PRP: Signature Week: Extreme Twirl

A lot of thought went into this week.  Signature style.  For me, that's classic, party dress, and fancy.

Well, that's NOT the girls' styles.

Then it hit me.  I shouldn't make MY signature style.  I need to make THEIR signature styles.

They both like "tutus" and t-shirts. Madeleine is sweet and stylish. 

Ali is loud and rambunctious. 

They each received a circle skirt for optimum twirling but in fabrics they picked out.

Ali choose a wild rainbow animal print denim fabric and Madeleine picked a pretty cherry cotton.

Willow & Co Clover Shorts by Mouse House Creations

Introducing the Clover Shorts by Mouse House Creations for Willow & Co!

I have been unbelievably lucky to have the chance to pattern test for not one but THREE

Willow & Co. patterns.
You don't have to wait much longer all the Willow & Co patterns release April 22nd!

Let me tell you how HIGHLY impressed I am with all the patterns.

All of the patterns have perfect fits and great instructions and photographs for each step.

I promise you will not be disappointed with the patterns.  Scouts honor.

Video Tutorial: How to Insert a side panel zipper into a bag

Zippers can be soooo tricky.  They like to move around when you sew, even if you pin.

Below is a video link tutorial on how to install a side panel zipper into a bag, or 

anywhere you want to instal a zipper.

The bag I am demonstrating with is Swoon India-small size (affiliate link).

Also, ignore my ignorance of shapes.  Anytime I say a shape name, I am referring to the rectangle.

My mind was distracted by not screwing up the video. I can't seem to get anything perfect.

How to install a size panel zipper Video

Swoon Dorothy Sewalong Day 4: Finish!

Last day! All that is left is putting everything together.

Take the zipper top and the exterior bottom panel.

Pin short sides together-move the lining top panel out of the way.

Diedel*Bug Handmade Tiny Explorer Backpack

The moment we have ALL been waiting for!  Diedel*Bug Handmade has released the 

Tiny Explorer Backpack.

Waste no time; go get the pattern NOW!

Size: toddler to preschooler to 6 or 8 years old

 Pockets: two exterior side pockets, 2 exterior front pockets, 1 interior zipper pocket

Materials

• 1 yard quilting weight or home decor for exterior
• 1 yard quilting weight for lining
• 2.5 yards Shape-flex SF 101 fusible interfacing
• 1/2 yard fusible fleece
• 44" of 1" wide webbing
• 6 yards piping (2 pre-made packages)
• Two 1" strap adjustors
• 10" of 1/4" wide elastic
• One 18" all purpose zipper
• One 7" all purpose zipper
• Coordinating thread

Difficulty: 2 out of 5

Cuteness: 12 out of 10

Tutorial: clear directions and pictures with each step

BEST part of this pattern: Cookie Dough can start carrying her own stuff!

Swoon Dorothy Sewalong day 3: Handles and Main Zipper

As promised, to day is easy and fast. 

We will sew the handles on the exterior main panel and construct the main zipper.

Handles

Take an exterior main panel and one handle piece.

Position the handle ends 2" from the side and 

the bottom of the handle end 2.25" from the top.

Pin in place.

Make sure your handle isn't twisted.

PRP Favorite Vacation: Bavaria

This week's Project Run and Play theme is Spring Break. 

The goal is to create an outfit inspired by your favorite vacation spot.

Oh my!  This was an easy decision.  Bavaria, of course!

We lived in Italy for 2.5 years and made more trips to Munich/Bavaria than any other place.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from our travels. 

They make me happy and bring back so many great memories.