MADE: On The Go Organizer – Little Artist Version

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jennifer Swartzwelder | 0 comments

This sewing pattern has become a favorite to make for gifts. It’s the On The Go Organizer from Gingercake, a versatile soft notebook that you can customize and make your own. My latest versions are for my boys. They frequently use them around the house, but they’re ideal for grabbing and going – be prepared for a wait […]

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Made: Backpack for the Little Ones

Posted on August 08, 2014 by Jennifer Swartzwelder | 0 comments

We’re not quite in back to school mode here, but I know lots of you are and some have already sent their little ones off for the first day. When my older son started preschool years ago, I sent him off with a small fabric backpack with a drawstring top – it was cute and […]

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Made: For Kids! – oliver+s Sunny Day Shorts

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Michelle Lancet | 0 comments

If you are like me, summer hit and you realized your kids didn’t have enough summer clothes. Sunny Day Shorts to the rescue! This is another free pattern from oliver+s which means you can be sure the pattern is very well written and if you find yourself in need of more visual help, there is […]

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Made: For Kids! – oliver+s Ruffled Halter

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Jennifer Swartzwelder | 0 comments

Does anything scream summer like gingham does? I think not. As soon as I saw this ruffled halter pattern (it’s a free download!), I knew I had to make it for my daughter. I loved the sample in gingham and I just so happen to have quite a bit of gingham in my stash. For […]

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Made: For Kids! – Classic Knit T-shirt Pattern

Posted on June 05, 2014 by Michelle Lancet | 0 comments

June is Made for Kids month in which we encourage our kids to wear and enjoy their handmade items! I have such fond memories of my mom sewing for me and my brothers. I loved getting to choose fabrics for dresses, nightgowns, fantastically printed corduroy pants, and lots of knit tees. This eventually led to […]

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