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Once Upon a Pattern

ByKelly Ballou October 11, 2018October 3, 2020

I have never had so much fun working on a pattern or been so excited for a pattern release as I was with the Once Upon a Pattern! It was such a fun process from planning all the options and sewing up test versions, to watching my daughter’s face light up when she saw them,…

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Lined Lace Linden Shorts Tutorial

ByKelly Ballou May 27, 2018

Today I’m going to show you how I made these cute lace, lined Linden Shorts. I used a pretty eyelet fabric from Cali Fabrics. I have a problem with wanting to sew all the printed fabric and then my daughter likes to pick out her clothes and ends up wearing some really odd combinations. So…

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Juniper and Birch Mash-Up

ByKelly Ballou December 13, 2017April 10, 2018

Usually for Christmas I make my daughter some fancy dress that gets worn once and then stored in the back of the closet, so this year I decided to make her something more practical. I combined the Juniper and Birch patterns to make a collared shirt dress. I’ve been wanting to make this combo for…

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Pillowcase Tutorial

ByKelly Ballou December 7, 2017April 10, 2018

In the last post, I showed you how to make a fun sleeping bag for the kids. Now I’ll show you how to make a matching pillowcase. My daughter was so thrilled with this set that she couldn’t wait to take photos, which is so rare! If only she was always this excited for…

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Paper Bag Waist Tutorial

ByKelly Ballou June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

Adding a paper bag waistband is a quick and cute way to change up your Linden shorts or skirt. If making sizes 12mo to 5 years, you will need 3/4″ elastic. If making sizes 6 to 12 years, you will need 1″ elastic. Cut elastic the length noted in the full length elastic chart. Cut…

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Making Your Linden Shorts with Knit

ByKelly Ballou June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

I love the look of the traditional Linden Shorts in a denim or twill, but sometimes I just want to sew something up that is quick, easy, and comfortable for my kiddos. The Linden Shorts in French terry or similar sturdy knits do the trick. In the following tutorial I’m going to show you how to modify…

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Anna Pinafore Dress Free Pattern

ByKelly Ballou April 28, 2017April 28, 2017

I grew up on The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, so when my daughter started to get the princess bug, I was pretty excited to have an excuse to sew all the princess things. Her current obsession is anything Anna & Elsa, so I made her a version of the dress toddler Anna…