tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81402637290782830482024-03-13T09:19:03.450-04:00EmmylouBeeDoo!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18302536778074789243noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140263729078283048.post-88227727598214986342015-10-14T17:21:00.001-04:002015-10-14T17:25:24.862-04:00Bimaa Halloween Inspiration Round-Up + Coupon!<center>
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It's that time of year again... time to get creative and stitch up Halloween costumes! You've got just over two weeks to come up with your spookiest/cutest/funniest/raddest look for your babes.... what's it going to be?! Emmy is going to be Hello Kitty. So cute... I'll share the costume as soon as I finish it! </center>
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I wanted to pop in and share some MAJOR sewing inspiration for Halloween using my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank">Bimaa Sweater</a> as a base! (Leave a comment if I've missed any, and I'll add them to this post!) These costumes are so flipping creative. I am constantly blown away by the way you guys can transform this pattern! Be sure to visit each site to see how the final look was created.</center>
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<i>AND </i>I want to announce that <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank">my whole shop</a> is 20% off with code <b>BOO20</b> now through this Sunday (10/18/15 11:59pm est)! Take advantage now, as <a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/" target="_blank">Kids Clothes Week</a> also commences next week, on the 19th!</center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy these <i>amazing </i>makes!</span></center>
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<a href="http://www.threadridinghood.com/wordpress/star-wars-halloween-princess-leia/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Princess Leia:</span></a></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.dandeliondrift.com/2013/10/28/ninja-costume/" target="_blank">Ninja:</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.sewchibi.com/2013/10/a-little-halloween-bimaa-pattern-love.html" target="_blank">Totoro:</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.sewchibi.com/2013/10/a-little-halloween-bimaa-pattern-love.html" target="_blank">Finn from <i>Adventure Time</i>:</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.taylormadecreates.com/2013/10/fox-costume.html" target="_blank">Fox:</a></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.taylormadecreates.com/2013/10/skunk-costume.html" target="_blank">Skunk:</a></span></center>
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<a href="http://www.max-california.com/2013/10/viking-bimaa-for-boys.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Viking:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://briennemoody.typepad.com/by_brienne/2013/11/flashy-boy-duds-.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Goat:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://hungiegungie.com/2013/10/19/bimaa-in-the-hood/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Lamb:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://www.dandeliondrift.com/2013/10/29/bird-costume/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bright Bird:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://www.sewchibi.com/2014/10/sew-geeky-spectacular-holo-hello-kitty.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Final Fantasy</i> Moogle:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://skirtastop.com/2013/10/31/handmade-halloween-2013-spider-man-skeleton-fairy/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spiderman:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/10/happy-halloween.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Batgirl:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/10/happy-halloween.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saber Toothed Tiger:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://www.crafterhoursblog.com/2013/10/halloween-awesome-80s-cartoon-edition.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rainbow Brite:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://dilettantehomemade.blogspot.com/2014/04/kcw-project-2-space-ranger-bimaa-hoodie.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Space Ranger:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://girllikethesea.org/2015/02/craftingcon-princess-peach-yoshi-outfits/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Princess Peach:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2013/10/bimaa-sweater-ananda-pants-great-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Great and Powerful Trixie:</span></a></center>
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<a href="http://www.casaturtle.com/2014/10/kcw-sew-geeky-part-2-rocket.html#.Vh60V3pVhBc" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rocket from <i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i>:</span></a></center>
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And finally, here is my tutorial + template for adding ears to your Bimaa Hoodie!</center>
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<a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/10/adding-ears-to-your-bimaa-hoodie.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Adding Ears to Your Bimaa:</span></a></center>
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I hope you've enjoyed this round-up as much as I've enjoyed assembling it! Leave a comment with your plans for Halloween this year... What are you working on?!</center>
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Last year in September, <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2014/09/fawn-lily-origami-oasis.html" target="_blank"><b>I got to review and play with some delicious fabric</b></a> by a Michael Miller designer named Tamara Kate. It was so fun, and I am super lucky that she asked me to give it another go with her newest line, called <b><a href="http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/new/birds-bees-by-tamara-kate.html" target="_blank">Birds & the Bees!</a></b></center>
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If you have been around here (or <a href="https://instagram.com/sarahsarahbeth/" target="_blank">Insta</a>) for a while, you know I have a penchant for fabric <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2014/09/fawn-lily-origami-oasis.html#uds-search-results" target="_blank">with</a> <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/12/skater-tee.html" target="_blank">animals</a> <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/06/shorts-on-line-prefontaine-shorts.html" target="_blank">on</a> <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/03/skater-dress-pattern-tour.html" target="_blank">it</a>. So Tamara Kate's designs are a <i>FAVE!</i></center>
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<a href="http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/shop/designers/tamara-kate-1.html" target="_blank"><b>Birds & the Bees</b></a> is such a fun line... lots of prints and tons of color! I let Emmy choose her own prints for this dress, and I think she did great! She's definitely having a purple moment right now... </div>
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I was having a hard time deciding on a pattern until the <a href="http://helloholli.com/2015/06/25/the-blue-ridge-dress/" target="_blank"><b>Blue Ridge Dress</b></a> appeared... OMGPERFECT. <a href="http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2015/07/blue-ridge-dress-top-version.html" target="_blank">Jenn from A Jennuine Life's version</a> sealed the deal for me. How freaking pretty is that. <i>Wicked freaking pretty</i>, that's how. </div>
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The Blue Ridge is a <a href="http://helloholli.com/2015/06/25/the-blue-ridge-dress/" target="_blank">brilliant inaugural pattern by Hello Holli</a> and I recommend it to the moon and back. </div>
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Em choosing her favorite butterfly... lol. :)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pattern:</span></b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hellohollipatterns?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Blue Ridge Dress and Top</a> by Hello Holli</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fabric:</span></b> <a href="http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/shop/collections/birds-the-bees.html" target="_blank">Birds & the Bees via Michael Miller</a> available in shops now!</div>
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I have some fun Summer makes and new patterns to show you this week and next. First up is the highly anticipated Paneled Sunsuit from my good friend Call Ajaire!</center>
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<b>Pattern:</b> Designs by Call Ajaire - Paneled Sunsuit</div>
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Available exclusively at <b><a href="http://www.upcraftclub.com/products/sunsuit" target="_blank">UpCraftClub</a> </b>through this weekend.</div>
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Available on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ajaire" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/1633291/pattern-store?_ct=fqjjuhd-ijehu&_ctp=153181,1633291" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> next week.</div>
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<b>Fabric:</b> Deliciousness from the Imagine Gnats shop - <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shop/teeny-dots-double-gauze-yellow/" target="_blank">Teeny Dots Double Gauze in yellow</a>, and <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shop/chambray-union-stretch-light-indigo/" target="_blank">Chambray Union Stretch in light indigo</a>. YUMMY.</div>
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I am a hopeless sunsuit/romper/onesie fanatic, so this pattern is perfection to me! It's got an incredible size range, and a fit that isn't 'babyish' on my five year old. You know what I mean?</div>
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I made View A, the short sunsuit. I was actually a tester for this pattern, so I can tell you first hand how much effort and detail went into its design. There are some great techniques and details in the Paneled Sunsuit - whether you've been sewing for years, or are new to the craft - you can create some seriously <i>gorgeous </i>and well-finished looks with this pattern!</div>
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Just take a look at <i>ALL THE OPTIONS</i> included in the Paneled Sunsuit pattern... I mean. C'mon!</div>
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As if this is <i>not </i>enough, Ajaire is offering a <a href="http://www.callajaire.com/2015/07/a-baby-shower-and-free-pattern.html#more" target="_blank"><b>FREE newborn-sized version of the tank</b></a>, so you can get a feel for her style of pattern-ing. <i>Trust </i>- it's FAB! Detailed to the max.</div>
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So get yourself over to <a href="http://www.upcraftclub.com/products/sunsuit" target="_blank">UpCraftClub</a> for your copy of the Paneled Sunsuit. I truly can't wait to see more of <i>Designs by Call Ajaire</i>... I have no doubt she'll be a phenomenal resource in the pattern world!</center>
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Happy, <i>happy </i>New Year, my friends!</center>
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I hope you all had an awesome end to 2014. I have been so busy, I haven't had a lot of time to blog at all. But, in 2015, I want to change that... I miss sharing the things I make for Em and I! This year, I resolve to share more - and more organically - the things I <i>want </i>to make, and the things I <i>do </i>make!</center>
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I got into the habit of making something, then snapping a quick <a href="http://instagram.com/sarahsarahbeth" target="_blank">Instagram </a>pic, and then like... that was the end of it. In 2015, I'm blogging again. :)</center>
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Let me start with Emmylou's 2014 Christmas dress, ya?!</center>
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173125718/the-caroline-party-dress-pattern-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">The Caroline Party Dress</a> by Mouse House Creations</div>
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<b>Fabric</b>: Rayon something from I can't remember where! (I want to say <a href="http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/">Fabric Mart</a>.) I've had it for years. It's like a heavier challis with a white/silver metallic glaze. GLORIOUS. The skirt lining is <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/uo-059/charmeuse-satin-purple" target="_blank">purple charmeuse</a> and <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0282715/shiny-tulle-purple" target="_blank">purple tulle</a>, both from <a href="http://fabric.com/">fabric.com</a>. The bodice lining is just unbleached cotton muslin (<a href="http://www.joann.com/sew-essentials-unbleachd-muslin-36in/7791601.html#q=unbleached+muslin&start=1" target="_blank">like so</a>) from Jo-Ann. Super soft. </div>
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<b>Shoes</b>: Borrowed from Princess Belle (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Collection-Slippers-Sparkles-Children/dp/B00BF04MYY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421637410&sr=8-1&keywords=belle+sparkle+shoes" target="_blank">thanks, Belle!</a>)</div>
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<b>Accessories</b>: My belt, from Forever 21, I think?</div>
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<b>Other notes</b>: This was such a fun sew! It was so easy to make, the instructions were great. Em wanted a purple dress this year for Christmas (wha?? why??) so this was what we settled on. We <i>both </i>love it! I think this would be a great great Summer dress in a lawn or voile... <i>dreamy</i>. </div>
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So that's Em's 2014 Christmas dress! I can't wait to share more of the goodies I've made over the past few months here on le ol blog.</div>
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Hello, and welcome to my stop on the Titchy Threads Rowan Tee pattern tour!</div>
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Laura of <a href="http://www.craftstorming.com/" target="_blank">Craftstorming</a> & <a href="http://www.titchythreads.com/" target="_blank">Titchy Threads</a> has done it again. She's made another outstanding pattern - the <a href="http://www.titchythreads.com/patterns/rowan-tee" target="_blank">Rowan Tee</a>!</div>
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This super versatile pattern has <b><i>so many options</i></b> - like a hoodie, shoulder and arm stripes, cuffed sleeves and hem, patch & kangaroo pockets - so many that there are 144 possible combinations! It's a one-stop shop tee pattern.</div>
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Have you guys seen the latest <a href="http://perfectpatternparcel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Perfect Pattern Parcel</a>? It is SO good. I am actually making (and blogging about!) three different patterns in this Parcel. If I had the time, I probably would have sewn all 6 patterns!</center>
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These are the fantastic <a href="https://patternparcel.com/" target="_blank">Hudson Pants</a>, designed by <a href="http://truebias.com/" target="_blank">True Bias</a>. They are <b><i>everything</i></b>.</div>
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I am embarrassed to admit that I bought fabric for these pants three times. I loved this pattern right when it came out, and I've been hunting the perfect fabric ever since! Two disappointing French terry's later, I somehow landed at camo fleece haha. Though, I subscribe to the school of thought that camo is a neutral. As is cheetah. :D</div>
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I made these up in a size 10. I was nervous about the stretch the whole time, aware that fleece isn't know for its elasticity. But they came out great! They are W A R M - I think they'll be perfect for camping, or just lounging around on blustery New England winter mornings.</div>
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We're celebrating by offering the pattern as the <a href="http://crafterhoursblog.com/2014/10/friday-fiver-loubeedoo.html" target="_blank">Friday Fiver over on crafterhours!</a> For the next 24 hours, you can get the Bimaa, in all of it's updated glory, for 5 bucks. Run over to <a href="http://xn--whats%20new%20in%20this%20update-551t/?%20Well,%20most%20prominently%20is%20the%20addition%20of%20many%20more%20sizes!%20Yep,%20I%E2%80%99ve%20heard%20your%20cries%20%E2%80%93%20the%20Bimaa%20is%20now%20available%20in%20sizes%206/12%20months%20through%2012%20years!%20We%E2%80%99ve%20also%20tweaked%20the%20fit,%20professionally%20graded%20and%20digitized%20in%20Adobe%20Illustrator,%20and%20added%20helpful%20size%20charts!" target="_blank">crafterhours </a>for the code!</center>
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<b><i>Do you already own the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank">Bimaa</a>? Please email me with your proof of purchase (PayPal email address, invoice number, screen shot of bundle receipt, etc.)<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span>at LouBeeClothingPatterns@gmail.com for an even deeper discount on the upgraded pattern.</i></b></div>
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1 - <a href="http://www.francessuzanne.com/2014/09/flip-pattern-fall-2014-september-showcase.html" target="_blank">Frances Suzanne's Flip This Pattern - September Showcase</a> (my very own <a href="http://www.francessuzanne.com/2014/09/september-showcase-loubeeclothing-shandiin-tank-tunic.html" target="_blank">Shandiin </a>included!)</div>
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2 - Two beautiful <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/" target="_blank">Willow and Co. patterns</a> that I've been itchin' to sew</div>
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3 - Finally sharing this gorgeous new fabric line from Michael Miller - <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-a-proper-introduction/" target="_blank">Origami Oasis</a>!</div>
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I have loved the <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/shop/fawn-lily-tunic-dress/" target="_blank">Fawn Lily</a> ever since I first saw it... and then loved it more every time I saw a new one sewn up out on the internets. It's just so different! So many variations + fabric combo possibilities.</div>
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So I jumped at the chance to sew my own version for <a href="http://www.francessuzanne.com/2014/09/flip-pattern-fall-2014-september-showcase.html" target="_blank">Frances Suzanne's Flip This Pattern - September Showcase</a>. This Showcase is</blockquote>
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The Fawn Lily was everything that you've heard - fun, easy, and freaking wicked smart. Standing ovation for <a href="http://rockthestitch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca</a>, the pattern's creator!</div>
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I sewed a size 4t just-below-the-knee length, for my taller 4.5 year old, and it hits just where I was hoping it would, right at her knee. I love everything about this dress but it's the shape especially that I am drawn to. The contoured cap sleeves, the perfectly flared skirt - it's just delicious, all of it.</div>
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Surely by now you're saying what is this bright, wild fabric!? Let me tell'ya!</div>
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It's a brand new line called <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-a-proper-introduction/" target="_blank">Origami Oasis</a>, designed by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics. Tamara contacted me a few months ago asking if I'd be interested in sewing up some of her gorgeous new fabric in exchange for the Shandiin pattern. Um hashtag yes. <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-shandiin-tunic-and-giveaway/" target="_blank">See Tamara's Shandiin in Origami Oasis HERE</a>. So cool. </div>
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Origami Oasis comes in a bold colorway (the one I've sewn here), a warmer colorway (in the graphic above), and in a black and white. <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-a-proper-introduction/" target="_blank">Please, click over to see them</a> - I HAVE to get some of that graphic black and white. Look at <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-starry-migration-quilt/" target="_blank">this quilt</a>. I don't even quilt. Look at <a href="http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/origami-oasis-stand-tall-dress/" target="_blank">this shirtdress</a>!!!</div>
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I didn't get great shots of Em's new <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/shop/aster-cardigan/" target="_blank">Aster Cardigan</a> - it was a super nice day, so we took advantage and shed layers. I love this sweet pattern to BITS! It's fast, profesh, and stinkin' cute. There will be heaps more made. Recommend x 1,000.</div>
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This Aster is sewn in a size 5, using a nice ponte knit. Em has to wear uniforms to school (did you hear me drop to my knees and wail when I heard <b><i>that </i></b>news?), so this collared cardigan in requisite navy is just right. I'm happy there are still some things I can make for her to wear despite the (well-intended) dress policy. </div>
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Today's an awesome day - it's COSI DAY!</div>
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When I first started seeing bits and pieces of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewponyvintage" target="_blank">Cosi Swimsuit pattern</a> coming together over on Suz's blog <a href="http://www.sewponyblog.com/" target="_blank">SewPony</a>, I was SO. PUMPED. UP. I had never had the desire to make Em a bathing suit until I saw this one. It's just perfect!</div>
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Two super huge bummers to get out of the way. One: my serger is in a bad, bad way and it ate my first Cosi. I need to get it tuned up before I ruin another thing! Two: 5 minutes before this photo shoot, Em tripped knee first at about 30mph into a wrought iron candle stand (no lit candles involved!) and she was <i>despondent</i>. She wasn't hurt badly, but... you know. 4 years old. The struggle is real.</div>
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So that said, I did't get many pictures at all! And I didn't successfully make the 3 Cosi's I planned to. Le sigh. </div>
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But this is no reflection on the pattern, which is truly fantastic. It's actually like 10+ patterns in one! The amount of style combinations you can put together to make your Cosi is bananas. See:</div>
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For my super-simple halter version, I used <a href="http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/12459" target="_blank">this amazing galactic Lycra print from Spandex World</a>. The quality is so so nice ad substantial, and this particular print comes in <a href="http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/search/?k=Galaxy%20Combo" target="_blank">other colorways</a>! The suit is lined with a super soft <a href="http://thefabricfairy.com/black-swimsuit-lining-fabric-8781.html" target="_blank">swimwear lining from The Fabric Fairy</a> - another great source for swim fabrics.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196090504/the-cosi-swimsuit-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">The Cosi </a>has wonderfully thorough instructions, and the pattern itself is drafted to perfection. The fit of this suit!? I couldn't believe it actually fit better than some store-bought suits Em has - and I MADE IT! There is nothing more satisfying than that. </div>
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In the weeks leading up to this patterns' release, I gathered a respectable collection of swimwear fabrics, and made so many Cosi plans. Once I get my act together, there will be many more of these puppies! I'll be sure to share them. :)</center>
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I can't urge you enough to give this pattern a shot! Suz has made swimsuit-making <i>foolproof</i>. You can do it! And don't let my serger woes scare you... you actually don't even need to use one - I am just a glutton for punishment it would seem.</center>
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Today I am pumped to be sharing with you my version of <a href="http://radianthomestudio.com/" target="_blank">Radiant Home Studio's</a> Retro Rucksack!</div>
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I love this bag! I am not a bag maker by any stretch (I've made one <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/05/noodlehead-super-tote.html" target="_blank">tote bag</a>), so when Sara of <a href="http://radianthomestudio.com/" target="_blank">Radiant Home Studio</a> asked me if I'd be interested in joining her blog tour, I really had to think about it! I didn't want to do her a disservice by destroying her gorgeous pattern. But the style really appealed to me, so I quickly signed up and put m'big girl pants on.</div>
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So happy I did. Between the design and the built-tough construction of this bag, I can safely say it's going to get tons of use! We're going camping this weekend, and I am stoked to stuff this bag full of... anything! Everything!<br />
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The lower fabric is a vinyl called <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/nassimi-vibe-cocoa-vinyl-.htm" target="_blank">Nassimi Vibe</a>. It's discontinued, so if you want some, act fast! I love how it looks like a woven fabric but it has the durability of vinyl. The main floral fabric (brown + florals AGAIN SARAH?! Lol :) is an out-of-print Waverly fabric from the remnant bin at the retail store of the company I work for - <a href="http://onlinefabricstore.net/" target="_blank">OnlineFabricStore.net</a>! It's truly <strike>hazardous</strike> heavenly to work there.<br />
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Speaking of <i>ALL THE FLORALS</i>, we're having a sale! All <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/design-floral/type-fabric.htm?utm_source=featured-deal&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=homepage&utm_campaign=floral" target="_blank">floral fabrics</a> are 15% off until July 21st. I'm not asked to advertise these things, just love my job and want to share the awesomeness with you. Get the florals before I do.<br />
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The amazing hardware is from <a href="http://buckleguy.com/" target="_blank">BuckleGuy.com</a>. That transaction was smooth as silk. They had everything I needed and it arrived super fast. Will visit them again for sure!<br />
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I am loving this bag, guys! It was not hard to make at all - it was smooth and so rewarding! Pick up your copy <a href="http://radianthomestudio.com/downloads/retro-rucksack-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and make an awesome rucksack!</div>
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Monday, July 14th
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Saturday, July 19th
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Today, I get to share with you my take on Vintage May, an awesome series curated by Jess of <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/" target="_blank">Craftiness is not Optional</a> and Kristin of <a href="http://skirtastop.com/" target="_blank">Skirt as Top</a>.</div>
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I have a humble, yet beloved vintage pattern collection... I started collecting them when Em was just a baby. The 40's and the 70's are my favorite eras... Random, right? :) Here are some of my favorites:</div>
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I made the <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/sunshine-sunsuit.html" target="_blank">top left pattern here</a>, and the <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-have-upholstered-my-daughter.html" target="_blank">bottom left pattern here</a>.</div>
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For this occasion, I was going to make a yellow gingham romper from another vintage pattern I have, but when I went Google searching for inspiration pics, the first thing that popped up was <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2013/05/vintage-may-gingham-romper.html" target="_blank">a certain gingham romper made for Vintage May by Jess herself</a>. Lol. Ooops.</div>
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Which I've also actually made before, <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2012/06/little-70s-ensemble.html" target="_blank">right here!</a></div>
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This time, for the shorts I used the <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/shop/clover-shorts/" target="_blank">Clover</a> pattern from <a href="http://www.willowandcopatterns.com/" target="_blank">Willow & Co</a>. They are sooooo adorable! These short were a snap to make, and I truly enjoyed the entire process. Also enjoyable - sewing with this <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-light-umber-solid-cotton-twill-301825.html" target="_blank">clay-hued stretch twill from Mood</a>. I actually bought this fabric to make a <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/product/moss-mini-skirt" target="_blank">Moss Skirt</a> for myself. I'm hopeful I have enough left. :)</div>
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The super sweet white floral used for the halter top is a rayon challis from <a href="http://www.denverfabrics.com/p89769_31528-whitegreen-floral-challis" target="_blank">Denver Fabrics</a>. Hello my name is Sarah, and I am addicted to rayon challis. And florals. Nice to meet you.</div>
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Em's shoes are vintage suede Sperry's from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitecrowblog" target="_blank">this little Etsy shop</a>. So sweet.</div>
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I love how this outfit turned out! It doesn't necessarily scream vintage, but there is a classic vibe to it. I love it. :)</div>
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SO EXCITED to let you know that my newest pattern, the Shandiin Tank & Tunic, is officially released!</div>
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Button-front Tunic version:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase the Shandiin Tank & Tunic pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank">here on Etsy</a>, or <a href="http://www.kollabora.com/supplies/shandiin-tank-tunic" target="_blank">here on Kollabora</a>!</span></center>
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So just a few short weeks ago, my good friend <a href="http://www.sewchibi.com/" target="_blank">Kat from Sew Chibi</a> gave birth to her third beautiful daughter... Akira! Kat and her family are just the freaking awesomest people I know, and this sweet new babe is probably the luckiest in all the land.</div>
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If you don't know Kat, allow me the pleasure of telling you a little about her!</div>
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She has a beautiful daughter named Sephira, to whom Emmylou blows kisses to everytime she sees her picture:</div>
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She has another beautiful daughter named Azriella, whom Emmy wants to be when she grows up:</div>
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And it goes without saying - Kat sews the MOST INCREDIBLE CLOTHES! Every single things Kat does sparks the imagination and thrills the creative soul. She is fearless, she is fun, she is infinitely creative, and she is a <i>SUPER GEEK</i>. Lol - I love you Kat!</div>
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<a href="http://www.sewchibi.com/" target="_blank">Head over to Kat's blog</a> - you will never want to leave! The amount of inspiration and eye candy is unending:</div>
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Calling All Kids is a super thoughtful series from a gal we all know and love - Alida of <a href="http://alidamakes.com/" target="_blank">Alida Makes</a>!</div>
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Like I said <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2014/04/emmylous-4th-birthday-dress.html" target="_blank">in my last post</a>, Emmylou is not a girly-girl by any stretch. Homegirl has a fashion sense that is distinctly hers - and it's changing and evolving every day. Always on top of the checklist though? Comfort!</div>
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So for Em's Calling All Kids outfit, I made her the COMFIEST outfit I could think of - wide-leg linen pants and a supremely soft plain white tee. Em has started picking through my fabric stash and choosing the 'cozy'est fabrics... She loves knits of any type, and all of my cottons and linens.</div>
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These red pants are actually Hosh Pants! I know! Wide-legged Hosh Pants! Don't tell anyone, but I'm planning on taking the Hosh Pants off the market soon to tweak them, and to add a wide-legged version! Fret not - if you already own the Hosh, or are planning to buy them - you will have access to the new version as soon as it becomes available... That's just how I roll.</div>
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Notable! I've made a bunch of the Perfect Pattern Parcel patterns! My <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/09/swiss-dot-september-tunic.html" target="_blank">September Tunic is HERE</a> - one of my most FAVORITEST makes ever; and my Prefontaine Shorts are <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/06/shorts-on-line-prefontaine-shorts.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/08/prefontaine-shorts-world-tour.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Hey, that second pair were made using the very same red linen as these wide-legged Hosh! *calls husband to report that I do in fact use my stash fabric thankyouverymuch*</div>
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So last month, my baby girl turned the big 0-4. I still can't believe it! She's such a smart, beautiful, hysterical little love, and lucky doesn't even begin to describe how I feel being her Mama. She is my everything.</div>
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And my everything is becoming quite the opinionated young lady! She is not a girly-girl at all. She is into snakes and bugs, getting any-kind-of dirty, and she likes to ride her scooter at a thousand miles per hour. But <i>lately</i> she's been ALL ABOUT twirling. It's that <i>Frozen</i>, I tells'ya. Ever since I made her <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2014/02/kids-clothes-week-makes.html" target="_blank">these Skater Tee peplum tanks</a> (which she spins around in 'like a princess' even though the peplums are only like 5 inches long omgadorable), I knew I needed to make her a <b>legit </b>twirly dress! Never in this poor childs life have I made her a straight-up girl's girl kinda dress! </div>
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So, for her 4th birthday, I decided it was time. I gathered tulle from <a href="http://canadatulle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_35&products_id=163" target="_blank">Canada Tulle</a> (precut to 18" wide x 25yds long, awesome!), and some crepe back satin in her fave color from <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/dark-lilac-crepe-back-satin-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">Online Fabric Store</a> (my place of employ - <i>convenient </i>for sure!). But I didn't want to just cover Em in a big ol' purple dress - I wanted it to still have plenty of her personality built in.</div>
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The pattern is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152804025/tinny-dress-pattern-sizes-1-year-6-years?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=circle+dress+pdf+pattern&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Tinny from Straight Grain Patterns</a>, and it's just adorable. I chose this pattern because of it's many options. I know I'll be able to use this pattern again and again, and it'll look different each time!</div>
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I cut a size 3t, and lengthened the skirt by I think about 10 inches! I knew I wanted the dress to be like <i>ballgown length</i>. If we're doin' this, we're doin' it, amiright?</div>
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I hemmed with my rolled hem foot (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Distinctive-Narrow-Rolled-Machine-Presser/dp/B00325ZJYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397161556&sr=8-1&keywords=rolled+hem+foot" target="_blank">like this guy</a>). It's not perfection, but I'm pretty happy with it considering satin + circle skirt! I took these pics the day after her big party, so the dress had taken quite a beating by this point. :)</div>
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMYLOU!</div>
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152804025/tinny-dress-pattern-sizes-1-year-6-years?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">Tinny by Straight Grain Patterns</a></center>
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<b>Skirt</b>: <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/dark-lilac-crepe-back-satin-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">Crepe Back Satin</a>, <a href="http://canadatulle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_35&products_id=163" target="_blank">Tulle</a></center>
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<b>Belt</b>: Trim, <a href="http://www.mjtrim.com/sequin-trim/20mm-square-sequin-tape.html" target="_blank">similar here</a></center>
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Exciting news today... <a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/" target="_blank">Kids Clothes Week Spring 2014</a> is just around the corner - next week to be precise! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank"> LouBeeClothing</a> is an official sponsor for this edition, and I am PSYCHED.</div>
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Psyched not only to be a sponsor of this glorious quarterly sew-all-the-things bonanza, but to also announce that my newest pattern - the Shandiin Tank & Tunic is in testing and will be released next week!</div>
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The Shandiin (Navajo for 'sunshine') is a tank or tunic (or dress!) with options like a button front, solid front, elasticized hem, drawstring hem, and HEAPS of fabric-combining possibilities. It will be a Summer staple!</div>
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Hello, and welcome to my stop on the Small Fry Skinny Jeans Pattern Tour!<br />
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This amazing fabric is from JoAnn - it's a printed denim with a touch of stretch. I had bought a half yard a few months ago to make Em a denim skirt. When I laid eyes on that piece in my stash, I knew instantly that I needed this print for these pants! I hurried back to JoAnn for more and thank goodness they still had some. Love it.</div>
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One of many new-to-me skills that Laura (of <a href="http://www.titchythreads.com/" target="_blank">Titchy Threads</a> and <a href="http://www.craftstorming.com/" target="_blank">Craftsorming</a>) taught me through this BONANZA of a pattern was inserting a zip fly! I loved this process - the amount of confidence Laura instills in you along the way through her clear guidance, makes you sure that whatever the next step is - you can do it. Even if it's a tiny zipper in tiny pants.</div>
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Homegirl didn't take these jeans of for two days. The fit is glorious, the 'skinny' not <i>too </i>skinny, and the length just right with room to sprout. Emmy will be 4 next week (OMG NO), and these size 4's will probably fit through next Fall, if not just through the rest of this god forsaken Winter.</div>
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Remember, don't wait if you want the pattern for 20% off. This offer is good only through this Friday with code TOUR20 in the <a href="http://www.titchythreads.com/patterns" target="_blank">Titchy Threads shop</a>. Worth every penny at 10x full price!</div>
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This past week was <a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/" target="_blank">Kids Clothes Week</a> - a week during which I generally have only two modes - SEWS ALL THE THINGS or pretends it isn't happening. This time around...<em> I was sensible</em>. And it was awesome!</div>
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I sewed two outfits for Em - using just two tried and true patterns. They're identical ensembles but in different fabrics. AND I LOVE THEM:</div>
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First and most importantly, my almost 4 year old looks SEVENTEEN.</div>
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I can't. <em>Alllll</em> outta cants.</div>
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The patterns! The two tops were made using the always-on-top-of-my-pattern-pile <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-skater-dress-sewing-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Kitschy Coo Skater Dress</a>, modified into peplum tanks. Amanda has a <a href="http://kitschycoo.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/tutorial-skater-dress-peplum-pattern.html" target="_blank">great tutorial on her blog on how to peplumize your Skater</a> - do check that out! These were a <em>breeze</em> to make, and they are so flippin cute and even more flippin versatile. Totally making more for the warmer months that are allegedly ahead.</div>
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I made a few additional changes - I shortened the bodice by about an inch, made the armbands more narrow, and left both tops unhemmed.</div>
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The pants are of course the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123231003/hosh-pants-pdf-digital-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Hosh Pants</a>! All gussied up and fresh and new and ready for Spring!</div>
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It' been a WHOLE YEAR since I've done a proper shop-worthy Hosh photo shoot. So these babies will be going up in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouBeeClothing" target="_blank">my Shop</a> listings pretty soon. I think they're going to be a lovely addition!</div>
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Let's talk about these fabrics, yes? The silver top is a bamboo knit DIRECT from the heavens. Or <a href="http://www.denverfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Denver Fabrics</a>, can't remember! I did get it a long time ago - a quick search of their site yielded nothing just like this. Eh.</div>
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The red top is a super supple French terry that I got eons ago (<a href="http://www.denverfabrics.com/Prod/red-french-terry" target="_blank">similar here</a>). I can't even speculate where that one came from! All I remember about it is receiving it in the mail thinking I had been shipped the wrong stuff because it wasn't towel material (<a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/product-terry-cloth/product-group-toweling/use-apparel/type-fabric/red-terry-cloth-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">similar here</a>). :| Haha.</div>
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The pants fabrics... OH the pants fabrics! Aren't they incredible/insane?! Both are from the 'Fashion Bottomweights' section of my local <a href="http://www.joann.com/search?q=fashion%20bottomweights" target="_blank">JoAnn</a> store. They are stretch cotton sateens - a fabric I swear by for Hosh Pants. These are really, really cool up close - they're both like digitally printed. Pretty rad!</div>
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So the takeaway this week was to actually do <a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/" target="_blank">Kids Clothes Week</a> as it is intended - a little work each night, or whenever you can fit it in. I feel like I got more done than I have in a while, and it was enjoyable, thoughtful, <em>good</em> sewing. Love it. :)</div>
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Thank you all so much for your kind words in response to my last post. I was floored by how many of you have felt the same way at one point or another. Your comments have uplifted me so much, and I feel rejuvenated by getting all of that off my chest. Thank you guys.</div>
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One thing I need to clarify though - Minnetonka was not responsible for that Pinterest mess. It was a Pinterest user. As I said, Minnetonka replied to my complaints right away, and they were almost as appalled by the situation as I was. A company of their reputation has no need to stoop to this type of behavior. So please, no need to boycott - they're not to blame. Rock your Minnetonka's proudly. :)</div>
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So I actually made this dress months ago, but - you know... Life. I have been dying to share it! It's the glorious <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175041726/debbies-birthday-dress-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_30" target="_blank">Debbie's Birthday Dress</a> by the uber talented <a href="http://sewpony.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SewPony</a>. It's a perfect, vintage inspired a-line dress with <i>darling </i>options. I think this was my first ever peter pan collar?! Why??! Nothing cuter.</div>
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This was also my first go at plaid matching! I've had this beautiful heavy cotton plaid for so long. I'm not even 100% sure where it came from, but I think it was a thrift shop. The colors are just awesome, and it's a softsoftsoft cotton, so I was hoarding it in wait of the perfect pattern. This dress was it, for sure. The plaid matching wasn't <i>too </i>difficult, but I may or may not have 9 incorrectly cut half-bodices lying in a heap somewhere. </div>
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I didn't get any pics of the back on Em, so here is the back. So sleek:</div>
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I hand sewed a hook and eye closure, making the back opening almost invisible!</div>
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I HAD to take a picture of this - Emmy's tights from Target have like the exact same confetti thing going on as the aqua colored parts of the plaid. I can't even. I took a lunatic-style victory lap around my house when I paired these up.</div>
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Have you guys made this dress, too? So sweet right? I recommend this pattern super highly - it was a quick sew, and the instructions are great! And the result is such a classic dress for a lil' lady!</div>
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<b>Pattern:</b> Debbie's Birthday Dress by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewponyvintage?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">SewPony Vintage</a>, size 3</div>
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<b>Fabric:</b> Vintage cotton plaid, navy polka dot cotton from JoAnn</div>
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<b>Tights:</b> Target clearance</div>
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<b>Shoes:</b> Carter's via eBay</div>
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Thank you guys again for your support and for your comments. I'm so excited to move forward.</div>
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I'm not going to start this by apologizing for not blogging in forever, as I have in the last 1,000 posts I've written. We all take breaks and have lulls, so no need to discuss right? Right!</center>
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I had a pretty difficult 2013. Rather than typing out the laundry list of <b>NOPE </b>that occurred last year, I want to try and take a more positive approach. I have some things I need to say, and I hope y'all will bear with me.</center>
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The success of LouBeeClothing took me by surprise. It is the greatest accomplishment of my life thus far, and it brings me heaps of pride. But SWEET JESUS what the hell just happened. I wasn't prepared - mentally - for that success. And please, don't think I'm first-world-problem whining about having a successful small (very small) business. It's not that. I am humbled by it every day. I simply was not armed to cope.</center>
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Cope with what, you may ask? Well. I have this problem. It's that I don't allow myself success past a certain point. I like to prove I can do things - big things, but once I begin to receive positive feedback or any accolades - forget it. Game over. I <i>win </i>in that I can do it; I <i>lose </i>in not surrendering to the fear to find out 'what's next'. I am actually in counseling for this currently. I've had this mental barricade for as far back as I can remember. I have never seen a thing through to it's rightful end. Not once. I AM getting, and WILL get to the bottom of it though, and break the cycle. I don't want this for myself, nor do I want this to be the template my daughter uses when reaching for her dreams. This is not self care, it's self sabotage. I feel like I'm 12 months pregnant with my next set of patterns.</center>
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So last spring and summer, and then fall... and early winter. They all passed. <i>Painfully </i>slow. I thought about my patterns every single day, sketched, filled notebooks with calculations and grade rules, sewed mock-ups. But when it came time to do the work necessary to experience <i>that joy </i>of releasing a pattern again? NOPE. No. No, no, no.</center>
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All of that psychological tug-of-war led to a pretty rapid descent into depression. I am prone, genetics-wise, and have had numerous bouts of depression over the course of my adult life, but this was a doozie. The pressure, the stress, the anxiety... they just gobbled me whole. I didn't want to sew, blog, check Facebook, scroll Instagram. It all just reminded me, painfully, that I wasn't dealing, wasn't doing well, wasn't coping. </center>
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Then came the nail in the coffin. This image:</center>
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Awesome, right?! I was so excited. I had BOATS of traffic from people pinning and repinning this image, it was great - <a href="http://emmyloubeedoo.blogspot.com/2013/09/swiss-dot-september-tunic.html" target="_blank">my work</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/156926152/new-september-tunic-dress-toddler-12m-to" target="_blank">this pattern</a> getting the credit they deserved. Until one day, as I was scrolling my own Pinterest feed - I came across this same image - MY image of MY daughter, wearing THAT garment I'd made - with my watermark <i>removed</i>, and with the<i> link changed; </i>directed now to a Minnentonka product page. Traffic to my original post died overnight.</div>
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This image was repinned over 10,000 times with the false link, and with my watermark removed.</div>
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<u>EDITED TO ADD:</u> My image was cropped and re-attributed by a Pinterest user, not by Minnetonka. They claimed no involvement, and they were pretty horrified about the whole thing, honestly. This user had MANY falsely attributed images, and I have no idea what their motivation could be other than money. Who's paying them? No idea. </div>
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Emmy IS wearing Minnetonka's in this image. I bought them on Etsy, vintage, for thirteen dollars, <i><u>for</u> </i>this photo you see above - for styling. She wears them all the time, but I got them specifically to style this garment that I sewed. In my original post, there is no mention of her shoes - their brand or otherwise.</div>
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I will tell you, my friends - I. Lost. My. Mind.</div>
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That's my kid. That's my work. That's my image. THAT'S MY KID.</div>
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Minnetonka responded to my complaints almost immediately to help remedy the situation. They offered to and did Pin every image from my original post to their Pinterest pages. It was a nice gesture, but I never got an answer to whether or not they profited from my property, or my child. <i>I have yet to hear back from Pinterest.</i></div>
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This happened in the fall. I <i>still </i>see this image on Pinterest in my own feed - not attributed to me - whenever the moments arise that I can stomach a peek onto Pinterest. It's not often that I can. I was and am disgusted with their lack of action - especially because in this instance the links were changed to a retail company. If my link was changed to someone else's blog - that's one thing; it's shitty, but it's likely manageable. This is not that. Try explaining to your husband that an image you took of your three year old daughter is being exploited for profit on the internet. See how that goes.</div>
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Needless to say - my depression got a lot worse after that. I was <i>legit immobile</i>. If I had sewing responsibilities that weren't already sewn - forget it. If I had ANY responsibilities that weren't already taken care of - NOPE. I wanted to quit life - blogging and sewing seemed <i>so</i>, <i>so </i>ridiculous. My blog turned into a skeleton of guest posts. Please, though - don't get me wrong - sewing other peoples patterns, and having my Bimaa tour were WELCOME respites. I have never, ever wanted to leave this space - even though at times I just can't do it. This here is mine; hot mess or not.</div>
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Lately, I've realized that I can come back to this place and not have that (self-imposed?) pressure. There is support here, and a sisterhood unlike any other place. I have been <b><i>craving </i></b>sewing lately, and <i>community</i>, and that makes me so hopeful that I'm <i>coming out of this</i>. I WANT to come out of this. With pride and confidence, and as a more centered and self-assured woman. That is the work - it's not the patterns, the blogging, the sewing - it's the self care. Everything else will fall into place - so cliche, but shit. So true.</center>
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On New Years Eve day, after just 2 months at my new job, I was offered a promotion. I am now a buyer for OnlineFabricStore.net. It's the best job I've ever had. If you were to say that 2014 is starting off much better than 2013, you would be CORRECT. Cheers, friends. Thank you for listening. : )</center>
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Long friggin time, eh?!? It seems as though lately, whenever I feel like sewing, I have no desire to blog, and when I'm like "hey, I want to blog something!", I've got nothing sewn. I need to balance my chakras or something, I think. :)</div>
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I wanted to show y'all this super easy, super customizable staple that I made <i>waaaaay </i>back during the last Kids Clothes Week! Just like two months ago, NBD.</div>
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This yellow ray of sunshine is a <a href="http://kitschycoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kitschy Coo</a> <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-skater-dress-sewing-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Skater Dress</a> turned long sleeved tee, with a little help from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154339813/bimaa-sweater-pdf-sewing-pattern-hoodie?ref=af_shop_order" target="_blank">Bimaa </a>pattern!</div>
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To make the <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-skater-dress-sewing-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Skater Dress</a> into a tee, I simply lengthened the bodice front back pieces by 5" and straightened the hem. I used the Skater arms, cuffs, and neckband. I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161313473/bimaa-sweater-pdf-sewing-pattern-hoodie?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">Bimma </a>waistband to finish the hem. This tee has a great, easy fit, and it's such a FAST way to add long sleeved tees to your kiddos wardrobe in knit fabrics that are more personalized than what you'd tend to find in stores!</div>
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So I consulted <a href="http://kitschycoo.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">homegirl Amanda</a> who knows heaps about Scandinavian style, and I made sure to stay tuned in to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/boyohboyohboy/scandinavian-fashion/" target="_blank">Stacey's Scandi Pinterest board</a>. Over the course of a few weeks, I came up with this complete outfit for Em!</div>
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I was really inspired by all of the simple separates, the not-too-girly girl fashions, the fun and colorful prints, the great use of black, and the super cool outerwear I was seeing. These two photos below became my main inspirations:</div>
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The cape: I used Andrea's <a href="http://gotopatterns.com/collections/go-to-patterns/products/go-to-cape-for-girls" target="_blank">Go-To Cape for Girls</a>, and <i>I LOVE IT</i>. This was such fun to sew! The outer fabric is an amazing medium weight wool coating from <a href="http://www.denverfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Denver Fabrics</a> (which I purchased to make a jacket for myself - fail), and the lining is a plum colored rayon with a subtle woven-in texture (that I failed to get a picture of, ehhhh). I squared off the hood pattern piece to add a little bit more magical woodland fairy sprite-ness to the cape. Or, 'she looks like a gnome', as the hubs more concisely put it.</div>
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The skirt: Easy peasy!!! Two rectangles - one 7" x 38", one 9" x 38", slap together, make an elastic casing, insert elastic, narrow rolled hems, done. BOOM. If I make another like this (I think I will!), it'll be fuller and it'll have pockets! This fabric is a super soft lightweight linen/wool blend from the stash. Hurrah for stash-busting, and quick skirts!</div>
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The tee: It's a Bimaa/Skater Dress love child, y'all! More precisely, it's a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154339813/bimaa-sweater-pdf-sewing-pattern-hoodie?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Bimaa</a> with a <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-skater-dress-sewing-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Skater Dress</a> neckline - a pretty sweet one-two punch if I do say so! The fabric is also via my Scandi-tutor <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/category/fabric-by-type" target="_blank">Kitschy Coo</a>, and it's literally the highest quality knit I've ever had the pleasure to sew with. Treat yourself if ever you can - it is <i>so incredibly worth it!</i></div>
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So there it is, my Scandinavian Style look! I'm really, really proud of this outfit, and Emmylou <i>loves </i>it as well. She's going to get so much wear out of all three of these pieces, so that's a win for both of us!</div>
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There are some incredibly talented and stylish folk in this series - do head over to <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/" target="_blank">Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts</a> to check them out! And thanks again Stacey for having me! This was awesome. :)</div>
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My friend Kelley from <a href="http://www.casaturtle.com/" target="_blank">Casa Crafty</a> had a super cool idea - she would send a fat quarter of laminated Echino (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/turtleturtle" target="_blank">from her shop here</a>!) to a handful of sewist, and they could make anything!</center>
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I chose this gorgeous aqua print laminate - it was love at first sight. I paired it with a <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/canvas-fabric/natural-canvas-fabric/60-inch-single-fill-10-oz-duck-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">natural canvas</a> and a <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/vinyl-fabric/spradling-ez-vinyl-wallaby-brown-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">faux leather vinyl</a> - both from my new place of employ - <a href="http://onlinefabricstore.net/">OnlineFabricStore.net</a>! YES! I work at a fabric store these days! It's <i>heaven</i>.... :)</div>
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Next (and last!) up is Erin of <a href="http://hungiegungie.com/2013/10/19/bimaa-in-the-hood/" target="_blank">Hungie Gungie</a>! Do you know that whole 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon thing? Well, Erin and I are separated by like one degree. And that one degree is a tiny pink cottage in Lee, Massachusetts where she used to live, and where I used to go to parties with my then boyfriend! Lol. We missed each other by like, less than a year. Apparently the blogging world is a really small one! Anyway! Erin makes the coolest clothes (<a href="http://hungiegungie.com/2013/07/26/knit-popover/" target="_blank">this being a personal fave</a>) for her impossibly adorable brood. Behold - <a href="http://hungiegungie.com/2013/10/19/bimaa-in-the-hood/" target="_blank">The Hungie Gungie Eared Bimaa!</a></div>
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So that's <b><i>IT</i></b>, guys!</div>
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Two incredible weeks of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161313473/bimaa-sweater-pdf-sewing-pattern-hoodie?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">Bimaa's </a>sewn by this crew of ladies I'm proud to call friends.</div>
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I think I'm going to try to make a pretty sweet round-up of all the Bimaa's from the tour. I am having major computer issues though (of the I-need-a-whole-new-computer persuasion), so I don't know if a round up would be tomorrow or Monday.</div>
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Thank you all SO MUCH for touring along with me! This has been <u><i>just awesome</i></u>.</div>
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Today is the second to last day of all of these beautiful Bimaa's on parade! This tour has been so amazing, and I have thanked my lucky stars each and every day that these women chose to join me in celebrating my pattern! I am so grateful. :)</center>
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First up today is Celina from <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/" target="_blank">Petit a Petit and Family</a>! Celina is an incredibly stylish and creative maker! Her photography is stunning, her sewing is divine, and she is one of the kindest people I've ever had the pleasure to know! I was floored when Celina sent me pictures of her Bimaa - <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/" target="_blank">Head over to Petit a Petit!</a> </center>
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Next up today is Susan of <a href="http://www.livingwithpunks.com/" target="_blank">Living With Punks</a>! It was kind of moment when I saw that Susan signed up to be on this tour - I was a little star struck! I have followed her blog for years (I still have her <a href="http://3punkmom.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-land-of-nod-inspired-floor.html" target="_blank">floor cushion</a> on my to-do list!)! And now Susan has sewn one of my patterns! Can't deal! <i><a href="http://www.livingwithpunks.com/" target="_blank">And how adorbs!?</a>:</i></div>
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Have a great Friday, everyone!</div>
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Meetcha back here tomorrow for the final day of the tour!</div>
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