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Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.

Justine from Sew Country Chick: 1940's Romper

Karen from Sew Well Maide: Crocheted Cardigan

Mie from Sewing Like Mad: Using a favorite fabric even when you don't have enough!

Petra from Bag of Pretty: Fun Spring Top Entry

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs: Box Pleat Jumper tutorial

So many cute things! Grab a featured button if I featured you!

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Now let's link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

1. Link up something YOU made.

2. Someone has to be able to wear it.

3. No shops please.

4. Grab a button or link back here somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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Go To girls

Coming soon...

are you as excited as I am?

 

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Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.

Made it on Monday: maternity dress

Truly Myrtle: circle of girls beanie
Kristina J: Walmart dress makeover

Homemade by Heidi: swing kid

So many cute things! Grab a featured button if I featured you!

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Now let's link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

1. Link up something YOU made.

2. Someone has to be able to wear it.

3. No shops please.

4. Grab a button or link back here somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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Window Shopping

Let's have some more fun window shopping! Do you want to make this dress? I thought the handbag was so cute! And those Tom's shoes are adorable. But seriously, the necklace? Perfect for any serious fabric fanatic.

Dress: Bold in Bushwick

Shoes: Tom's yellow wedge

Gray Bamboo Handbag

Tom's Lhasa Sunglasses

Just a Snippet Necklace

Pattern: McCalls 6551

Fabric: Jersey Knit Stripes Red/White Fabric OR  Sweater Knit Stripe Orange/Red Fabric

I love this dress and it look so simple to make! Are you up for making yourself a dress like this?

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Sewing Stripes Tutorial

Sewing stripes can be intimidating. I brought up the subject on Facebook last week and many of you said stripes were out of your league. It is true, stripes can be fussy and the thought of lining them up sometimes makes my head spin but with these tips you'll find it is very doable and you'll be buying stripes from now on!

Tips for Cutting Striped Fabric:

1. When a pattern piece says "cut on fold", trace the pattern then flip the pattern over and trace again making a full piece that doesn't need to be cut on fold.

2. Use freezer paper for the pattern. Follow this tutorial of mine.

3. Line your key curves or points of the pattern up on a stripe edge. This will make it easier to determine if the opposite side is lined up in the same place. It will also make sure your dress doesn't end up looking crooked with stripes sloping down. Iron freezer paper in place then cut.

4. After cutting your front piece line up your back piece carefully. Make sure the key points are lined up at the same place on the stripe. If the bottom of the armpits are all lined up at the top of a red line you know the rest of the pattern should be aligned. Especially IF...

5. Do not stretch knit fabric when laying it down or cutting.

Tips for Sewing Stripes

1. Pin

2. Pin

3. Pin

This striped fabric made this fun maxi dress. If you follow me on Facebook you probably know the Go To Dress pattern is going to be released again soon in sizes 12mo-12. There are many fun lengths and options too. I can't wait until you see this pattern. I'm certain you'll find it extremely useful!

Guest Post: A fun flower craft for kids

I don't know about you, but I love flowers. Real or fake flowers. Either will do. Especially if they are from my kids! My oldest daughter loves making flowers out of tissue paper and I'm pretty sure this DIY coffee filter flower craft will be her new favorite way to make flowers. This would also be a great Mother's Day gift!

Welcome to Kate from A Creative Cookie! Thank you so much for stopping by to give us this quick, fun tutorial! Make sure you all stop by Kate's blog to say hello! She's a new blogger but she's been BUSY. Check out all her tutorials!

Hi there The Train to Crazy readers!!! I'm Kate and I write over at my blog, A Creative Cookie.

Since mother's day is coming up super-duper soon, these flowers would be a great quick and easy craft for little ones (I did mine with a three-year-old) to make for their moms or grandmas.
Let's get started...

Supplies:
Coffee filters
Pipe cleaners/chenille stems
Washable markers (must be washable for the tie-dye look)
Spray bottle full of water
Newspaper
Beads (optional)

Step 1: Color a design on your coffee filter. I found it works best if you add lots of ink to each part.
Step 2: Put it on top of newspaper, and spray it with water. The more you spray, the more the colors will mix.
Step 3: Lay outside to dry.
Step 4: Layer them (totally optional) and pierce the center with a pipe cleaner. Fold down the bit that is poking through so it won't slide off. (If you bead the stem, fold the end over the same way too.)
Fluff the flowers as much as you please!

Enjoy your flowers or give a bouquet to Grandma!

Thank you so much for having me! I would love it if you'd come on over and say hi or visit me on Facebook!

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.

Jess from If Only They Would Nap: Sweater-alls

Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts: Sapphire top inspiration

Alisha from Crafty Brooklyn Wife: A dog's sweater

Melly Sews: smocking tutorial!


Heather from Sew Easy Being Green: Chevron Striped Top Tutorial

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Now let's link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

1. Link up something YOU made.

2. Someone has to be able to wear it.

3. No shops please.

4. Grab a button or link back here somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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