Today we’re going to be working on pockets and skirt construction. Kids LOVE pockets!! Last year, my daughter wore her Katelyn to Pre-School at least once a week because she could take her imaginary friend, “Snowflake” to school in her pocket! How adorable, right? Anyway, kids really do love them. The Katelyn pattern has directions for adorable front pockets. If you…
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Katelyn SAL ~ Day 3
Its Day 3… Bodice Day! Have you had your morning coffee?? Good! Let’s get started! First things, first. Decide if you want your straps in the traditional spot (like the original pattern) or if you want them flipped, so they are enclosed in the front bodice and button closure is on the back bodice. If you choose to change your…
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Katelyn SAL ~ Day 2
Welcome back for Day 2 of the Katelyn Jumper SAL! Today, we’re going to make our straps and buttonholes… GASP! I always get a little nervous when doing them. Is my machine going to cooperate, do I remember how to do it, are they going to be even, etc..???? No worries though! We’ll go slow and you can just focus…
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Katelyn SAL ~ Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of the Katelyn Jumper Sew-a-long!!! The SAL is now in session.. hehe. :)We’re so glad you have decided to join in the fun. Make sure you grabbed your coupon code in the Made for Mermaids Patterns Group page on facebook and purchase your Katelyn Jumper here. You can also use the code for a discount on the Rose…
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All About the Katelyn Jumper Sew-a-long
Next week (August 17th through 24th), we’re going to have a Back 2 School Sew-a-long (SAL) featuring the oh, so cute Katelyn Jumper!! Katelyn has a loose-fitting bodice that layers perfectly with our Rose Ruffle Top. You can use any light to medium weight wovens: quilters cotton, chambray, corduroy, twill, poplin, light weight denim. Its a great pattern to showcase your favorite buttons…
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Neck and Armband 101
Neck and armbands can be tricky. They really just require practice. Measurements (as I always put in my tutorial) should be used as a guideline and not precise for every garment you sew. Why??? EVERY knit fabric is different. So depending on the fabric you use you may need to adjust the measurement given in a pattern. The video below…
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Molly Hack: sewn-on straps
The Molly is such a fun, versatile pattern. It comes in top, tunic and dress length. The elastic back and adjustable straps make it the perfect “grow-with-me” style for your daughter OR boutique. It also comes in baby sizes, which includes dress, romper, top and bloomer. The Molly is a great base pattern and easily can be changed up to…
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Adding Trim to Your Millie Romper/Dress
Want to add trim to your Millie Romper or dress? It’s so easy to do… just follow these simple steps: Before you sew up the side seams of your shorts/dress, lay your bottoms out flat. On the wrong side, iron your hem tape on to the bottom of your shorts/dress. Peel off tape and press up 1/2″ towards wrong side of…
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How to make Alyssa or Molly in KNIT!
I have been getting several requests lately asking if Alyssa and Molly can be made in knit. Well………. YES! Of course it can! Most woven patterns can easily be adapted to be made in knit. If you want to make exactly per pattern, with an elastic back, you don’t need to make any changes. You can simply substitute knit for…
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Tinkerbell/Glitter Shoes Tutorial
Need the perfect shoes to complete your Tinkerbell outfit? Look no further! I’m going to show you step-by-step how to use basic craft supplies to make adorable Tinkerbell shoes! Why buy them for $10+ when you can make them?!? Supplies you will need: *Shoes (I used new, faux-leather. You could use hand me downs, scuffed up shoes. Canvas, faux leather, etc). …
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