tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63574485426579603932024-03-18T04:48:49.952-05:00Sewing Mama RaeAnnaRaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-64951078449385768462017-05-04T11:00:00.001-05:002017-05-04T11:00:41.769-05:00Mario Cross-stitch free patternI've demoted my sewing blog back to Blogger so my apologies for the lack of bells and whistles I used to have with Wordpress!!! I just couldn't justify the cost of hosting when I'm happy to be a hobby blogger!<br />
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I am reposting this tutorial after a friend in a homeschool group asked for something similar! This was a fun project to teach myself cross stitch! <br />
Months later my son still enjoys keeping his accessories in this bag!
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To start, I used a figurine to copy the design on cross-stitch fabric. If you don't have something to copy, I created this free pattern to print and follow! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tg725V_W7YbEtiZm5BbjFoYzg/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Just click here!</a> <br />
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Once I had the design done on the canvas, I cut out scraps of fabric to make the bag. You'll need a long strip for the strap, one rectangle for the back, and 4 pieces to sew around the cross stitch design. I added a zipper between the design and the top of the front. Here's a view of the front piece of the bag so you can see how I pieced everything together. And yes, I am a complete newb at cross stitch. Don't be like me.....look up the proper way to tie off stitches on the back! LOL! At least when it's put together you don't notice the mess!<br />
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Here's the front, back, and the long piece that will be the strap. <br />
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Sandwich the finished strap between the front and back and sew all around, leaving a 3" hole to turn right side out! <br />
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Once it is finished you have a fun little game bag for your kids to keep their accessories! Show me what your kids are making! I'm on instagram at @sewingmamaraeanna!<br />
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My son isn't at the level to do a Mario but he's getting there!
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<script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>RaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-27776237933007594162017-03-30T22:48:00.003-05:002017-03-30T22:48:44.634-05:00Bunny Drawstring Bags - Free pattern!I have a super easy and sweet tutorial for you today! I wanted to
create a bunny pouch that I could sew up quick with all enclosed seams
and no buttonholes! It is sew easy and youll be able to whip up a bunch
in a short amount of time!<br />
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What youll need:<br />
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<li>4 squares of fabric 5x5 (2 outer and 2 lining)</li>
<li>2 sqaures of fabric for your bunny ears (5x5) you can use contrasting fabric for these!</li>
<li>seam ripper</li>
<li>ribbon for drawstring</li>
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Step one:</h3>
With your contrasting fabric, use a fabric marking pen and draw two
ears. Place fabric right sides together and sew along the line. Trim
around each ear.<br />
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Step two:</h3>
Turn ears right side out and press seam.<br />
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Step three:</h3>
Take your two outer fabric squares and sew along three edges. Clip corners<br />
Take your two lining fabric squares and sew along three edges but leave a 2 opening to turn the pouch in a later step.<br />
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Step four:</h3>
VERY IMPORTANT!!! Do not skip this step!<br />
Press the seam open on the outer fabric squares near the top raw edge.
This will allow you to thread your ribbon casing and keep you from
having to sew button hole openings for the ribbon! Repeat for the other
side seam.<br />
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Step five:</h3>
Turn the lining square pouch right side out. Place inside outer fabric so the right sides of both are facing each other.<br />
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Step six:</h3>
Now, fit your bunny ears in between the layers of the pouches. You
will want to slide them in so all the raw edges line up at the top.<br />
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Step seven:</h3>
Pin in place all along the top edge. Sew along the edge with a 1/2 seam allowance.<br />
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Step eight:</h3>
After sewing around entire circle, bring the lining out to find the 2 opening.<br />
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Flip pouch right sides out through the 2 opening of the lining. Sew the lining opening closed.<br />
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Step nine:</h3>
Stuff the lining down into the pouch. I forgot to take a tutorial
picture for this step, but you will want to sew a casing 1/2 below the
top of the pouch. (You can see the casing stitches in the picture
below. Then, take your seam ripper and remove the 3-4 stitches between
the bottom casing stitch and the top of the pouch.<br />
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Step ten:</h3>
Take one ribbon (approximately 16) and with a safety pin, insert the
ribbon all the way around the casing. One ribbon will enter on the
right side seam and exit on the right side seam.<br />
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Step eleven:</h3>
Repeat step ten, only inserting the second ribbon on the left side
seam and running it through the entire casing back to the left side.<br />
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Step twelve:</h3>
Knot the ends of the ribbon (trim off any excess length that you dont want) and pull tight to create the drawstring!<br />
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Im looking forward to filling them up with treats for the kids on
Easter! Pin the pictures below to save the directions for your next
sewing project!<br />
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<a href="https://web-beta.archive.org/web/20160401234113/http://andreasnotebook.com/2015/03/easy-bunny-pillow-diy.html" target="_blank">And this project that I made for Andreas Notebook!</a><br />
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It is such a blessing to see family additions each year in our yearly cousin pictures! When Christian was 11 months old we went out to visit our family in Idaho and I made matching outfits for the 3 boys!</div>
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<i>Left to Right: Sam, Robert, Christian</i></div>
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I used the Children's Corner Johnny pattern for Sam and Christian and made the shorts for Robert from a vintage pattern! (The polo shirt is store bought)</div>
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In 2012 we went back to Idaho and I had recently been playing with my new embroidery machine so I needed to use that for the outfits!!!</div>
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In 2013 we had our Idaho cousins come to us!!! The theme this year was seersucker! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/06/summer-of-seersucker.html" target="_blank">I blogged about it HERE!</a></div>
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And no in 2014 we have another addition in our Idaho cousin lineup!</div>
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Little Izzy is such a sweet baby! She is the first baby born to the youngest of Nick's brothers! Eva Mae had such a fun time with her sweet girl cousins!</div>
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If you are in a craft store this month go check out my first print publication in the Creative Machine Embroidery Magazine!!!! I was so excited to see it in my mail when I got home yesterday! I would love to hear from you if you use my tutorial to make a gym bag or towel for yourself! </div>
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Have you heard of Throwback Thursdays or Flashback Fridays? It's where people upload old photos and we all get to laugh, cry, sigh, smile..... pretty much feel all sorts of nostalgia and emotion when looking at those old memories!</div>
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This week we invite you to join us on a similar adventure regarding sewing! I know there are many readers out there who are well seasoned and have been sewing for years, and there are also a lot of new beginners - many of them new moms - that are just now finding the skill and enjoyment of sewing!</div>
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This series will be so much fun as we learn more about each other, why we sew, and what inspired us to learn! At the end of this post we would love for you to write your story and link it up to the link party so we can learn more about you!!! And all this week, make sure you check out the stories on these blogs!!!</div>
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6.22.14 | <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/" target="_blank">Sewing Mama RaeAnna</a> | <a href="http://simplesimonandco.com/" target="_blank">Simple Simon and Co.</a> |</div>
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6.23.14 | <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/" target="_blank">Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy</a> | <a href="http://nimblephish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nimble Phish</a> | <a href="http://sproutingjj.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sprouting Jube Jube</a> | <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a> | <a href="http://mothersewsbestblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Made For Mermaids</a> | <a href="http://glitterandwit.com/" target="_blank">Glitter and Wit</a> | <a href="http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/" target="_blank">Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop</a> | <a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/" target="_blank">Rae Gun Ramblings</a> |</div>
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6.24.14 | <a href="http://shaffer-sisters.com/" target="_blank">Shaffer Sisters</a> | <a href="http://www.sewlikemymom.com/" target="_blank">Sew Like My Mom</a> | <a href="http://www.bebelambs.com/" target="_blank">Bebe Lambs</a> | <a href="http://www.everythingyourmamamade.com/" target="_blank">EYMM</a> |</div>
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6.25.14 | <a href="http://www.thesewinggeek.com/" target="_blank">The Sewing Geek</a> | <a href="http://www.gyctdesigns.com/" target="_blank">GYCT</a> | <a href="http://luluandceleste.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Lulu and Celeste</a> |</div>
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6.26.14 | <a href="http://rubyandjackpatterns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ruby and Jack Patterns</a> | <a href="http://www.museofthemorning.com/" target="_blank">Muse of the Morning</a> | <a href="http://www.fishsticksdesigns.com/blog/" target="_blank">Fishsticks Designs</a> | <a href="http://www.littlekidsgrow.com/" target="_blank">Little Kids Grow</a> |</div>
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6.27.14 | <a href="http://www.makeithandmade.com/" target="_blank">Make it Handmade </a>| <a href="http://rebelandmalice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rebel and Malice </a>| <a href="http://alicatco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ali Cat & Co.</a> |</div>
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Since I have the floor right now I am going to give you the long version! For me, sewing became part of my life as a little girl.</div>
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My grandma, Eva Mae Smith, LOVED to sew and made many outfits for me and my brothers as well as all my doll clothes! When I was around 10-12 she spent time teaching me how to sew on my mom's sewing machine in our basement. That sewing machine didn't get a lot of use. Although my mom had good intentions of using it, we only got it out a few times to do projects like a quilt and Bible cover for one of our homeschool co-op classes.</div>
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One year in college I had grand hopes of relearning and "stole" my mom's rarely used sewing machine. It ended up making the move with me when I got married after graduating. But unfortunately it sat in my closet until our bed broke....</div>
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Yep, our bed broke (not due to any adult content!!!!) Trying to play "fix it," I found that if I propped that heavy duty sewing machine hard case under the wooden bed frame where the screws had been stripped we could manage without having to buy any new furniture!</div>
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So, for about 5 years (!) my sewing machine served the purpose of playing bed frame!</div>
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Now we reach the chapter of the birth of my sweet baby boy, Christian in 2009! I was DETERMINED to learn how to sew and use this heavy duty 1980s sewing machine so I looked up videos on YouTube and took the beginning sewing class at JoAnns!</div>
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It mustered my courage to try my first pattern! (And you have the good fortune to check out the pictures!!! I documented the process in a Facebook photo album!)</div>
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This was my first time laying out a pattern and figuring out how to construct it all!</div>
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I think the worst of all the mistakes is this fabric!!! What was I thinking!??!?! </div>
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I started scouring the internet during my lunch hour at school (I taught elementary music k-5 from 2002-2011) and I found chat rooms and message boards that led me to<a href="http://childrenscornerinc.com/wp/" target="_blank"> Children's Corner Patterns!</a> I was so lucky that I lived less than an hour away from their store! </div>
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The Johnny was my first Children's Corner pattern and I fell in love with their designs! </div>
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I was so proud of my first real success and went on to basically learn how to sew through the Children's Corner patterns! (I made a TON of jon-jons for Christian and as gifts, as well as several Lucys and Frannie Baby. I also learned how to picture smock with the Johnny pattern!)</div>
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Now, enter the chapter of the birth of Eva Mae in 2011 and my blog start-up! </div>
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<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2012/01/blog-post.html" target="_blank">My first blog post, January 2012 </a></div>
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Having 2 years of sewing experience before Eva Mae was born, I was ready to try to share my knowledge so I started my blog! You may have noticed that my grandma's name is carried on with my daughter! I wrote a lengthy post about her in a <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/09/project-run-play-week-3-mad-for-plaid.html" target="_blank">Project Run & Play challenge HERE.</a></div>
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It was also after the birth of Eva Mae that I discovered PDF patterns! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/75988727" target="_blank"> This peasant dress</a> (Emma by The Sweetest Patterns) was the very first PDF pattern I bought! I found some great blogs (<a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a>, <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/" target="_blank">MADE</a>, <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/" target="_blank">Made by Rae</a>, <a href="http://mesewcrazy.com/" target="_blank">Me Sew Crazy</a>, and<a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/" target="_blank"> Craftiness is Not Optional</a> were the first blogs that I followed!) </div>
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<i>Emma Dress and modified hat from Simplicity 7994</i></div>
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Having a heart for teaching and no longer fulfilling that passion in the classroom, I turned to sewing and felt fulfilled whenever I shared my knowledge with other local moms<i>, </i>or created a tutorial for my blog! I taught 5 classes - some in my home and some at the public library - to
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We all start somewhere and I am a testimony that if you stick with something you will see a return investment! I would have never thought that <a href="http://mesewcrazy.com/" target="_blank">Jessica of Me Sew Crazy</a> would pick me to be on her <a href="http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2014/01/meet-the-2014-team.html" target="_blank">Sewing Rabbit team!</a> Or that fabric companies would seek me out! Or that I would find a passion in <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/p/shop.html" target="_blank">designing PDF patterns!</a> Meeting bloggers through sew along contests and in real life has inspired me and given a sense of purpose to my hobby and I am so excited to see what is to come in the next chapter!</div>
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So, why do you sew? When did you learn? Write your story and share it here!<i> </i>Or, maybe this post has inspired you to try for the first time?! If so, let me recommend a <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/sewing/sewing-101-guide-for-beginners-like-me/" target="_blank">Sewing 101 series for you HERE!</a></div>
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Don't you love it when you get an idea and realize that you have just the right amount of PERFECT materials and notions to make it happen?! That was me today!!!</div>
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I wanted to do something with my ribbon stash for the <a href="http://mellysews.com/?p=6219" target="_blank">30 Days of Sundresses Series</a> since I always seem to think "Oh wow! That's a great
deal on ribbon! I better buy it!" every.single.time I walk into the fabric store! When I
got out all my little spools of 1/2" grosgrain I realized I also had
the perfect fabric to pair with it!</div>
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This fabric is "La-Dee-Da" by Westminster and was in the remnant section of Textiles - an awesome fabric store in Nashville! In fact, when this post goes live they will be in the middle of their HUGE summer sale! If you're in town you need to check it out! 50% everything and 75% remnants! (don't worry.... if you don't tell my husband where I'm shopping I won't tell yours!)</div>
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I love how the fabric print has little lines that are reminiscent of ribbon or tape! I did a little "Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!" Dance when I realized how perfect it would match!</div>
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Ok, so enough of the cute Eva Mae pictures, here's the easy-peasy tutorial on how you can create the same look!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Materials for a 18-24m:</span></h3>
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<i>(I've done the math for this size but you could customize any type of bodice and skirt pattern to make it work for you! Just make sure you know how long you want your ribbons for the bodice and ties before you cut the ribbon!) </i> </div>
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<li>Bodice Pattern and fabric for the main and lining (<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tg725V_W7YLVcwYTNXLTVEY0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">print the pattern in 18-24m here</a>) </li>
<li>Fabric for the skirt - 44" wide by 15" long </li>
<li>15 strands of 1/2" grosgrain ribbon that are 14.5" long</li>
<li>Sewing machine and notions (pins, thread, optional fabric glue) </li>
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Step 1</h3>
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Print out your pattern and cut out fabric for the front and back bodice in the main fabric and lining fabric. Transfer the markings of the pattern onto the fabric for ribbon placement. </div>
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Place the bodice ribbon on the main front fabric and sew on to the bodice.</div>
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Step 3</h3>
Prepare the shoulder strap ribbons<br />
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Place them according to the placement markings and baste in place 1/8" from the top raw edge. </div>
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Step 4</h3>
Place front lining right sides together with front main. Pin in place and stitch the top and curve as shown in the picture below. Clip the corners and the curve and turn right side out. *DO NOT SEW THE SIDES OR BOTTOM! (We will need to attach the back bodice in a later step.)*<br />
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Step 5</h3>
Repeat steps 1-4 with the back bodice. Again, make sure you leave the sides and the bottom open. Turn right side out and press all seams.</div>
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Now we will attach the front bodice to the back bodice at the sides. Place bodice pieces right sides together.<br />
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Open up the right side of the front and back bodice so your lining and main fabric are right sides together as shown.<br />
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Pin and sew 1/2" seam allowance down the sides. Trim seam to 1/4".<br />
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Turn the bodice right sides out and turn the lining in by folding down the side. Topstitch all around the top opening of the bodice. This will give it a professional look and help secure the ribbon inside.<br />
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Now let's work on the skirt! A helpful hint! If you can cut your skirt from one piece of fabric - (My measurements for the 2T are 44"x19" so it made it easy to cut across the width of the fabric) - I find that ironing a crease in the middle will help line up the skirt to the bottom so all the gathers are even.<br />
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Place skirt piece(s) right sides together. Sew and finish the edges with a serger, zig zag stitch or pinking shears to prevent frayed edges. (Or, sew the skirt with a french seam.)<br />
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Sew two gathering rows across the top of the skirt - 1 at 1/4" and one at 1/2". Gather the skirt to match the opening of the bottom of the bodice.<br />
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Pin the skirt to the bottom of the bodice with right sides together. Match the seam of the skirt to the side seam of the bodice. If you ironed a crease you can match up that crease with the other bodice side seam.<br />
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Sew with a 3/4" seam allowance and then finish the seam with a serger or zig zag stitch. Turn bodice up and press the skirt seam up to the bodice. I chose not to topstitch the skirt to the bodice because of the placement of the ribbon on the bodice.<br />
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Rompers are not just for little girls and boys!!! Romper style is very much "in" right now and I have three bloggers to share with you!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://sewcaroline.com/2014/06/rompin-around.html" target="_blank">Sew Caroline</a></span></b></div>
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When I saw Caroline post a request looking for a women's romper PDF pattern I immediately messaged her and asked her to let me know what she used so I could talk about it during Romper Week! She finished her post this week and you can read about it <a href="http://sewcaroline.com/2014/06/rompin-around.html" target="_blank">here!</a></div>
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Although not a PDF pattern, it still turned out so cute and through her comment section of her post I did find an available PDF pattern for a romper/playsuit!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/collections/shorts-patterns/products/digital-sewing-pattern-playsuit" target="_blank">Salme Sewing Patterns</a> (and a review by <a href="http://sewpomona.com/2014/06/10/paisley-playsuit-by-land-by-sea/" target="_blank">Sew Pamona</a>) </span></b></div>
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I found Sew Pamona's review through reading the comments in Caroline's post and I LOVE this pattern! I've never heard of Salme Sewing Patterns before (granted, I don't sew for myself) but I am tempted to after visiting their site! </div>
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I love the curtain Rebecca used for the project! Go read her review of the Salme Playsuit <a href="http://sewpomona.com/2014/06/10/paisley-playsuit-by-land-by-sea/" target="_blank">here!</a></div>
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My friend Suzanne has just started a new pattern line called Winter Wear Designs and will be releasing a romper pattern in July! She and her Pattern Revolution partner Becca have created some awesome trial runs and I can't wait to see more versions pop up in my Facebook newsfeed!</div>
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Size Range: XXS - 3XL (you can mix and match top and bottom sizes to get a custom fit)</div>
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Works in all knit or knit top and woven Bottom</div>
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You can stay up to date with Suzanne and the release of this romper by liking her Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/winterweardesigns" target="_blank">HERE!</a></div>
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Thank you to everyone that has been linking up to the giveaway<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank"> Link Party! (Read it here!)</a></div>
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And HUGE thanks to my friends that created a special post just for you all this week! If you missed any, here is a recap!</div>
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Day 1 - <a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/2014/06/romper-week.html" target="_blank">Magda of House of Estrela</a>/<a href="http://www.callajaire.com/2014/06/romper-week.html" target="_blank">Ajaire of Call Ajaire</a>/<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/terry-cloth-romper-romper-week-2014.html" target="_blank">Sewing Mama RaeAnna</a></div>
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Day 2 - <a href="http://wp.me/pWvls-17S" target="_blank">Jess of If Only They Would Nap</a>/<a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/romper-week/" target="_blank">Melissa of Sew Like My Mom</a></div>
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Day 3 - <a href="http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2014/06/button-up-baby-romper-free-pattern.%20html" target="_blank">Amy of Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop</a>/<a href="http://www.craftbuds.com/womens-t-shirt-to-baby-romper/" target="_blank">Lindsay of Craft Buds</a></div>
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Day 5 - <a href="http://sewvery.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-zephyr-romper-and-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Veronica of sewVery</a>/<a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-orpha-romper.html" target="_blank">Al from the Shaffer Sisters!</a></div>
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I hope you enjoyed this week as much as I did! Make sure you go <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">vote for your favorite romper</a> in the link party and I'll be back on the 30th to announce the winner! </div>
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RaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-47891054402723223992014-06-20T07:00:00.000-05:002014-06-20T07:00:09.101-05:00Day 5 - Romper Week<div style="text-align: center;">
We made it to the end!!! But don't worry, you will get a round-up post from me this weekend as well as highlighting some rompers for WOMEN!!! We can't be left out of the romper fun!</div>
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Thank you to everyone that has linked up! Voting begins tomorrow so make sure your romper project is in the <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">Link Up Party (HERE)</a> and recruit all of your family and friends to come vote for you! I can't wait to see who the top 3 will be! Good luck to you all!</div>
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Now, on to today's rompers! We have my dear friend <a href="http://sewvery.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-zephyr-romper-and-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Veronica of sewVery</a> and <a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-orpha-romper.html" target="_blank">Al from the Shaffer Sisters!</a></div>
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<a href="http://sewvery.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-zephyr-romper-and-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Veronica</a> has been busy at her sewing machine and just released a free dress pattern sizes 5-6-7 on her blog! It's called the Sunny Dress and it is so cute! For Romper Week I love the<a href="http://sewvery.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-zephyr-romper-and-romper-week.html" target="_blank"> Zephyr romper</a> she made for her daughter!</div>
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And <a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-orpha-romper.html" target="_blank">Al made a romper with an amazing collar!</a> I love vintage inspired collars like this! I can't wait to read all about the creation! It reminds me of the Josephine from Violet Fields Threads! I would know since I had to FLIP that pattern for the FLIP contest! Ha! Shaffer Sisters, do I get extra points for guessing the pattern before I read about it!?! *wink*</div>
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That's it! If you missed any of our series you can catch up here!</div>
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<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-day-1-house-of-estrela-and.html" target="_blank">Day 1</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/day-3-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Day 3</a></div>
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I will have a post for you this weekend with a round up and don't forget to get your projects in the <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">Link Up Party!!! </a></div>
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I can't believe Day 4 is here already! Have you been linking up to the <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">Link Party</a> to share your creations and possibly win a prize?! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read all about the giveaways!</a> And if you missed <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/day-3-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Day 3</a>, <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/day-2-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Day 2</a>, or <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-day-1-house-of-estrela-and.html" target="_blank">Day 1</a> make sure you check them out!</div>
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Today we have <a href="http://swoodsonsays.com/patriotic-raglan-romper/" target="_blank">Stephanie of Swoodson Says</a> sharing her ADORABLE red white and blue romper!!! I can't wait to read about this romper and see if she discloses where she got that fabric! I love it! I may have to stock up on some for next year! Stephanie is one of the most encouraging bloggers I've met and she always seems to take time to leave comments on blog posts for kids clothes! It's so much fun to learn about other moms that have a passion for sewing!</div>
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We also have <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/2014/06/romper-week-hooded-harem-romper.html" target="_blank">Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy</a> sharing a last minute project with us! Stacey was one of the first blogs I found when I started sewing for Christian when he was a year old! I bought the book <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/2011/10/sewing-for-boys-sew-along.html" target="_blank">"Sewing For Boys" after reading Stacey's series</a> on the projects! I can't wait to see the rest of this hooded harem romper!</div>
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RaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-19069796638674647102014-06-18T07:00:00.000-05:002014-06-18T07:00:06.101-05:00Day 3 Romper Week<div style="text-align: center;">
It's Day 3 of Romper Week!!! Check out <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/day-2-romper-week.html" target="_blank">Day 2</a> and<a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-day-1-house-of-estrela-and.html" target="_blank"> Day 1</a> if you missed it!<br />
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Today we have an encore presentation with 2 more boy rompers!!!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2014/06/button-up-baby-romper-free-pattern.%20html" target="_blank">Amy of Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.craftbuds.com/womens-t-shirt-to-baby-romper/" target="_blank">Lindsay of Craft Buds</a> have done an awesome job to showcase the cuteness of rompers on little boys! They both have the sweetest babies and seeing pictures of their little ones makes me have a bit of baby fever!<br />
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Up first, Amy has created a<a href="http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2014/06/button-up-baby-romper-free-pattern.%20html" target="_blank"> FREE PATTERN!!! </a> And like I said yesterday with Jess' pattern, this style was always my go-to when I dressed my little boy. One piece outfits were so much easier than having to dress in coordinating shorts/shirt - especially for just around the house type days!<br />
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Lindsay is one of my real life blogger friends and always has amazing quilts and craft projects on her blog<a href="http://www.lindsaysews.com/" target="_blank"> Lindsay Sews</a> or her companion blog<a href="http://www.craftbuds.com/womens-t-shirt-to-baby-romper/" target="_blank"> Craft Buds!</a> She also writes for <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> and <a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/" target="_blank">Craft Foxes </a>and has a very popular quilt book called <a href="http://www.modernbeebook.com/" target="_blank">The Modern Bee!</a><br />
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See you tomorrow with two more amazing bloggers!!! </div>
RaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-39885786092691855542014-06-17T07:00:00.000-05:002014-06-17T07:00:06.998-05:00Day 2 - Romper Week<div style="text-align: center;">
Welcome to Day 2! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-day-1-house-of-estrela-and.html" target="_blank">If you missed yesterday, check out the cute rompers HERE!</a></div>
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Today I'm welcoming <a href="http://wp.me/pWvls-17S" target="_blank">Jess of If Only They Would Nap</a> and <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/romper-week/" target="_blank">Melissa of Sew Like My Mom!</a></div>
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Up first, Jess has created the cutest little knit shortall romper! When Christian was a baby these were my go-to type of outfits for him! Only having to mess with one article of clothing was much easier on my laundry - even though he did go through several changes a day! And a BONUS - there is a FREE 12 month size digital pattern for you to download!!!</div>
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Next up is the incredibly talented <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/romper-week/" target="_blank">Melissa of Sew Like My Mom!</a> I remember when I first found her blog while doing searches on pillowcase dress tutorials! I think <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/easiest-pillowcase-dress-ever/" target="_blank">Melissa's is hands down the best tutoria</a>l I have ever seen and always recommend it to new sewists who want to create an easy and cute dress for their daughter! The romper she made for Romper Week is showing off more baby boy cuteness!!! I'm pretty sure I recognize the pattern as the Kudzu Coveralls that Melissa has in her pattern shop! I created a romper for Eva Mae with the pattern and it is AWESOME!<br />
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RaeAnna Gosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403479715802579908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357448542657960393.post-34141026934427667642014-06-16T07:00:00.000-05:002014-06-16T07:00:11.286-05:00Romper Week Day 1 - House of Estrela and Call Ajaire<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am sending you off to two FABULOUS bloggers today!</div>
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<a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/2014/06/romper-week.html" target="_blank">Magda of House of Estrela</a> and I became friends through sew alongs and competing with each other in the Sew Off last year! She is very close to welcoming baby #2 into the family! I sometimes stalk her blog to see how close she is to having the baby!</div>
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<a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/2014/06/romper-week.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO SEE MAGDA'S CREATION!</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.callajaire.com/2014/06/romper-week.html" target="_blank">Ajaire of Call Ajaire</a> makes AMAZING outfits and was a participant on
Project Run & Play this past season! Ajaire, you did so amazing and I loved
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And come back tomorrow for Melissa of <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/" target="_blank">Sew Like My Mom</a> and Jess at <a href="http://ifonlytheywouldnap.net/" target="_blank">If Only They Would Nap</a>!</div>
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I have a very sweet post to share with you today! As you know, we are officially kicking off "Romper Week" on Monday with <a href="http://www.callajaire.com/" target="_blank">Call Ajaire</a> and <a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House of Estrela</a>! </div>
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If you missed the introductory information, this year we have a TON of prizes and a contest! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to open a new window and read about it!</div>
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Since this week I'm highlighting my blogging friends, I wanted to kick off the series with my own post! And I knew several months ago what I would tackle...... a flashback romper!</div>
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This is me around 2 or 3 years old with Bridgett, our Irish Setter! We are standing outside my grandma's house and I'm dressed in the terry cloth romper that my grandma made me! (She made sooo many of our clothes when we were little! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/09/project-run-play-week-3-mad-for-plaid.html" target="_blank">See this tribute post about her!</a>)</div>
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I knew when I found this picture at my mom's house that I needed to re-create the outfit for Eva Mae!</div>
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Although I couldn't get it just right with the background of houses and the doggy, I did try to style her hair with some curls and position her with the sunlight coming in the same direction! </div>
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I thought it was so neat when I came back to edit these photos that the little flap of the v-neck was resting in the same position as my old photo! </div>
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The drafting took a little bit of time to get the proportions. The first romper I made was too wide and the waist was too low. After I fixed those ratios I went in search of a mint green towel to try again! </div>
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I was so excited to put it on her and see it fit perfectly! If you want to try it out with written directions and pattern pieces for a skinny 2T I am happy to send it to you! Unfortunately I didn't take any photos during the process since I wasn't sure if it would work out or not! I will add this pattern to my "to-do" list of designs I need to draft and grade!</div>
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This was the face I got when she was tired of me taking her picture! She just wanted to go play!!!</div>
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We walked over to our neighborhood playset and she was right as rain! In fact, this little area is perfect for photos and the sunlight was just right that I didn't edit any of these! The white swing set, blue sky, and green grass give a warm summer feel to all of these pictures! </div>
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Thank you so much for reading and I hope you'll come back Monday morning to join us for our Romper Week celebration! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/romper-week-kick-off.html" target="_blank">Get your sewing machine going and share your favorite romper creation in the link-up party!</a></div>
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Last year we had such a fun time sharing our love for rompers and want to do it again only better.....this year we have PRIZES!!! </div>
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***I am re-posting my tutorial from the Sewing Rabbit today! And an update - I currently have all the bodice pattern pieces drafted and graded to size 12! I just need to publish them in a document and give a tester call! Hopefully in the next two weeks!*** <br />
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Easy summer dresses are my absolute favorite thing to sew! You can customize this tutorial to be a cross back dress, or if you leave off the skirt, a little tankini bathing suit top! </div>
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Bodice - 1/4 yard</div>
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Elastic - 1.5" wide elastic 8" in length</div>
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First, let's start off with the bodice. You will want to create your own bodice block by following my instructions below, or download the size <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tg725V_W7YVkNqWklVWk0xQTA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2T here</a>!</div>
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As the illustration above shows, you will create a "block" for your bodice according to your child's measurements (and add in ease and seam allowance!) I will have a graded version soon so make sure you follow my <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> to see when it's available! I was so impressed with the technique of using "negative space" in pattern pieces when I recently completed a sweet romper by <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/patterns/" target="_blank">Melissa of Sew Like My Mom</a>! I used that same technique when I cut out my bodice.</div>
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I took the neck and arm measurements and placed just those two pieces of paper on a folded rectangle of fabric to cut out my bodice! It is sooooo much easier than tracing around an entire bodice pattern! If you're making your own measurements you will need to determine the length you need for your bodice lining loops, shoulder straps, and the skirt. If you're making the 2T you can reference this cutting chart:</div>
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<i>(To create a full skirt for a size 2T, cut 34"x11" and a skirt casing 34"x2.5") </i></div>
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Now for the construction!</div>
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Sew the bodice lining loops.</div>
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Step 2:</div>
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Attach loops to the bodice lining.</div>
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Step 3</div>
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Sew straps by folding the strip right sides together matching the long edges.</div>
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Begin stitching at one end and angle up to the raw edge. Clip the excess material at the angle before turning right side out.</div>
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Using a tube turner or crochet/knitting needle, turn the tube right side out and press.</div>
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Step 4</div>
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Sew front and lining right sides together with the straps sandwiched in between. </div>
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Turn right side out and press. </div>
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<i>(To make this a cute swimsuit top, turn right side out and fold under the bottom raw edge and topstitch closed! You will loop the straps around the back and through the bodice lining loops to tie in a bow at the back for a cute little tankini top!)</i></div>
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Step 5</div>
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Sew back casing to back skirt at raw edge with right sides together <i>(finish bottom raw edge of casing with serger or narrow hem)</i></div>
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Step 6</div>
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Turn back casing to the wrong side of the skirt back and press the seam. Place back skirt section right sides together with front skirt section, lining up the bottom raw edge. Sew side seams and finish seams with a zig zag stitch, serger, or other preferred finishing technique.</div>
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Step 7</div>
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Using a long basting stitch, sew a gathering stitch across the front skirt section.</div>
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Gather the thread to fit the length of the bodice.</div>
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Step 8</div>
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Pin the bodice to the skirt front with right sides together.</div>
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Step 9</div>
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Sew the bodice to the skirt and finish the seam with a serger, zig zag stitch, or other finishing technique. Press the seam up toward the bodice. </div>
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Step 10</div>
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Topstitch the bodice 1/8" from the seam.</div>
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Step 11</div>
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Sew a stitch along the bottom of the back casing. Leave 2" at the sides open to insert elastic. </div>
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Step 12</div>
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Using a safety pin, thread the elastic into the back casing.</div>
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As you reach the end of the elastic, stitch in place. </div>
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Step 13</div>
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Hem the bottom of the skirt by pressing 1/2" to the wrong side and another 1/2" and then stitch in place.</div>
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To secure the back, thread the straps to the opposite bodice loop and tie in place!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWMc1YS4g5nRg0v4FAVOtUS9SqeSoXwOyoNLWHYJpKeU_jEyFWoowEK24Th35oz6Pt3fWf16jPorK3hVsBDVMgzbe-_xxqtM7xc2SR3Ix21xD05Wmyz26qQhIqsUZYV73jqaBJVlIVW1c/s1600/IMG_2418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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<i>Oh, that sweet little baby skin makes me all kinds of happy!!! </i></div>
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There are 6 ways to win! The first three will be through a link party and voting! First place will be given to the romper creation with the most votes, then 2nd place and 3rd place! </div>
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I will open the Link-Up and Rafflecopter on Saturday and you will have until June 28th to upload your romper creation photo! In the meantime, go browse our Pinterest Board for inspiration! And if you're on Instagram, add the hashtag #romperweek to your photo! </div>
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I'm reviewing the AWESOME new <a href="http://alidamakes.com/style-that-kid-ebook" target="_blank">e-book by Alida of Alida Makes</a> called Style that Kid! Alida has the coolest style and she has generously shared her knowledge with all of us to help us take better pictures of our kids! I still have a lot of work to do but I want to share some of what I learned!</div>
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I want to take the Easter dress I made for Eva Mae and talk about how I re-styled it after reading Alida's book! Her book is a treasure trove of tips and suggestions that I've never really thought before! <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/04/clara-dress-filles-maman.html" target="_blank">Originally</a>, I put Eva Mae in the white dress, with white tights, white shoes, and a white hat. Hmmm...... contrast much?!</div>
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It was great for Easter but after reading the book "Style That Kid" I thought it might be fun to take the same dress and add different elements like color, texture, and hair and show off the dress in a new way! (These are straight out of the camera and unedited)</div>
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Our neighbor joined us for the little photoshoot and you can tell even with this unedited photo, the lighting is so much better than a lot of my photos from last year!</div>
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With STYLE I compared the same dress with 2 different styling choices. For this section I am going to compare my photography skills from <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/07/elegance-elephants-bubble-pocket-top_19.html">last year</a> with the E&E Bubble Pocket Top to <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2014/06/flutter-sleeve-tutorial.html">this year's</a> E&E Bubble Pocket Top!</div>
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Notice how in most of the pictures I am standing and shooting hap hazerdly to try to get a full shot of the "Tornado Tot" (The nickname we gave Eva Mae!!!) </div>
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The outfit looks cute against the green grass but the sunlight is directly above her </div>
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And I probably took 60-70 pictures of this outfit and these were the best - if I had put more thought into the timing of our photoshoot, the sunlight itself would have made the pictures look so much better!</div>
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The pictures of the outfit this year are edited but you can see as an example how beautiful the sunlight on her hair is framing the shot! Rather than beating directly down on us! </div>
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I admit, I have a weakness for ruffles! There's just something so whimsical about them! And on the sleeves they look absolutely adorable! My eyes are always drawn to summer dresses with flutter sleeves! If you have a basic sleeveless bodice pattern you can draft flutter sleeves with these easy steps!</div>
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First, decide how long you want your flutter sleeves to extend. Since you will be gathering you need to add extra length to that measurement. For my sleeves I used 2 strips (one for each shoulder) 8.5" long and 3.5" wide. </div>
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I took the strips and folded with wrong sides together (to make the width of the flutter sleeve about 1.5" wide) and added a basting stitch to gather.</div>
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Before pinning your flutter sleeve, sew the shoulder seams together according to your pattern instructions.</div>
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Pin the flutter sleeve to the arm hole with raw edges matching (The fold of the strip is facing the neck of the bodice.) Match the center of the ruffle with the shoulder seam.</div>
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As you gather and arrange the ruffle strip to the arm/shoulder area you will want to have the edge of the strip slightly curving off the arm hole.</div>
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At this point I like to flip the project over and see where my arm hole curve is in relation to my flutter sleeve. I re-pin from this angle to sew the sleeve to the bodice. </div>
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Sew a straight stitch along the bodice armhole attaching the flutter sleeve. Here's a view of the wrong side: </div>
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Continue sewing the bodice according to your pattern instructions! Since my pattern is lined the flutter sleeve is sewn in between the lining and main fabric. When the dress is turned right side out the flutter sleeves pop out! </div>
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If you would like to see how I added pockets to the shorts that Eva Mae is wearing go check out my <a href="http://sewingrabbit.com/" target="_blank">Sewing Rabbit</a> tutorial today! </div>
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Well, I have always said I wanted to sew along with the Sew In Tune series (<a href="http://mellysews.com/2014/02/sew-tune-2014-wrap-giveaway.html" target="_blank">see the 2014 series wrap up here</a>) but I've never had my act together at the right time to get a project done! I might have to think about the next King of Pop outfit to sew for Christian..... because this was epic!</div>
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It all started about a year ago when Christian obsessed about playing the Michael Jackson Experience game on the Wii! My mom had it over at her house and every time he spent the night with Mimi they would play the game. "Beat It" became his favorite dance! </div>
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Several times he would ask me if I would make him a "Beat It Jacket" and
I always told him "yes", but I never was proactive about getting fabric
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Finally, I could tell that he really was serious and started obsessing a
bit about what he wanted it to look like! We started playing it at
home through some youtube videos because our Wii doesn't work. He
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Most importantly, NO ZIPPER! I asked him if I could put snaps on it,
but that was a no-no too. He said it needed to be like a "vest with
short sleeves!" (smart boy!) </div>
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I showed him some pictures online of the real jacket (zipper details,
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We went to the fabric store and I showed him several fabrics and he picked out the red vinyl tablecloth material! I already had some white vinyl in my stash so I knew that I could use that for the shoulder detail and stripes!</div>
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So, like any mom that loves their child and knows how to sew.... I made his dream "Beat It Jacket!" </div>
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I didn't want to draft anything since I have plenty of patterns that I could alter. I ended up using the <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=190243&c=ib&aff=238015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blank Slate Prepster Pullover in a size 6. (Affiliate link.) </a></div>
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I cut the front in 2 pieces instead of on the fold. I colorblocked the white shoulder with the red front by cutting the pattern piece at an angle and adding a seam allowance to join it together. I didn't modify the collar at all - I remember from sewing the <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/06/prepster-pullover.html" target="_blank">pattern HERE</a> that the collar stood up pretty high - a perfect detail for this jacket! And the short sleeve length of the pattern piece was perfect - I just folded it under once at 3/4" to hem. The three stripes on each side are just topstitched on to the jacket front!</div>
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The biggest difference in the pattern and my version is that I used clear elastic to act as a facing. It created a narrow hem and enclosed the seam allowance along the neck. I hemmed the bottom of the jacket by just turning under 3/4." Since it's vinyl there's no fray and I don't think it will be put in the washer.... I can just wipe it down with some wet paper towel! Ha! </div>
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I'm so happy to offer my newest pattern to the public! The Tilly Skirt was featured in the <a href="http://members.sewingrabbit.com/" target="_blank">Sewing Rabbit Pattern Member</a> bundle for May and now it is available for everyone! I hope you were able to grab it for the discounted price with the <a href="http://members.sewingrabbit.com/" target="_blank">SR membership!</a> (Only $10 a month and you get 3 patterns!!!)</div>
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To tell you more about the pattern, I thought I would post the interview from Jess at the Sewing Rabbit!</div>
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Today we are talking with my good friend RaeAnna. RaeAnna is not only
on this year’s Sewing Rabbit Team – but she is also the author of the
fabulous sewing blog <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/" target="_blank">Sewing Mama RaeAnna</a>.
I have known this Southern mamma for a couple of years now, and I can
honestly say – she is one of the sweetest ladies out there. Her kindness
shows through in every little thing she does, and I a honored to call
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The Tilly Skirt has been such a labor of love for RaeAnna, and it was
so much fun being behind the scenes watching the pattern process come
together for her. I feel like for every designer this process is a
little bit different, and being privy to RaeAnna’s behind the scenes
Tilly skirt creation was so much fun. I was able to see how her pattern
testers would give feedback, and RaeAnna’s first hand response – see the
photos as they came through with each and every test run – and watch
the relationships form between all of the testers and RaeAnna. After
about 3 months of trials, the final skirt was brought to fruition – and I
can confidently say that this pattern is a skirt that everyone loves.</div>
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<b>When I asked RaeAnna to talk a little but about herself and
the Tilly Skirt for the Pattern Members, here is what she had to say… </b>Hello Sewing Rabbit friends! <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">I am RaeAnna and feel so honored to be involved in a pattern launch for our Sewing Rabbit bundles! </span></div>
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<b>What inspired you to make the Tilly Skirt? </b>The
Tilly Skirt was inspired by a lot of the asymmetrical lines I’ve been
seeing in fashion! I thought by adding a pleated panel with an angled
hem it would create a statement that could be interpreted as modern or
whimsical! As you can see from some of the tester photos I feel that it
has accomplished just that!!!</div>
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<b>Do you like to mix and match a lot of prints or are you simple and modern? </b>I
sometimes struggle with that identity myself. I’m drawn to geometric
prints and muted colors, but when I pick out fabrics and patterns for my
daughter I am usually drawn to girly with a HUGE influence of southern
charm! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://members.sewingrabbit.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" /> </div>
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<b>After watching your pattern testing feedback process, I was really impressed. How do you pick out your testers for each pattern?</b> I
choose them from my pattern FB groups – you can feel free to join my
pattern FB group anytime!
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingmamaraeanna/). I look forward to
hearing your comments and questions. I’m fairly new to pattern design
but I would love to have you check out my other patterns available on my
blog – <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/" target="_blank">sewingmamaraeanna.com</a>!</div>
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<b>Thanks so much for being here RaeAnna! I am so excited to sew up your skirt this week. </b><b>I already have my chambray fabric picked out from the clearance bin at Jo-Anns, total SCORE. </b></div>
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It's here!!! Christmas Pajama Presale!!!</div>
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This is my favorite time of year!!! I love matching pajamas and have dressed my kids in matching personalized PJs ever since Eva Mae was born!</div>
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There are more options this year with my supplier! Baby gowns (like the above pictured) </div>
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And doll pajamas!!!</div>
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I can't wait to get pajamas for Nick and myself this year!!! Here is the sizing chart to help you with your order:</div>
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And although the size chart ends at 8y, the supplier has listed that it will go up to a size 10 this year!</div>
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also wanted to point out that the fabric on all of the pjs are 100%
organic cotton. There is no spandex in them. Also, these are meant to
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I will send invoices the week of June 23-27th and all invoices must be paid on June 28th to guarantee your pajamas! Delivery to me will be sometime in September/October. If you are ordering personalization that will give me time to complete your order and get to you by Thanksgiving!</div>
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I love the internet! I posted on Facebook to ask the question if there was a quick settings guide for my serger (it seems like I'm always spending more time getting the tension right then actually using the machine!)</div>
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Most responses were that you need to make one yourself. (Booooo!) But I did find some helpful posts of other bloggers that have the same model and listed their settings. I included the settings and their blog posts on the downloadable and printable chart but you may find that your machine works better at a different tension setting.</div>
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I love seeing all the recent posts on camping outfits! I do confess that I LOVE the word "Glamping!" I think I first heard the term on one of the Project Runway episodes where Tim and Heidi took the contestants to a beautiful camping resort and their challenge was to be inspired by nature! Our family goes camping every year but I have never been pampered on a camping trip like the PR contestants were that week! Have you??? If so, I am completely jealous!!!</div>
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I was asked back in February to do a sponsored post from fabric by <a href="http://www.modes4u.com/">www.modes4u.com</a> and fell in LOOOOVE with this print! Since our family loves to camp I thought this would make the perfect outfit for Eva Mae!</div>
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Modes4u has <a href="http://www.modes4u.com/en/cute/c143_Fabric.html" target="_blank">cute children fabric</a> - this specific print is called Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls - <a href="http://www.modes4u.com/en/kawaii/p14237_kawaii-Onigiri-Japanese-rice-balls-fabric-from-the-USA.html" target="_blank">found here!</a></div>
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I knew that some sort of romper would showcase this fabric and I had been waiting for the perfect project to try out the Sew Like My Mom pattern <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/kudzu-coveralls-dress-pattern/" target="_blank">Kudzu Coveralls</a>! Melissa has been hard at work creating new patterns - she has a free pattern that came out earlier today for some adorable shorts and hinted to me that she will soon be working on a new dress pattern! You should go check out her <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/patterns/" target="_blank">shop and blog</a> to see all the cuteness!</div>
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I was really hoping that we would be on our annual Mother's Day camping trip but the forecast was rain all weekend so our camping photoshoot was replaced with some "Glamping" up the backyard to get some cute shots!</div>
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I love the gusto that Eva Mae puts into eating her favorite foods! It reminds me of the many shots I took for the <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/12/cupcake-top-pattern-is-here.html" target="_blank">Cupcake Top</a> pattern photoshoot! For all my healthy mama readers out there, I PROMISE my children eat real food and not just sugar!!!</div>
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One other highlight I wanted to mention with this project is the easy way the pattern came together. I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2014/05/easy-cross-back-summer-dress.html" target="_blank">Sewing Rabbit post</a> that having pattern pieces that use "negative space" to cut out the pattern make it SUPER EASY to put together! Melissa uses this technique with the Kudzu Coveralls and I whipped up the outfit in less than an hour! The shoulder straps are long enough that you can adjust the length with snaps or buttons. I used snaps and the fit is perfect!</div>
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My featured pattern is the Cupcake Top and this is one of my favorite boy versions:<br />
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It was sewn by a tester Diorella who has Ah-MAZE-ing style!<br />
I love her little boy in his Cupcake Top!<br />
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<a href="http://greenstylecreations.com/products/laurel-dress-or-tunic-in-sizes-xxs-to-3xl">The Laurel Dress or Tunic by Greenstyle Creations</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/162067987/bag-sewing-pattern-pdf-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_11">The Satchel Bag by Handmade Therapy</a>, <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/lexi-knit-dresstop-by-modkid-2t---12/85197">The Lexi Knit Dress and Top by MODKID</a>, <a href="http://www.eymm.com/product/womens-piko-top-xs-5x/">The Piko Top by EYMM</a>, <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/bowling-shirt-for-boys-and-girls/11989">The Bowling Shirt from Scientific Seamstress (unisex)</a>, <a href="http://figgys.myshopify.com/collections/sewing-patterns-1/products/seraphic-pant">The Seraphic Pant by Figgy's (unisex)</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/toosweetspatterns?ref=l2-shopheader-name">The Tulip Pinafore by Too Sweets Patterns</a>, <a href="http://www.thingsforboys.com/p/shop.html">The Big Tote Bag by Things for Boys</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/179050346/doll-and-carrier-pattern-including-doll?ref=shop_home_active_18">The Doll and Carrier by Patchwork Posse</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/112202191/poppy-and-pip-stuffed-felt-penguin-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_1">Poppy and Pip Penguins by Betz White</a>, <a href="http://lbgstudio.bigcartel.com/product/pdf-sewing-pattern-leather-accent-fold-over-pouch">Leather Accent Foldover Pouch by LBG Studio</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/169990880/the-norah-dress-and-tunic-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_2">The Norah Dress and Tunic by Mouse House Creations</a>, <a href="http://www.gingercake.bigcartel.com/product/crayon-art-folio-pdf-sewing-pattern">Crayon Art Folio by Gingercake</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153817554/tennis-skort-pattern-and-tutorial-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_3">The Tennis Skort (12M-12Y) by Heidi & Finn</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165719747/ruffled-bustle-top-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_1">The Ruffled Bustle Top by Sumo's Sweet Stuff</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/182659598/long-beach-board-shorts-pattern-boys?ref=shop_home_active_5">Long Beach Board Shorts (unisex) by Terra's Treasures</a>, <a href="http://www.sewingmamaraeanna.com/2013/12/cupcake-top-pattern-is-here.html">The Cupcake Top (unisex) by Sewing Mama RaeAnna</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/162908070/saffron-twirl-dress-pdf-pattern-6-12?ref=shop_home_active_2">The Saffron Twirl Dress from Paisley Roots Designs</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153353559/sweet-tea-shorties-pattern-pdf-the?ref=shop_home_feat_1">The Sweet Tea Shorties by Molly Blossom Designs</a>.</div>
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I also started a Pinterest Board with other Cupcake Tops if you're interested to see other remixes and versions of the pattern!<br />
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