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What a thought provoking topic.

And timely as I’m looking to switch out my daughter’s closet and trying to figure out what she has and doesn’t have.

I’ve been very good about buying either sale or consignment ahead for her since she was first born, and she’s had a closet full of Tea, Hanna Andersson, GAP, etc. at a fraction of the price.…[Read more]

I decided to just buy the larger sizes. I’ve been patiently waiting to make a few for over a year. But I just couldn’t justify buying the smaller size when chances were I’d only get around to making it once.

I did buy a couple smaller ones with the last sale though…

I ordered a week or so ago and shipping was not nearly that much:

Subtotal : $111.95 USD (22 yards — I might have gone overboard)

Shipping : $18.90 USD

But I’m on the same coast a state away so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.

I ordered a week or so ago and shipping was not nearly that much:

Subtotal : $111.95 USD (24 yards — I might have gone overboard)

Shipping : $18.90 USD

But I’m on the same coast a state away so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.

No worries! I’ve been in meetings all afternoon so I’m just now getting back to this. Thank you so much!

So pretty! Love it!

Amazing!!! How long did it take you?

Amazing!!! How long did it take you?

@motherof5 Thanks for the link to the tutorial 🙂 I love having something for reference for new patterns or when I get stuck (which happens a lot).

I have these grand ideas and I’m fearless going into it and then I get ready to start and freeze up and start to panic. It’s a costume, so it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Thanks everyone and I will…[Read more]

I think it’s a rayon/jersey blend with probably 50% stretch.

My daughter and I have differing opinions and she picked out the fabric, since it’s for her I decided to go with it. Now I’m wondering how much of a pain this might be…

@motherof5 wow that is quite the undertaking!

Thanks ladies! I was wondering about the durability of blackout fabric. I was assuming since it was just a liner it would not be very durable, but I guess I was mistaken. Very good information!

Very cool! They look great! I’ve always wanted to learn to silkscreen, is it hard?

I feel like I have enough left over from 2014 to fill the first half of this year.

My immediate projects are fabric storage bins to hide (errr.. hold) the toys/mess. And a Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 costume for my 4 year old.

After that I need to finish up last year’s projects — family reunion dress, playtime tunic, a new “wiggle, wiggle”…[Read more]

@Nicole, thank you!

@Nicole, I’d love to know the sellers you’ve found on eBay or search terms to use. I’m overwhelmed when looking both on Easy and eBay.

I’m relatively new to sewing as well. I love the idea of a Craftsy gift certificate.

If you do want to include a book to, I’m liking Essential Sewing Reference Tool: All-in-One Visual Guide. I spend at lot of time with google and my sewing machine manual while I’m sewing as well.

That’s so nice of you to do this for her.