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Pattern Hack – Crimson and Clover Train Cases

June 18, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
bag to hold essential oils or nail polish, elastic, pattern hack, sew sweetness crimson and clover train cases, sewing pattern
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This is a pattern hack of the Sew Sweetness Crimson and Clover Train Case sewing pattern. The modification to the pattern is that instead of the lining pockets, elastic will be inserted instead to hold essential oils, nail polish, or other items! While this tutorial is free, you'll need to pick up the Crimson and Clover Train Case sewing...

Tuesday Top

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
alexander henry, elastic, fabric, girl top, googoo a gogo, little girl, pattern review, peasant top, projects, sewing pattern, tuesday top
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I made this top for my daughter, Violet, this past spring, when she was still wearing clothes that I had handmade. Now that she's 2, all she wants to wear is her big brother's Spiderman stuff. At first I was secretly disappointed, but I think I found a fix. Hopefully I can post that project for you next week...

McCalls 5050 Peasant Top

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
black polka dot, elastic, mccalls 5050, pattern review, peasant top, pink skulls, robert kaufman, sewing pattern, shirt, womens
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This is just about the easiest sewing pattern I've ever attempted. Which makes me happy, because this type of shirt is just my style and I love it! There is no lining to the top, it is just comprised of all casings to put your elastic through (the sleeves, neckline, and under the bust) and a hem at the...