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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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Exposed Elastic Skirt Tutorial

ByKelly Ballou May 18, 2016

If you have some lace scraps and elastic lying around, this is the perfect project for you. These little skirts are really easy to throw together and require just small amounts of fabric. There is a bit of math involved, but it’s not bad at all…I promise. This gorgeous crochet fabric from So Sew…

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Floral Bomber Jacket: Tutorial and Free Pattern

ByKelly Ballou March 7, 2016April 9, 2017

UPDATE: The Ollie Bomber Jacket Pattern is now available in 12 months to 12 years! You can buy it HERE. The size 2 pattern will continue to be free. There are so many things I enjoy about sewing. I love pattern testing, all the lovely fabric, the act of sewing itself–except for the parts that involve…

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Double-Breasted Hooded Sweatshirt

ByKelly Ballou November 5, 2015April 11, 2016

I made this little double-breasted button up sweatshirt for the Lil Luxe Sew ‘n Style contest I entered last month and I wanted to share with you how I made it, as well as a free 18 month pattern. I knew I wanted to make this coat for the contest, but my deadline was quickly approaching, so I…

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Lined Lace Linden Shorts Tutorial

Juniper and Birch Mash-Up

Pillowcase Tutorial

Paper Bag Waist Tutorial

Exposed Elastic Skirt Tutorial

Floral Bomber Jacket: Tutorial and Free Pattern

Double-Breasted Hooded Sweatshirt

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