Sew-A-Long

I had high hopes of posting a new tutorial today, but something went horribly wrong. I let my 2yr old help me out, and well, I wasn't paying attention and did not cut my pieces to the proper measurements. So my item wasn't the correct size. Such a bummer when you make something the wrong size! Once I sew up another, without Little Dude's help, I'll be sure to post! :)

Also, I'm still trying to decide what pattern to pick for our first sew a long. I'll admit I was hoping you guys, or at least some of you, would suggest the same pattern. Wishful thinking when there are so many wonderful patterns out there! If you haven't suggested anything yet, click on the "Sew With Me" link on the right sidebar and give me your opinion! I'm thinking I might do a girl sew-a-long first (because I need to get my girls ready for school) and then the next month a boy one. How does that sound?

Speaking of sew-a-longs, have you been over to The Train To Crazy lately? I love Andrea's blog, it is one of my new favorites!
She is hosting a sew-a-long in August that definitely has my interest.

 Image via Oh So Sassy

The Train to Crazy will be having a sew-a-long the week of August 9th with this adorable dress from Oh So Sassy. Oh So Sassy sells PDF patterns for several adorable dresses, but what is even better, you can buy a kit to make this beautiful dress. By kit, I mean Oh So Sassy will send you everything you need to make the dress including the fabric and everything already cut out for you! How cool is that? Have I told you guys how much I hate to trace? Probably a million times. For all of the details click over to The Train To Crazy.

I think this is one sew-a-long I'm going to participate in. I can't resist a cute dress!

Mention The Train to Crazy or From An Igloo if you decide to order and Michelle will give you 10% off. You can buy her kits and patterns through her online store, or through her Etsy shop. She will refund you the 10%.

For a limited time, if you go and check out her new online store you can also find a free PDF tutorial to create this (look under the "Tips" section)...

Image via Oh So Sassy

Cute, right? And such a perfect way to reuse jeans that may have become too short or have worn knees. 

Don't forget, add your ideas to my "Sew With Me" post and soon I will announce our first sew-a-long too! :)

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