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When Juju woke up this morning and asked "Am I three?" I couldn't bring myself to get technical and tell her that she is actually 2 for few more days. She is all girl, so of course she wanted a princess party and I obliged. I will admit, I do a bit of vicarious living through my little girl. I mean really, who doesn't want to be treated like a princess?</div>
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Every princess there went Gaga for the Barbie cake which I had done at <a href="http://www.dippidee.com/" target="_blank">Dipidee</a>.</div>
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They all threw pennies into the wishing well and one of the little girls got very concerned after she threw her penny in before she made her wish! Thankfully we had a few extra, and she tried again.</div>
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We sang happy birthday, ate cupcakes and Juliette was completely smothered by gifts. I couldn't even get a decent picture. Most of the girls just opened the gift themselves and handed them to her, but she didn't seem to mind.</div>
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I really should have taken a before and after shot of this little crew, there was no denying they had a blast in the bouncy house.</div>
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Each girls went home with a wand, crown, stick on earrings and freshly painted paws.</div>
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Inevitably, when use a basting stitch to gather a full skirt or a large piece of fabric, curse words ensue. At my house anyway. This is my favorite new way to gather fabric on big projects and since I am sewing 7 girls dresses for a wedding, lets just say it has come in handy. try it, you can thank me later ;)</div>
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Cut a piece of baker's twine (or any string) long enough fit around the fabric you need to gather and then some. You want about 4 inches of hangover where you start and also where you finish. </div>
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Set you sewing machine to a zig zag stitch and make the width and length or your stitch long enough to sew over the baker's twine with out actually attaching it to the fabric. I set mine to a 3 length and a 6 width. </div>
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Hold your string in place and zig zag over it (photo 1) leaving about tail of about 4 inches of string where you start. Don't rush and get it close to the edge. </div>
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It should look something like photo 2 when you're finished and as shown in photo 3 leave another tail where the end. </div>
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Then simply pull the string while pushing the fabric in the opposite direction. It's almost impossible to break the string so you can be as aggressive as you'd like. Once you've sewn your gathered piece to the rest of your project, just pull the string out and save it for next time. </div>
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Sundays are our best chance at some real downtime with the family. After <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">church</a> we hit up the local playground because it was a warm 45 degrees (yes, you read that right). With the winter we've had here, anything above 40 sounds pretty delightful. I wish we had more time to just be, to just sit and enjoy each other. Alfie and Juju are growing before my eyes and I'm constantly trying to take as many pictures as possible just to remember how beautiful and perfect they are right now. Every baby I see makes my heart flutter just a bit, thinking that I get to have another and enjoy them from the start again. </div>
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So, We played at the park and I pushed Alfie on the swing "but not too high" and Juliette bossed me around and made me go down a tiny twisty slide so many times I felt sick, and I loved every single second. Then to top off a perfect day, we stopped to pick up a couple pallets to make a bed for Juju. A project I've had <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/262897696967827394/" target="_blank">pinned</a> for a year, but now that baby is coming I've finally got the motivation. I'm sure it has nothing to do with watching too many episodes of West End Salvage on HGTV while I'm up at night not able to sleep. Have you seen that show?<br />
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The fabrics used to make Juliette's Dress, <a href="http://sewobsessed.storenvy.com/collections/24688-moda" target="_blank">Moda's</a> Sophie line:</div>
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I've finally stepped foot in my sewing room now that my morning sickness is gone. Did I forget to mention that? Yes, I'm pregnant and now that I'm finally feeling myself again I've been sewing up a storm. I've recently had the realization as to how much I prefer books to patterns. I'm not sure if it's because they always seem to have reference guides to techniques that may be new to me, or if they just have much better editing, but I really do love a good sewing book. My latest obsession is Little Girls, Big Style. She gives fabulous directions on all the patterns and has a great chapter at the beginning that explains custom sewing and measuring for garments. This book is fabulous if you have some sewing experience, but would like to venture more into clothing. </div>
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The <i>only</i> thing I could possibly complain about is that the sizes for her patterns run a bit small, but if you familiarize yourself with how to measure for clothing, then it doesn't really matter because you can make them to fit your little one perfectly. After getting her measurements, I figured out that Juliette wears a size 2 in width and size 3 or 4 in length and I've had fun sewing her these new tops. </div>
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The top left photo was a little shirt I made after learning a little more about customizing, It's a combination of a few of her patterns combined. I really have had a blast making them, now if I could just get Juju to take off her dress ups and wear them. </div>
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My house is a bloody mess. The laundry is piled up to the ceiling and my dishes could use a wash. Oh what's that, Alfie, you want a cookie for breakfast? Why not. Juju's dressed herself and she's not wearing pants. I should probably brush her hair or take a picture of some wonderful project I've made, but I haven't made any. Maybe next week. Instead I'll sit in front of the fire and play house with Juliette and then maybe a game of checkers with Alfredo. This Blog and my House will just have to wait awhile longer, I've got more important things to tend to. </div>
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I really am loving the cooler weather, but truth be told, my pink hair is totally cramping my fall style. haha. This week I'm getting rid of it, and back to brunette it is. I'm definitely ready for it, though, I've loved the funny comments I've gotten from people along the way. :) Time for a change.</div>
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Dress: Local Boutique<br />
Jacket: Vera Wang for Kohls<br />
Belt: Down East Outfitters<br />
Scarf: J. Crew<br />
Pants: Express<br />
Boots: A random cowboy shop in Jackson Hole, WY :)</div>
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Today I've got another "I could make that" project to share. Read on to learn how to make your own <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Mini-Boden-Clothing.html?sc=SRCH&text&tmad=c&tmcampid=44&tmplaceref=text&cm_mmc=PS-_-GoogleBrand-_-Mini%20Boden%20Brand-_-Mini%20Boden&gclid=CJCB3azLk7MCFS6CQgod6RMAtw" target="_blank">Mini Boden</a> look alike. </div>
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Draw or trace a pear shape onto freezer paper (or regular paper) to create a pattern piece. Cut as many pears are you like out of felt using your pattern piece. **If you use freezer paper you can iron it directly onto the felt. It will stick and make cutting easier.</div>
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You can see I left the flower off my bag, but that was just personal preference (though, I think a ribbon work flower from my <a href="http://originateandrenovate.blogspot.com/p/stitched-workshops.html" target="_blank">Stitched Workshop</a> would suit it beautifully). I did however, read through her instructions for making the rosettes and they were fantastic. She used a method I've not seen before, so I'll definitely try it soon. </div>
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I love the fact that this pattern only uses 2 fat quarters of fabric. Dare I say? You could probably make two small bags with the fabric required for one. Not to mention the pattern itself is only $5.50. The finished bag is great for holding makeup, jewelry, and of course, Lollipops. After seeing how simple it was to make I may just whip up a few more as Christmas gifts.</div>
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I am loving this cooler weather. Don't get me wrong, Summer is the best, but the one thing that keeps me sane living in a place that gets like a zillion degrees below zero is clothing options. I can only take summer clothes for so long, before I start itching for some sweaters, boots, hats, scarves and coats. While It's not quite cold enough to wear all that, I'm taking a stand against sandals. Okay, so that's a bit dramatic, but lets just say, I'm thrilled that fall has finally arrived. </div>
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Jennifer Fauset of <a href="http://fausetphotography.com/blog/?p=8265" target="_blank">Fauset Photography</a> has put together an auction for her sister who has been trying for years to have a baby. She recently found out that IVF is her best option and to help a little with the enormous financial burden, <a href="http://sewobsessedonline.com/" target="_blank">Sew Obsessed</a> has donated some items to auction away for a fraction of the retail price. Here are pics of the goods. click over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DreamingOfOurLittleOne" target="_blank">their Facebook Page</a> to start the bidding (bidding ends Oct. 8). </div>
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Lot of: Mini Iron, straight pins, fabric circle cutter, fabric markers, measuring tape and Heather Bailey's smarty girl book bag pattern.</div>
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I also donated a couple paper party crowns. Use them for a Bridal or Baby shower, or save it and use year after year for Birthday dinners. (One size fits Baby - Adult) Ahh yes, and what's more... The shipping is FREE! </div>
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There are tons of vendors involved, so <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DreamingOfOurLittleOne" target="_blank">check it out</a>. It's Great way to score some good deals and, of course, help someone fulfill their dream of becoming a Mother.</div>
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Feeling quite happy about being home with these two munchkins after a spontaneous trip to Vegas with Steve to see the i heart radio music festival. Grandpa stayed over and we made the 6 hour journey on the hope of scoring tickets from someone down there, which was rather crazy considering this concert sold out in under 10 minutes. We did find someone to buy tickets from, but sadly he never showed. Thankfully, having a super chatty husband pays off and some of the clear channel peeps we met down there hooked us up with FREE TICKETS!! The lineup was insane. No doubt, Taylor Swift, Usher, Rhianna, Aerosmith, Pink, Green Day, Pitbull, Miranda Lambert, Deadmau5, Bon Jovi, Enrique Iglesias, Swedish House Mafia, Lincoln Park, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige (with a special appearance by Prince) and Calvin Harris. The best part was the little to no downtime between acts. However, I did feel old when we didn't even use our after party credentials because we were too tired. </div>
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1. Had time for a quick haircut by the fabulous <a href="http://www.shepstudio.com/about/our-team/" target="_blank">Shep</a> before we left.</div>
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As glamorous as it all was, I must admit, I was missing Alfie and Juju something fierce by the end of the 2nd night.</div>
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So while my real life looks more like this ^ and can feel a tad bonkers at times. It's nice to be reminded that no celebrity, or credential or lifestyle is quite as rewarding as a family. Glad to be home. </div>
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Life is delicate, No? We work so hard and worry so much about making it the way we want. Yet, We have such little control over it. In a single instant our entire world can change. A child gets sick or a spouse is taken before we can prepare. People save their entire lives just to lose everything they've worked for. Women that would make incredible Mothers struggle to become them. The worst part is that not one of us is invincible and it's only a matter of time before we are faced with our own trials. </div>
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My way of coping with these thoughts is through memories. Making them, I mean. And taking way more pictures than my family appreciates. I never want to regret not having documented each and every stage of life. Not because I want to live in the past, but because when things get rough, we need something to remind us what makes it all worth it.</div>
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And so you see why I love having family pictures taken. Especially by someone as talented as <a href="http://fausetphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Fauset</a>. She was a gem to work with, and the photos are exactly what I was looking for. Seriously, I could spend hours on <a href="http://fausetphotography.com/blog/" target="_blank">her blog</a> looking at all her beautiful work.</div>
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who doesn't love a peter pan collar? Now you can add one to anything you're wearing.</div>
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Start with 18" of lace.</div>
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Cut it in half exactly and trim the bottom edges round or diagonal on both pieces.</div>
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Use more string to attach long ties to the inside corners on the top edges on both lace pieces and tie on like a necklace. </div>
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Remember this project? Yeah, I'm not sure it really deserves the name "project", hmmm...maybe it's more of a remodel. I can't believe the amount of time and energy we put into this camper.</div>
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After months of working on it, we still haven't even started on the exterior!! Think Teal on the bottom and white on the top. I'd love to just get it done, but I guess it's smart to do it right. We've still got to seal all the windows and potential openings before we can even think about paint.</div>
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Thankfully, we've finished the inside!!! Don't worry, we've been using it to camp in through each stage of progress, but now it's finally complete. </div>
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Unfortunately, Juliette is in a stage where she will only sleep in <i>her</i> crib, and not for lack of trying either. I've driven home in the middle of the night on two camping trips and on our last journey to the lake she wouldn't go to bed until the sun came up. So...We left the kids home, and enjoyed some much needed adult time at Lake Powell last week. </div>
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I remember being a child and thinking to myself, "why would grownups want to go on a vacation without any kids?!! How Boring!". <span style="font-size: x-small;">hehehe.</span> It definitely wasn't boring, but there were moments of down time. The downtime you don't enjoy until you've grown up. </div>
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I took a kayak out into the lake and waited until no one was around, stopped rowing and admired the breathtaking scenery. I couldn't help but thank God under my breath for this picture of perfection. There have been times in my life when I have questioned his very existence, and undoubtedly I have a similar experience and realize there is no way this could all be a coincidence. It's just too beautiful. </div>
Annie @ Originate and Renovatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09994099154359199160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175927919454089729.post-83539826552464810012012-08-27T05:30:00.000-07:002012-08-27T07:02:13.364-07:00I could make that: Clare Vivier Foldover Clutch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friend <a href="http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Liz</a> put a bug in my ear about making a foldover clutch. I went on a cyber hunt and found these <a href="http://www.clarevivier.com/foldover.htm" target="_blank">Clare Vivier clutches</a>. They range from $165-$200 each, and so begins my blog series "I could make that". Words we've all muttered at some point while shopping, am I right?</div>
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Two 12"x 16" panels of exterior fabric (faux leather)</div>
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Two 11.5" x 15.5" panels of lining fabric (<a href="http://www.sewobsessedonline.com/products-page/amy-butler/?items_per_page=all" target="_blank">Amy Butler cotton</a>)</div>
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1. Install the magnetic closure according to the package directions 3" down and 6" in from the top and 4" up and 6" in from the bottom of your first exterior panel (don't be intimidated by the hardware, these are <i>really</i> simple to install)</div>
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2. Place the zipper <i>facing down</i> on to the right side of the same exterior panel, leaving 1/2" from the left side edge. (top left) The long edge of the zipper tape should sit 1/4" down from the top edge of the exterior panel. Use your zipper foot and and stitch 1/8" from the zipper teeth, starting a stopping 1/2" from the side edges of the exterior panel. Backstitch at both ends. </div>
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3. Now take one of the lining panels and place it right sides together with the exterior panel sandwiching the zipper between the two. (top right) Pin in place, and sew over the same seam that attached the zipper originally (bottom right). Be sure to stop and start in the same spots (1/2" from the side edges). Backstitch at both ends.</div>
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Flip the lining over so the wrong sides of the fabric are together and use an iron to press it flat on the lining fabric. Be sure not to touch the faux leather with the heat.</div>
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5. Separate the panels so the exterior panels are right sides together and the lining panels are also right sides together. Pin them in place to begin sewing the panels.</div>
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**You can round the bottom corners, like I did in the photo above, by using a cup to trace the shape and then cut. Though, after making a few, I personally like the straight corners**</div>
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6.Start by pushing the zipper seam allowance toward the exterior panels. Begin sewing at the starting point of the zipper seam and curve slightly out as you meet the side edges of the exterior panels and then sew 1/4" seam around the perimeter of the exterior panels and finish the way you began, with a slight curve up to the ending point of the zipper seam. </div>
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7. Repeat with the the lining panels, but leave a 4 inch opening at the bottom of the lining panels to allow you to pull your clutch right side out. </div>
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8. Pull your clutch right side out through the opening and press the lining with an iron so the raw edge of the opening turns in toward the wrong side of the fabric 1/4", then sew 1/8" away from the edge to close the opening. Push the lining into the finished clutch and enjoy!!</div>
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I've been emotional lately about this new stage in our lives with Alfie starting school. I had one of those moments today when Juliette was sitting on my lap at the computer watching her <a href="http://originateandrenovate.blogspot.com/2012/06/juliettes-big-top-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">Birthday Video</a>, over and over. </div>
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I had my arm wrapped around her soft little frame and was trying desperately to create a perfect memory of her in my mind. The weight of her body on my legs, the pony tail that sits right on the top of her head to keep the wispy hair out of her eyes and the Minnie Mouse nightgown she refuses to take off. She tried to escape a few times, but I convinced her to stay just a little longer.</div>
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Then of course, these pictures. I picked them up from <a href="http://blog.peekaboophotos.com/" target="_blank">Peekaboo Photos</a> and marveled, just before taking Alfie to meet his Kindergarden teacher. I walked into the room and started bawling before I could even introduce myself. Steve reminds me every now and then, that it's "not sad" when they grow up, but he has yet to convince me. </div>
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I bought this handmade bow brooch a month or two ago and have been trying to figure out what to wear it with. I was finally inspired when I saw the new Bolo Tie from <a href="http://freshlypicked.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Picked</a>. She is one talented lady when it comes to sewing leather. Seriously, jump over there and check out her baby moccasins. You'll melt, I promise. </div>
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I've been seeing these scarfs at American Apparel and Modcloth lately. Why didn't I invent these? Really, I mean, all it is is a scarf with a little wire inside. Voila! One accessory to give you countless looks. Genius. </div>
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I cannot say enough about my wee Alfie. He is a tender hearted boy, always happy and willing to share with his sister. He loves school and hasn't even started yet! He does chores everyday to earn "school time". He is the most perfect picture of innocence in my eyes and I thank god everyday for my sweet, happy little boy. Who, by the way was ecstatic about turning 5, and nearly had a break down every time his sister messed up one of his decorations (which she seemed to find especially fun).</div>
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With the camper renovation we've been working on, it feels like Camping is the theme in our lives right now. It seemed completely natural when Alfie wanted a camping themed birthday party. I was a bit nervous about taking eight 4 and 5 year olds up the canyon, so we made our own "Camp Alfie" right in the backyard. </div>
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Alfie still asks for Snakes and Grizzly bears instead of licorice and gummy bears :)</div>
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Where the kids loaded up their roasting sticks for yet another dessert. ;)</div>
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I am completely and utterly infatuated with the new J. Crew Minnie Pant. It's got a similar look to colored denim, but is far more comfortable and I think, more flattering. Seriously, go try a pair on. You'll think the dressing room turned into a time machine and you have your high school butt back. :)</div>
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Top and Pants: J. Crew</div>
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Shoes: Miz Mooz</div>
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Glasses: Nordstrom BP</div>
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1. Wind bobbin by hand with elastic thread. Keep the elastic taught as you wind. Load your bobbin into your machine and thread the top with regular thread. Set stitch length to highest possible setting (longest stitch) and set tension to highest setting as well. While you sew the fabric will shirr because of the contracting elastic. </div>
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2. Stop at the edge, within the seam allowance, of your first row of stitching. Keeping the needle in the down position, lift the presser foot, and turn your fabric 90 degress toward the next row shirring. Lower the presser foot and sew a few stitches. Once you reach the beginning point for your next row, leave the needle down, and lift your presser foot once more. Rotate the fabric to the starting point of your next row and put the presser foot down. Sew. You'll probably have to stretch the fabric flat with each new row, because it's likely to shrink up with the first. </div>
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3. Once you've finished all your rows, Secure your shirring by replacing the bobbin with regular thread (return the length and tension setting back to normal), and stitching a line over the shirring perpendicular with in the seam allowance. </div>
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When you have children, you realize how true it is that they come with distinct personalities. You can try to shape and mold them, but they are born with innate characteristics. It's quite awe inspiring actually, to watch a 2 year old who knows that free agency is her given right. By golly, she is going to use it! How do you let your children learn while trying to protect them? It's like walking on egg shells, being a parent, and you want so badly to be good at it, but you've never done it before. You're a student being asked to teach the most important lessons to the most important people and you're just <span style="font-size: large;">praying </span>you don't screw it up. I guess it's good there's someone listening. </div>Annie @ Originate and Renovatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09994099154359199160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175927919454089729.post-39023508757870161112012-08-08T05:40:00.000-07:002012-08-08T10:10:27.570-07:00What I Wore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Top: <a href="http://www.downeastbasics.com/" target="_blank">Downeast Outfitters</a></div>
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Dress: <a href="http://www.ourlittlestoreboutique.com/default.html" target="_blank">Our Little Store</a></div>
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Earrings: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a></div>
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Bracelets: <a href="http://www.express.com/home.jsp" target="_blank">Express</a></div>
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Finished Top:</div>
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<a href="http://sewobsessed.storenvy.com/products/161356-the-olivia-top-no-3" target="_blank">The Pattern: </a></div>
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This top only took me about 1 to 2 hours to make from start to finish. I was a little intimidated about the shirring, because though I've read about it in a zillion books, I've never actually done it before, but I cannot believe how very simple it really is. This pattern is a great way to start and had clear directions that made it quite simple. The pattern has a couple different views to choose from, and you can see I didn't choose the view on the cover, because I really wanted a ruffle on the bottom. I also decided not to do the shirring on the sleeves and I really love how it turned out. It looks like a completely different top, which is nice because I know I can make this top again and again and it will look like a new pattern each time. I would definitely recommend this pattern to anyone who wants a quick garment with minimal effort.</div>
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<a href="http://sewobsessed.storenvy.com/products/161356-the-olivia-top-no-3" target="_blank">Pick the Pattern up Here </a></div>
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Oh yes, Next week I'll be posting a tutorial on how to sew shirring, so if you still feel nervous, stay tuned.<br />
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