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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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The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee from iCandy (link to free pattern/tutorial)

Recently on Pinterest I fell in love with ‘The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee’ from iCandy. It is a cute simple tee that can easily remain causal, layered or dressed up!   Depending on the colors you use it can … 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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Fix it Tutorial: Nice flat knit collars!

This mini fix it tutorial goes along with my recent post about fixing pants.  It also goes alone with my issue with lots of patterns, though most common with .pdf’s & free online tutorials you will find these issues with … 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 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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