an pin at every stripe. Whether or not I do that depends on the project and how much I care.<br />
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If all goes well you'll have lots of perfectly matched stripes.<br />
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So there's how to match stripes on a raglan sleeve. Now, because I'm all about honesty, I have to confess that the stripes on the paper pattern...didn't match up. Say what?! Yeah. The pattern I used requires that you stretch the front piece to fit the sleeve. It didn't state it on the pattern tissue and, silly me, I didn't read the instructions. Another confession: I still haven't read them.<br />
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Boo, non-matching stripes! I stretched the other side to fit to see if I liked it better:<br />
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I didn't like it better. Not one to admit defeat, I added two tiny tucks to the sleeve to ease it in without stretching and to rematch the stripes. Now it's a design feature. :)<br />
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No post is compete without the finished product. Q-ball is, as always, unimpressed that I made him something.<br />
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I didn't really go over matching stripes as the side, but I'll do that in another post. I promise won't be so long-winded in that one. But I did match the stripes down the side seam.<br />
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Whether or not Q-ball likes his new shirt (he seems to be on the fence about it) he does like the mommy who made it for him. And I certainly love him.<br />
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If you want to get a look at more matching skill you can click on the links to this <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2013/04/jaded-stripes.html" target="_blank">striped shirt</a>, a <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2014/05/checkmate.html" target="_blank">checked shirt</a>, my recent <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2015/04/jacqueline-hoodie-blog-tour-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">houndstooth hoodie</a>, a ridiculous <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2013/05/generally-im-not-one-to-sew-with-trends.html" target="_blank">chevron tunic</a>, and, last but not least, this <a href="http://goddessofsewing.blogspot.com/2009/10/heather.html" target="_blank">striped bridal gown</a>. What other details would you like to see in a tutorial? I have lots of tricks up my sleeve so let me know what you want to see.</div>
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Today we have another fabulous pattern from <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch</a>. I was lucky enough to test the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/jacqueline-hoodie-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf-2/" target="_blank">Jacqueline Hoodie pattern</a>, which is hot off the press, so to speak. It was recently released and I. Love. It. After seeing the tester call I was ready to beg to test the Jacqueline Hoodie. Thankfully there was no begging necessary.</div>
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So let me tell you about the pattern features. Details include asymmetric zipper placement, epaulets, welt pockets, and decorative buttons. All but the first of those details are optional, but oh so lovely.<br />
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Other pattern features include layers (so you can print just the sizes you need), excellent, detailed instructions (so you can get a quality product), and an extra print shop format file (so you can skip the extra cutting and taping). One other feature is awesomeness. Just so you know.</div>
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The pattern came together for me pretty easily, though it isn't a fast sew. There's quite a bit of edgestitching and topstitching. It adds a professional, polished look that just wouldn't be there without the extra effort. There are good directions for how to blend your size without messing with the gorgeous design lines. Alo make sure your sewing machine is not faint of heart, because there's a lot of bulky topstitching to be done.<br />
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The fabric I chose worked perfectly. I had ordered a houndstooth ponte de roma (no longer available) for another project. It was not what I expected. Rather than what I thought it would be, the fabric was like the lovechild of a sweater knit and a ponte and I had no clue what to do with it until I saw the tester call. It turned out to be a terrifically great mistake.</div>
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I only made minimal changes to the pattern. The most noticeable was adding a contrast hood lining. I wanted something to go with the white and black that wasn't the red, blue, or green I generally expect to see paired with a houndstooth. Purple is my favorite color, so I cut up an old t-shirt that was precisely the color I wanted. The matching zipper was easily procured but I had to order the buttons. Boo.</div>
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The other major change I made was cutting some of the pieces on the bias. The yoke, cuffs, and welt pockets were all bias cut. I could say that the reason I did that was to add interest and mix things up, but the real reason is that I had been matching the pattern on all the other pieces and I was just kind of done with that. It worked out really well for me until I cut the pockets. Do you know what happens when you cut a double layer of houndstooth on the bias? This happens:</div>
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I was lucky there was enough fabric for me to recut the welt pockets. It was a tight squeeze, but I got it all on. The rest of the pattern was just following the excellent directions and taking the time to make sure my topstitching lines were tidy.<br />
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The next time I make this pattern (oh yes, there WILL be a next time) I will lengthen it in the body, as per my personal preference. Other than that there isn't anything I'd change. I may do a version without the front buttons, but I really like the balance it gives the jacket. Again, personal preference. And I'll chose a fabric that requires no matching of pattern. I went overboard with this one Seriously, look:<br />
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This hoodie is now my go-to jacket for the crisp mornings we're still having here. It's very comfy and has just the right amount of warmth to it. I forsee several more of these with different fabric combinations.<br />
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This week has been a whirlwind for my family. Two trips to the hospital and two play performances for my girls meant less time to sew than I'd hoped. So while I finished these:</div>
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I didn't quite finish this:<br />
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This is made from the <a href="http://www.feathersflights.com/2012/08/mensshirtbabypatternromper.html" target="_blank">Man's Shirt Baby Romper Pattern and Tutorial</a> from Feather's Flights. It's easy to follow and I modified it to work with all new fabric rather than using a man's shirt. It'll be darling once it's finished. Video Game seems to like it too.<br />
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Blue Eyes got the Front to Back Panda Shirt. Given time I'll put the panda stuff on the front as well.<br />
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Pink Blur loves her Tiger Lily shirt. I've made this pattern for her in the past but with the bow option like on the panda shirt. She refuses to wear the bow shirt, so plain back it is. If I can ever find a pre-made rhinestone iron-on that says "Fierce" I really will get it and put it on the front.<br />
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Finally, there's Video Game's romper, titled "Wear ALL the Wild Things!" The fabric is leftover from Q-ball's nursery textiles. There was plenty of this particular fabric leftover and now it has a project. Had time not gotten away from me it would all have been finished with time to spare. I even had an idea for another dress which never got past taping and cutting the pattern paper. C'est la vie. But though I leave you with an unfinished project, I will not leave you without cute baby pictures.<br />
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Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757051910643580929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106663986706029954.post-23644724771757082242015-04-24T11:08:00.004-07:002015-04-24T12:28:59.762-07:00KCW: Days 3 and 4This hasn't been the best week for me to try to spend an hour a day sewing for the kids. But I do have something to show for it. This is what I have so far:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The middle shirt shows the back. The black bow with a white knot is my nod to a panda face.</td></tr>
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I would like to add more embellishment to the pink tiger and the panda shirt but we'll see.It's been crazy. The plan had been to do a freezer paper stencil on the front of the black and white shirt but ended up rushing to the emergency room with Pink Blur instead. Nothing ruins plans quite like a child who was fine at bedtime and can't breathe an hour later. She's fine now (it's croup) but it scared me half to death! So instead of freezer stenciling I sat with my girl in a little room watching TV. Pink Blur is now convinced we need a <a href="http://www.onesecondslicer.com/" target="_blank">1 Second Slicer</a> and she also learned a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H7hU9Bo9yw" target="_blank">new song</a>. I think I would rather have cut out freezer paper. Or my eyes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is her tiger face.</td></tr>
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The pink tiger and black and white panda shirts are the <a href="http://www.sofilantjes.com/product/otium-girls-sizes-12m-to-14-years/" target="_blank">Otium tee</a>. Blue Eyes wants a picture on the front and I'll do that when I get around to it.<br />
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Q-ball's camo shirt is the free <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/day-camp-set/" target="_blank">Day Camp</a> tee. He is not impressed that I made him something but at least I got him to put it on. He smiled when I bribed him with a cookie. Pink Blur had already gotten her cookie in the shot below.<br />
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Originally I thought maybe I would like to write out "Fierce" in rhinestones across the front of her shirt, but it probably doesn't need anything else.<br />
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The hope for day five is to get Video Game's outfit done. It's a super busy day so we'll ust play it by ear and hope it works out.</div>
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