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Cropped Mini Hudson Pants

I signed up to participate in Kids Clothes Week last week, but I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I cut out these cropped Mini Hudson Pants for my daughter only to find that I was just a few inches short of material for the accent pieces. While I was waiting for new fabric, I made a fold over ...
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Fold Over Tote Tutorial {Tote Bag Upgrade}

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This tote bag upgrade is my favorite so far! I love the look of fold over totes, like my Retro Rucksack. With this tote bag upgrade tutorial, you can make a simple fold-over tote with a shoulder strap. I think the plain canvas bag is totally transformed with this upgrade. Faux leather accents, ...
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Make Believe Kids Adventure Belt

Sewing

It's "Make Believe Week" at GYCT, and we are sharing ideas to fuel your kids' imaginative play! My kids are great at using their imaginations, and I love making accessories that they can use in their play. I think a lot of our homeschool history books fuel their imaginative play. And with 4 boys, ...
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Guest Posts & Updates

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Today I have a guest post over at the Oliver + S blog! As part of their series "My favorite Oliver + S Pattern," I'm sharing why I love the Hopscotch Top and Dress. You'll also see many of the tops and dresses I've made all in one place, so you can see the many variations that can come from one ...
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Spring Ribbon Zipper Pouch

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Do you follow Bonnie Christine? Bonnie designs gorgeous patterns for fabric and ribbons (among other things!). This new line of ribbons was inspired by her love of nature, sunshine, gardens, flowers, and flying creatures. When I first found Bonnie's blog and fabrics, I was immediately drawn to her ...
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Photo Transfer {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Sewing· Tutorials

So far, the tote bag upgrades have been mostly sewing related. I thought it would be fun to add some other craft techniques into the mix for variety, so today I'm going to show you how to make a photo transfer tote bag. I had so much fun with my half square triangle sketchbook cover that I decided ...
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Grammercy Out and About Dress

Pattern Review· Sewing

I squeezed in one more finished garment for myself this week— an Out and About Dress by Sew Caroline! I was looking for a basic knit dress. Something comfortable and casual. I debated between this one and the Colette Moneta, which is similar. But after my trouble with the Colette Myrtle dress, I was ...
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Classic Navy Pencil Skirt (McCalls 3830)

Pattern Review· Sewing

I forget to make myself the basics. It's way more fun to sew a pretty dress or make something with the latest fabric designs. But sometimes, you just need a classic navy pencil skirt. I searched high and low for an indie pencil skirt pattern that was similar to a store-bought skirt I love. I ...
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