Frozen Elsa Dress

Ah, Frozen.  

The current favorite movie over here, as I sure it is in ALL households with a young girl(s).

Ali Cat has been begging me for a month solid, maybe more, for an Elsa Dress.

The details she requested.  Knee length, blue, and a veil.

I thought I would need to draft a pattern but then found Made for Mermaids Elsa dress pattern.

The pattern was a great starting point.  I felt the pattern was a bit wide for Ali and took the bodice in by 4 inches. I also narrowed the sleeves by 3" or so and used a narrow hem instead of elastic.

Ali also requested a gathered skirt verses the circle skirt in the pattern.

Swoon Patterns Eloise Wallet Pattern Review

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Happy Sunday everyone! I trust you have had a great weekend thus far.

Daddy Ali Cat and I have been working hard to prepare for putting the house on the market.

Part of me is quite sad.  It is our first "home" together.  We've put a lot of money and heart into the house and it is quite lovely.  I will do a video walk through of it one day when it's clean.

Speaking of videos!  Ali Cat & Co. is now on YouTube.  Follow our channel so you don't miss out!

We have two videos up; check it out.  Laugh.  I am ridiculous on camera.

We are also on Instagram.  #alicatco

Now I need to figure out an easy way to link and manage everything.  

On to why you are here, the pattern review.  

Swoon Sewing Patterns released their first pattern of the year.  I have heard she is releasing 

one pattern per month this year.  Get ready!

January is the month of Eloise Wallet.

Exterior trifold compartment has 10 card slots and large money slot with snap closure.

The trifold compartment is sewn to the main compartment in a U shape, providing a secret pocket between the two.

 

Betty Sewalong Day 5: Attaching Exterior to Liner and Finishing

You made it!  Last day of the Swoon Betty sewalong!

Today is a quick and easy day; under 30 minutes.

Today we are attaching the interior to the exterior bag.

Lace Sewing Series with Sewing Mama RaeAnna

Several weeks ago during a lull in the dinner conversation, I started thinking about what to do with the lace that has been sitting patiently in my crap room.  Literally two hours after that conversation with myself, I received an email from Sewing Mama RaeAnna asking if I would want to be apart if a lace sewing series. She was reading my mind, right? Such a wild coincidence!
Without further ado, thank you Sewing Mama RaeAnna and Sew Very for the invitation! I am truly excited to be apart of this series!

You can also enter the Snowflakes and Lace linky party!

Today, I am sharing a simple yet exciting t-shirt dress and a free ballet slipper applique design. 

Betty Sewalong Day 4: Assembling Exterior and Interior

Day 4 of Swoon Betty sewalong is here!  

Today we are inserting the main zipper and constructing the exterior and interior.

Let's get started!

Prepping the Side/Bottom Piece

1. Take your side/bottom exterior piece and add piping to the two short sides.

Same drill as before.  Cut 1/2" of cording out of each end.  Pin raw edges together.

Betty Sewalong Day 3: Complete Side Panels

Welcome to day 3 of the Swoon Betty Sewalong!

Today, we will be completing the exterior main panels.

This includes the handles, stripes and piping.  Yes, piping.  Put those big girl panties back on.

I want to see everyone have piping.  You can do it, trust me.

For today, you will need exterior main panels, all 4 stripes, handle pieces, handle hardware (if using), and piping.

Large Stripe

1. Take all 4 stripe pieces.  Fold in half, matching long sides (hot dog style) and press.

Then fold each long side under 1/2". Press.  

Repeat for other 3 stripes.

Betty Sewalong Day 2: Prep and Side Panel Pocket

Hello!  I'm so happy you returned for day two of the Swoon Betty SAL!

This can mean one of two things 1) the SAL instructions are so awesome you came back for more

or 2) the SAL instructions are a train wreck that you can't help but stare at.

Either way, we must continue.

I like to get a bit of prep work out of the way.  I find if I do a few things early, it makes the bag construction flow smoothly.

Making Handles
Step 1: Take your handle pieces and fold them in half, press.  

This applies to all handle pieces no matter which style you chose.