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Pattern Test: Whistler Jacket

Photo Credit: Lorrie Pearce This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission through the use of these links at no additional cost to you, but I would never recommend a product I didn’t love and would recommend anyway. I was so excited to get picked to test the Whistler Jacket for Greenstyle… Continue reading Pattern Test: Whistler Jacket

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Pattern Test- Green Tee Expanded Sizing, Greenstyle Creations

I recently had the opportunity to be a part of the pattern testing team for the expanded sizing of the Greenstyle Creations Green Tee. The Green Tee is a basic semi-fitted T-shirt with Scoop Neck and V-Neck options in either a short or long sleeve. The new expanded sizing gives a wide variety of sizes… Continue reading Pattern Test- Green Tee Expanded Sizing, Greenstyle Creations

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Long Time No See!

It has been quite some time since I have added to my blog. My life went and got busy and complicated on me. I went back to work full time after being on maternity leave for a year and a half, but since we wanted to move closer to my family I decided to take… Continue reading Long Time No See!

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My First Venture Into Bag Making

I still can't believe it but my eldest daughter is starting pre-school next week. I still can't believe she's old enough, I don't know where the time went! I keep noticing that all of her ready made things like coats, boots and backpacks have name tags on them. The manufacturers of these items know that… Continue reading My First Venture Into Bag Making

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My First Pattern Test- Greenstyle Creations No Show Briefs

I was so excited when I was chosen to be a pattern tester for the first time. I tested the No Show Briefs pattern by Greenstyle Creations. I had applied a few times to be a tester and had yet to be accepted so I didn't really expect to get picked this time. As the… Continue reading My First Pattern Test- Greenstyle Creations No Show Briefs

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Party Unicorns

It is party season in the Smith Household. My girls birthdays are two weeks apart. My youngest just turned one, and my eldest just turned three. Their cousins' birthdays are also around this time (one was back at the beginning of May, the other is between my girls) which means lots of birthday sewing. This… Continue reading Party Unicorns

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More Fun with the Maurader’s Map

The Maurader's Map Fabric and the coordinating Burgundy is definitely the fabric that I have ordered the most. I get it from a Canadian Fabric company called The Fabric Snob. I've seen it in a few different bases (including quilter's cotton and flannel) elsewhere as well. It is also available at Joann in The United… Continue reading More Fun with the Maurader’s Map

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How to keep your pants from falling down

So a while back I made myself a pair of Strides by Greenstyle Creations. (Which I blogged about here). I used athletic fabric from Fabricland for my waistband. Unfortunately the particular fabric doesn't have good enough recovery to make a good waistband, which I didn't realize until I was wearing them for the second time… Continue reading How to keep your pants from falling down

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Pattern Review- Vicki Hipsters and Women’s Vicki Hipsters

There comes a time in the life of the vast majority of parents that is both anticipated and dreaded. Potty Training. The allure of no more diapers, the independence of your child being able to go to the bathroom on their own, combined with the dread of the difficulty of teaching them this important skill… Continue reading Pattern Review- Vicki Hipsters and Women’s Vicki Hipsters