Sewing Busy Bag Activity

Sewing Busy Bag Activity by Melly Sews

Today I have  something a little different: a sewing-ish busy bag project. There’s no real sewing involved, unless you decide to make the drawstring bags. My MOMs group recently had a busy bag swap where we each brought 4 of the same bags, and took 4 different ones home. I had never done this before, Read the Rest…

At Keeping it Simple

Sewing Busy Bag Activity by Melly Sews

Today I’m over at Keeping it Simple, showing how I made theses sewing activities for a busy bag swap. Come say hi. Don’t worry, the last blazer sewalong post will also post today. If you enjoyed this post, I’d love for you to share, like, +1 or pin with the buttons below the related links. Read the Rest…

Project: Draft a Pajama Pattern

Draft a Pajama Pattern with Melly Sews

See these pajama pants? I have been sleeping in them every time they’re clean since I made them as part of my contributor posts at The Sewing Loft in January. I’m bringing these tutorials home, so today I’m going to show you how to draft a pajama pattern for a perfect fit – based on a Read the Rest…

Zipping Over At Keeping it Simple

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Hey y’all, join me at Keeping it Simple today to find out how to install zippers! If you enjoyed this post, I’d love for you to share, like, +1 or pin with the buttons below the related links. Or  subscribe to my RSS feed or my weekly newsletter  (psst – newsletter subscribers get access to Read the Rest…

Calling All Kids over to Alida Makes!

Prepster Pullover in Floral Print by Melly Sews

Hey y’all – I’m over at Alida Makes today for her series Calling All Kids! Click the button to stop by and see why tough guys wear floral. If you enjoyed this post, I’d love for you to share, like, +1 or pin with the buttons below the related links. Or  subscribe to my RSS Read the Rest…

Sew in Tune – with Begin with B

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Today I get to welcome back Jacq from Begin with B. Another mama of two boys, she was with us for the first round of Sew in Tune.  Hello! Excited to be back for the second round of Sew in Tune. We love music in this house. In the past months my oldest Mae has Read the Rest…

Sew in Tune -Catch a Wave with Naptime Crafters

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Today’s Sew in Tune is over at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!  Click on over to see Amy’s look. And remember to enter your music inspired outfits in the Flickr pool for a chance to win these fabulous prizes – you only have 3 days left to enter! $40 Gift Certificate from The Fabric Fairy - $25 Gift Read the Rest…

Sew in Tune – California Calling with Caila Made

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Today I get to introduce Caila, of Caila Made. This girl is an up-and-coming blogger, and definitely one to watch! Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be here today! I’ve always loved this series and am thrilled to share a song-inspired outfit with you today. Before I get started there’s one thing you should know Read the Rest…

Sew in Tune – LMFAO with Sew Country Chick

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Today Sew in Tune is over at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! with Justine of  Sew Country Chick – who looks like she had way too much fun with her look! Click over to check it out. If you enjoyed this post, I’d love for you to share, like, +1 or pin with the buttons Read the Rest…

Sew in Tune – Alpha Beta Parking Lot with Sew a Straight Line

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Today I am thrilled to have Sabra from Sew a Straight Line with us. Sabra’s sense of humor cracks me up, and I am grateful to her and her son for doing a photoshoot in a snowstorm! Hi, Sew In Tune fans!  I’m Sabra and I blog at Sew a Straight Line.  In the soundtrack of Read the Rest…