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Is that Really Me?

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
So, I guess it's official...my Meet The Designers bio is up at Project Run & Play!  I'm still pinching myself! ...

Vaca...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Having a blast in BC...the weather's been perfect and we've already had an awesome beach day with my cousin and her perfect little family. The boys are only three months apart, and are at the perfect age to completely enjoy each other's company.  They were unintentionally dressed more like twins than cousins! :) "Look at the Mounty on his horse, boys!!"...nah, the rocks are...

Going Home...

Thursday, August 23, 2012
Sorry things have been so quiet here at E&E...my sewing machine pedal has been to the floor the past week in order to complete a certain project before we leave for our vacation to visit family back home on the west coast.  You'll see more of that certain project when a certain competition begins next month.  So, while I may not be posting much while we're away (I might share...

My Very First Zip Fly

Thursday, August 16, 2012
Today is the day Melissa from Melly Sews has officially launched her new e-book Blank Slate Patterns.  I had the privilege of testing the Clean Slate Pants awhile back...and I'm so thrilled I did, because with Melissa's super instructions, I was able to sew my very first functional zip fly!  You should have seen me giddily opening and closing the zipper once it was...

Adult Clothing...It's Been Awhile!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Today I completed an adult sized dress, something I haven't done in a very long time.  I've been racking my brain trying to remember the last dress I've made that wasn't for a baby or child, and I seriously think it was probably my wedding dress - nine years ago! A couple months ago when my mom came to visit us, we went to the local fabric store, she picked out this pattern and I...

With Appreciation...

Monday, August 13, 2012
I'm so overwhelmed by the tremendous support I received over the weekend and am truly grateful to everyone who chose to vote for me to join the other designers for Project Run & Play.  I could hardly believe it when I saw my name in the announcement this morning (the polls closed well after I went to bed, so I had no idea what the votes were at)!  While I honestly feel a...

Metric Pattern Cutting

Sunday, August 12, 2012
If you have ever wanted to create your own patterns/designs, but don't know where to start, I highly recommend you get a copy of this book.  It's amazing!  I have borrowed it from the library but plan to purchase my own copy, because it's simply that good.  It gives exact details on how to create pattern blocks or slopers which are perfectly measured to fit.  And if you have...

French Seam Tutorial

Saturday, August 11, 2012
Since this little trench jacket is one of my favourite personal creations, I was pretty ecstatic to see it and the rest of the Toddler Sportswear Chic outfit among the final selections for the Project Run & Play Open Auditions.  And one of my favourite features of the Sportswear Trench Jacket is the fact that there are no exposed seams on the inside of it.  This technique...

Project Run & Play Audition Finalist

Friday, August 10, 2012
Today is the first day of voting for the final two spots in the Project Run & Play childrenswear design competition and to my surprise & delight, my Toddler Sportswear Chic outfit was selected as one of the top five!  I had a tough time choosing which outfit to submit, but in the end, decided to go with the one that was recognized as judges' choice for the...

Flutter Dress with Folded Sleeves

Friday, August 3, 2012
 Using Figgy's Flutter Circle Skirt Tutorial as a starting point, I recently completed this dress.  I wanted to create something interesting with the sleeves, so after experimenting a bit with three pieces of fabric, I created a folded, somewhat braided sleeve.  To be honest, I'm not really sure what to call it, but it worked! Here's how the dress was made... 1....

Fabric Toy House

Thursday, August 2, 2012
In case you missed it, this is what I guest posted awhile back at Paul et Paula. Hello Paul & Paula Readers!  I am so ecstatic to be guest posting here on my favourite international design blog. My name is Heidi, and I am a Canadian stay-at-home mom who blogs at Elegance & Elephants, a place where I share my handmade endeavours.  While I dabble in many homemade projects...

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