Tag: twinning

• Tip’s Thoughts: Simplicity Spring 2019 Release

  

  It’s that time again! Pattern release review time! Simplicity recently released the Summer 19 catalog.

  May 1, 2019

  pattern release, Sewing

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• Twinning: ModKid Sage

  

  Twinning dress

  August 18, 2018

  Girls, Pattern Test, Sewing

  denim, indie pattern, modkid, Pattern Test, pattern testing, pdf pattern, printed denim, sage dress, snaps, twinning

• Comfy and Cute – Sweatshirt Dresses 

  

  The fall season is definitely upon us and the winter is quickly approaching. During these chilly/cold months I love to feel comfy and warm but I still want to look casual chic. Lets face it – the comfiest outfits aren’t always cute. Thankfully McCalls released M7688 just it time to provide four different “fashionable” takes […]

  November 30, 2017

  Dress, Girls, Kids, Sewing, twinning

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• Twinning: Ankara Bombers FAIL

  

  I had the great idea back in the fall of 2016 to sew a matching set of bomber jackets. I mentioned it in my Fall/Winter To Sew List post. Bomber jackets are always in style but they are definitely on trend right now! The options for bomber jackets are endless! First the fabric choices; satin, knits, suede, velvet, […]

  February 2, 2017

  FAIL, Girls, Jacket, Sewing, twinning

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• Striped Girls Hoodie Dress-McCalls 6785

  

  I’m a selfish sewer. Though I do sew for hire and for friends and family on occasion, I enjoy sewing for myself most, if I’m being honest. That said my second favorite person to sew for is my stepdaughter, miss socialite. Mainly because she’s a sweetie, my biggest fan/salesperson and she loves to “twin” (her term for […]

  December 29, 2016

  Girls, Kids, Sewing

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