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On My Mind…(Why I Sew)

For the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do...specifically, why I sew. I'm not sure what's caused this sudden siege of introspection.  I usually go about my business drinking sodas, sewing, playing with the kids, doing laundry, driving the carpool, doing the grocery shopping, mopping the floor, cooking the meals, and embarrassing myself in public all in a whirlwind everyday...and I don't ever stop to think about why I do some of what I do. But over the past few ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts

Today on the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern tour we have one of our dear friends, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts.  Mandy is seriously a jill-of-all-trades and we feel so lucky to know her.  She is absolutely amazing! Mandy is showing us today how she took this 1972 pattern.....And turned it into the cutest summer dress for herself!  You have got to see the cute details she added too....head over to Mandy's blog to see the reveal of her SWAN. ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Suz from Sewpony

Suz from sewpony is our guest today for the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern Challenge of 2014 and we are thrilled to have her here.  We got to know her better when she was a contestant in Project Run and Play and we have been impressed with her sense of style. Here is the pattern that Suz was mailed (a gem, huh?)...... And a sneak peek of what she made with it.... But you are going to have to go to sewpony to see the rest......and you will be amazed.  You will never look at one of those 80's frilly ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

“Ugly Ducking” Pattern Challenge: Teresa from Dandelion Drift

Today we are continuing our last week of our "Ugly Pattern Party" with Theresa from Dandelion Drift and we are so thrilled to have her.She sews beautifully and her details are just fantastic! Theresa took this vintage "ugly duckling" as her inspiration..... and turned it into an absolute beauty.....head HERE to see its transformation.  (You are going to flip at how modern and timeless it looks....go...see....now!) Thanks Theresa for joining us in our "ugly duckling party"! ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

What I Made for the Ugly Duckling Pattern Challenge (Or my $2.50 Dress)

Hello! Today I get to share what I did for my "Ugly Duckling" Pattern Challenge.  To start I chose this pattern: I bought it for 50 cents at a thrift store....and I didn't even buy it for our ugly pattern challenge.  Although the outfit in the photograph is remarkably bad...cotton floods and a shirt that points to your crotch...not a look anyone should be going for. BUT here is the thing.  I'm weird...and like I said before I think there is potential in any vintage pattern.  And I ... View the Post