Welcome to the link party for all things htat you've made to be worn! Come link up! If you link back here you may be featured!
Sorry I've been a bit absent lately. We've had so much illness in our house I have barely opened the computer. Hopefully we'll all be well soon!
Welcome to the link party for all things htat you've made to be worn! Come link up! If you link back here you may be featured!
Welcome to Make It Wear It! Come link up what you've made to be worn!
This week we also have a faulous giveaway for you! Do you have a baby or a toddler? You'll want one of these Mei Tai Carriers from Big Sister Designs! They would also make THE BEST gift for a new mom. Are you familiar with Mei Tai Carriers? They are one of the best ways to carry a baby. Adventures in Babywearing says they are her favorite way to carry a baby.
Go check out Big Sister Designs to see all the great fabric options! Maria is the owner of Big Sister Designs and she is a personal friend of mine. I can tell you first hand her work is impeccable! She also sells adorable handmade skirts made from vintage sheets that are perfect for any little girl.
Only one way to enter:
"Like" Big Sister Designs on Facebook and leave a comment HERE telling me you did so.
A winner will be chosen next Monday, February 6th at 8 p.m. PST. Good luck!
This week is dragging by for me. I hope yours is a little less slow motion! Have you been sewing? Knitting? Jewelry making? What have you been creating lately? If it is something that can be worn it can be linked!
Want me to feature it on facebook, twitter or this blog? Make sure you link back. Grab a button if you'd like. Don't worry, linking back isn't a requirement. I know it isn't everyone's "thing".
Last week's "WOW"? This adorable dress. Check out how A+a=Z painted and made this dress.
Welcome to the link party for only things that you've made to be worn! It's a special party where you don't have to wade through recipes and wreaths to find those projects you are interested in. Yes!
I can't wait to see what you've made. I'll be featuring some favorites so make sure to link back here if you want to be featured! Grab a button if you'd like.
Have you "liked" my page on facebook yet? When we get to 1,000 fans I've got something special for you! Go check it out!
It's BACK! Thanks for bearing with me during Make It Wear It's hiatus! Have you been creating things you can wear? Anything is elegible as long as you made it, it can be worn, and it isn't a shop!
I can't wait to see what you've made. I'll be featuring some favorites so make sure to link back here if you want to be featured! Grab a button if you'd like.
Have you "liked" my page on facebook yet? When we get to 1,000 fans I've got something special for you! Go check it out!
Happy Thursday!! So glad you could stop by to get inspiration from some fabulous bloggers. Please check out a few links and leave your own if you have a post about something you made that can be worn. We'd love to see it!
Happy Thursday!! So glad you could stop by to get inspiration from some fabulous bloggers. Please check out a few links and leave your own if you have a post about something you made that can be worn. We'd love to see it!
It is Thanksgiving tomorrow in the United States. Assuming many of you will be enjoying family celebrations I'm posting Make It Wear It a day early. I can't wait to see what you've been making. Have you made any holiday clothes yet?
A quick update about the Messenger Bag Sew Along: All Keyka Lou. patterns are $5 right now! Go get some! I'm thinking my messenger bag needs a cute wallet or owl coin purse to go inside.
Last week's most viewed link was these awesome "boot snuggies" post from Paisley Boulevard. I've got just the sweater for this!
I'll be highlighting some of my favorites this weekend! I will only be highlight those posts that have linked back here so please do!
Happy Thursday!
Did you see the Messenger Bag Sew Along?? All patterns at Keyka Lou are on SALE! Get the messenger bag pattern for only $5! No excuse now!
Time to Link up! What have you made that can be worn??
Thank you for making last week such a successful week for Make It Wear It!! So many wonderful links! Here were the top two most clicked on links:
(Felt So Cute) (Sew Fantastic)
Today I am very excited to introduce to you a new pattern designer
Petite Kids Boutique designs PDF patterns for little girls. Adorable dresses and skirts for your holiday sewing!
This dress would make an adorable holiday dress. And check out this back detail!
Or how about this Olivia skirt?
Or this adorable skirt for babies?
Now through November 13th you can get 15% off your pattern purchase using coupon code "TRAINTOCRAZY02" not valid for custom orders.
Visit Petite Kids Boutique to check out all the other fabulous patterns and get your discount!
Now link up to Make It Wear It!
The rules:
1. Must be wearable.
2. Link back here if you will. Grab a button if you'd like.
3. Visit a few others!
After a long break from Make It Wear It to celebrate Handmade Dress Up we're back!! Please link up whatever you've made that can be worn! No limit on how many items you can link. Grab a button or link back here if you can. Visit the other linkers as well. I'll be giving a shout out to some of my favorites!
Last week's highlights:
McCoyalicious made these knit pants. Adorable.
Welcome to the gOOd Life made this easy ruffle dress tutorial.
And the one you all viewed the MOST was this layered skirt by Made It On Monday!
What do you have to link up??!! Come share with us!
It is that time of the week again! I hope you've enjoyed your week! Have you been sewing/kniting/jewelry making?? I've had a bit of time to sew (yay!) I'll be guesting with a great gift tutorial on Skip to My Lou Sunday. I hope you'll stop by and check it out!
Last week's highlights!
RoCa and Company used this fun technique to make this heart shirt. Check out the tutorial!
Kristina J has done it again with this awesome dress. Check out how she Anthropologized an H&M dress!
Sew Can Do has some tips for this Flaphappy Backpack. Super cute!
Join the fun! Link up what you've made that can be worn! Please link back here or grab a button. No shops please!
And now for the best day of the week!
Did you stop by last week?
Meika's Little Treasures made this adorable Simplicity 2444. I love the fabric and the cut of this dress. I need one!
Bev from Flamingo Toes has discovered the perfect sized headband for maximum comfort =) They're adorable so hop on over and check out the tutorial.
Janae from The Letter 4 has another hair tutorial. This fish braid reminded me of the 80s! Anyone else remember doing this? Check out the video tutorial!
CheeriBABY sent her daughter back to school in this cute outfit. Go check out the details on the pants and shirt!
Adithi's Amma Sews has a tutorial for this cute little dress. Go whip one up for your little girl.
Now, what have you been up to?? Making anything to wear? Grab a button and link up!
Welcome to Make It Wear It!
It has been a busy couple weeks around here! Have you seen all the great tutorials for Dress Your (School) Boy and Dress Your (School) Girl week?? So many great ideas! Check out the Flickr group as well!
Now for some highlights from last week's Make It Wear It
Made it on Monday's ruffled shirt
Blooms and Bugs pants and more pants!
Feeling Crafty made these throwback glitter bangles.
Grab the Make It Wear It button and link up what you've made to be worn!
Welcome to this week's edition of Make It Wear It! The blog party where all things are made to be worn!
Have you been following Dress Your (School) Boy week?? Some fabulous things going on. Check it out!
Last week's highlights:
A simple adorable dress (and matching shoes!) by CG
A draped circle top tutorial by Sweet Lemonade (written by an 8th grader)
a is for apple dress by Mommy by Day Crafter by Night
Link up what you've created! Grab the Make It Wear It button for your blog then click the "add your link" button below!
This week has been a bit crazy around here! With 3 sick kiddos I'm hoping next week brings more sleep. Speaking of next week, are you ready for Dress Your (School) Boy?? Great guest posts headed your way!
I did manage time to finish my dress for the Shabby Apple design contest though. Did you see it? Would you wear it? I'm loving the style. Fingers crossed I'm a finalist but there are SO many talented designers out there I highly doubt it!
Now for some of my favorites from last week!
A miscarriage memorial necklace by Make it on Monday. I've never heard of this idea but this was a thoughful gift!
The Insa skirt by Living With Punks. Great version of this skirt!
Keep this in mind for Halloween! Great tutorial from Sew a Straight Line.
And possibly my favorite item from last week. Check out this blog Teen Sew! A Teen's Guide to Sewing. So cute and inspiring!
So what do you have for us this week? Grab a button and link up!
Features from last week (though everyone does an excellent job. please go look yourself!)
Maybe Matilda: Painted Doily Tee (EXCELLENT!)
Domestic Deadline: Duct Tape belt? Yes he did! And a bag too. Go see what this creative guy whipped up!
Sweet Pea and Pumpkin: matching explorer vests
Ready to link up? Remember these rules:
Did you check out the links last week? Go do that! Last week's standouts:
Jodi at Sew Fearless made this maxi dress that is suitable for nursing! Check out how she made it! As a side note, this mama of 4 little ones somehow finds time to accomplish a lot of sewing. I'm in awe.
Cheryl at Sew Can Do shows you how to make your own underwear. Think you'd want to make your own underwear?
Suburbs Mama shows you how to make this. But we really all want to know is how to look that good once we've made one.
With Love By Rach found inspiration on Pinterest and created this dress with the help of a pattern. Check out how she made it!
Stitch to my Lou made mermaid tails! And she just put up a tutorial so you can go make one for yourself. Or, if you'd rather, one for a child.
The Rules:
Another week, another banner. And LOOK! New buttons! I hope you enjoy the new branding here at The Train To Crazy!
Enjoy these features (and as always, if you are featured please grab a button to display on your blog if you'd like!)
Katie from Kadiddlehopper sewed her first gymnastics leotard. Check out how she did it!
GeorgiaBE has a tutorial on using buttonhole elastic to make a better fitting waistband. I know I could use this!
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line made a jet pack. A JET PACK!! How cool is this?
Nicole from Shabby Beach Nest has a tutorial for making a starfish hairpin.
Wildflowers & Whimsy has a tutorial for making this darling bustle twirly dress.
The rules:
I try to visit all of the links! I'm sorry if I don't have time to leave everyone a comment. Thank you so much for coming week after week! I really appreciate you!
Maxi dresses are in the air! Did you see these ones linked up last week?
Made It On Monday shows you how she made this one.
Sarah from Lunt Family shows you how to create one of these for yourself (including how to dye it)
Emma from Hello Beautiful created this one with a Burda Style pattern
What do you have to share with us this week?? Just make sure you can wear it. I'll delete links that aren't wearable.
New rule, I don't mind if you don't link back but I will only be featuring blogs that have a button or a link back here somewhere. It's only fair! Plus, the more people that know about Make It Wear It, the more inspiration we all have!
Welcome!
Sorry I'm late! I'll make up for it by posting a couple extra features from last week. Do you click through to all the links? There are SO many talented people out there!! Here are a few of last week's highlights!
Let's all agree these are amazing.
Welcome To The Good Life. Wow. Great Anthro DIY.
Little Betty's vintage Simplicity turned out fabulous
Made It On Monday created this simple knit dress. Go find out how to make your own!
Me Sew Crazy has a cute knit cover up tutorial.
The Boy Trifecta reviews a romper pattern.
Now, I'm off to play assistant to this guy.
I know what you're thinking. 'look at those thighs!' I know, thank you. I've been working hard. OH, you meant HIS thighs. Yes, delicious. Speaking of working hard. My three oldest kiddos are spending the week with their grandparents so I'll be SEWING!!! Imagine that!
Gems from last week:
Kristina J's Anthropologie knock off is impressive!
I've seen a few tutorials for hemming jeans with the original hem but this one from Sew Much Ado is a standout!
So what have you been up to?? Anything to share?
Highlights from last week:
Three Silly Monkeys made all their Easter outfits. Great, right?
Wildflowers & Whimsy sewed this great dress for herself
Cook Clean Craft made some great little boy pajamas
CheeriBABY revealed her great collection with this too cute photo shoot
Posh Pilar made this fancy headband for her sister's sweet 16
Grab a button if you were featured!
What have you been making to be worn?? Been busy creating? Grab a button if you'd like and link up!
Have you been busy creating? Link up what you've made! **it must be wearable**
I haven't been very productive sewing lately but I have been making some good food! Tonight I made this
Source: foodpeoplewant.com via Andrea on Pinterest
I know, I know, not clothing related but I had to share! I'll give it the thumbs up. I highly recommend it. IF you aren't watching what you eat, that is. Thanks Pinterest for always making me hungry.
Now, back to the regularly scheduled program!
Link up, grab a button, visit everyone else...
The rules:
1. Must be wearable (jewelry, knitted, sewn, refashioned, handbags, etc)
2. No shops please
3. Grab a button if you'd like and visit other linkers!
Is it Thursday?? Oh my, the holiday threw me off! Sorry this is late. Well, link up what you've been making!
The rules:
1. Must be wearable
2. No shops please
3. Grab a button if you'd like and visit other linkers!
Looking for some fun inspiration? Here are some of my favorites from last week's Make It Wear It link party.
Top from left: Lisa from Country Kids made this adorable pink ruffle swimsuit, Mamabyrd made 4 pairs of these "saddle pants", Show Tell Share has a Slouchy Bag pattern for free!
Bottom from left: Delilah from Love Laugh Sew made this "one hour dress", Bree from McCoyalicious made these cute baby pants from her own pattern, Sewashley has an adorable tutorial for making boy suspenders!
Featured? Grab a button if you'd like!
Have you been completing any projects lately?? I can't wait to see what you link up this week! Stop back Thursday at 12:01 a.m. E.S.T. for Make It Wear It!
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll take a few minutes to check out everyone else's projects they link up as well as link up your own! One rule: It must be something YOU made that can be worn. (no shops please) Grab a button if you'd like!
Also, stop by and see which projects from last week I featured! Maybe you'll be next!
Ready to be inspired? Link up and check out all the great projects others have completed! Anything wearable is fair! Grab a button for you blog if you'd like so others can come join.
So, what will you work on this weekend? Anything fun in the works?
Wow! Sorry for the inconsistency! My computer currently has a keyboard that barely works so I've been avoiding it. It should be fixed soon though! Sadly my poor sewing machine was broken last week as well. Ouch!
So, have you been productive?? Created anything to be worn? Link up!
Do you sew, knit, silversmith, jewelry stamp, hot glue? Making things that can be worn?? Check out all the great inspiration from your peers around the blog world!
Link up what you've created!
Grab a button or link here so others can join the fun!
Link up what you've been making!!
Rule #1: You have to be able to WEAR it (thus the name)
Rule #2: Check out the other links.
Feel like spreading the word? Grab a button.
The rules:
1. Link to something made by you (flickr is fine!)
2. It must be wearable. If you take a picture of yourself wearing that super cool picture frame you made, well, I won't delete your link.
3. No shops please.
4. Visit the other links! Leave me a comment to let me know which are you favorite!
Grab a button if you'd like!!
**Don't forget to enter this week's giveaway for Lily Bird Patterns!**
Thank you so much for dropping by Make It Wear It! Please link up anything you've made that can be worn!
I'm also giving away a Shabby Apple dress so don't forget to enter to win! You can also get 10% off your entire purchase at Shabby Apple by using the code "traintocrazy10off".
NOW, did you see how many links we had last week?? I'm so excited to see so many people participating!
Little Country Bumpkins made this Go To Dress and matching hat. I love how she added the contrast band to the bottom of the dress.
The Boy Trifecta figured out how to add a zipper to this Urban Unisex Hoodie. I'm thinking I need to go back and make another now!
You really must admire this work. Kavin did this embroidery herself. Beautiful.
The rules:
1. Link to something made by you (flickr is fine!)
2. It must be wearable. If you take a picture of yourself wearing that super cool picture frame you made, well, I won't delete your link.
3. No shops please.
4. Visit the other links! Leave me a comment to let me know which are you favorite!
Grab a button if you'd like!!
Welcome to the blog party where you can get inspired to create things to wear! Come link up!
Congratulations to last week's Accessories Contest winner! The Limitless necklace by Flamingo Toes. Complete with a tutorial!
Some of my fave's from last week
Leafy Treetop Spot has a toddler slipper pattern
Polka Dots and Pizza embellished a shirt with a new sew flower
And, just in case you ever need to make a toga, Through Margie's Window will give you a few pointers
As always, if you have been featured, please feel free to grab a button for your blog if you wish!
Now, what have you been making to be worn? Link up general wearable items in the top linky and baby specific items in the bottom linky. We'll vote for the best baby items this weekend!
General Fashion Items
Baby Items
Once again, so many great projects linked up Thursday! I've narrowed them down but do go check them all out! By the way, next week we'll vote on the category: Baby
Which is your favorite? (Make sure to click the links because most of them share how to make these!)
1. Limitless
2. Purse
5. Koala Hat
7. Wee Doggie Necklace
8. Upholstery Bags
9. Bridal Veil
Now VOTE! The poll is in the left side bar. Contest open until Wednesday!
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Did you check out the finalists for last week's Make It Wear It: Women's Fashion contest? So many great items. You are all so talented!
The Winner is The Snowball Skirt by Sugar Bee.
Some of my favorite's from the general category:
At Second Street (and tutorial)
The Boy Trifecta (and pattern)
Now, what have you been making?? Link up below. The Contest category this week is ACCESSORIES. Link up any accessories you have made (no stores please) in the accessories section!
General
Accessories
Thanks everyone for linking up your fashion creations on Thursday! There were 74 entries, which is a record so far. As I mentioned, I thought it would be fun to showcase some of your projects in the Women's Fashion category. So, here they are! (Note: they were all great, I chose 10 but please go check out the others as well!)
Vote for your favorite. The winner gets the satisfaction of winning and this button
So, in no particular order, here are your 10 choices!
1. Mama Says Sew made this tiered circle skirt.
2.
An Iowa Expat Wanders About The South made a tie skirt
3.
Sew Kansas made this pencil skirt
4.
Sugar Bee made this snowball skirt
5.
Little Eme made this Desert Rose Skirt
6.
Mama Smiles drafted this long skirt
7.
Dame Design Studios made the Femme Capelet
8.
Posh Pilar made the Kasia Skirt
9.
Sew a Straight Line made this Jackie O. Jacket
10.
Domestic Deadline made this Anthro inspired refashion
Use the Poll on the sidebar to vote!! Voting closes Wednesday evening!
Thursday I'll do another special Make It Wear It Competition. Get ready to link up your "Accessories"
Welcome to the place to get inspiration and show off your creations! Please link up anything that you made yourself! It must be something that can be worn! (no store links please)
Wow! Great links last week! Here are some of the highlights:
Welcome to the Good Life created this sequin dress
Sew Curly created these coordinating dresses for her girls. Can you believe she just started sewing clothes?
Nineth Street Notions updated a plain headband with curling ribbon. This would be a cute present topper!
What have you been making?? Link up! Be sure to use the link to the actual blog post that has your creation!
It is Make It Wear It Thursday!! Do you sew or knit clothes or accessories? Make jewelry? Come join our community and link up what you make!
I'm back!! What a fabulous blog vacation I've had. It has been wonderful to fully focus on my family and the holidays! We had a nice, relaxing vacation at my parents' home for Christmas. If you're looking for a great vacation spot, I highly recommend their house. They'll get up early with the kids, hold your baby when you need a break, even babysit so you can get a night out. Lovely.
I have a little tradition of sewing my husband's Christmas present. It started 2 years ago when I sewed him a tie. He calls it his "Christmas Tie" because he'll only wear it on Christmas. Admittedly, the fabric is a bit feminine. Last year I made him pajama pants. They are still too long and after a whole year you'd think I could get around to hemming them more. He doesn't seem to mind and wears them all the time.
This year I made him a shirt to match his new little boy.
Awwww, aren't they cute?
Here's a better look at little boy's outfit. Recognize the hat and boots?
Of course, they coordinated with all the girls' outfits (see here). I attempted some better photos of the outfit I entered into the Project Toddler Runway contest.
And this is the Somerset Hoodie I made. I added a bit of detail because I thought it was a bit too much plain red.
Enough about ME! What have you been making??
TWO RULES: Link to your blog post (not your store) and you had to make it to be worn.
Don't forget to head over to Shwin & Shwin and check out the Project Toddler Runway competition!
Great projects you linked last week!! But first, for THURSDAY ONLY, get 50% OFF all items at Mama Stellato! I've made the Somerset Hoodie (featured here and here) and I can tell you the pattern was well written, professional, and easy to follow. So head on over to Mama Stellato and pick out some patterns for yourself or to give as a gift! Use the code TRAINTOCRAZY to receive your discount. Get any (or ALL!) of these patterns for just $3!
I've finally been able to make things that can be worn! It feels so great to be creating again. In fact, I'm a finalist in Project Toddler Runway at Shwin & Shwin so hopefully I'll be participating in that next year! Will you go vote for me? (voting will be up sometime on Thursday)
This outfit was my entry:
And now for some of your great projects!
Posh Pilar made this amazing skirt. Love it!
Piccoli Piselli made these Oliver + S pajamas
The Boy Trifecta made this hat that I'm in love with. Completely.
Now, what have you been making that can be worn? Grab a button if you wish and link up your projects!
My favorites from last week:
Yours, Mine and Ours "femmed" up this jacket
Therapeutic Crafting made this flirty skirt
If you've been featured, feel free to grab a button.
So what have you been making that you can wear??
The Rules:
1.Your link must be a project YOU made that can be worn.
2. Pretty please link back here. You can grab the button if you want.
3. Go check out the others who are linking! Have fun and get inspired! Leave comments because everyone loves comments!
It's December! I can barely believe it! I've neglected this blog but it is because the precious little time I have has been used to actually SEW. I can barely believe it!
Here are a couple of last week's favorites.
Dame Design Studio shows us how to make a heart cutout dress. Ooh la la!
Mama Says Sew made this cute toddler dress from a jacket pattern.
If you've been featured, feel free to grab a button.
So what have you been making that you can wear??
The Rules:
1.Your link must be a project YOU made that can be worn.
2. Pretty please link back here. You can grab the button if you want.
3. Go check out the others who are linking! Have fun and get inspired! Leave comments because everyone loves comments!
