Welcome to Week 2 of our Spring 2018 Mini Capsule Contest, sponsored by Sincerely Rylee Fabrics. If you’re just joining us, you can see the planning post here, and Week 1 here. Week 1: Recap! It was so great to see all of your great planning and finished tops in our Facebook group! Search #sewminicapsule to check out the Week…
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We are SO excited to have you join us for Week 1 of our Spring 2018 Mini Capsule Contest, sponsored by Sincerely Rylee Fabrics. If you haven’t already done your planning and fabric shopping, don’t panic!! We’ll be working on our capsules all month long, so you’ll have plenty of time to catch up and be eligible for prizes 🙂…
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Are you hoping to make the Bree Racerback version, but you don’t have any galloon lace? No problem! I’m Anna, and I’m here to show you how to use knit, mesh, or stretch lace yardage to make this version. Step 1 You’ll still cut out all the pieces, making sure to follow the stretch arrows on the pattern pieces and…
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Even though some of us are still staring at snow, it’s never too early to start planning for spring sewing. 🙂 Made for Mermaids is excited to bring you our 2018 Spring Capsule contest, taking place the whole month of March! Two of the most frequent questions I see in regards to capsule sewing is where do you even…
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Hi Mermaids! Brittany here. Last year when we released the Dylan Tee, we were frequently asked in the Facebook group if the side panel could be removed. Most of the time I like the added design element of the side panel. But if I need just a basic, solid tee, I’ll remove it. So today, I’ll show you the Dylan…
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Hey there Mermaids! You asked, and we listened! We get questions all the time in the Facebook group on how to get started sewing with knit fabrics. Everything from which needles to use, to fabric types. So we put together a helpful how-to in PDF form for all of you – Sewing With Knits 101. Download your free copy here. What’s…
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I know I can’t be the only mama putting together last minute Valentine’s Day outfits for my little ones! I did a quick inventory of my stash over the weekend, and discovered I was seriously lacking in anything red or pink. Luckily, there is NEVER a shortage of gray in this house, and I had just enough pink and…
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Today is our last day sewing our Bridgette Bralette and Victoria Cheekie & Thong!!! You’re almost finished. If you need to catch up, don’t worry, tomorrow is a catch up day 🙂 If you missed any videos or blogs, you can check each day out below: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Today we’ll be attaching the optional…
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Catch up on our Mama Bridgette & Mama Victoria (bundle) sew-a-long- Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Today we’re working on steps 6 and 7, which are sewing the side seams and lower band. The video today shows sewing the side seams, lower band, lower band elastic and talks about finishing the straps… you know, if you want to jump…
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We’re so excited to bring the newest Lounge & Lace collection patterns to you! Mama Stella, Stella, and Dolly Stella all release today! Stella comes in Mama, Girls (size 1/2-14), and Dolly (14″, 15″ and 18″). She features four different back options and multiple sleeve lengths. Mama Lexi Loungers and kids’ Lexi & Lou Loungers will be releasing very soon….
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