Tag Archives: design

Fall 2013 Pattern Designer Challenge

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

I am super excited to announce that I am participating in my first group pattern release!  The ‘Designer Challenge’ was a challenge to designers to create & release a .pdf sewing pattern that was different then yet another peasant dress … Continue reading →

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Baby Girl Turns 1 Rainbow Style!!!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

I can’t believe it is already here???  Today my surprise baby girl Kenzie Rae turned 1!  Unfortunately I seriously messed up both my knees over 2 weeks ago running in bad shoes :(.  I wasn’t able to do nearly as … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

I create with fabric… I don’t sketch/draw/paint, but last night I decided to give it a shot anyway.  I was struggling to see the finished idea in my head so I figured what’s the harm?  I love that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Fix it Tutorial: Rise Issues on Pants (Front Pouch or Plumbers Crack)

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

I must say I love the availability of .pdf patterns especially because of you don’t have to leave the house and the can include lots of pictures.  This makes them a prime choice for many who are new to sewing … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Upcycled Dress & Clothes From ANY Knit Pattern!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Upcycled dresses, hoodies & pants are currently very popular but can easily cost an arm and a leg.  There is good reason for that, well made garments take time to make & decent knits are not cheap.  I have started … Continue reading →

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Pinterest Got Your Interest?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

So the last few months while I was in the land of baby bliss this great new site came about called Pinterest.  For any type of artist (or those who just love to shop!) it is a great tool for … Continue reading →

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Rings ‘n Things MBDesigns

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

This week I would like to introduce you to yet another EM mama, my friend Melissa from Rings ‘n Things on Etsy & MBDesigns Blog.  Over the past 3 years we have became very good friend who help each other … Continue reading →

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Two of a kind dresses :)

Posted on January 24, 2008 by

Well they can’t be one of a kind because they gotta have matching dresses!!! This is a continuation of the post from yesterday. I liked the first drafted one so much I washed some fabric & went at it! It … Continue reading →

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My first drafted pattern! Mini Boden style retro baby dress!

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

So a few months back I fell in LOVE with this dress… Mini Boden 60’s Baby Dress But $72 for both plus shipping is just out of my buget! SOOO last night I finally got around to drafting my own … Continue reading →

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