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17 posts categorized “A Very Go To Christmas”

December 07, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Pea Coats

Wrapping up A Very Go To Christmas is Delia from Delia Creates. Delia is simply amazing at everything. She makes beautiful things and her photography is fantastic. She made the Oliver & Olivia Pea Coat sewing pattern by Peekaboo Pattern Shop. She didn't make just one. She made THREE.

They are so darn cute! Go check them out and take a look around her blog!
That's it for A Very Go To Christmas series! Thanks everyone!
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A Very Go To Christmas: Dragon & Rhino Stuffed Animals

December 07, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, DIY, Home & Fashion | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Maxwell Shirt

I'm so excited that Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy Crafts joined this series! She sewed the Maxwell Shirt by Shwin Designs. I love the details of this shirt pattern for boys. (Though I think it would be cute on a girl too!)

Maxwell top sewing pattern for boys
And while you're checking out the Maxwell shirt, check out the series all about making toys for boys. It's so great.

December 07, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, DIY, Home & Fashion, Sewing for boys | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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December 06, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Basic Blazer

Kate from See Kate Sew is sharing the Basic Blazer pattern from Blank Slate Patterns today! Much like with Cherie's post, I could barely notice the outfit past the cute kid. Toddlers really are the cutest. Seriously though, this sewing pattern is fantastic. If you need to sew a blazer for a boy or a girl this PDF pattern is amazing.

Basicblazer

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December 06, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion, Sewing , Sewing for boys | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Goodship Dress

Today Jessica from Me Sew Crazy is sharing her Goodship Dress by Circus Wear. As always, Jessica has picked adorable fabric and this dress couldn't be cuter! I had the honor of rooming with Jessica at Sewing Summit and she really is amazing. And she has some really exciting things planned for the sewing world so make sure you follow her blog and her website Sew Set so you don't miss the details!

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December 06, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion, Sewing , Sewing for Girls | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Maggie Mae Dress & Tunic

Today Cherie from You & Mie is sharing her amazing little daughter. Um, I mean this adorable Maggie Mae Dress by Shwin Designs. The combiniation couldn't be any cuter!! Cherie is an amazingly creative seamstress. I always enjoy seeing what she comes up with!

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December 06, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion, Sewing , Sewing for Girls | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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December 04, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Alex & Anna Winter Pajamas

The wonderful Jenny from The Southern Institute made adorable knit pajamas from the Alex and Anna Winter Pajamas sewing pattern. I love the size range (up to 8 years) so you can even make pajamas for older boys and girls. This is a pattern by peekaboo pattern shop and you won't be dissappointed.

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December 04, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Sewing , Sewing for boys, Sewing for Girls | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Commuter Cowl

This time of year a scarf or cowl is not just something to keep you warm, it's a fashion statement. The Commuter Cowl sewing pattern by luvinthemommyhood is just that. The talented Kirstin from Skirt as Top made one for this series and I love it!

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December 04, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion, Sewing , Sewing for women | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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December 03, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Dragon & Rhino Stuffed Animals

Every child loves stuffed animals. I, personally, have had a lot of fun sewing some for my kids. There is something extra special about a homemade stuffie (or fluffy or whatever you call them!). Amy from Naptime Crafters & Peekaboo Pattern Shop is sharing the adorable dragon and rhinoceros stuffed animals she made from DIY Fluffies patterns.

DIY dragon and rhino softie stuffed animal fluffy sewing pattern

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December 03, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, DIY, Sewing , Sewing for baby, Sewing for boys, Sewing for Girls | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Billy Car Roll Up Car Mat

A Very Go To Christmas continues this week with a super fun gift for little boys & girls that love cars. This Billy Car Play Mat and Roll Up was sewn by the über talented Jessica of A Little Gray. Her blog never ceases to amaze me. Her attention to detail is phenomenal. I can't wait to go see the whole thing!

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December 03, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, DIY, Go To Patterns, Sewing for boys, Sewing gifts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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December 02, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Go To Leggings

Today for A Very Go To Christmas Lindsay, from The Cottage Home, is sharing a tutorial for making ruffles on the Go To Leggings. These are so cute! I love the color of the leggings too!

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December 02, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Go To Leggings, Go To Patterns, Home & Fashion, Sewing , Sewing for Girls | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Go To Signature Dress

Today Justine from Sew Country Chick made the Go To Signature Dress. If her blog name isn't familiar, go check it out because I'm certain you've seen some of her work on pinterest. Justine sews beautiful clothes for herself adn her children. 

This photo is intriguing me! I love the color combo! Hop on over and read the Go To Signature Dress review!


Head on over and enter the giveaway to win $50 of fabric and some patterns! Multiple winners!

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December 02, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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December 01, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Clean Slate Pants

Once again I am overwhelmed! The always lovely Elizabeth, from SIMPLE Simon & Co made some Clean Slate Pants by Blank Slate Basics for A Very Go To Christmas and they are so cute. I want to make a pair for my little guy!

And that sweater! I need to go check out this post!

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December 01, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas: Mary Jane Oversized Tote

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling SO overwhelmed by how amazing all the items in A Very Go To Christmas series have been so far. The skinny jeans, the ruffled dress and the sweetheart dress were amazing. Today the ever fabulous Miranda from One Little Minute is sharing her review for the Mary Jane Oversized Tote bag sewing pattern from Handmade Therapy.

I'm not southern but this feels right. 

Ya'll… the STRIPES! This striped tote bag is perfect for picnics!

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December 01, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, DIY | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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November 30, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas: Skinny Jeans

Today for A Very Go To Christmas series Abby from Sew Much Ado is showing off the skinny jeans she made her son from the Skinny Jeans sewing pattern by Peekaboo Pattern Shop. If you've thought sewing for boys wasn't fun, think again! I love that the bright colored pants trend has extended to boys' pants. These pants are amazing!

Sneak peek:

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November 30, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Home & Fashion | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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November 29, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas Giveaway: Vivienne Dress

A huge thank you to a pretty cool life. for participating in A Very Go To Christmas! I found Cheryl's blog a while back and I know you'll love it. She keeps it heavy on the photos, which I love. 

Cheryl sewed up the Vivienne Party Dress by Peekaboo Pattern Shop. It's a simple ruffle dress that I think even beginners would be successful sewing. Here's a sneak peek!

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November 29, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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A Very Go To Christmas Giveaway

We're kicking off A Very Go To Christmas series today! We've got a great lineup of bloggers sharing what they've made from a pattern we carry at Go To Patterns. There's also a giveaway for you. You have to visit their blogs to enter.

After the fantastic response to my giveaway question on facebook yesterday, I decided to make sure a simple comment on a blog is the only mandatory entry for the giveaway. There are a few optional entries (like visiting the awesome sites that are giving away product, of course) for those of you who have an extra minute!

First up, Hilda from Handmade Therapy. She made the Sweetheart Dress by Shannon Cook for luvinthemommyhood. I absolutely love the fabric she used. 

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November 29, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas, Go To Patterns | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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November 18, 2012

A Very Go To Christmas

I'm so grateful for some very talented bloggers to be joining me for this series! A Very Go To Christmas will kick off after Thanksgiving! Stop by for some great Christmas gift sewing ideas based on patterns we sell in the pattern shop!


The talented line up:

Handmade Therapy
a pretty cool life.
Sew Much Ado
Simple Simon and Co
The Cottage Home
Sew country chick
Nap Time Crafters
A Little Gray
skirt as top
The Southern Institute
you & mie
Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!
Me Sew crazy
see kate sew
Delia Creates

See you soon!

November 18, 2012 in A Very Go To Christmas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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