Sewing Labels You Have to See . . .

Add a Touch of Class to Your 

Sewing Projects

I am delighted with Jewell Star's brand new sewing labels, they add an extra special touch of class to all my doll clothes. And they make me feel good because when I finish a garment and sew on that finishing detail I celebrate another job well done. 

I purchased my labels from Inked Papers, an Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkedpapers). Service was very fast, very helpful and just plain friendly. I am a happy camper. 

Read more about Michelle, owner and creator of Inked Papers, as she tells her story on her Etsy page http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkedpapers/about/. She sometimes offers specials, which you can find on her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/InkedPapers.etsy.

I like to support women who have their own small business and do a fabulous job.

Meggie

Leotards for an American Girl

Sewing Like Crazy

Friday's Finished Projects

A big batch of leotards!

Harper is shopping for leotards, what will it be - black, blue, green, purple, red, silver, white or orange?

Hi All! I am just having too much fun making American Girl leotards. I used to think they were hard to do but I have developed my own little production line that seems to speed things up ... cut 20 leotards, cut 20 neck elastics, cut 40 leg elastics (eek, that's a lot). I bag them up in ziplocks and go for it, a few a day. 

It is a pleasure, though, to start something entirely different. I am planning to sew some jeans with appliques on the cuffs. Today I hand washed the fabric to get the dye out . . . so my hands turned blue, really blue. Stay tuned, I'll have some pics next week!



Meggie

American Girl Dance and Gym Costumes

Outfits of the Day

I am on a roll sewing dance skirts, gym togs, leotards and tights!

Today I made this midnight blue outfit with sparkles on the front.

Harper all dressed up in her bright orange dance skirt and black leotard.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas . . .

The Elves Have Been Busy at Santa's Workshop!

I bought this fabric from Home-Sew Inc. (http://www.homesew.com/) because I couldn't resist the little paper dolls! 

Who doesn't love pinafores? This pops right on over the mini dress. It's made of the whitest Kona cotton.

I found black and red stretch fabric at Joann's that matches perfectly for the leggings.


It's not even October yet but it's not too early to start a Christmas Collection. This is the third dress I have made, but I'm looking for more ideas. There are a few on my Pinterest Board (http://www.pinterest.com/mjanddj/american-girl-christmas/). If you have time please take a peek. I'd love to have some suggestions!

Fancy Yellow Gown for an American Girl Doll

New Dress Form

New Yellow Gown

American Girl Ballerina

Silver Dancer

It's time to start thinking about dance and gymnastics. I did a bit of shopping today and came home with some awesome fabrics; black stretch velvet, pumpkin orange crushed velvet, glitter midnight blue stretch and more. I'm dreaming about leotards, tutus, gym costumes and warm-up suits. 

Yes, all that great material gets sucked right down into my sewing machines' feed-plate, ha ha. But, I have conquered my fear! I find it does help to chain piece, just keep stitching without too much starting and stopping. Also, I begin about a quarter inch down from the first seam to prevent that slippery stuff from jamming. All it takes is practice.

This morning I purchased Liberty Jane's rash guard and boy shorts set and downloaded it. You can find it here at Pixie Faire http://www.pixiefaire.com/search?q=rash+guard. I sewed a test run and loved it! Super cute! Will post a pic tomorrow . . .

Happy Sewing, 
Meg

First Day of School in Tewksbury, Massachusetts!

Kit has a stunning new blue suit

Pretty in Purple