DIY Toy blog tour - Kieran doll dress

We are all excited about our DIY Christmas Toy Blog Tour based on the blog post Best Homemade Toys to Make for Christmas Presents! Please visit all of the wonderful bloggers on our tour to get more toy ideas for your little ones!

1. December 11th: Intro by Seams Sew Lo
2. December 12th: Stitched by Jennie
3. December 13th: Sewing Blue
4. December 14th: Manning the Machine
5. December 15th: Threadistry
6. December 18th: Sew Cucio
7. December 19th: Oak Blue Designs
8. December 20th: Kathy's Quilts and More
9. December 21st: Just Delphine
10. December 22nd: Sewing by Ti
11. Decmeber 23rd: Seams Sew Lo

Todays post is being hosted by Lo at  www.seamssewlo.com

Today is my turn on the DIY Toy blog tour.   I love to make doll clothes for the 18 inch dolls.   The pattern I chose to do today is The Kieran doll dress from Ellie and Mac.  This pattern also fits the 15 inch dolls.

This dress is designed for stretch knits and is a really quick sew. I used a variety of different knits from other projects.

I have more dresses from this pattern cut out and ready to sew. If all goes well in the next few days, my sweet granddaughters will have some more doll dresses that will be for Christmas.

The best thing about making doll dresses is that they don't take a whole lot of fabric or time.

Now for the best part. This pattern is available for purchase at www.ellieandmac.com?aff=183  If you use my affiliate link I do earn a small commission. It does not cost you any extra.  Also all patterns are 50% off right now and they have some great New patterns, so go check them out.


I have another dress pattern for dolls from them, that is waiting to be sewn. I would love for you to follow me as I will be blogging about that as well.  What are your favorite toys to make?


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The Sweetie dress

Anyone who knows me, knows this grandma is all about sewing. I don't need a reason to sew. I love it. And my recipients love it.

I got to test this fun, cute dress pattern for Ellie and Mac.

This dress is the Sweetie dress. I made a size 4 and lengthened to a size 6. I did the plain version of this dress.

I was honestly not sure the striped fabric would work, but I really like it.

I needed to get this to my daughter, who lives in a different city, so I sent it to work with my hubby, and she picked it up and surprised my granddaughter with it. My granddaughter was very excited. She loves it.

I love testing for Ellie and Mac. Lindsey puts a lot of time and effort into making sure the pattern is perfect.

This pattern is on sale through Saturday, December 2nd. If you use this link www.ellieandmac.com? aff=183 I do earn a small commission. And as an added bonus, when you add more patterns to your cart anytime in December, you get 50% off.  That is a great deal. So follow the link and get some patterns.

Thank you for reading my post today. I would love to hear what you are doing for kids or grandkids for Christmas.  Do you sew? I do. I love the joy they show when they open a present and it is something I have made. Well, Mrs. Claus needs to get back to the sewing machine, as there are 5 grandkids to sew for and a 6th coming in early January. Good thing grandma enjoys this, right?

One last time the link is www.ellieandmac.com?aff=183
Teaming up with www.blog.muppin.com for the #31dayblogchallenge

31 day blog challenge - day 1

Hi, and welcome to December. I have decided to join in on the 31 day blog writing challenge.

I love to share the things I am doing, and I honestly hope to inspire my readers. I love to quilt, sew, crochet and bake. I have several events that I will be participating in throughout this month, and so I will share each day things I am working on with, you, my reader.

So, some of the things I am working on is some pattern testing with Ellie and Mac. I just finished testing this dress, and it will be featured on my blog tomorrow.

So, I will post more tomorrow. Have a great evening.  You can see a full list of other bloggers here www.blog.muppin.com

Mommy and me Christmas outfit blog hop

Today is my turn on  the mommy and me Christmas blog hop tour. The pattern I chose to use is the womens Lulu and the Girl's Lulu by Petite Stitchery and Co.

Originally this was going to be a grandma, mommy, and granddaughters,  but there have been some setbacks this week.  So, I just made the tops for one of my daughters and granddaughters. Mine and my other granddaughters will come later.

This is a very easy pattern, especially when you use a serger. I love my serger and use it when making clothing.

The fabric for this came from my friend Serena at https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1727140940941844&ref=content_filter.  It is a cotton lycra. I had never tried this fabric before.  As soon as I got my daughters top done, I had to try it on and I love the fabric.  So I thank you Serena for helping me. 

This pattern is on sale through today, December 11th, and I appreciate Ashley working with me on keeping it on sale for a bit longer for my readers. I would love it if you would use my link https://petitestitchery.com/?promo_rep=43. I do earn a small commission, and your price does not change.

As I mentioned this was a very easy pattern. I found the sizes I made fit my models very well. This is definitely a good to pattern for me. I can do short sleeves, elbow length or long sleeves.   I hope you will try this pattern out.

If you were to make one, who would you make it for and what colors would you use?  Please leave a comment below. I will respond on this page, but if you want it in your email, please leave your email address.

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Also, please visit all of the amazing Mommy and Me Christmas Outfit Inspirations in our Mommy and Me Christmas Blog Tour:

December 4th: Seams Sew Lo

December 5th: Katewillknit

December 6th: Tenille's Thread

December 7th: That's Sew Lily

December 8th: Stitched by Jennie

December 9th: Petite Stitchery & Co

December 10th: Seams Sew Lo

December 11th: kathys kwilts and more

December 12th: Sewing with Sarah

December 13th: Octaves of Color

December 14th: My Crazy Crafty Beautiful Life

December 15th: I Have Purple Hair

December 16th: Nu Me NuYou

December 17th: Frullemieke

December 18th: Sewing Blue

December 19th: Auschick Sews

December 20th: Violets and Jewels

December 21st: Seams Like Style

December 22nd: Aurora Designs

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watch and see Tunic and dress pattern by Ellie and Mac

I was lucky enough to get a chance to test this new
Pattern from Ellie and Mac.

HOW TO USE A PDF PATTERN

 These patterns are pdf patterns. You can print each size individually, or you can print all sizes and trace them. I usually print all sizes and then have a master copy. I don'the print the instructions. I save them on my tablet ando use it while sewing.  After printing my pattern, I tape it and trace the size I need.  Then I get to the fun part. The sewing.


THE SEWING DETAILS
The pattern has cutting lines for a tunic or dress. I chose to do the tunic length.  I used a piece of crushed velvet (also known as panne velour). It is a 2 way stretchome, meaning it stretches from selvage to selvage.  The way this pattern is cut is mirror image and all in one piece, except for the neck binding and the sleeves, so I was down on the floor. I cut out 1 piece, then laid it on the fabric to put it right sides together, and make sure it was really right. Because sometimes I do confuse myself.

This pattern really is an easy sew.   Lindsey over at Ellie and Mac, gives a lot of detailed instructions.
 I plan to team this with aair of navy or black slacks. I may even do leggings. What would you wear with this? I would love  to hear your comments.

I have seen this tunic/dress done in a wide variety of fabrics. So, use this affiliate link http://ellieandmac.com?aff=183 and get it for some of your holiday parties.  You can read about another one by my friend Aaronica here https://theneedleandthebelle.com/watch-see-dress/

Sitting pretty top

This is the sitting pretty top by Ellie and Mac. I love this top. It has a pretty collar on it. I made this for my granddaughter and she loves it.

This top is made out of knit from my stash, that was bought at http://www.thecottonshops.com.  I have to admit I love having a stash.

The pattern is from http://ellieandmac.com?aff=183.  It is a pdf pattern and comes in sizes from 12 months to 14.

 And guess what? They also have it in women's sizes.

  It is a very easy sew.
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I know you will love this pattern.

This post contains affiliate links and if you order using the link I do earn a small commission.  The pictures on the patterns were borrowed from the Ellie and Mac website. 

The Fireside Sweater

I usually blog about quilts. This one is about a pattern  I tested for "Ellie and Mac" and you can find them at www.ellieandmac.com.  this is a pdf pattern, which means that it comes via email to you.

I love to sew clothes, but had pretty much given up.on sewing for myself, as I had a hard time getting a good fit. I love the way this sweater fits. It has a strap across the back. I prefer to layer, but you can wear it without layering.

This was a quick sew, about 2 hours. I love the dolman sleeves. One of the testers used a different color for the bottom half of the sleeves. Turned out so cute. I used a t-shirt knit from my stash.

I will definitely use this pattern again. Keep watching the blog, as this week, I will be posting a few more clothing makes I have been working on.

If you would like to purchase this pattern, you can do so by clicking on this link http://ellieandmac.com?aff=183. And just so you know I am an affiliate,  so, I do make a little off of your purchase.

Thank you for reading. I love to hear your comments, so please leave some.