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Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Liz.

Grace loves all things pink. And for awhile now I've been hoarding yards of hot pink fabric that my grandmother bought years and years ago to back a quilt with. Finally last week I decided that it was time to start using it. And came up with this: Here's my supply list: *1 Simplicity Pattern (#7903) from 1977 *1 Fat Quarter of crazy turquoise and pink floral (from a cut of fabric Elizabeth and I found out thrifting) *1 long piece of ivory colored vintage lace (also picked up at a local ... View the Post

sewing· The Vintage Crafter's Challenge

Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Elizabeth.

For my Vintage Crafter's Challenge I decided to make-over two doll beds that I found at a yard sale last summer. I got them for a steal and was so happy to find them. They did come with little foam mattresses and some homemade quilts. But they were a bit 80's and I wanted something that matched Hannah's room a little better than the pastel blue and yellow. So, I spray-painted the doll beds white and then when I came across a dresser scarf with two embroidered ends I knew that I wanted to ... View the Post

The Vintage Crafter's Challenge

Vintage Crafter’s Challenge

It's here!!!!  We have some of the best guest posters lined up for our first (but definatetly not last) VINTAGE CRAFTER'S CHALLENGE.If you remember each guest poster was mailed a package that included a vintage fat quarter, some vintage trims, some vintage buttons, and their last item was a vintage SURPRISE item.  Their challenge was to use all of it or some of it to create something fabulous....and let me tell you---THEY DID.  You are going to be amazed at what everyone came up with in all of ... View the Post

sewing· Techniques· Tutorials

Pattern Remix. A pleated collar tutorial. (And you can make it for under $5)

Did you see us over at Me Sew Crazy yesterday and the "School Girl Dress?" Today is the tutorial for the pleated collar from that dress. One thing I love is classic styles...and this pleated collar is one of those classic styles that you can add to any dress to make it lovely. Here's how you do it. Step 1 The first thing that you are going to do it pleat your rectangle of fabric. I think it is much easier to do it this way and then cut your collar after. If you need a tutorial for pleating ... View the Post