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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Back to School in Style: Uniforms with Oliver & S

Back to School in Style: Uniforms with Oliver & S

It is day two of our week of looking at fantastic patterns that you can use for your kiddos that need to wear uniforms to school.  And of course the flip side - how fun those same patterns can be when given free reign. 

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Back to School in Style: Uniform vs Freestyle

Back to School in Style: Uniform vs Freestyle

Welcome back to 'Back to School in Style'!!!  Every fall I hear desperate moms searching for patterns that will fit their school's strict dress code or 'uniform' policy.  Not all kids with uniforms are allowed to wear handmade, but many are.  This week we are going to take a look at awesome patterns that will fit the rules of many school uniforms, but then we will also show how fun those same patterns can be in 'freestyle'.  So, even if you need to invest in some uniform patterns this year, it doesn't mean you can't still have fun!

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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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Zippers: Zip It , Zip it Good!!!!

Zippers: Zip It , Zip it Good!!!!

Welcome to Zipper week here at Pattern Revolution - WAITTTTTTTTTTTT, don't go running for the hills, saying 'I don't do Zippers', 'Zippers are too hard', 'Aaaaaack zippers, my arch nemesis!!!!!'  No, no, no, we are here this week to get you comfortable with zippers, to make them your friend, and to give you the confidence that YOU can conquer zippers.

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Inspiration: Marsala

Inspiration: Marsala

I don't really pay much attention to fashion trends. At. All.

I live in the Midwest, I'm a work-at-home mom with 3 kids under the age of 8, and most mornings I'm lucky to get a shower. The extra collective baby weight from my pregnancies is still hanging around, so fashion always seems to be put on the back burner for me. My 5 year old dresses better than I do. Can I get an "Amen?"

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