Sewing Blog

Sewing Anna, Elsa, and Lord of the Rings Costumes for Halloween

I don’t usually make Halloween costumes, I just let my kids raid our ‘dress up box.’ But they are quickly outgrowing most of the costumes in the box and I happened to be at Joann’s with Cadie earlier this month when she found the McCalls Frozen pattern (MP370). Unfortunately I was already sewing like a chicken with her head cut off getting ready for Quilt Market, so had to put off the costume sewing until after I returned.

Book Review: Melissa Mortensen’s Project Teen
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Book Review: Melissa Mortensen’s Project Teen

Melissa Mortensen of Polka Dot Chair wrote a book! I’m already a huge fan of her amazing blog, so when she asked me if I’d like to review a copy of her new book Project Teen, I was thrilled. Sewing for teens can be hard because they are past that stage where they love ruffles, ribbons, and bows. Especially the boys (lol). Just kidding I never put ruffles on my boys. But sometimes ribbons and bow ties.

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Pink Peplum Top #2 from Mccalls M6754 (why you should try a pattern at least twice)

I made another pink peplum! The first was cute {see it here} and I got lots of sweet feedback (thank you!), but I’m not really comfortable wearing it because the neckline is so big. I feel awkward in it unless I wear a tank underneath, and that defeats the purpose of a cute knit top to throw on.

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