New Year, New Uses: Upcycling Everything

New Year, New Uses: Upcycling Everything

I love to upcycle.  When I started blogging almost four years ago, pretty much everything I made was an upcycle.  I didn't have much money or fabric, but I had plenty of people willing to give me their bags bound for Goodwill.  Over time, I've had the opportunity to work with fabric companies and earn money from my pattern designs to purchase new fabric, but I still have upcycling roots.

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Back to School in Style: Pleated Perfection

Back to School in Style: Pleated Perfection

Today we are looking at a great outfit for the older girls.  We've got tons of details, lots of room for self expression, and of course adorable little girls to make your heart swoon.  Our patterns today are the Molly Schoolgirl Blouse from our affiliate Peek a Boo Pattern Shop, the Schoolday Skirt from our affiliate Blank Slate Patterns, and the Bazinga Backpack from Flosstyle.  

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Sewing Stars and Stripes

Sewing Stars and Stripes

Welcome to a week of Patriotic sewing here at Pattern Revolution.  The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and I just love seeing red white and blue all summer long.

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Swim your way through the Summer

Swim your way through the Summer

Summer is here, and that means time at the beach, pool, or in your backyard splashing thorugh wading pools and sprinklers to beat the heat.  And all of that means SWIMSUITS!!!!!

Swim wear is cute and diverse - there are a variety of styles for every age and taste, and guess what - you can make them ALL.  

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Boy's MashUP- Vest + Jacket = One Dapper Dude

Boy's MashUP- Vest + Jacket = One Dapper Dude

Sometimes inspiration hits. And it hits you so hard that you can't think about any other project until you at least put pen to paper (or bust out a Picmonkey collage) and at least get your thoughts down before you forget. That is exactly what happened with my latest MashUP!

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Halloween Extravaganza Day 2: The sweet & simple things

Halloween Extravaganza Day 2: The sweet & simple things

We hope you are getting in the costume and dress up mood.  Today we have nursery rhymes and a by-gone era.  Enjoy Jeanine's Hickory Dickory Dc and Nicole's 50's sweetheart.

Don't forget to link up your own costume creations for a change to win one of three prizes!

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Tutorial: Modified Blank Slate Patterns Rose T-Shirt... with pockets!

Tutorial: Modified Blank Slate Patterns Rose T-Shirt... with pockets!

A super simple pocket & tunic tutorial to round out a great wardrobe staple! Grab your Blank Slate Pattern's Rose T=Shirt and get sewing!!

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The Night Before Christmas Day 5: Movies & Trimming the Tree

The Night Before Christmas Day 5: Movies & Trimming the Tree

It is Day Five of our series.... today we get to share another great pajama pattern from our affiliate Blank Slate Patterns, and a second glance at the Pajama Party PJ's by Fishsticks Designs - and this time for a TWEEN girl! I love that Fishsticks strives to bring such a large range of sizes to the market, so grab this one if you have a tween through size 14.

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