Welcome, Mer-folks! Jess here, to help tackle one of the more common questions that pops up from time to time in the M4M Facebook group: what in the world is the A0 file option for?! Okay, maybe it’s not super common, but I know that *I* had no idea what an A0 print was before I entered the PDF pattern…
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A0 Patterns 101
Blythe Sew-a-long: Winners!
Thank you for joining Stephanie and me over the last week for our Blythe SAL! If you started but haven’t had a chance to finish, or if you are planning to tackle this project at a later date, the videos and blog posts will always stay up for you to refer back to. Our SAL winners for Blythe are: BRIANA…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 7
Today is our final sewing day of the Blythe Sew-a-long! Stephanie is hemming her skirt today, but you can also take time to catch up if you’re running a little behind. We know how life gets during the week! If you’re struggling with hemming, visit our 101 series over here. A quick thing to trouble shoot is to check your…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 6
We’ve made it to Day 6 of our Blythe SAL! The finish line is just around the corner 🙂 Today we’re going to attach our skirt tiers. This is another tedious, though not necessarily difficult, step. It’s so, so important to take your time to make sure your gathers and tiers turn out nice and neat. I use a TON…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 5
We’re getting close to the end! Today is Day 5 of the Blythe SAL; we’ll be constructing our skirt tiers. The tiers can be a little bit tedious due to the gathering, but the time and attention to detail will pay off in the end! This is also a great time to add clear elastic to your bodice to help…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 4
Today’s steps include binding (for the neckline and/or the armscye if you’re doing the sleeveless option!). Binding can sometimes seem overwhelming if you’re just starting out, but it does get easier with time! We have a helpful blog post here for a little more help with knit binding. The best piece of advice though is to take your time; rushed…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 3
Today is a pretty short day! We’re going to sew up the side seams, regardless of which version you’re sewing up. If you prefer a more snug fit, but didn’t opt to size down, this is a good time to try on your bodice. 🙂 Remember that Blythe is intended to be a loose, swingy fit. If you use a…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of the Blythe Sew-a-long! Today we’re going to knock out our shoulder seams, and sleeves if you are sewing up a sleeved version. NOTE: If you’re sewing a sleeveless version, you will do the binding later this week. Choose from short, half, long or flutter sleeves, OR check out the hacks blog post for a bishop…
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Blythe Sew-a-long: Day 1
Available in Adult (women’s standard size chart), Youth, and Baby, Blythe is so easy and versatile! Blythe is a knit babydoll style pattern with several options. It’s great for everyday wear (in every season!), but it’s also easy enough to dress up for photo sessions, special events, etc. Check out the line drawings below for more info on pattern options,…
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Finished Measurements 101: How to Use Them to Choose Your Size
Well, hello all! This is my first time on the Made for Mermaids blog, so let me introduce myself. My name is Jennifer and I have been sewing apparel for the past seven years. Sewing has always been a part of my life. I used to hand sew clothes for my dolls and I still have some of the outfits….
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