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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Knit Maxi Skirt Sewing Pattern for Women - Women's Maxi Skirt pattern

Do you want to sew a Maxi Skirt for yourself? This DIY Knit Maxi Skirt is a BREEZE to sew!! I mean a true BREEZE!!

I have already worn my skirt three times in the past two weeks and am already inspired to make more of them!!

Some pattern test pics:

If you are looking for awesome knit fabric, check out Girl Charlee knit fabrics. Unbelievable prices and selection! I already have my eye on two more prints!!

Scoop up The Knit Maxi Skirt for Women's sewing pattern HERE in the pattern shop. It's instant download, too. Can it get any better than that?

Buy it HERE now!

You'll be GLAD you did!!

Happy Spring Sewing!!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Model CONTEST and FREE FABRIC!

Want to win a gift card to get some

FREE FABRIC?

Seamingly Smitten sewing patterns is having a Cover Model Contest!

Sew up The Love Me Knots Dress sewing pattern (pattern HERE on sale for $2.99), take some pictures and email me up to three favorites!

Clear photos and great shots of the dress on a sweet little girly is all you need to enter!

Email your pics to me: Jenny - seaminglysmitten@gmail.com

Want to know what you will WIN?

*First Place Winner Prize Package (a $150 value)

The 1st Place Cover Photo entry will receive a $100 FREE FABRIC gift card to The Crafty Shack of Louisana!! Just imagine all the FREE FABRIC you can choose!! (not redeemable for cash) and 6 FREE Seamingly Smitten sewing patterns!

*Second Place Winner Prize Package (a $100 value)

The 2nd Place Cover Photo entry will receive a $50 FREE FABRIC gift card to The Crafty Shack of Louisiana!! (not redeemable for cash) and 6 FREE Seamingly Smitten sewing patterns!

*Third Place Winner Prize Package (a $50 value)

The 3rd Place Cover Photo entry will receive a $25 FREE FABRIC gift card to The Crafty Shack of Louisiana!! ( not redeemable for cash) and 3 FREE Seamingly Smitten sewing patterns!!
Get your pictures in by May 25th to win! Winners announced May 31st on the blog.

Anyone can win! The fabric store can ship your fabric to you!

Happy Sewing!

Friday, May 10, 2013

8 Mother's Day Gift Ideas that you can SEW!

If you love waiting until the last minute to find the perfect gift for your Mom, or simply can't come up with just the right idea, here is a list of 8 Mother's Day gifts that you can make TODAY!

These projects would make awesome handmade gifts! They would also show your Mom just how much you really know about what she loves to do!

Grab your sewing machine, some fabric and get sewing!

1. For the techie Mom, you can make her this Padded iPad Case TUTORIAL - CLICK HERE from Polkadotchair.com

2. For the fully accessorized Mom, check out this bag with a gorgeous bow - full tutorial HERE at I am momma hear me roar

3. For the Mom that loves to garden you can make her this Spring Garden Apron tutorial - find it HERE at Craftaholics Anonymous blog!

4. To help your Mom organize her earrings make her this NO SEW Burlap Earring Holder - CLICK HERE to see the tutorial from Positively Splendid Blog

5. To the safety conscious Mom, check out this Handmade Portable First-Aid Kit! I haven't seen anything like this before!! You can CLICK HERE to find the tutorial at Positively Splendid.

6. For the Mom that loves to journal, write poetry or pen about her travels, how about a fabric covered journal? CLICK HERE for a tutorial by Stitched in Color.

7. For the healthy and fit Mom, how about sewing her a new drawstring Yoga Bag? CLICK HERE for the tutorial by Sew4home

8. If your Mom loves to cook and throw dinner parties, check out these Reversible Placemats! CLICK HERE to get the tutorial from Amy at Naptime Crafters!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mommies out there! I hope you get a day to relax, a day free of cooking and you get some time to take care of yourself!!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Tween Maxi Dress sewing pattern NEW RELEASE!!

This pattern has been on my to-do list for months! So many of you have asked when I would start making larger sizes in my patterns. Well, here it is! I hope you LOVE it so it will be the first of many!

Introducing:

The TWEEN / TEEN Maxi Dress

sewing pattern for Girls!!

Love it? You can get it here in the pattern shop today!

Have you been looking for a TWEEN / TEEN maxi dress that is simple yet stylish? This Tween / Teen maxi dress has an elasticized top that stays comfortably in place, an elasticized empire waist to give it some shape and includes FOUR strap options.

You can choose wide straps to cover bra straps and are sewn from front to back for more coverage, criss-crossed straps in the back, halter style straps that tie in the back that are spread out in the front or they can form a v-neck. Your teen / tween can wear this dress during the day with sandals, flats or flip-flops.

This dress looks great in solids or even bold and modern eye-catching prints. You can even use up to four fabrics that match your personal style and personality. You will LOVE making and wearing this dress! Sew one today!