Tag Archives: DIY

And the winners are….

First I would like to thank all the designers who let me host these awesome giveaways, and also all my awesome followers who checked out their shops!  It was such a great response I am sure I will be able … Continue reading

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Last Chance to Win One of 8 .PDF Patterns!

There is just 2 hours left to enter to win 1 of the 8 copies of over 46 patterns to choose from!  Click on the picture below to go to the post with pictures, links and entry information.  Times running … Continue reading

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Elegance & Elephants Bubble Shorts .PDF Giveaway!

DIDN’T WIN?  That’s okay!  Elegance & Elephants aka E & E Patterns is also offering an exclusive 10% coupon code to EYMM followers.  Use code MAMAMADE until 6/5 to get 10% off your order in the E & E Pattern Shop. I seriously … Continue reading

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RedLabel Patterns KnottyGirl Boho Bag .PDF Giveaway!

I won’t lie, I belong to a LOT of Facebook groups, at least 6 for sewing alone!  One of the ladies in my favorite one recently recently released an AWESOME bag pattern and offered to giveaway a free copy to one … Continue reading

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FooFoo Threads Pattern Giveaway!

I have been very lucky to test multiple patterns for her over the past few months and when I told her I thought my readers would love them she said she would love to do a giveaway!  She has a … Continue reading

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Upcycling is for Boys too!

I know upcycled dresses are all over for girls, but what about those boys?  As a mom of 2 boys it can be hard at times to find cute boy patterns that age appropriate yet school worthy for my 7.5yr … Continue reading

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Sewing with Knits 101

I have been sewing with knits for a while but as they have become more available more people have started trying them out as well.  Unfortunately they don’t always realize that they sew a bit differently until they finish the … Continue reading

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TUTORIAL: Recycled T-shirt Bag

I have been making the square bottom version of these upcycled/recycled t-shirt bags for years but you either have to do more sewing to create boxed corners or you get these weird pointy, almost yoda like, corners depending on what … Continue reading

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Upcycled Retro Pin-up Style Maternity Dress

Not a title you thought you would see/hear together right? lol.  My 10 year high school reunion was a few weekends ago and besides just being to cheap to go buy maternity clothes 5 weeks before was due to deliver my last … Continue reading

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Upcycled Ruffle Shorties From Leggings with Tutorial

A few years ago a friend of mine asked me if could make her some Matilda Jane style shorties.  She loves them but they are not cheap & the sell out fast.  So the last few years I have made … Continue reading

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