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Summertime Adventures :: On the Go Linky

May 28, 2012 by Jennie 3 Comments

Update: Winner drawn at Random is #10!

This is the last linky of our series, projects you can make on the road! That way, if you’re out camping, on long road trips, or just vacationing away from home, you can still bring a little sewing with you.

Link up any on the go you have made {no time limit} to inspire the rest of us with your creativity {projects do not need to be made from the tutorials from this blog…but they can be!}! If you used a pattern or tutorial, please be sure to include a link to it too {one link per person, per linky, please!}. This linky will be open for a week, then we’ll draw a winner for a charm pack of Little Apples by Aneela Hoey for Moda. I cannot wait to see your ideas!

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Summertime Adventures :: Button Hoop

May 22, 2012 by Jennie 4 Comments

Wow, we’ve already reached the final week of the series! The last two projects are perfect for taking on the road {with your travel sewing kits?!}. First up, Chrissy of Sew Lux Fabric & Gifts {blog & shop} has created this cute button hoop:

So, hop over for the tutorial, and there are kits available too! Oh, and Vintage Modern is in stock too…and Good Fortune is on sale, if you’re in need of a backing for your Garden Steps quilt! Happy stitching!

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Summertime Adventures :: Projects For Kids

May 21, 2012 by Jennie 3 Comments

Eidt to add: Winner has been chosen, entry #6!

Last week we looked at On the Go projects, and let me tell you, there were a few great ideas! This week, we’d love to see your projects for or to make with kids! Our featured tutorials were:

Link up any on the go you have made {no time limit} to inspire the rest of us with your creativity {projects do not need to be made from the tutorials from this blog…but they can be!}! If you used a pattern or tutorial, please be sure to include a link to it too {one link per person, please!}. This linky will be open for a week, then we’ll draw a winner for a custom cut charm pack of Magic Garden by Sabine Reinhart for Blend Fabrics. I cannot wait to see your ideas!

Filed Under: Giveaway, Summertime Adventures, Tutorial

Summertime Adventures :: Art Smock

May 17, 2012 by Jennie 2 Comments

Next up, Sunni at Love Affair with my Brother and her adorable kids art smock! I remember wearing a backwards shirt as an art smock as a kid, but this is much more stylish. I think Silas needs one of these.

One thing my girls love to do in the summertime is paint. I drew up a very simple art smock and finished it in just about an hour. This smock is sized for 3-6 year olds.

I used Erin McMorris Weekends laminated cotton. I love that the roses look like a vegetable stamp. I thought it would be perfect for an art smock.

I won’t go into too much detail about working with laminates. I will say that it is easier than you think! I used a walking foot and had no issues making this. No special feet, no tissue paper, no masking tape. You can see what Kathy @ Pink Chalk wrote about laminates here for more info.

You will need:

1/2 yard laminate cotton

2 packages of pre-made double fold bias tape or 4.5 yards of your own bias tape

Art Smock pattern piece 1

Art Smock pattern piece 2

In regards to the pattern, I’m sorry for the terrible way it looks. I’m just not that skilled with my scanner! You will need to print out a normal copy and a horizontally flipped copy for each piece. Match up the hatch marks (not all of them scanned well) and tape your 4 quadrants together. It is a very basic shape and will be very forgiving.

Lay out your laminated cotton and use pattern weights to hold it in place as you cut. Do you like my improvised pattern weights? I was sewing outside!

Pins are not your friend when using laminates.

Add 5/8″ seam allowance to the top of the shoulders ONLY!

With right sides together (RST) sew a 5/8″ seam joining the shoulders.

Open your seam and finger press it flat. Using a zigzag stitch, sew over the seam allowance on each side.

Now to make the ties. Cut (4) 10.5″ pieces of your bias tape.

(I cut 8.5″ ties, but I found it tough to tie bows with those.)

For each piece, fold one end in 1/4″. Sew down the long, open side of your double fold tape, and with needle down, turn and sew across the end.

Measure 11″ down from the shoulder seam, and place your ties on both sides of the front section and both sides of the back section. Pin in the seam allowance to hold the ties in place.

Using at least a 3 yd piece of bias tape, start at the center bottom of your back piece and sew 1/8″ from the edge of the bias tape. I sandwiched the laminate in the bias tape and joined it all at once.

*Technically, there is no front or back piece. Just choose your favorite side for the front!

Sew all the way around. I backstitched over each tie for security.

To finish it off, you can use the pretty way, or just fold over 1/4″ (mine’s closer to 1/2″ there), pin in place and sew over all the layers.

Make sure all your edges line up properly and sew!

I would not use this technique on a quilt, but it’s perfectly fine for an art smock!

When you get to the end, needle down and pivot to sew off the edge.

(not pictured) You will finish the neckhole the exact same way.

Before you finish the neck, try it over your child’s head. You may need to cut a slit on the back for any kiddos with especially big noggins (for holding all those brains).

In such instances, cut a 2″ slit in the center back of the neckhole. Using bias tape origami finish the slit and neckhole.

Now, tie it on your baby and go make a mess!

Sunni has a bunch of other great tutorials and inspiration at her blog {I think I may need to make her Ruby Hex Quilt with my Ruby jelly roll!}.

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Summertime Adventures, Tutorial

Summertime Adventures :: Travel Tic Tac Toe

May 15, 2012 by Jennie 6 Comments

This week our tutorials are projects to make for or with kids! First up we have Missy of GraceParfait Creations with a great Travel Tic Tac Toe!

Missy is one of my real-life friends, and we knew each other before we knew that either of us sew! We don’t live near each other now, but thanks to the internet, we can keep in touch! Enjoy!

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Summertime Adventures :: On the Go Linky

May 14, 2012 by Jennie 4 Comments

We loved getting to see your travel sewing kits, now let’s turn to the On the Go projects

Link up any on the go you have made {no time limit} to inspire the rest of us with your creativity {projects do not need to be made from the tutorials from this blog…but they can be!}! If you used a pattern or tutorial, please be sure to include a link to it too. This linky will be open for a week, then we’ll draw one winner to receive 9 – 2 1/2″ strips from my stash and the Jane bag pattern! I cannot wait to see your ideas!

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Summertime Adventures :: Easy Peasy Drawstring Bag

May 10, 2012 by Jennie 4 Comments

Today I’d like to welcome Kat of Diary of a Flutter.Kat with her drawstring bag tutorial, designed to be quick and easy…and a project you could make with your kids before heading out on an adventure!

And, an extra thanks to Kat for joining this summertime series…since Australia is heading into winter! And remember, there will be a linky on Monday for your out and about sewing projects {with a TBD giveaway!}! Happy sewing!

Filed Under: Blog Hop, Summertime Adventures, Tutorial

Summertime Adventures :: Sewing Kit Linky

May 7, 2012 by Jennie 4 Comments

Now it’s your turn! Last week we had these great tutorials for travel sewing kits, now show off yours {details below}!

Link up any travel sewing kit you have made {no time limit} to inspire the rest of us with your creativity {kits do not need to be made from the tutorials from this blog…but they can be!}! If you used a pattern or tutorial, please be sure to include a link to it too. This linky will be open for a week, then we’ll draw one winner to receive a fat eighth bundle of Preeti by Jessica Swift for Blend Fabrics {as promised here}. I cannot wait to see your ideas!

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Summertime Adventures :: Sewing Kit

May 3, 2012 by Jennie 3 Comments

We have another great travel sewing kit today! Emily of Mommy’s Nap Time created this adorable travel sewing kit, along with a cute needle book and pincushion!

So head over and check out her great tutorial! And remember, there will be a linky on Monday for your travel sewing kits with a fat eighth bundle of Preeti as the prize! Happy sewing!

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Summertime Adventures :: Travel Embroidery Case Tutorial

May 1, 2012 by Jennie 7 Comments

Today is the first day of our Summertime Adventures Tutorial Series & Blog Hop! So, hop on over to Sew Sweetness for the tutorial for this adorable travel embroidery case:

And then, hop over to Imagine Gnats for the cute embroidery girl, and she’s available as a free download too!

Thank you Sara & Rachael for such an fun, cute project! It will be perfect for embroidering on the go {maybe for working on some of those Garden Steps blocks too!}!