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24 posts categorized "features"

May 25, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's features are amazing. I always have a hard time making decisions about who to feature. These ones are just a hand full of the amazing outfits and accessories linked up this week:

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Dandelion Drift

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Kristina J.

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Sewing Like Mad

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Handmade Therapy

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Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!

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buzzmills

This may shock and amaze everyone but I think I'm going to get back to blogging again this week. I've got a huge event I've planned that I'm so excited about. I'll share about that and may even share an outfit or two I'm making. I've been enjoying my little blogging break. Lots of family time and releasing myself from the pressure. 

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May 11, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's features:

mini boden stripe pants
Handmade Frenzy

scarf collarScarf Collar Top

circle skirtDandelion Drift

Kristina jKristina J.


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May 04, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's features:

maggie mae

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April 27, 2013

Featuring You

Thank you for linking up to Make It Wear It! I love featuring you! Here are just a few of the nearly 100 amazing things linked up this week! From sewing to knitting and refashioning there was SO much. It was hard to choose!

boy shorts refashion

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April 22, 2013

A new home, a new bag for me and features for you!

I'm so sorry I didn't get last week's features up on Saturday! I've been working around the clock for a couple weeks getting Go To Patterns settled into a new comfy home and I'm happy to say it is finally here!! Woohoo!! I couldn't love it more. I still have a few kinks to work out but wow oh wow I love it.  Please go look and let me know what you think!! We now accept Paypal and each listing has a full size chart and licensing information available. Plus you can search by designer, size, type, skill level or season!

I also made myself a little something last week. A new Rebecca Bag! I LOVE it! I'm sharing all about it over at Eat, Sleep, Make for their fun new series, Made It For Me.

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Fun handbag with leather corners #sewing by thetraintocrazy.com

See more details at Eat Sleep Make!

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April 13, 2013

Featuring You

Thank you for linking up to Make It Wear It! I love featuring you! Here are just a few of the nearly 100 amazing things linked up this week! From sewing to knitting and refashioning there was SO much. It was hard to choose!

gramps sweater knithamiltonchicklets knitted this amazing "gramps" sweater. That yarn is amazing.

1.1Sweeter Thank Cupcakes made an amazing twister shoulder detail in this girlie shirt.

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March 30, 2013

Featuring You

Another amazing week! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

If you're looking for the best of the sewing blog world this week head over and see my Weekend Sewing Inspiration post on GoToSew.com today! My goal is to round up the best posts from the week so you don't have to waste time and can get right to the good stuff!

This week's highlights

geranium dress

Adirondack Inspired made this beautiful Geranium Dress

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March 16, 2013

Featuring YOU

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

If you're looking for the best of the sewing blog world this week head over and see my Weekend Sewing Inspiration post on GoToSew.com today! My goal is to round up the best posts from the week so you don't have to waste time and can get right to the good stuff!

This week's highlights:

Burda 2/2013 #114 waterfall dress
This Blog is Not For You paired the perfect fabric with this Burdastyle pattern.

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March 09, 2013

Featuring YOU

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

If you're looking for the best of the sewing blog world this week head over and see my Weekend Sewing Inspiration post on GoToSew.com today!

This week's highlights:

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Circle Top by Mend and Make New

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March 02, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

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This week's highlights:

shift dress sewn by sew carolineShift Dress by Sew Caroline. Her favorite garment she's sewn!

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February 23, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

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This week's highlights:

1Color Blocked Handbag by Nissa Made

ombre dot dressDotty Ombre Fairy Dress by Stuff I Make- I've been eying this Metro Dot Dotty Ombre fabric for quite some time now. Isn't it lovely? Though I think I'm leaning toward this color.

SweatdresstitleSweatshirt Dress Tutorial by Sew Country Chick

01Make your own fashion vest by Designs by Sessa

Love these items? We encourage you to pin directly from the source.

Do you want to get featured? Link up to Make It Wear It on Thursdays. This link party is only for handmade items made to wear. Accessories included!

Were you featured? Put a featured creator button on your blog to let people know you were recognized for having outstanding work!

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February 16, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

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This week's highlights:

1Junebug Dress by Jars of Buttons

2one dress 3 ways by Sewing Like Mad

1Teardrop Bag by Sew Very

1Men's shirt refashion by Domestic Bliss Squared

Love these items? We encourage you to pin directly from the source.

Do you want to get featured? Link up to Make It Wear It on Thursdays. This link party is only for handmade items made to wear. Accessories included!

Were you featured? Put a featured creator button on your blog to let people know you were recognized for having outstanding work!

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February 09, 2013

Featuring you

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

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This week's highlights:

fingerprint heart necklace tutorialRae Gun Ramblings: Fingerprint Heart Necklace Tutorial

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February 02, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's highlights:

Tom's shoes tutorialSugar Bee Crafts: baby shoes tutorial

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January 26, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's highlights:

boy jeans and shirtSiestas and Sewing made jeans and a shirt for her 12 year old. And he loves them!

if only they would napIf Only They Would Nap's Grandpa inspired outfit

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January 19, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's highlights:

how to sew a sweaterO! Jolly! Crafting Fashion shows you how to sew a sweater. She makes her own sweater knit fabric! Isn't this amazing? (psst. She sells it too)

amy stebbinsThe always amazing Amy Stebbins drafted this amazing dress. Not a bad location for photographs either!

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January 12, 2013

Featuring YOU

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave them comments or follow their blogs!

This week's highlights:

This teenie tiny dress is absolutely amazing. I want to hang it on my wall it is so cute. I love the hand in the photo for size reference!

premie dressOn The Laundry Line: premie dress

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January 05, 2013

Featuring You

Your talent never ceases to amaze me! As always, thank you for linking to Make It Wear It! I've selected a handful of my favorites! Please click through and leave these ladies a comment!

This week's highlights:

playdate dressSiesta's & Sewing: Playdate Dress

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Featured Creator

I love to recognize bloggers for outstanding creativity and craftsmanship! Would you like to get featured? Add your links to a Make It Wear It Thursday link party for a chance to get featured on Featuring You Saturday.

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Getting featured is great for blog traffic! Being recognized for outstanding creations helps people find you and become fans. 

If you're featured put the featured creator button on your blog sidebar.  Visitors and regular readers will see that you've been selected as a featured blogger!

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January 02, 2013

How can I make my blog grow?

I get this question a lot! I've been blogging for 5 years and I can tell you it isn't easy! Increasing blog traffic and followers can take years and feel like you're spinning your wheels. There are good ways to speed up the process though and this year I want to help! Here's my answer!

EDITED: Thanks to Jess for pointing out that it is 2013! HA!

how to increase blog traffic with link parties

Do you want to be featured on Social Media Friends? I need volunteers! I'll be publishing a short bio and links to your profile so people can follow along! There will also be a link party so people can link up their own Pinterest/Twitter/Facebook profiles. Care to join in? Leave a comment letting me know which social media is your favorite! We'll be starting next Monday!

I'm excited to help you this year! With Make It Wear It, Featuring You and Social Media Friends we'll be sure to increase your following!

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December 12, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to the blog party for all DIY made to be worn!

Come link up your blog or flickr photos to share handmade things you've made! Must be wearable! Stop by and check out all the links in the link party to get inspiration for your next project!

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Some fantastic highlights from last week:

01Sparkle, elle crafts

winter hood for baby patternBuzzmills

hand stamped fabric autumn leavesSay Grr Sewing

Were you featured? Feel free to grab a "featured" button for your blog!

It's time to link up! 

1. Link up something YOU made.

2. Someone has to be able to wear it.

3. No shops please.

4. Grab a button or link back here. I attempt tweet every link that links back here!

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April 04, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the weekly blog link up for things that YOU made that can be worn. Accessories, clothes, etc. No shops please! Link back please.

Here are some of the favorites from last week.

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Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts made these adorable ties.

1Lucija drafted her own pattern for this beautiful top.

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Meika's Little Treasures made this great sweater

Now link up what you've made! If you've been featured please grab a button if you'd like!

 

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February 07, 2012

Make It Wear It Valentine Features

So many cute Valentine ideas linked up last week! Here are a few of my favorites.

Car Love Shirt
The Car Love Shirt by Helping LIttle Hands

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Melly Sews: heart shirt

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A Couple of Craft Adicts: Heart Pocket Dress

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Twincess Designs: Valentine Dresses

If you've been featured, please grab a featured button for your blog! 

Have you been sewing for Valentine's Day? I've pinned a lot but not sewn anything!

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January 27, 2012

Feature Friday

Thanks everyone for linking up to Make It Wear It this week! The party is still open if you haven't had a chance to link up! If you link back here there is a chance you'll be featured!

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Siesta's and Sewing: interlock Sailboat Pants

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Maybe Matilda: Sidewalk Shawl

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Melly Sews: Pintucked Poppies dress

If you are featured here at The Train To Crazy please feel free to grab a featured button to display on your blog if you'd like!

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