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Congratulations to number…. who said... Margie is our winner this month and will receive a 1/2 yard bundle of Yellow and Grey Reunion fabrics by Sweetwater from Fabric Shoppe .   Thank you Fabric Shoppe for sponsoring this month's giveaway!

Have you been to  Fabric Shoppe  recently? They have so many beautiful prints to choose from, including the  Chevron prints from Riley Blake designs ,  that I continue to drool over ! Over 1,000 items in their shop to inspire you to sew. T hat is why the April 2012 giveaway is for a 1/2 yard bundle of Yellow and Grey Reunion  by Sweetwater for Moda from Fabric Shoppe.   Here are the names of the prints in the giveaway bundle! 8 prints in all… Reunion Dots in Yellow Reunion Modern Baby's Bunting in Vanilla Reunion Dots in Red Reunion Modern Baby's Bunting in Yellow Reunion Jacks in  Multi on Cream Reunion Modern Baby's Bunting in Gray Reunion Modern Floral in Garden Yellow Reunion Jacks in Graphite. This is a $45 value with shipping from Fabric Shoppe !  Jody’s blog  Everyday Beautiful  also  features customers beautiful creations, tutorials and the newest modern fabric available in her shop . Giveaway Rules! +Our Giveaway will run April 2

Kids Tulip Blouse PDF Pattern My kids love dressing up like mom, I know that won't always be the case. So I am enjoying it now! Sewing kids clothes is so much fun, especially since it takes half the time to make and usually a small amount of fabric.  I made the shirred waist band from a coordinating print setting it apart from the top of the shirt. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and show off your creations at your Sew Spoiled projects  group on Flickr.  Enjoy!

This game has to be played on the weekend, when there are a lot of customers shopping. Most Jo-Ann Fabric stores have a number ticket thingy, at the cutting counter. You have to have one in the store you are shopping in, to play this fabric game. How To Play: Step 1: Go into Jo-Ann's Fabric store and grab a number at the cutting counter. (10 Points) Step 2: In the amount of time it takes your number to be pulled and called, pick out your fabric.(10 Points) Step 3: Get your fabric cut and buy the extra thread or notions you need for the project. Be honest, if you need thread in that color buy it. (10 Points) Extra Points: this is where your coupons will come in handy. Your project is under $20, 10 Points! Your project is under $10, 20 Points! Your project is under $5, 50 Points! You can wear your project on Monday ( the Monday after your weekend fabric shopping trip) , 100 Points! Example: 30Pt (for step1-3)+20Pt (project was under $10)+100Pt (fished project)=150Pt This ga

I have been sewing new spring clothes for both of my daughter's wardrobes. Here are a few new articles of clothing we have added this week. First, I made these simple Yoga Skirts . This pattern was featured on Sew Mama Sew's Blog and is available as a free pattern for kids and adults. I am definitely making myself one, once I find the right fabric.  Here are my girls putting their feet into the pool.  It has been warm here but not warm enough to swim. Here is a cute pattern I found on Etsy , it is available on YCMT too. It is called the Boardwalk Ruffle Dress by Monkey's Bug . I like the look of the dress and it was simple to piece together, however in the pattern it has you finish the armholes and then the sides of the ruffle sleeve seperately, so once you sew the two together it is a little bulky.  This is a t-shirt dress. The girls love to go into a fabric store with me because I let them pick out one yard and we make a t-shirt dress together. It is a

Materials: Fabric A: Cut 2- 7”X 9” Fabric B: Cut 2- 7”X 9” Lightweight Interfacing: Cut 2-  7”X 9” 7” zipper Bias Tape Step 1: Cut out all of the pieces;  Fabric A: 7”X 9”, Fabric B: 7”X 9”,  and Lightweight Interfacing: 7”X 9” (The greatest part about this purse is that you can make it any size you want!!  Just cut out all of the fabric pieces the same size.) Step 2: Fuse the Fabric A and interfacing together. (You do not have to use interfacing especially if your fabric is a heavier weight like home decor fabrics.) Step 3: Place the zipper foot onto the sewing machine. Step 4: Place the Fabric A face up, zipper face down and the Fabric B face down. Sew across the top. Step 5: Iron and topstitch Fabric A across the top of the bag.   Step 6: Now layer the bag again new Fabric A panel facing up, zipper down and Fabric B face down,  pin and sew. Step 7: Iron and topstitch Fabric A across the top of the bag. Step 8: Pin th

I spent this weekend making these business cards with my husband. We went through many different designs until finally, I remembered my chevron collection post and well the rest is history. These are Avery 8859, high gloss, double sided printable cards. The back has all of my information. Now I can print out as many as I need. Look what I found on Etsy! This hand sculpted card holder is adorable. Hand Sculpted Business Card Holder by MadeWithClayAndLove on Etsy

Chevron is everywhere! I love how a pattern or design goes crazy and you start to see it everywhere you go. That is what has happened with this design. Here are some fun finds. Bright Bold Walls Berry Bowls Chevron Swimsuit   Little Guy Neckties Ironing Board Cover One Shoulder Dress         IKEA Jennylund Custom Slipcover  Framed Kitchen Art work What is your favorite fun Chevron Find?

PDF Sewing Pattern for the Tulip Blouse Pattern If you have been looking for a new spring pattern,  this is for you. I first made this design last year when my husband took the kids out and left me at home to create whatever my heart desired. Within minutes I had sketched this blouse out and was sewing. It is a really quick project and I hope you enjoy it.  I don't always have hours to spend sewing, so I adore short fast projects like this one that only take minutes to put together and looks like you have been to a boutique. Here are some tips to help you with the Tulip Blouse. * Brother machine shirring . *  Choose light to medium weight fabrics for this design. * If you are not sure about the shape of your first blouse, baste stitch the shoulders and sides of the blouse panels and see if it fits. Look for the kids size soon here at Sew Spoiled. If you make a Tulip Blouse please show it off and post it at    your Sew Spoiled Project on Flickr ! I can't wait

Tulip Blouse Part 1 Tulip Blouse Part 2 I will post the complete PDF tomorrow! If you make a Tulip Blouse please share your Sew Spoiled Project on Flickr .