Tag Archives: pants

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

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!

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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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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Upcycled Jean Half Apron with Tutorial!

So if you saw my most recent post Quick & Easy Cut Off Shorts with Tutorial! then you may just be ready for this one .  At step 2 I mentioned to save the leg peices you cut off & this is why! … Continue reading

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Day 30 ~ 2 Last Pairs of PJ Bottoms!

Last Thur I hit 22 weeks pregnancy exactly!! I planned to get a lot more done, but got a letter about what ‘great things’ the new health care plan is doing to my insurance & finding out my premiums will … Continue reading

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Day 26 ~ Birthday PJ’s for the Hubby!

So today is B’s 31st birthday!  We had a nice day out with the kiddos, made a chocolate cake AND frosting from scratch (it was YUMMO!).  Then the kids ‘helped’ me make 2 pairs of PJ bottoms for B.  I … Continue reading

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Days 15 & 16 ~ Capes, PJ Pants & Nightgowns!

So the last week has mostly been spent cutting out lots of super hero capes and their pieces as well as dresses for the dress swap & reworking and drafting some PJ patterns!  This means I get to spend the … Continue reading

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Custom Tunic & Legging Sets!

The last few weeks have been crazy, I got so many orders for capes & a few clothing orders that I actually had to CLOSE my Etsy shop!  I got all my capes finished up & shipped out last week, … Continue reading

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Twill Tape Cuteness!

Like me, my sister dabbles in a lot of different crafts.  She now has an etsy store & has quite a variety of items listed.  One of her newest items is her hand stamped twill tape!    She asked me if … Continue reading

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