tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46209119276181191012024-02-18T19:30:45.748-08:00The Fairy Dust BinA place to share my crafting adventures.Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-62419283472343262562019-11-20T20:43:00.004-08:002019-11-20T21:00:17.251-08:00Dressember Bound!It's almost December, which means it's almost time for <a href="https://www.dressember2019.org/">Dressember</a>! 10 days until my jeans settle into my closet for the month and I will wear a dress every day in December to raise awareness and money to help end modern day slavery. This is my fourth year as a Dressember advocate, and I've determined I need to make a few changes.<br />
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First, this year I'll be joining in #Dressemberbound on Instagram and Disneybounding in my dresses! If you're unfamiliar with Disneybounding, the short answer is that it's creating an everyday look inspired by a character instead of wearing a costume. This gives me a chance to plan ahead, though a few of the prompts are tough - how do I even choose one favorite Disney song?<br />
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Second, the past few years I haven't done well at meeting my fundraising goals, so this year I'm offering a few incentives. Yes, they stack!<br />
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$5 - I will send you a handwritten note. Who doesn't like getting real, non spam mail?<br />
$10 - Sponsor a Disneybound. You get to choose a day and character. Bonus if it follows the prompts, but I'll make it work anyway if it doesn't!<br />
$20 - A dozen homemade cookies. You choose what kind, I bake and send them to you. OR if you don't want cookies, I will make you a little zip pouch.<br />
$50 - I will record and post a song related to your chosen Disneybound.<br />
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If I meet my goal of $350, Ellie will record a duet with me. She also plans to Dressemberbound as a soft start to being an advocate herself!<br />
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My donation page is already live: <a href="https://www.dressember2019.org/fundraiser/kate-leahy">Kate's Dressember Page</a><br />
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Again this year, I plan to wear dresses I've made, and hopefully mainly handmade or ethically purchased accessories. For these Frozen 2 Anna pictures, this is a <a href="https://georgeandgingerpatterns.com/">George+Ginger</a> <a href="https://georgeandgingerpatterns.com/collections/dresses/products/the-december-dress-womens-sizes-pdf-sewing-pattern">December Dress</a>, and my well loved <a href="https://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/">Mouse House Creations</a> <a href="https://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/julia-womens-cardigan">Julia Cardigan</a>.<br />
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Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-57138496605001202372019-05-01T17:03:00.002-07:002019-05-01T19:37:52.890-07:00Me Made May 2019Another May has snuck up on me! Which means it's once again time for a month of wearing clothes I've made. This will be my fifth year of <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/2019/04/me-made-may-2019-sign-up-here.html">this challenge</a>, and while I still want to participate, I admit that I've found the last couple of Mays to be more stressful than enjoyable. After some thought, I've decided that really isn't the intended result, so I'm going about it a little differently this year. Instead of increasing the challenge, I'm going to give myself some grace. So I simply pledge to wear something me made every day in May, and be mindful of choosing handmade. I will probably post most days on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefairydustbin/">Instagram</a> as well, so be sure to follow me over there to see how my Me Made May is going!<br />
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I started off with my favorite Sunny tee, and a Vermont Cardigan that I find I don't choose to wear often. It's not my favorite shade of pink, but it goes really nicely with the hint of pink in the floral, which I hadn't noticed before! And it was actually pretty comfortable to wear all day, so I'll try to show it a little more love in the future. This shirt has become one of my favorites over the last year, even though the fit isn't quite perfect. These pieces were paired with RTW jeans since, I'll be honest, I'm fairly happy with how my jeans fit. So while I have pants on my to sew list and even have a pair of jeans in my UFO pile, they haven't made it to the top of my priorities. I did make my necklace though! Do accessories count?<br />
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Since this is a pretty short post, if you made it this far, have a bonus and unrelated music video! Heavy Metal Heroes is possibly my newest favorite.<br />
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Truthfully, Cyrus is STILL not really into pink, but for some reason he's become adamant about doing this tour. It's funny, really - we've done <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2015/02/boys-can-wear-pink-blog-tour-pink-robots.html">season 1</a> and <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-galaxy-hoodie.html">season 3</a>. I'm not sure why I didn't do 2, but when I skipped last year due to being overwhelmed by school, he was pretty upset with me. So this year I made sure to sign up! You'll notice he's no stranger to rolling his eyes at traditional gender stereotypes. These photos were taken <i>after</i> he finally let me cut 5 inches off of his hair. Yup. His gorgeous long hair often gets him mistaken for a girl by strangers, but he's so unbothered by it that he typically doesn't even correct them. So wearing pink? He's got this. And since he's solidly in that "tween well on his way to being a teenager" phase, if mom isn't looking, he just might give any judgement the finger. ;)<br />
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My original idea looked nothing like this. Cy was on board with doing a hoodie inspired by the Phoenix Armor from Mass Effect, but my fabric didn't arrive in the timely fashion I'd hoped for. I ended up at JoAnns, and my kid knows what he likes - neon brights, the brighter the better. So when he saw this big cat print in neon pink and orange (his favorite color), he said "That one!". It's not my style at all, but he loves it. Both the print and the black are performance knits from JoAnns, which was perfect since this kid absolutely lives in athleisure wear.<br />
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I used the New Horizons Summit Peak Hoodie to take advantage of the built in places to color block, which was probably the only thing I didn't change from the hoodie I had intended to make. It has princess seams with side panels and a lined hood, which are perfect places to use a second fabric. This one is the kids' version, but if he grows any more I'll need to print the men's version. When did he get so grown up? And so TALL? This was my first time making it, and it came together perfectly and quickly. The cowl hood is his favorite, and he's already playing with ways to keep it over his nose. Apparently he's a fabulous and not very stealthy ninja - there's NO way you don't take a stealth check penalty in that neon cat print!<br />
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He's loving this crazy hoodie, but already planning something truly, eye poppingly pink for next year if the tour runs again! We'll see how he feels about that in a few months. Pink seems to be in for men this year, so perhaps he's coming around to it. Or maybe it's just because he's inherited the contrary, stubborn genes. I, um, have no idea where he might have gotten those... Well, here's one last picture with him all ninja'd up!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wednesday: <a href="https://talesofatester.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tales of a Tester</a> <a href="https://handcraftedbyred.blogspot.com/2019/03/boys-can-wear-pink-year-5.html" target="_blank">Handcrafted by RED</a></span></div>
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Thursday: <span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://itsliesel.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/boys-can-wear-pink" target="_blank">it's Liesel</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.sproutingjj.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sprouting JubeJube</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2019/03/boys-can-wear-pink.html" target="_blank">The Fairy Dust Bin</a></span></div>
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Friday: <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/2019/03/boys-can-wear-pink-5.html" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a> <a href="http://www.madebyjacksmum.com/" target="_blank">Made by Jack's Mum</a> <a href="https://bunchoberries.blogspot.com/2019/03/boys-can-wear-pink-season-5.html" target="_blank">The Berry Bunch</a></div>
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<br />Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-73173948994771973452018-11-29T19:20:00.002-08:002018-11-29T19:20:35.092-08:00Sew Thankful Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to know a secret? I've typically passed on November tours before this one. Why, you ask? With Thanksgiving as the notable November holiday, they always have themes of thankfulness. That's great, and I certainly have things I'm thankful for, but I'm terrible at writing about them. I'm worse at finding a way to tie it into sewing, or any other crafting.<br />
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Ellie saved me at the last minute by asking for a new dress for Thanksgiving. In past years I might have questioned it, but we're fortunate to have been able to travel this year to celebrate Thanksgiving with Patrick, and a new dress for Thanksgiving with Daddy's Boss seemed like a perfectly reasonable idea to me.<br />
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She loves twirly dresses, so my current go-to pattern for her is the Patterns for Pirates <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/me-hearties-dress/">Me Hearties Dress</a>. It's fast to make, comfy, and the circle skirt is just perfect for twirling. I bought the fabric for this after lunch, and in spite of taking time for a trip out to get ice cream and a break for dinner, the dress was finished by bed time. Originally she asked for turkeys, but JoAnn's was pretty much devoid of any turkey prints by the weekend before Thanksgiving. As a second choice, the feather print jersey is super soft, and twirls nicely.<br />
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This dress was a hit. She says it's super comfortable, and even wore it for one of the long days of driving on our way home. I'm so glad I could fulfill her request and make her happy.<br />
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Thanks for reading! Don't forget to check out more Sew Thankful posts from some great bloggers!<br />
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<b>Week of November 6th:</b></div>
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6: <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/11/sew-thankful-sewing-by-ti-blog-tour.html">Sewing By Ti</a>, 7: <a href="https://wp.me/p7TjRR-14K">That's Sew Lily</a>, 8: <a href="http://www.elliandnels.com/2018/11/sew-thankful-tour.html">Elli and Nels</a>, 9: <a href="http://jotdesignsusa.com/?p=423">Jot Designs</a></div>
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<b>Week of November 11th:</b></div>
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11: <a href="https://thesewingscientist.blogspot.com/2018/11/sew-thankful-blog-tour.html">The Sewing Scientist</a>, 12: <a href="http://www.sweetmamalife.com/2018/11/sew-thankful.html">Sweet Mama Life</a>, 13: <a href="http://bigflynotions.com/2018/11/13/sew-thankful">Big Fly Notions</a>, 14: <a href="https://manningthemachine.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/sew-thankful-blog-tour/">Manning the Machine</a>, 15: <a href="http://stitchedbyjennie.com/index.php/2018/11/15/sew-thankful/">Stitched by Jennie</a>, 16: <a href="https://myheartwillsewon.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=920&action=edit">My Heart Will Sew On</a>, 17: <a href="https://sew4five.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/sew-thankfull/">Sew 4 Five</a></div>
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<b>Week of November 18th:</b></div>
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18: <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2018/11/sew-thankful-tour.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a>, 19: <a href="https://kathyskwiltsandmore.blogspot.com/2018/10/sew-thankful-blog-tour-with-sewing-by-ti.html">Kathys Kwilts and More</a>, 20: <a href="https://wp.me/p92Uew-w7">Sewing with D</a>, 21: <a href="http://mysewingroots.com/2018/11/21/sew-thankful/">My Sewing Roots</a>, 23: <a href="https://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=3577">Tenille's Thread</a>, 24: <a href="https://thebearandpeaatelier.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/sew-thankful">The Bear and the Pea Atelier</a></div>
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25: <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/11/sew-thankful.html">Sewing By Ti</a>, 26: <a href="https://wp.me/p3U4gi-2GY">Vicky Myers' Creations</a>, 27: <a href="https://mnwsews.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/giving-thanks">MNW Sews</a>, 29:<a href="https://auschick.wordpress.com/2018/11/29/sew-thankful">Auschick</a></div>
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<br />Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-63072710960708268112018-10-14T16:53:00.003-07:002018-10-14T18:58:36.461-07:00My Monster: The Wicked Witch in Residence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is my stop on the <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/">Sewing By Ti</a> My Monster tour! So my wicked witch and I cordially welcome you to Castle Hangnail.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Castle-Hangnail-Ursula-Vernon/dp/0147512735">Castle Hangnail</a> is an excellent book by <a href="http://www.redwombatstudio.com/">Ursula Vernon</a> about 12 year old Molly, the sweetest wicked witch you've ever known, who shows up to fill the vacancy for a master at Castle Hangnail. She may not be a monster, but certainly some of the loyal minions of the castle are! Both my son and daughter absolutely adore this book (and really anything by Ursula Vernon), and honestly so do I. So when Ellie firmly decided she was going to be Molly for Halloween I was happy to oblige.<br />
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For better and worse, there are very few pictures, so I was largely on my own to interpret Molly's outfit from those plus the written descriptions. Her basic outfit and hat aren't really mentioned, but ARE shown in the illustrations. Ellie was adamant about a top and skirt instead of a dress, so I made a Go To Patterns <a href="https://gotopatterns.com/collections/patterns-for-girls/products/adventure-tee">Adventure Tee</a> with slightly gathered sleeves. Instead of a regular band I finished the neckline with lace elastic, and the hems were all left raw. For the skirt, I used the circle skirt from the Patterns for Pirates <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/me-hearties-dress/">Me Hearties Dress</a> - even little wicked witches can't resist a twirly skirt! I'm honestly not entirely sure of what fabric I used since it was all leftover bits from my stash (I, um, have a lot of black fabric), but I think the top is a bamboo jersey, and the skirt is a rayon knit from JoAnn's. I used <a href="https://www.deliacreates.com/make-witch-hat-in-any-size-tutorial/">this tutorial</a> from Delia Creates for the hat, and black premium felt from JoAnn's. The brim is a tad floppier than I'd prefer, but the cone scrunches perfectly so overall I'm really pleased with the result.<br />
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Really though, the best part of this outfit is the witchy coat. This piece was a big deal in the book, so I was determined to get it as right as possible. Getting the right fabric and trims was important, possibly more to me than her! It's described as being different shades of black, which ended up very frustrating when you have difficulty drawing the line between "Halloween costume" and "cosplay".<br />
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As a base pattern I went back to the Peekaboo Pattern Shop <a href="https://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/little-gentleman-suit-jacket/">Little Gentleman Suit Jacket</a> - for the fourth time. After my son grew out of it, I didn't expect to use it again, but I knew I would heavily modify almost any pattern I used - so why buy a new one? I used the top half of the jacket, and redrafted the bottom to make it a longer, full dress coat. I also added in seam pockets, because who doesn't need pockets?<br />
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For the outer sleeve I just added a french cuff and the lace trim, but I drafted and added a fitted, knit inner sleeve. I used a gabardine suiting for the body of the coat, and lined it with some silky, iridescent fabric I bought for last year's costume and didn't use. I also added a flannel interlining for warmth, because let's be real here - we live in Maine, and by evening on Halloween it can be downright cold.<br />
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Probably the most frustrating part was finding a trim for the collar that I was happy with. I'm not sure the one I chose is really metallic, but it's shiny without having sequins or glitter, which had to be good enough. The buttons are from Etsy - I couldn't find raven skull buttons with twinkling black eyes, but I found custom cast raven silhouette buttons which are so freaking amazing. I am ridiculously proud of how this coat turned out, and fortunately she adores it too. For finishing touches, I upcycled some striped socks into no-sew hand warmers.<br />
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To finish the look, she has a vulture necklace (another Etsy find), tights, and her Very Witchy boots. The pictures and the written description don't entirely agree, so we went with the book and bought boots with laces, then replaced them with purple ones. She has a tiny bat that likes to be awake during the day, so when I found this little bat puppet we decided he was a perfect Bugbane. And of course, a witch needs her spell book! I whipped up this version of the little gray book with a faux leather remnant.<br />
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Now you should grab a copy of Castle Hangnail, then be sure to visit the rest of this month's tour stops!<br />
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Monday, October 1st- <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/10/welcome-to-my-monster-tour.html">Sewing By Ti</a> (intro)<br />
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2nd- <a href="http://www.talesfromasouthernmom.com/2018/09/lil-monsters-sewing-blog-tour-simply-ti/">Tales from a Southern Mom</a><br />
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3rd- <a href="https://cropaway.blogspot.com/2018/10/monster-tour.html">Shalini's Sewing Space</a><br />
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4th- <a href="https://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=3547">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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5th- <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/10/a-halloween-costume-pattern-round-up.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Monday, October 8th- <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1511625521"></span>Back 40 Life<span id="goog_1511625522"></span></a><br />
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9th- <a href="https://wp.me/p9Invb-1ef">Family of Makers</a><br />
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10th- <a href="https://wp.me/p93VwQ-wI">Made for Little Gents</a><br />
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11th- <a href="http://bigflynotions.com/2018/10/11/1135">Big Fly Notions</a><br />
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Sunday, October 14th- <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2018/010/sewing-by-ti-tours-my-monster.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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17th- <a href="https://wp.me/p92Uew-vI">Sewing With D</a><br />
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18th- <a href="https://52weeksewingchallenge.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/ghosts-and-ghouls-oh-my">52 Week Sewing Challenge</a><br />
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19th- <a href="https://auschick.wordpress.com/2018/10/19/my-little-monster-tour">Auschick Sews</a><br />
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20th- <a href="https://sewcutecouturebykathy.blogspot.com/2018/09/t-shirts-for-my-monsters.html">Sew Cute Couture by Kathy</a><br />
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Sunday, October 21st- <a href="https://thebearandpeaatelier.wodrpress.com/2018/10/21/monster-tour">The Bear and the Pear Atelier</a><br />
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22nd- <a href="https://seamslikestyle.wordpress.com/2018/10/22/tour-my-monster">Seams Like Style</a><br />
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23rd- <a href="https://wp.me/p8JXOY-1wY">Seams Sew Lo</a><br />
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24th- <a href="https://myheartwillsewon.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/monster-tour/">My Heart Will Sew On</a><br />
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25th- <a href="http://jotdesignsusa.com/2018/10/25/spooktacular-sewing-projects-for-your-home">JOT Designs USA</a><br />
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26th- <a href="http://mysewingroots.com/2018/10/26/my-monster-tour-inspired-by-lara-jean/">My Sewing Roots</a><br />
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27th- <a href="https://manningthemachine.wordpress.com/2018/10/27/my-monster-blog-tour/">Manning the Machine</a><br />
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Monday, October 29th- <a href="https://frullemieke.blogspot.com/">Frulle Mieke</a><br />
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30th- <a href="http://sewlikeasloth.wordpress.com/">Sew Like a Sloth</a><br />
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31st- <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/10/welcome-to-circus.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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<br />Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-21456963087508216782018-04-26T13:54:00.002-07:002018-04-26T13:56:37.264-07:00Me Made May '18 PledgeThis has been one crazy busy year so far! Given how little sewing time I have, it's way past time to take inventory for Me Made May this year. Each year I participate I try to push myself a little bit further for this challenge. This will be my fifth(!!!) year, so to increase the challenge is, well, a challenge. It has taken me awhile to decide, but I'm ready to officially make my pledge. Is this the first time you've heard of Me Made May? Check out the details on <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/me-made-may-18-sign-up-here.html">So, Zo...</a><br />
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<b><i>'I, Kate of The Fairy Dust Bin blog and @thefairydustbin on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear at least 2 handmade items daily, and fully handmade outfits 4 days per week (with the exception of gym clothes, undergarments, hoisery and footwear) with minimal outfit repeats throughout May 2018.' I intend to document by photographing and posting to Instagram most days, and will have a writeup on my blog at the end of the challenge.</i></b><br />
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Having gone through my current handmade wardrobe, I still have a little work to do. Specifically some quick, and a couple not so quick, alterations, and finishing some UFOs. I have plenty of skirts and a couple of pairs of leggings, but my plan to work on some things last week did not come to fruition thanks to illness.<br />
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With that said, I think I need to go sew myself some pants!Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-30773740997223944712018-03-22T20:13:00.000-07:002018-03-22T20:13:36.544-07:00Spring Into ColorThank goodness for these tours, or I might forget to make posts for months. I swear I've been sewing, but I've been so busy with school and parenting and basically life that I can't seem to get around to taking decent pictures of anything to put up here, especially in the freezing cold. At least the last part of that might change, now that it's officially spring! Now if the weather would just get the memo, because it definitely snowed today...<br />
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March's theme for the Sewing By Ti blog tour is the spring Pantone color forecast.<br />
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Most of the colors are, well, really not ones I wear. Hm. Plus, for colors that are supposedly the big thing for this season, the ones I liked were very hard to find! So I tried for Palace Blue, and ordered this beautiful <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0478803/art-gallery-joyful-fusion-rayon-challis-lets-chalk-joyful">Art Gallery Challis</a>, only to realize once my fabric arrived that there was no lighting that would make it match that shade, no matter how much I love it. Those sketched roses though, they have a pink that's definitely somewhere between Ash Rose and Blooming Dahlia, and I realized I had some french terry in my stash that was almost precisely the same color.<br />
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I made a <a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/16-reglisse-dress-pattern.html">Deer & Doe Reglisse Dress</a>, which is also on my #2018makenine list this year so it's a two birds with one stone make! This is view B, with no collar and a faux button placket. Even though I was running out of time, I was a responsible seamstress and whipped up a muslin of the bodice. I'm petite from shoulder to bust, and found that this was a little long for me, plus the armscye was really low. The front fit okay since I took up the room in the bust, but for the final version I took almost an inch of length out of the back between the shoulders, which also shortened the armscye. It turned out gorgeous in the challis, and the skirt has amazing twirl factor. This sewed up surprisingly quickly, though I found the directions for the bias neckline finish a little confusing at first. I finished the skirt with a rolled hem instead of the bias tape finish used in the pattern to prevent stiffening the hem.<br />
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To go with it, both for the color and because it will be cardi weather for months still, I made the <a href="https://newhorizonsdesigns.com/product/vermont-cardigan/">New Horizons Vermont Cardigan</a> with <a href="http://sosewenglishfabrics.com/sparkle-antique-mauve-heavy-french-terry-with-foil-by-the-yard/">sparkle french terry from So Sew English</a> that I had on hand. I chose the cropped version, which didn't exactly turn out all that cropped, or at least not quite like I'd envisioned. I'd call this hip length on me. But remember that petite adjustment I did on the dress? I definitely didn't do anything similar here, so that's pretty much my own fault. The pattern itself was straightforward and came together really quickly, and the French terry is oh so soft and easy to work with.<br />
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Apparently I'm going to be wearing pink sweaters this spring, who'd have figured? And also get to be closer friends with my rolled hem foot for finishing these circle-type skirts that I seem to have a thing for right now. I think I'm good with that one!<br />
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Thanks for reading! Don't forget to check out the rest of this month's great color inspiration!<br />
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Thursday, March 1st: <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-sewing-by-ti-blog-tour.html">Sewing By Ti- Intro</a><br />
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2nd: <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=3219">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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Monday, March 5th: <a href="https://obsessedwithpink.blogspot.com/2018/02/spring-into-color-blog-tour.html">Confessions of the Pink Obsessed</a><br />
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6th: <a href="https://sewnbylone.wordpress.com/2018/03/06/love-yourself-in-pantone-spring-colors-2018">Sewn By Lone</a><br />
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7th: <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-its-all-purple.html">Sewing By Ti</a>, <a href="http://www.stylinstacy.com/spring-into-color-blog-tour/">Stylin Stacy</a><br />
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8th: <a href="http://wp.me/p4WgVF-9Nw">EYMM</a><br />
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9th: <a href="https://wp.me/p92Tov-rs">Stitched by Jennie</a><br />
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10th: <a href="http://www.elliandnels.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-blog-tour.html">Elli and Nels</a><br />
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Sunday, March 11th: <a href="http://thebearandpeaatlier.wordpress.com/2018/03/11/week-10-something-with-colorblocking/">Make it Sew with the Bear and Pea Atelier</a><br />
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12th: <a href="https://wp.me/p8b2aJ-hG">Very Blissful</a><br />
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13th: <a href="http://myheartwillsewon.com/spring-into-color-blog-tour/">My Heart Will Sew On</a><br />
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14th: <a href="https://sewingblue.com/2018/03/14/st-patricks-day-shirt/">Sewing Blue</a><br />
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15th: <a href="http://www.seamslikestyle.wordpress.com/spring-into-color-blog-tour">Seams Like Style</a><br />
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16th: <a href="https://katewillknit.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-colour.html">Kate Will Knit</a><br />
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17th: <a href="https://twinadoalley.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-tour.html">Twinado Alley</a><br />
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Sunday March 18th: <a href="https://mermaidsden.com/blog/roll-up-tote-bag">Mermaids Den</a><br />
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19th: <a href="http://mysewingroots.com/2018/03/19/spring-in-to-color-eam-go-exploring-cardigan-pattern">My Sewing Roots</a><br />
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20th: <a href="https://ourplaypalace.com/2018/03/20/spring-color-blog-tour-ellie-mac-boys-swag-hoodie-pattern-review/">Our Play Palace</a><br />
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21st: <a href="https://kathyskwiltsandmore.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-spring-color-wardrobe-sewing-by-ti.html">Kathys Kwilts and More</a><br />
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22nd: <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-tour.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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23rd: <a href="http://oakbluedesigns.com/2018/02/26/spring-into-color-blog-tour-simply-by-ti">Oak Blue Designs</a><br />
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24th: <a href="https://auroradesignfabrics.com/blogs/the-sewing-box/spring-into-color-blog-tour">Aurora Designs Fabrics</a><br />
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Sunday March 25th: <a href="https://flaxfieldsewing.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color.html">Flaxfield Sewing</a><br />
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26th: <a href="https://wp.me/p8JXOY-14D">Seams Sew Lo</a><br />
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27th: <a href="https://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-blog-tour.html">Ma Moose</a><br />
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28th: <a href="https://www.back40life.com/back40life/2018/3/28/spring-into-color">Back 40 Life</a><br />
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29th: <a href="https://auschick.wordpress.com/2018/03/spring-into-color-a-sewing-by-ti-blog-tour">Auschick Sews</a><br />
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30th: <a href="https://wp.me/p4kJPM-kP">Manning the Machine</a><br />
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31st: <a href="https://mermaidsden.com/blog/roll-up-tote-bag">Mermaids Den</a>Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-89317332712002181632018-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:002018-02-21T12:45:53.473-08:00Red, White, and Pink TourWelcome to February's installment of Sewing By Ti Tours!<br />
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I couldn't tell you the last time I made, or even bought, something pink for myself. It's really more Ellie's color than mine, and I don't really have much red or white in my wardrobe either! But when my red project didn't come together as planned, I found this <a href="http://sosewenglishfabrics.com/pale-mauve-triblend-poly-cotton-rayon-french-terry-by-the-yard/">pink triblend French terry</a> from <a href="http://sosewenglishfabrics.com/">SoSewEnglish</a> and just HAD to make something for myself. It is so soft and cozy, I could buy it in every color and live in it.<br />
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Made for Mermaids <a href="https://www.madeformermaids.com/product/mamaclaire/">Mama Claire</a> has been on my list of things to make for awhile, and it worked great with the lightweight French terry. I should probably have chosen something else for the neckband since there's no spandex in this fabric to help the stretch recovery, but it works fine as a layering piece. I'll know better next time! I really like the crossover front, and even though it's supposed to be reversible, I don't see myself wearing it the other way.<br />
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While this top goes pretty amazingly with jeans, I had the urge to pair it with a white skirt. Problem being, I didn't have a white skirt of any kind, nor do I have a ton of white fabric. Fortunately, I had ordered several yards of white voile for something else which arrived at the very last minute, so I used it to pull this two layer circle skirt together the night before I took my pictures. I have never been so thankful for my rolled hem foot!<br />
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I put them together and... it was just too super sweet. I totally adore these pieces, but since the straight up sweet and innocent look just really isn't my style, I paired it with Moto boots and a black camisole for just a little touch of edge.<br />
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It was so beautifully warm for picture taking that I didn't even freeze in a skirt without tights! Too bad the spring weather won't stick around, but I'm enjoying the preview!<br />
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Thanks for reading! Make sure you check out the rest of this month's red, white, and pink inspiration!</div>
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<b>February 1st:</b> <a href="https://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2018/02/red-white-and-pink-tour.html">Sewing By Ti</a> (intro), <a href="https://wp.me/p13EyY-1xj">Mahlica Designs</a><br />
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2nd: <a href="https://sewingwithd.wordpress.com/2018/02/02/cicero-is-an-italian-racing-jacket-for-the-red-white-and-pink-tour">Sewing With D</a><br />
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3rd: <a href="https://www.sewingwithsarah.com/blog-tour/lady-in-red/">Sewing With Sarah</a><br />
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<b>Sunday, February 4th:</b> <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=3110">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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5th: <a href="http://myheartwillsewon.com/red-white-and-pink-tour/">My Heart will Sew On</a><br />
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6th: <a href="https://kathyskwiltsandmore.blogspot.com/2018/02/sewing-by-ti-red-white-and-pink-blog.html">Kathy Kwilts and More</a><br />
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7th: <a href="http://stitchedbyjennie.com/index.php/2018/02/07/red-white-and-pink-tour/">Stitched By Jennie</a><br />
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8th: <a href="http://wp.me/p4WgVF-9Gw">EYMM</a><br />
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9th: <a href="https://sewfarnorth.wordpress.com/2018/02/09/pretty-in-pink-with-valentine-memories">With Love In Every Stitch</a><br />
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10th: <a href="https://thebearandpeaatelier.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/week-6-sew-something-red-or-pink">The Bear and the Pea Atelier</a><br />
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<b>Sunday, February 11th:</b> <a href="https://ourplaypalace.com/2018/02/11/red-white-pink-tour-girls-dress-review/">Our Play Place</a><br />
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12th: <a href="http://mysewingroots.com/2018/02/12/red-white-and-pink-tour-pink-womens-cardigan">My Sewing Roots</a><br />
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13th: <a href="https://margaritaontheross.wordpress.com/2018/02/13/red-white-and-pink-blog-tour">Margarita on the Ross</a><br />
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14th: <a href="https://wp.me/p8b2aJ-gq">Very Blissful</a><br />
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15th: <a href="https://wp.me/p8JXOY-Zk">Seams Sew Lo</a><br />
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16th: <a href="https://sewsewilse.wordpress.com/2018/02/16/red-white-and-pink-tour">Sew Sew Ilse</a><br />
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17th: <a href="http://www.auroradesignfabrics.com/blogs/the-sewing-box/red-white-and-pink-blog-tour">Aurora Designs</a><br />
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<b>Sunday, February 18th:</b> <a href="https://thesewingscientist.blogspot.com/2018/02/red-white-and-pink-tour.html">Sewing Scientist</a><br />
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19th: <a href="https://wp.me/p4kJPM-ju">Manning the Machine</a><br />
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20th: <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2018/02/red-white-and-pink-tour.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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21st: <a href="https://wp.me/p8iJqc-Jr">Hazelnut Handmade</a><br />
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22nd: <a href="https://katewillknit.blogspot.com/2018/02/red-white-and-pink.html">Kate Will Knit</a><br />
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23rd: <a href="https://wp.me/p5jJXv-1oM">Lulu & Celeste</a><br />
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24th: <a href="https://flaxfieldsewing.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-red-white-and-pink-tour.html">Flaxfield Sewing</a><br />
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<b>Sunday, February 25th:</b> <a href="http://twinadoalley.blogspot.com/2018/01/red-white-and-pink-tour.html?m=1">Twinado Alley</a><br />
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26th: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1773072745"></span>Ma Moose<span id="goog_1773072746"></span></a><br />
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27th: <a href="https://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-red-white-and-pink-tour.html">Auschick Sews</a><br />
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28th: <a href="http://oakbluedesigns.com/2018/02/28/red-white-and-pink-tour">Oak Blue Designs</a>Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-4701924753067589832018-01-05T05:00:00.000-08:002018-01-05T13:44:06.235-08:00New Sews for the New YearIt's a new year! Last year, in spite of good intentions at the start, I drifted more and more behind. Then I just totally dropped the ball once school started in the fall. Oops. So I'm picking up, dusting off, and will try again! So welcome to 2018, and another Sewing By Ti Tour!<br />
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My new sew for the new year is the <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/jasper-sweaterdress/">Jasper Sweater by Paprika Patterns</a>. I've had this on my "want to make" list for a seriously long time - about 3 years. Last year I finally bought it, and now I finally made it! I skipped a muslin, jumped right in with my good fabric, and crossed my fingers and toes because I really do know better. Apparently my pleas to the sewing gods were heard, and granted, because I'm in love.<br />
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I chose the dress version with the collar, used this <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/bw-313/organic-cotton-sweatshirt-fleece-navy">organic cotton sweatshirt fleece</a> from Fabric.com, and this is the softest, coziest dress ever. It's a terrible shame that I didn't get this done before <a href="https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/fundraiser/thefairydustbin">Dressember</a>, but there's still plenty of cold weather to go here in Maine! The princess seams give this a much more tailored look and it passes for being dressier than a usual sweatshirt, especially with the collar instead of a hood.<br />
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The pocket on this sweatshirt is awesome. I always like having a front pocket, but don't always like the way it looks. This pocket is on the inside, and the welts are really super easy to do. She walks you through, and even has a video if you are a more visual learner! Lining the pocket calls for a lighter jersey, and provides an opportunity for a hidden fun fabric - I used some very colorful galaxy print scraps that were hanging around from another project. Please excuse the cuff wrinkles - I wore and washed this once before taking pictures. I tried to press them after coming out of the wash, but they stubbornly refused to iron out completely.<br />
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I almost skipped the epaulet and button at the collar, but I'm so glad I added it at the last minute. The button is another great place to add a pop of accent color if you're so inclined, though for this one I stuck with just a lighter blue. This will definitely be a repeat to try other options, like the neat hood!<br />
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Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to check out the previous tour posts if you missed them, then look for each new stop this month!<br />
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Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-50420566414140444632017-08-06T05:00:00.000-07:002017-08-06T14:22:55.357-07:00My Favorite Things<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, I did not make that tee. I love my geek inspired handmade items and official merch, but I came across <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/968176-scientist-salarian-no-borders-version">this design on TeePublic</a>, and couldn't pass it up. A game reference to musical theater by one of my favorite characters is just too me.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This stuff is magic, and has made me change my "too lazy to hem things made of knits) ways, which is probably for the best! Essentially, it's double stick tape for fabric that you can easily sew through, and then washes away with water. If you've never seen it before, it's super easy to use: stick it along the raw edge, being careful not to stretch out your fabric, then pull off the paper and fold it up. Stitch with your preferred hemming technique for whatever you're making. This works even on a curved hem, which is a huge headache saver. Here I used it on a top made with a cotton/lycra blend, but it works on slippery fabrics as well to stabilize your hem while you sew.</span><br />
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I really should have gotten a picture of the finished hem, but I'll confess that it's still sitting on my table with the hem taped and not sewn. Some weeks are like that! I hope you enjoyed my favorites. Don't forget to check out last week's tour posts if you haven't yet, and make sure to follow along for the rest of the month to see everyone's favorite things!<br />
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Changes and transitions seem to be a theme in my life right now. Spring to summer, new beginnings, old to new. I decided to take some old things that no longer fit (or, to be fair, never really did) now that I've lost 30 pounds(!) and upcycle them into something new and wearable. Unfortunately, it totally slipped my mind to take "before" photos until I'd already cut things up. Oops.<br />
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I'd bought a men's XL Hogwarts tee at Target at some point, maybe with the intention to make something else, but I never did. It became a sleep tee instead, because it was oversized. Last time I wore it, I was absolutely swimming in it - there's no way I need a men's XL anything! So I used the Patterns for Pirates <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/cross-my-heart-cami/">Cross My Heart Cami</a> to turn it into a summer cami that will actually get some wear. I love it, but I will shorten the straps next time. This style has been a go to for me for years, but I never had a pattern to make my own. I'm pretty excited that now I can! I think I'll go raid the men's tees at Target next time they go on sale. ;)<br />
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The skirt is upcycled from <a href="https://www.biowarestore.com/apparel/womens/dresses/morrigans-wicked-hearts-skater-dress">this dress</a>. I love this style, and when it fits properly I find it to be super flattering. It fit well enough when I bought it, but the top became huge and the waist started sitting several inches below mine. I just couldn't wear it anymore. So I chopped it off at the waist and made a skirt! I had to add a waistband lining and put some elastic in it, and I'm really not used to things sitting at my natural waist, but I kind of love it.<br />
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Thanks for checking out my post! Now go click through to check out the rest of the month's Ch-Ch-Changes inspiration!<br />
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Sunday, May 1st- <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/05/ch-ch-changes-sewing-by-ti-blog-tour.html">Sewing By Ti</a>, <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=2650">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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Monday, May 8- <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/04/ch-ch-changes-1.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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May 9th- <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/04/ch-ch-changes-2.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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May 10th- <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/04/ch-ch-changes-3.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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May 11th- <a href="https://lilliepawillie.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/ch-ch-changes-blogtour">Lilliepawillie</a><br />
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May 12th- <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/04/ch-ch-changes-4.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Monday, May 15th- <a href="https://annemarisews.wordpress.com/2017/04/26/may-blog-tour-1">Anne Mari Sews</a><br />
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May 16th- <a href="https://mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/chi-towns-ch-ch-changes/">Mahlica Designs</a><br />
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May 17th- <a href="http://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/05/ch-ch-changes.html">Ma Moose</a><br />
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May 18th- <a href="http://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2017/05/ch-ch-changes.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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May 19th- <a href="https://harperlu.com/2017/05/19/ch-ch-changes">Harper + Lu</a><br />
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Monday, May 22nd- <a href="https://margaritaontheross.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/ch-ch-changes-blog-tour">Margarita on the Ross</a><br />
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May 23rd- <a href="http://wp.me/p8b2aJ-9s">Very Blissful</a><br />
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May 24th- <a href="http://wp.me/p2kFSU-1Uk">Creative Counselor</a><br />
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May 25th- Doodle Number 5<br />
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May 26th- <a href="http://www.adesays.com/">Ade Says</a><br />
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Sunday, May 28th- Sew Like a Sloth<br />
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May 29th- <a href="https://annemarisews.wordpress.com/2017/05/29/from-spring-to-summer">Anne Mari Sews</a><br />
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May 30th- <a href="https://stitchingandmaking.wordpress.com/2017/04/26/ch-ch-changes-blog-tour">Stitching and Making</a>Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-23689052730127289302017-04-30T06:29:00.004-07:002017-04-30T06:29:45.847-07:00Me Made May '17 Pledge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year, I have totally dropped the ball on getting prepped for Me Made May. Thanks to some fairly significant weight loss in the past few months (Yay!) a number of my handmade items no longer fit (Boo!). Just like a lot of my rtw clothing. Funny how they don't magically change size with you. I'm crossing my fingers that I can manage without having to sew up 20 new things, because I really don't have time for that. I have a 5 year old with a broken leg, and cosplays to get working on for June.<br />
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So with that, here's my MMMay17 pledge:<br />
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<b>'I, Kate of The Fairy Dust Bin blog and @thefairydustbin, sign up as a participant of Me Made May '17. I endeavor to wear at least one item of me-made clothing each day, and all me-made outfits (excluding underwear, socks, footwear) 3 days per week for the duration of Me Made May.'</b><br />
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Typically I take daily photos and post them to IG. I plan to do that again, but am not making it part of my pledge this year.<br />
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At a glance, with most of my me-mades tossed on a bed, this will definitely be a challenge.<br />
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Several things that no longer fit well haven't made it out of my closet, and one pair of leggings is my lone pair of pants. Yikes. It's not as warm this year doing Me Made May in Maine instead of Maryland (whoa, that's a lot of "M"s), so I see at least a couple new pairs of leggings being sewn in my near future. Maybe a pair of real pants if I can make the time. But we'll make this work! Wish me luck!Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-53112206129259143112017-04-20T05:00:00.000-07:002017-04-20T05:06:52.419-07:00Sewing Up Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so, so ready for spring this year. Signs of it are finally starting to pop up here, and we've had a couple of teaser days that warm weather might decide to stick around eventually. Mostly though, it's still been pretty cold, so planning new things for warm weather has been more like dreaming. I wasn't feeling terribly springy when it came time to plan for this tour, but at some point I mentioned it to a friend who not only puts up with my babble about craft stuff, but is super amazing and sometimes even actually pays attention. ;) He gave me a suggestion that bears little resemblance to what I ultimately made, but it was enough to spark a new stream of ideas, which was exactly what I needed.<br />
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I'd found the butterfly voile at JoAnns, while looking in the quilting fabrics with my mom. I had no idea what I'd do with it, but I loved it and just had to buy it. It was perfectly springy for this project, but I don't typically wear a lot of light colored dresses. Black? You bet. Darks and brights? I like them too. But pastels and white? Um, no. Solution? Layer it with black. Add lace. I'm really just excited that this pretty much worked just like it did in my head, because in the past things usually haven't.<br />
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This dress, believe it or not, started out as the <a href="http://www.madeformermaids.com/product/mamaquinn/">Made for Mermaids Mama Quinn</a>. Yup. I made up a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSuXhocBe8l/">straight from the pattern version</a> first (oh hey, that one's pretty light and springy too!), which I also adore, and then hacked the pattern to pieces and redrafted them to make the dress pattern that I just. could. not. find. I added in a waistband, made the back bodice more fitted, and used a skater style skirt instead of an a-line. It took two test versions, and it's not totally perfect, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out. The bodice is both underlined and lined in black, and there are two black underskirts, both with lace in the hems.<br />
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For this project, I actually broke out my grandmother's old pinking shears to finish a lot of the inside seams. The lining is only sewn in around the neckline, so the bodice seams aren't truly enclosed. Serging felt like it would add too much bulk, but these fabrics really wanted to fray, so I decided it was as good a time as any to try out pinking them to help things hold up a little better.<br />
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I had intended to style this with the tights and boots. The arm warmers weren't in my original plan, but the colors worked, and it was just over 40 degrees when I went out to take pictures. Not so much on the spring weather here in Maine. I'm looking forward to warmer weather, whenever it finally comes to stay, and wearing this without all of the extras!<br />
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Thanks for checking this out, now go see what the rest of the bloggers have done this month!<br />
Be sure to follow along to be inspired!<br />
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April 1st: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring-blog...">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Monday, April 3rd <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring-1.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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April 4th <a href="http://craftylikearox.com/2017/04/hello-spring/">Crafty Like a Rox</a><br />
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April 5th <a href="http://wp.me/p712X6-8o">The Socially Awkward Seamstress</a><br />
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April 6th <a href="http://wp.me/p712X6-96">The Socially Awkward Seamstress</a><br />
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April 7th <a href="http://wp.me/p85lCC-px">Robynne and the Bobbin</a><br />
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Sunday April 9th <a href="https://sewlikeasloth.wordpress.com/.../sewing-up-spring...">Sew Like a Sloth</a><br />
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April 10th <a href="https://thatssewlily.wordpress.com/.../sewing-up-spring...">That's Sew Lily</a><br />
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April 11th <a href="http://wp.me/p8iJqc-yJ">Hazelnut Handmade</a><br />
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April 12th <a href="http://doodlenumber5.com/2017/04/12/sewing-up-spring">Doodle Number 5</a><br />
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April 13th <a href="http://craftylikearox.com/2017/04/welcome-spring-tour/">Crafty Like a Rox</a><br />
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April 14th <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring-2.html">Sewing By Ti</a>, <a href="http://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring...">Ma Moose</a><br />
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Monday April 17th <a href="https://annemarisews.wordpress.com/.../sewing-up-spring...">Anne Mari Sews</a>, <a href="http://wp.me/p85lCC-pz">Robynne and the Bobbin</a><br />
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April 18th <a href="http://rebelandmalice.com/welcome-spring-vintage-sundresses/">Rebel and Malice</a><br />
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April 19th <a href="http://www.veryblissful.blog/2017/04/19/welcome-spring-tour">Very Blissful</a><br />
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April 20th <a href="http://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/.../sewing-by-ti...">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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April 21st <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring-3.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Sunday April 23rd <a href="https://onwednesdayswesew.com/2017/03/31/sewing-up-spring">On Wednesdays We Sew</a><br />
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April 24th <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=2444">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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April 25th <a href="http://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring...">Ma Moose</a><br />
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April 26th <a href="https://margaritaontheross.wordpress.com/.../welcome...">Margarita on the Ross</a><br />
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April 27th <a href="http://wp.me/p712X6-9a">The Socially Awkward Seamstress</a><br />
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April 28th <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/.../sewing-up-spring-4.html">Sewing By Ti</a>Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-17057090464042376832017-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:002017-03-02T18:35:15.512-08:00Sewing By Ti Blog Tours: Date NightI got all excited when I first signed up for this tour. Date night! Sounds fun! And then I had time to think about it and went - what the heck would I wear on a date? I don't go on dates, and on the occasion that I get out without the kids it's usually a day date. So eventually I decided on a pencil skirt and top - simple, comfortable, and not overly dressy. Unfortunately for all of us, the shirt I made did not turn out right, and since we ended up with last minute travel plans last week, I didn't have time to re-do. Such is life, right? So the top is a rtw one I happened to have with me. But I have a skirt! A pretty, Patterns for Pirates <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/pirate-pencil-skirt/">Pirate Pencil Skirt</a>.<br />
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I used some floral ponte that I had in my stash, and it worked really nice for this. It's thicker than the knits I usually work with, and is really nice for a skirt. It keeps it's structure really nicely even though it's still stretchy and comfortable to wear.<br />
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I made this one using the mid rise, above knee options. Since I'm somewhat petite, I find I prefer my skirts to either hit above the knee to show off my legs and give more visual length, or to be full length. I usually have to straighten the hip curve on things that are very shaped. I'm pretty straight through the hips, so I end up with some bunching along the sides of my hip. With that slight change, this skirt hangs pretty nicely.<br />
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I ended up dressing this down a bit with the boots and top I paired with it, since it was more a daytime lunch date look for me. You could easily switch it up with a fitted and/or tucked in top and heels for a sexier night time look.<br />
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It's simple and versatile to style, and a quick sew for a last minute date night or lunch date. Add accessories as desired and go! <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody">If you're looking for fabric for your date night sew, <a href="http://simplybyti.com/"> Simply By Ti</a> is offering 10% off to all the Date Night February readers! Use coupon code DATENIGHT</span></span><br />
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If you're like me, you're going to love all of the inspiration my fellow bloggers have for you. Be sure to check back all February long to see what patterns work for us!<br />
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Wednesday, February 1st: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-february.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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February 2nd: <a href="http://craftylikearox.com/2017/02/date-night-february-feisty-rox/">Crafty Like a Rox</a><br />
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February 3rd: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-february-everyday-essentials.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Sunday, February 5th: <a href="https://embraceeveryday.wordpress.com/2017/02/05/everyday-essential-from-everything-your-mama-made">Embrace Everyday</a><br />
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February 6th: <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=2205">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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February 7th: <a href="https://robynneandthebobbin.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/date-night-february-zinnia-the-hunter-tank">Robynne and the Bobbin</a><br />
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February 9th: <a href="http://www.sewinglymichelle.com/2017/02/09/date-night-february-double-date/">Sewingly, Michelle</a><br />
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February 10th: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-february-patterns-for.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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Sunday, February 12th: <a href="https://embraceeveryday.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/date-night-with-designer-stitch">Embrace Every Day</a><br />
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February 13th: <a href="https://aphoenixrisen.wordpress.com/">A Phoenix Risen</a><br />
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February 14th: <a href="http://creative-counselor.com/2017/02/14/dublin-dolman-for-date-night">Creative Counselor</a><br />
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February 15th: <a href="http://creamerandchaos.com/uncategorized/february-date-night/">Creamer and Chaos</a><br />
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February 16th: <a href="http://wp.me/p4WgVF-8to">Everything Your Mama Made and More</a><br />
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February 17th: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-february-made-for-mermaids.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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February 18th: <a href="https://sewlikeasloth.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/date-night-february-if-i-had-date-nights/">Sew Like a Sloth</a><br />
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Sunday, February 19th: <a href="http://www.veryblissful.blog/2017/01/20/pattern-testing-womens-waterfall-raglan/">Very Blissful</a><br />
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February 20th: <a href="http://tenille.brien.com.au/?p=2207">Tenille's Thread</a><br />
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February 21st: <a href="http://mamoosehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/01/date-night.html">Mamoose Handmade</a><br />
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February 22nd: <a href="http://rebelandmalice.com/sewing-ti-tours-date-night-february/">Rebel and Malice</a><br />
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February 23rd: <a href="https://margaritaontheross.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/date-night-february">Margarita on the Ross</a><br />
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February 24th: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-february-george-and-ginger.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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February 25th: <a href="https://onwednesdayswesew.com/?p=808">On Wednesday We Sew</a><br />
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Sunday, February 26th: <a href="http://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2017/02/date-night-blog-tour.html">The Fairy Dust Bin</a><br />
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February 27th: <a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.com/2017/01/date-night-february-pattern-round-up.html">Sewing By Ti</a><br />
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February 28th: <a href="https://sewhauteblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/date-night-february-blog-tour-with.html?m=1">Sew Haute</a><br />
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<br />Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-86870507111781918792017-02-08T04:00:00.000-08:002019-03-06T19:27:38.465-08:00Boys Can Wear Pink - Galaxy TeeMy boy isn't really all that into pink, but when I asked if he'd be up for doing <a href="http://handmadeboyblog.com/">Handmade Boy's</a> blog tour again this year, he gave me a very enthusiastic yes! He's good like that. Because even though it's not typically his preference, he firmly believes that anyone who wants to can wear pink. Even boys.<br />
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When I first asked for his design input he started picking some very pink stuff, which was awesome except that I know he won't wear it again. Well, except as pajamas, but I wanted to make something that both had pink and that he'd really want to wear again. We ended up poking around online and found this amazing galaxy print that happens to have bright pink in the print. As a bonus, it also has amazing pops of orange, which IS his favorite.<br />
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I used Patterns for Pirates <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/jolly-roger-raglan/">Jolly Roger Raglan</a>, with the front V accent and elbow patches. He's recently decided that elbow patches are pretty awesome, after I put them on another shirt on a whim. His favorite part about the V is that since I haven't yet found tags he can stand, he doesn't have to come ask me if his shirt is on backwards. Win! It won't be long before I have to give up and buy a men's pattern, though. He
only has one size left before he outgrows this one. Where did my sweet little
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Sewing on the elbow patches is not always my favorite, but I used my new favorite sewing tool to make it easier: wash away hem tape. I've been sewing for a lot of years, and finally tried it recently for a curved hem. Now I use it for everything - it worked amazingly in place of pins to place both the elbow pads and the V. In addition to keeping things in place, it stabilizes where I'm putting the seam so knits don't stretch out of place, and it's been the best thing ever.<br />
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He's getting so grown up and still sweet, but he'll take on anyone who dares to say anything bad about his shirt. It has pink? Big deal. Also don't bother mentioning that his hair is always in his eyes, because he'll just roll them and tell you he likes it that way. ;)<br />
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Monday: <a href="http://www.handmadeboyblog.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Boy</a>, <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-3.html" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a>, <a href="http://www.phatquartersfabric.com/2017/02/BoysCanWearPinkEasterCardigan.html" target="_blank">Phat Quarters</a>, <a href="http://wildandwanderful.com/blog/2017/2/bcwp-season3" target="_blank">Wild & Wanderful</a>, <a href="http://www.max-california.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-patch-jacket.html" target="_blank">Max California</a>,</div>
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<a href="http://madebyjacksmum.com/bcwp2017/" target="_blank">Made by Jack's Mum</a>, <a href="http://www.callajaire.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-tour-a-little-something-for-my-husband" target="_blank">Call Ajaire</a></div>
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Tuesday: <a href="https://sewsophielynn.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/boys-can-wear-pink/" target="_blank">Sew Sophie Lynn</a>, <a href="http://doodlenumber5.com/2017/02/07/bcwp3" target="_blank">Doodle Number 5</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2k7n8Mx" target="_blank">Beri Bee Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.thewholesomemama.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-part-iii.html" target="_blank">The Wholesome Mama</a></div>
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Wednesday: <a href="http://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-galaxy-hoodie.html" target="_blank">The Fairy Dust Bin</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2jmNGrh" target="_blank">Creative Counselor</a>, <a href="http://www.patternrevolution.com/blog/boyscanwearpinkwithkeaganfrommodkid" target="_blank">Pattern Revolution</a></div>
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Thursday: <a href="http://craftylikearox.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-season-3-tour/" target="_blank">Crafty Like a Rox</a>, <a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2017/02/little-man-wears-pink.html" target="_blank">Shaffer Sisters</a>, <a href="https://www.winterweardesigns.com/blogs/news/boys-can-wear-pink" target="_blank">Winter Wear Designs</a></div>
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Friday: <a href="http://rebelandmalice.com/boys-can-wear-pink-3rd-edition/" target="_blank">Rebel & Malice</a>, <a href="http://wp.me/p4WgVF-8x1" target="_blank">EYMM</a>, <a href="http://bunchoberries.blogspot.com/2017/02/boys-can-wear-pink-v-3.html" target="_blank">The Berry Bunch</a>, <a href="https://talesofatester.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/boys-can-wear-pink-season-3" target="_blank">Tales of a Tester</a>, <a href="http://www.falafelandthebee.com/" target="_blank">F&B Creations</a></div>
Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-83190726157280914612017-01-12T19:35:00.000-08:002017-01-12T19:41:22.864-08:002017 Sewing Outlook - Tower of SewingLast year, and for a couple of years before that, I've had fairly ambitions crafting plans. Also for those years, and probably pretty much every other one before, I've been wildly disorganized in spite of my best attempts to use about 3 billion different organizational systems. I always end up with a pile of supplies surrounded by good intentions, and only a few finished projects. This year, I also have ambitious crafting plans, as well as other life goals such as returning to college, but I'm feeling optimistic that maybe this is the year I'll get a few more of them done than usual. I won't say all, but maybe most. <br />
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Why the extra optimism this year? Last fall, I was diagnosed with ADHD. It took until my 30s to put the pieces together, and now? With help, I'm finally able to make some of those organizational tools and skills work, and it looks possible that I can make a plan and execute it with fewer hiccups and without leaving everything until the 11th hour. I ordered the <a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/beth-byrge/110-creations-a-sewists-notebook/paperback/product-21368087.html">110 Creations: A Sewist's Notebook</a>, found a <a href="http://www.triedandtrueblog.com/totally-free-blog-planner/">free printable blog planner</a> that I changed slightly for my own use, and I even made a spreadsheet to organize my projects by month. So just maybe this will be the year that I am actually successful at getting my shit together.<br />
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So first, I joined <a href="http://bluebirdfabrics.co.uk/pages/uk-sewing-blogs-project-sewmystyle-what-is-it">Project #SewMyStyle</a>. The goal is to sew one piece each month for a year, focusing on slow sewing to end up with something of a capsule wardrobe. A couple of the chosen patterns I already own, or have looked at buying. Several of the patterns are not necessarily styles I would typically choose, or projects I would decide to take on, but for now I'm planning to stick with them as a way to push out of my comfort zone. My bigger problem is that, right now, I'm outside of the size chart for a couple of the patterns, and I'm currently undecided about how to tackle that.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From top left: Closet Case Morgan Jeans, Love Notions Pemberly Tunic, Patterns for Pirates Cocoon Cardigan, True Bias Hudson Pants, Colette Sorbetto Top, Mouse House Julia Cardigan, Sew House Seven Toaster 2, Simplicity 8231, Kate & Rose Zsalya</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Additionally, I decided to be part of the Seasonal Sew Wardrobe: Deep Stash challenge. This one is a minimum of eight items in 4 months, all sewn with patterns that were acquired before January 1, 2017. It's also encouraged to pull fabrics from your stash, but much of my stash isn't readily accessible to me right now. I've managed to choose a few things that will use stash fabric, but I've had to buy some new to match the patterns that I think I'm going to make. Of course, since this goes through the end of April, there's a good possibility that I'll wind up changing my mind, and already have at least once during the planning phase. Since I now have the fabric that I plan to use with each pattern, I will try very hard not to go too far off of my plan.<br />
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Lastly, so far, I joined <a href="http://luckylucille.com/2016/12/2017-make-nine/">2017 Make Nine</a>. I had trouble deciding on nine projects, and not all of them are sewing. There's a knitting project, and at least one jewelry project, as well as a cosplay that will involve multiple craft media. Most of these don't have any specific deadline, so I'm currently sorting out how best to space them throughout the year. These are mostly direct "make this pattern" or "follow this tutorial" ideas. Exceptions: I plan to make a <a href="https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/fifi">Tilly and the Buttons Fifi</a> camisole to go with the <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/catalog/madeleine">Colette Madeline Bloomers</a> for my (probably not upcycled) pjs. The Skyrim image is beads, but I'm actually planning to try making a small quilt. It will retain a geeky theme, but may or may not stay Skyrim inspired. And the Saffron cosplay depends on a number of things. There will hopefully be some sort of cosplay, but the exact one may change. I've done costumes and cosplays for everyone else, but for one reason or another I've never quite managed to commit and make one for myself, so I'm aiming to do that this year.<br />
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It remains to be seen how close I get to making everything on these lists, but regardless it looks like a full, fun crafting year ahead!Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-5014389210722411972017-01-05T16:19:00.000-08:002017-01-05T16:19:22.831-08:00It's Four in the Morning, the End of DressemberIt's not really four in the morning here, but it is somewhere. For some reason, when I was titling this as "End of Dressember", I got Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat" in my head, so y'all can get it stuck in yours too. You're welcome.<br />
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I didn't start this to write about song lyrics, though. <a href="http://dressemberfoundation.org/">Dressember</a> wrapped up a few days ago, and I'm glad to have participated. Over the month of December, more than $1.3 million was raised, and donations are still rolling in. <a href="https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/thefairydustbin">Fundraisers</a> are open through the end of January, but no more having to wear a dress everyday. So far, over $1.4 million has been raised, enough to fund 222 rescue operations. No one deserves to live in slavery, so if you can, please donate to help reach the $1.5 million goal!<br />
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For those who don't follow me on IG, here's a quick and dirty roundup of the second half of December's dress selfies.<br />
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I won't lie, I was sooo happy to wear jeans and no dress New Years' Day! But I am planning to participate again this year. If anyone else is interested in joining me, we can be a team! So consider wearing dresses next December to end modern day slavery. And remember.<br />
#itsmorethanadressKate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-55031726421817060512016-12-17T19:49:00.001-08:002016-12-17T19:49:54.607-08:00Halfway Through Dressember!December, and thus<a href="http://www.dressember.org/"> Dressember</a>, is just over halfway through, and I have managed to make it this far while wearing a dress every day. If you are able to donate to help victims of human trafficking, you can find my fundraiser <a href="https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/thefairydustbin">here</a>.<br />
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Honest? It's so weird. I don't actually wear dresses that often at any time of year, and if it's cold? Fugeddaboutit. So this has definitely been a challenge, and way out of the norm for me. Some days it's actually fun, and I've tried out some funkier style choices. Some of them I think I'll probably wear again. Other days? I really, really just want to put on my jeans and a t-shirt, especially when it's below freezing. Those days, choosing from my limited supply of dresses can be very hard. But no longer do I find it weird to layer a sweatshirt over a dress! The best thing I ever did, though, was buy fleece lined tights. They are so cozy, and warmer than my leggings. These tights have made this challenge bearable. <br />
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I attempted to hem a dress that I didn't like the length of. It's a
brown sundress that I've had for years, I think it was maybe originally
a swimsuit coverup? I don't remember. It cannot be
worn without a layer underneath at any time of year, or being chilly
would be the least of my problems, so I haven't worn it much. But I got a
bit ahead of myself, mismeasured, and sliced off about twice as much
length as I should have. I'm not convinced it still qualifies as a
dress until I fix the length again, but I wore it as one anyway, over my brand new <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/">Peg Legs</a> in Serenity fabric. No brown coat, so a brown dress had to do.<br />
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One new dress has been made so far this month! It's nothing fancy - I used the <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/">Patterns for Pirates</a> <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/layer-me-up-shirt/">Layer Me Up Shirt</a> and just flared it from the waist and lengthened it to be a dress. I used a black bamboo knit that I've been hoarding for the last year or two, and it's sooooo soft and comfortable. It clings more than I hoped around the middle, but that's what I get for winging it. It's still super comfortable, and it works really well for layering a t-shirt over. And it's the only long sleeved dress in my closet right now, so I guess I just need to remember to do some more planks! ;)<br />
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Most of my dresses are store bought. Thrown in are the new one, a polka dot <a href="http://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/womens-patterns/products/the-lady-skater-sewing-pattern-for-teens-and-women-pdf">Lady Skater</a>, and my fox <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/free-spirit-tank/">Free Spirit Tank</a> dress. I've also gotten a lot of use out of some handmade layers. My <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/layer-me-up-shirt/">Layer Me Up Shirts</a> have put in appearances, as have my <a href="http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/relaxed-bundle/">Women's Raglan</a> and <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/julia-womens-cardigan">Julia Cardigan</a>. I've so far been successful at switching up the layering so that I haven't worn the same outfit twice. Still two weeks to go, though. Follow me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefairydustbin/">Instagram</a> if you're curious to see my daily selfies before the end of the month!Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-38769476175654079332016-12-02T09:12:00.000-08:002016-12-02T09:12:27.108-08:00DressemberHave you ever heard of Dressember? Until yesterday, neither had I. The <a href="http://www.dressember.org/">Dressember Foundation</a> was created to raise funds to end human trafficking. All money raised goes to <a href="https://www.ijm.org/">International Justice Mission</a> and the <a href="http://www.a21.org/">A21 Campaign</a>. There are millions of victims across the globe who have been trafficked into slavery. Every one of them deserves freedom and justice.<br />
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I may have missed the first day, but as of December 2, 2016, I'll be participating by wearing a dress every day for the month of December. If you'd like to donate, you can find my fundraising page <a href="https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/thefairydustbin">here</a>. For daily updates, follow me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefairydustbin/">Instagram.</a><br />
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How is this sewing related? It isn't really, except that I found I only own a handful of dresses. There are a couple of new ones on my to-make list, and while they encourage wearing the same few dresses for Dressember, I'd like to have a couple more to stretch my laundry days! Plus, I may need to make a few new layering pieces to wear with said few dresses. There, now it's sewing related!<br />
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Today I'm wearing a storebought dress with a <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/julia-womens-cardigan">Julia Cardigan</a> <br />
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So check out Dressember and get involved!Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-27552006542897843542016-11-28T12:18:00.003-08:002018-05-24T14:24:20.814-07:00Nightmare Before Christmas Costume Details!I know it's super late, but I'm finally getting around to posting more about this year's costumes, with the good pictures! Hey, at least it's vaguely appropriate for Nightmare Before Christmas to be posted between the two holidays, right? In addition to Halloween, we're also occasional con goers, so our costumes lean slightly towards cosplay so they can be worn again if they haven't been outgrown - and now my kids expect detailed and accurate costumes. No idea how that happened... But I'll be incredibly lucky if the suit still fits the next time we head to a con! Anyone know of any in the near future? ;)<br />
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Last year, they found The Nightmare Before Christmas on Netflix, and became totally obsessed. It was too late to do it last year, so THIS year they decided to be Jack Skellington and Sally.<br />
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The first challenge was finding fabric for Jack's suit. I had assumed, silly me, that some sort of stripes in an appropriate fabric would be much easier to find. Instead, it took forever to find the right fabric. I'd seen some people make theirs from black and draw the stripes on, but I really wasn't up for that. Eventually I found exactly what I was after at a local salvage place that carries fabric. After hacking the <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/little-gentleman-suit-jacket/">Little Gentleman Suit Jacket</a> from Peekaboo Patterns last year to have tuxedo tails, I used essentially the same alteration to make Jack's jacket, and just changed the tails to look a little more tattered. He wore a basic white tee under the jacket.<br />
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I only used one button, but did keep the jacket length to the waist in the front, since my son is not a skeleton, nor will he be persuaded to wear pants that cover most of his torso. My go-to for pants to use with the jacket are the <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/classic-chinos/">Classic Chinos</a>, also from Peekaboo Patterns. For the bow tie, I used <a href="https://family.disney.com/craft/jack-skellington-inspired-bow-tie/">this tutorial</a> and left off the stripes - I tried them with the first one, and didn't like how the puff paint was coming out.<br />
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Tackling the Sally dress was more difficult. I looked up dozens of pictures and watched part of the movie with the kids. The movie version has very washed out colors, while most of the available merchandise and art uses bright colors. When I went fabric shopping, there was very little that was anywhere near resembling the patterns and colors from either version, so I bought a bunch of solids and a fabric marker. I started with the Very Shannon <a href="http://veryshannon.com/patterns/sallydress">Sally Dress</a> pattern - fitting, right? - and redrew the neckline to be rounded in back and a vee in front. I made a muslin to check that it would still go over her head, then sketched the shapes onto the inside of the muslin with pencil and traced them into pattern pieces. After I went back and used the original pieces to redraw the armscye so that the sleeve piece would fit in cleanly, I cut the pieces and drew the fabric patterns on in marker. The patchwork pieces are sewn together like a crazy quilt, and then the black stitching was added with embroidery floss. I left the sleeves and bottom unhemmed to let it look more raggedy.<br />
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To make the arms and legs with stitching I bought a white leotard, gloves, and tights, then drew the stitch marks on with the aforementioned fabric marker. I cut off the feet of a pair of black and white striped knee socks to make her leg warmers.<br />
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I'll admit, I rolled the dice on whether to go faded or bright. I ended up choosing bright, but the first time Ellie saw the finished dress she had a fit that the colors weren't right and it wasn't the one she saw in the movie... Oops. Mom fail. In the end she came around and she loves it, but I'll know better next time.<br />
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In the end, they're thrilled with the costumes. If I'm lucky, they'll still fit the next time we go to a con, and maybe I'll even win the argument about wearing makeup - Ellie usually will, but Cy adamantly refuses after enduring last year's makeup. If I win that fight, I'll be sure to post pictures on my blog!<br />
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I hope you enjoy our costumes, and if you'd like to see some previous years, you can check out <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2015/11/halloween.html">The Joker and Harley Quinn</a>, and <a href="https://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2014/10/halloween.html">Harry Potter</a> (which also has a picture of the 10th Doctor costume from the year before).Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-16557044674096725722016-11-01T09:43:00.000-07:002018-05-24T14:25:07.595-07:00This is Halloween!Okay, so technically yesterday was Halloween. But today is when I get around to sharing.<br />
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I'm really pleased with how these came out. And so far, they've even held up to being washed. The kids wore them for Cy's Halloween themed birthday party last weekend, and they ended up covered in dirt and smeared with makeup, since we actually did the makeup for the party. The edges of Sally's dress look even more frayed, and while I don't actually know what the fabric content of the suit fabric is, it cleaned up really nice.<br />
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The suit jacket is fully lined, and I pieced the inside front so that part of the lining is actually Nightmare Before Christmas fabric. It's also the pants pocket linings, but that was ridiculously hard to photograph, so you'll have to take my word for it. The pants are also fully lined in rayon jersey, so they're super soft and just that much warmer. Halloween gets pretty cold up here in the northeast.<br />
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The hand stitching on the Sally dress was actually harder than I anticipated. While I would never claim that I'm an amazing hand stitcher, I do tend to make fairly even stitches. I also have a habit of making my hand stitches reeeaaally small. So trying to do make large, uneven stitches was surprisingly hard. My mom helped with some of the hand stitching when I got tired, since I was finishing down to the wire - her stitches are usually much neater and more even than mine, so it was equally hard for her to make them intentionally messy.<br />
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I sewed on the patch by hand - in hindsight, I should have used something to iron it on first, but so far it seems to be holding up just fine.<br />
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Thanks for taking a peek at this year's costumes. I hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween<br />
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Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-24602242638226266802016-05-09T08:35:00.003-07:002016-05-09T08:35:15.882-07:00Me Made May - Week 1The first week of Me Made May was, well, mostly successful. I wore handmade every day, and a couple of days I wore more than one handmade item. There were even a couple of new things since last May! But I didn't manage to wear a whole outfit last week. My lack of me made pants was an issue with the cool weather that decided to come in, and I run so cold these days that I really didn't want to wear skirts. This week, I will attempt to make up for it and have two outfit days instead of just one, even if I have to dig out some tights to do it.<br />
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For those who don't follow along on Instagram, here's a round up of this week's photos:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 2 - Patterns for Pirates Free Spirit Tank and Mouse House Creations Julia Cardigan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 3 - Greenstyle Creations Open Back tank and another Mouse House Creations Julia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 4 - Patterns for Pirates Free Spirit Tank and my trusty (second) official N7 hoodie</td></tr>
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Overall, I'm pretty happy with week 1, even if I didn't quite make my goal. It has already highlighted some of the holes in my handmade wardrobe, and I need to tackle fitting pants. Especially since I actually wore the same pair of pants all week, as even my store bought pants wardrobe is pretty darn small. Does anyone else only have a couple of pairs of pants that fit?<br />
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As an extra goal for this week, I will commit to at least muslining a pants pattern. I also need to do something about my selfies, because that mirror is in really terrible shape! Those pictures are after I washed it...<br />
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Are you participating in Me Made May this year? Have you made any revelations about your wardrobe, or were you totally prepared?Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-41960374464630156652016-04-21T11:53:00.000-07:002018-05-24T14:26:42.083-07:00Momma Quail Billie JeansAs promised, I recently was lucky enough to test the next jeans pattern from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mommaquailpatterns">Momma Quail Patterns</a> - the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/277091246/billie-jeans-pdf-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_listings">Billie Jeans</a>! These have all of the same amazing details and easy to follow instructions that every one of Amy's patterns has. The Billie Jeans have classic five pocket jeans styling in a slim and skinny fit, meant for stretch bottomweights, and seven(!) length options - short, mid thigh, knee length, below the knee, capri, ankle, and cuffed. They have a working fly, back elastic for an adjustable fit, and a tutorial on how to modify the rise. With a size range of 12m - 14, this is an amazing pattern that will last a long time, and is great for both boys and girls.<br />
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I tested the skinny fit, and did two lengths. These are the first pair I made, in a stretch fashion denim from JoAnn's. This is the mid thigh shorts length. They were perfect for riding the old fashioned merry go round at a nearby park.<br />
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The second pair is also the skinny fit, knee length this time. These are a stretch denim from my stash, and the top stitching came out much more visible on these due to the contrast. I think for the next pair I'll make sure I do two lines of top stitching, unless I use a twill. I love how these came out, and she loves the contrast coin pocket with the kitty peeking out.<br />
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Now it's time to run over and pick up your copy! Plus, in celebration of spring, for this release Amy is offering the code HAPPYSPRING for 25% off of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mommaquailpatterns">whole shop</a> until 4/24. <br />
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Don't forget to check out the other tester versions, too.<br />
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<a href="https://kopykatkidz.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/billie-jeans-pattern-release/">KopyKat & Kidz</a>Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-17584472982103553432016-04-20T19:27:00.002-07:002016-04-20T19:27:53.645-07:00Me-Made May '16!It's time for signing up for <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/2016/04/me-made-may-16-sign-up-here.html">Me-Made May</a> again!<br />
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This was a great challenge <a href="http://thefairydustbin.blogspot.com/2015/06/me-made-may-wrap-up.html">last year</a> - the beginning of the month was pretty easy, but by the end I struggled a little to choose Me-Made every day. I'm honestly not sure that I've done very well at filling some of those holes - I've yet to take the plunge on making more pants or shorts, which was one of the hardest parts last year. However, since I was able to complete last May without too much trouble, I felt like I should increase the difficulty a bit this year. Otherwise it's not much of a challenge, right? <br />
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<b>I, Kate of TheFairyDustBin.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '16. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade item each day for the duration of May 2016, and at least one full Me-Made outfit each week (and photograph daily). </b><br />
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For accountability, I'll be posting daily shots on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefairydustbin/">Instagram</a>. There are still a lot of pieces from last year in my wardrobe rotation, but there should be some new things that are yet to be blogged as of now. While there isn't supposed to be a panicked rush to get ready, I'm planning to participate in the <a href="https://creative-counselor.com/2016/03/25/back-to-basics-2016-its-on-like-donkey-kong/">Back to Basics</a> sew along next week to help round out some of the places my wardrobe is lacking. (But Shhh! I haven't managed to actually make a plan for what I'm making. I guess that needs to go on tomorrow's to do list!)<br />
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In honestly, lately I've felt a little bit lacking in creativity and drive to sew. I've been really struggling to get out of my own head, and in spite of the onset of spring (finally!) I haven't felt like doing much besides hiding on the couch in my favorite sweatshirt. I had a much needed kick from pattern testing (post coming in a day or two!), and this week has been better so far. Hopefully this will help give me the push I need, and I am looking forward to focusing on myself a little bit before I need to start in on the (long) list of things for the kiddos. So tomorrow I will aim to get myself back on track to be successful in these upcoming challenges! But tonight, I think I'll head back to the couch until bed time. ;)Kate Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05277579956039905962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620911927618119101.post-55456471967428550472016-03-15T07:27:00.000-07:002016-03-15T07:28:27.916-07:00For the Love of Legends: King Arthur and the Lady of the LakeToday, I'm one stop on a blog tour hosted by <a href="http://www.phatquartersfabric.com/">PhatQuarters</a> and <a href="http://www.craftingcon.com/">CraftingCon</a>, all about the Love of Legends! When I was invited to participate, I signed up right away. As I'm sure anyone who has read much of my blog, I love to participate in anything and everything from CraftingCon, and usually I have no problem coming up with ideas. Legends are awesome, but this time...? Nothing was igniting that spark of inspiration. I sketched, I googled various legends, and simply "legends", and nothing hit. Until I saw a quote pass by from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and suddenly I just had to do King Arthur! So now I present, King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake.<br />
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I redesigned the Lady of the Lake dress several times before deciding what I wanted. Initially I tried to come up with a slightly more casual inspired look, but I just couldn't. Since Ellie loves her fancy dresses, I decided to just go for it. I used the <a href="http://www.madeformermaids.com/product/grace/">Made for Mermaids Grace Dress</a>, and some cotton voile from my stash (bonus for using at least one stash fabric!). It was too light, so I unearthed some darker blue dye that I had laying around and dyed it darker, and I love how it came out. For the sleeves and overdress I bought some iridescent, sparkly netting. There was no sun for days, so the pictures really don't do justice to the sparkles and colors.<br />
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You can't have the Lady of the Lake without King Arthur, so Cyrus got his first ever <a href="http://www.charmingdoodle.com/2013/12/knight-hoodie-tester-imagespart-2.html">Charming Doodle Knight Hoodie</a>. I used light gray sweatshirt fleece to invoke the look of polished steel plate or chain mail. This is such an awesome pattern, and comes out looking great with the armor details. After the Lady bestows it upon him, with Excalibur in his hand, he looks armored and ready for battle!<br />
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