Today our Ugly Pattern Challenge comes from Amber at Crazy Little Projects, who we adore. We participated in her "Learn to Sew" Challenge and had a blast and today she is back with us for the Ugly Pattern Challenge. Amber is known for her softies patterns...so she of course started out with this not-so-modern-looking doll pattern. And you now need to go to her blog to see the results!!!!! Click HERE to see what Amber made it into.... ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge—Elizabeth
Today we are excitedly kicking off one of our absolute favorite series of the year, the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern Challenge!!!!! I think it is our favorite because it gives new life to some "otherwise never used" patterns that are sitting in thrift stores or attics everywhere.....and maybe the fact that we believe every vintage pattern has some redeeming qualities about it. (Which is probably why we are hoarding so many...) Take for example a million of these bad 80's patterns like this beauty ... View the Post
Your Invited to an Ugly Ducking (Vintage) Pattern Party!
Hello! Today we'd like you all to join us for our second annual Ugly (Vintage) Pattern Party. As you all know Elizabeth and I hoard collect vintage patterns. And we LOVE them. It is from vintage patterns that I really learned how to sew...the fit, construction, and instructions are the best. Those ladies back in the day KNEW what they were doing. Clothing construction was an art and they were masters. And aside from vintage patterns being awesome...which they are (seriously there is no ... View the Post
And the “Ugly Duckling” Pattern winner is….
Alright, alright. Here's the deal on this Monday morning....liZ and I can NOT decide which pattern is the winner of the first (but definitely not last) Ugly Pattern Challenge. So, we are now asking you to decide. We finally narrowed it down to five and through all of our fits of laughter we can't come up with a winner. You take a look and then vote at the poll at the bottom of the post. WE HAVE TO CROWN THE ULTIMATE UGLY PATTERN WINNER!#1--Carmencita B's 80's Angles#2--Karamiel's Pocket ... View the Post
You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: LiEr from ikat bag
Today's guest has become a fast friend and we love her and her style! It is LiEr from ikat bag and we are so excited that she is here. We sent here a doozy of an 80's pattern and she came up with something shoulder-pad less, modern and darling.She took this 80's look (which are a dime a dozen at thrift stores).... and created this for her little girl's birthday.Here's LiEr..... I figured that if I made a costume, someone would be sure to want to wear it - something I can't guarantee with a ... View the Post
You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: Adrianna from Crafterhours
Today our "Ugly Duckling" pattern comes to us from Adrianna, one of the brilliant minds behind Crafterhours. She and Susan have always been a favorite read of ours! They both come up with the most amazing projects. We sent Adrianna this vintage pattern from the 70's..... and here is what she made. Here's what Adrianna said....."Either I have really bad taste or Elizabeth and Liz were taking it easy on me, because my "ugly" vintage pattern turned out to be just the cutest little thing ever! I ... View the Post