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159 posts categorized “Make it, Wear it”

October 10, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

The Handmade Costume Series is going well! Don’t forget to check out all the costume’s we’ve shared so far! 

Are you on instagram? Check out #iSew. Details in this post.

Last week’s highlights: 

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Winter Wonderings Wanderings & What Not: Blank Slate Blazer
 
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Dressmaking Diaries

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Nest Full of Eggs
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Sew Can Do
 
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Freshly Completed


Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

 

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October 04, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

The Handmade Costume Series is going well! Don't forget to check out all the costume's we've shared so far! 

Are you on instagram? Check out #iSew. Details in this post.

Last week's highlights: 

 

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Prepster Pullover by Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy
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Easy knit skirt by Vixen Made
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Lattice Smocking by Call Ajaire
 
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Knitted swing coat by Sew Well Maide
 
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Molly School Girl outfit by A Couple of Craft Addicts
 
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Owl hats by Monkey See Monkey Do


Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

 



 

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September 27, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

The Handmade Costume Series is going well! Don't forget to check out all the costume's we've shared so far! 

Last week's highlights: 

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The Crafting Fiend
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Helping Little Hands
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Buzzmills
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Party of 8
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Wesen-Art
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Very Homemade
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Skirt as Top
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See Love Make


Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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September 19, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

The Handmade Costume Series is going well! Don’t forget to check out all the costume’s we’ve shared so far. 

Last week’s highlights:

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From top left: Sew Fantastic, Handmade Therapy, Sewing the Littleheart Collection

middle row: 402 Center Street, Craftionary, R G Originals

Bottom row: See Love Make, Max-California, Sew Hot Right Now

Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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September 13, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

The Handmade Costume Series is going well! Don’t forget to check out all the costume’s we’ve shared so far. 

Last week’s highlights:

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Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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September 05, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

This week we kicked off the Handmade Costume Series. Don't forget to check out all the costume's we've shared so far. One week down, six to go!

Last week's highlights:

Girls Romper Sewing Pattern
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom reviewed the Rory Romper Pattern.

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Handmade Martini made a wearable (adorable) Macaron Dress

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I Make Stuff made a great lined flannel hoodie

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Blooms and Bugs made this fabulous maxi dress

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Monkey See Monkey Do embellished some great onesies as a gift. (she's selling the extras)

Were you featured? Grab a Featured Button!

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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August 23, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

This week I shared a couple things I've made. Don't miss the Ribbon Pick-Up Skirt tutorial and the sneak peek at one of the upcoming patterns! Speaking of which, have you "liked" Go To Patterns on facebook yet? Don't miss the release of new patterns and possibly some special deals!

Last week's highlights:

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Hems 2 Dolls: Go To Signature Dress tunic (Yay!)

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Granny Lane Sewing: Apron Dress

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All in a Day's Work: Birthday Dress

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Mama G. & Co: Hooded t-shirt

Aren't those all great?? Which is your favorite?

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Flamingo Toes: Antro necklace

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Melly Sews: Basic Blazer

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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August 16, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Scroll down and link up!

Last week's highlights:


MontanaChic: Chevron Skirt

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August 08, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! 

Last week's highlights:

Sertyan's Sewing Corner: New Look 6000

Continue reading “Make It Wear It Thursday” »

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June 27, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! 

Highlights from last week:

 

All in a Day's Work

 

Monkey See Monkey Do

 

Cook Clean Craft: Go To Signature Dress!

 

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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June 21, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! 

Want to win this dress pattern? Check out the giveaway here! 

Highlights from last week:

 

Show Tell Share: fab tote

 

Siestas and Sewing: Ottobre swimsuit

 

Wee Share: Cascading Ruffle Skirt

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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June 14, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects! Sorry I’ve been absent the past two weeks! I was working my tail off to get GoToPatterns.com off and running (yay!!). Go check it out! 

Want to win this dress pattern? Stop back by Friday for a giveaway! (if you’ve already purchased and win I’ll refund your $$!!)

Now back to this link party! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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May 23, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.



Justine from Sew Country Chick: 1940's Romper



Karen from Sew Well Maide: Crocheted Cardigan




Mie from Sewing Like Mad: Using a favorite fabric even when you don't have enough!




Petra from Bag of Pretty: Fun Spring Top Entry




Anshu from Blooms and Bugs: Box Pleat Jumper tutorial

So many cute things! Grab a featured button if I featured you!

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Now let's link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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May 17, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.

Made it on Monday: maternity dress

Truly Myrtle: circle of girls beanie
Kristina J: Walmart dress makeover

Homemade by Heidi: swing kid

So many cute things! Grab a featured button if I featured you!

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Now let’s link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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May 09, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to the blog party for all things made to be worn! I love seeing all your projects!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.

Jess from If Only They Would Nap: Sweater-alls

Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts: Sapphire top inspiration


Alisha from Crafty Brooklyn Wife: A dog’s sweater

Melly Sews: smocking tutorial!


Heather from Sew Easy Being Green: Chevron Striped Top Tutorial

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Now let’s link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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May 02, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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It was face lift week around here. I'm nearly done with all the changes and I'm still deciding what I like and don't like. Don't be surprised if you see more changes in the near future. In the mean time, please grab a new button. I'm so happy with the buttons and I know they'll look great on your blog (hint, hint)!

Did you have any favorites from last week? Here are a few of mine.


Amber from Very Homemade: Bold Skirt

Cherie from You and Mie: Double Ruffle Top

Petra from Bag of Pretty: Beanie and Scarf


Sarah from Sarah Jane Sews: Jalie 2806 Tulip Sleeve Top

Hilda from Handmade Therapy: 2 Raglan Tees

Wowsa! So many cute things last week!!! Grab a featured button if I just featured you! 150

Now let's link up this week! Here are the ground rules:

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 somehow so others can join in. The more the merrier!

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April 25, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to Make It Wear it!

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Are you ready to link up what you've made to be worn?? Here are some of my favorites from last week.

Kalinchen's Closet made this dress with Ikea fabric

This Crazy Blessed Life made this adorable tiered dress

Lohtown Life made these sweet little pants with a dress shirt

I love this top from Domestic Engineering

 Grab a Make It Wear It button or share this link on your blog so others can come check out the great links!

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April 19, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to Make It Wear It! Link up anything you made that can be worn. No shops please.

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Some favorites from last week:

Guess how Heather from A Couple of Craft Addicts painted these earrings.

Mama Says Sew shows you how to make this pieced striped circle skirt.
Het Groene Kamertje made this cute cuff
Kate from Craft Whatever shows you how to make these glittery shoes from a pair of old scuffed shoes
Melly Sews made a great maxi skirt

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April 11, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Welcome to Make It Wear It! How has your week been treating you? It is Spring Break here so the kids and I are just enjoying some extra time together. And there is more fighting too. Do your kids do that? Sigh.

On to a few of the links that stood out last week:

Veronica from SewVery made a Picture Perfect dress from Venessa Christenson's new book Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture

Christine from The DIY Dreamer made these adorable button earings.


Cherie from You & Mie made this great Wiksten blocked top

Ready to link up? Grab a button or link back here if you'd like. Anything you made yourself that can be worn is eligible to link up. No shops please.

 

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April 05, 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.


Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts made these adorable ties.

Lucija drafted her own pattern for this beautiful top.


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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March 28, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Another week has passed and I still haven't posted anything on this blog. Sometimes life gets in the way of hobbies but get ready because I'll be back shortly with a whole bunch of great things I've been working on! But now, let's see what you've been doing!

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Link up what you've made to be worn! Anything goes (no shops please). 

 

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March 22, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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I loved seeing everything you all linked up last week! If you've made something yourself that can be worn link up! (no etsy shops please). Grab a button to share the party with others!

 

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March 14, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to the blog party that is all about clothing and accessories that YOU made! Come link up! Sorry I haven't been posting much lately. I've been working on this room like crazy. Now that it is finished I'll be posting more regularly!

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February 29, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to another week of Make It Wear It!

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Link up anything you've made that can be worn. Clothes and accessories all welcome! I love to feature posts that have been linked up. Please link back here if you'd like to be featured!

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February 16, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

 

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February 08, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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February 02, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday & a Mei Tai Carrier Giveaway

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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!

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January 25, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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.

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January 18, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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January 11, 2012

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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December 14, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

 

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December 07, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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November 23, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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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!

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November 17, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

Happy Thursday! 

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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??

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November 03, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday & a discount code

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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:

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Today I am very excited to introduce to you a new pattern designer

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Petite Kids Boutique designs PDF patterns for little girls. Adorable dresses and skirts for your holiday sewing!

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This dress would make an adorable holiday dress. And check out this back detail!

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Or how about this Olivia skirt?

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Or this adorable skirt for babies?

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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!

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October 27, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

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September 15, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Last week's highlights:

IMG_1716McCoyalicious made these knit pants. Adorable.

IMG_1506Welcome 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!

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What do you have to link up??!! Come share with us!

 

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September 08, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

PhotobucketIt 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!

Heart shirt 1RoCa and Company used this fun technique to make this heart shirt. Check out the tutorial! 

6079614660_a516e2cea4_bKristina J has done it again with this awesome dress. Check out how she Anthropologized an H&M dress!

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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!

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August 31, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

And now for the best day of the week!

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Did you stop by last week? 

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Meika’s Little Treasures made this adorable Simplicity 2444. I love the fabric and the cut of this dress. I need one!
P1014046Bev from Flamingo Toes has discovered the perfect sized headband for maximum comfort =) They’re adorable so hop on over and check out the tutorial.  Photo
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!
First grade 013CheeriBABY sent her daughter back to school in this cute outfit. Go check out the details on the pants and shirt! Adjustable_Summer_Dress 006Adithi’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!

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August 24, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome to Make It Wear It!

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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

2011-08-14 002_thumb[1]Made it on Monday's ruffled shirt

P1100036Blooms and Bugs pants and more pants!

Bangles1Feeling Crafty made these throwback glitter bangles.

Grab the Make It Wear It button and link up what you've made to be worn!

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August 18, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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:

Emmie's dress backA simple adorable dress (and matching shoes!) by CG

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Apple Dress #1a 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!

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August 10, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

2011-08-01 099[4]A miscarriage memorial necklace by Make it on Monday. I've never heard of this idea but this was a thoughful gift!

Insaskirt010_thumbThe Insa skirt by Living With Punks. Great version of this skirt!

Clip_image005[5]Keep this in mind for Halloween! Great tutorial from Sew a Straight Line.

DSCN1815And 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!

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August 04, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Features from last week (though everyone does an excellent job. please go look yourself!)

DSC_0013-titleMaybe Matilda: Painted Doily Tee (EXCELLENT!)

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Domestic Deadline: Duct Tape belt? Yes he did! And a bag too. Go see what this creative guy whipped up!

IMG_3582Sweet Pea and Pumpkin: matching explorer vests

Ready to link up? Remember these rules: 

  • Must be wearable. Think; hat, dress, shoes, necklace.
  • You must have made it.
  • No shops please, only blogs.
  • Link back here if you'd like to be featured. Grab a button or link with text.
  • Check out the other links!! You all are amazingly talented.

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July 27, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Did you check out the links last week? Go do that! Last week's standouts:

Andy_bonjour_1114391Jodi 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.

UndiesCheryl at Sew Can Do shows you how to make your own underwear. Think you'd want to make your own underwear?


DSC_0140Suburbs 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.


Wrap dress 3With Love By Rach found inspiration on Pinterest and created this dress with the help of a pattern. Check out how she made it! 

Blog post11Stitch 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:

  • Must be wearable. Think; hat, dress, shoes, necklace.
  • You must have made it.
  • No shops please, only blogs.
  • Link back here if you'd like to be featured. Grab a button or link with text.
  • Check out the other links!! You all are amazingly talented.

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July 21, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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!

IMG_5714_thumb[17]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.

IMG_5948-2Wildflowers & Whimsy has a tutorial for making this darling bustle twirly dress.

The rules:

  • Must be wearable or I'll delete. Sorry.
  • I only feature projects that link back here either in the blog post or with the button on the blog visibly somewhere.

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!

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July 13, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Maxi dresses are in the air! Did you see these ones linked up last week?

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Made It On Monday shows you how she made this one.

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Sarah from Lunt Family shows you how to create one of these for yourself (including how to dye it)

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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!

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July 07, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

Welcome!

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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. 

IMG_03591Welcome To The Good Life. Wow. Great Anthro DIY.

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Little Betty's vintage Simplicity turned out fabulous

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Made It On Monday created this simple knit dress. Go find out how to make your own!


IMG_6512Me Sew Crazy has a cute knit cover up tutorial. 

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The Boy Trifecta reviews a romper pattern.

Now, I'm off to play assistant to this guy.

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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! 

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June 30, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Gems from last week:

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Kristina J's Anthropologie knock off is impressive! 

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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?

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June 22, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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Highlights from last week:

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Three Silly Monkeys made all their Easter outfits. Great, right?
IMG_5351Wildflowers & Whimsy sewed this great dress for herself

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Cook Clean Craft made some great little boy pajamas

Untitled-1-22 CheeriBABY revealed her great collection with this too cute photo shoot
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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?

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June 15, 2011

Make It Wear It Thursday

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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…

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