Mannequin Makeover!

I was rifling through my fabrics pins, and found the cutest floral print. There was only a scrap- just big enough for a cute outfit for my Mannequin!I added the blue bow as an accent :) Check out these pics!

Contests

I've been thinking about doing a TeenSew contest. Have any ideas? Please comment in the box below!
Here's my ideas:
Giveaways
Hall of Designs
Pattern Giveaway
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Any Ideas?
~Lilly

More Skirt Pics!

Here's some more pics of the skirt I made!

Ruffled Skirt

This is the skirt I made. Comment! Do you like? :)

Give me a needle, some thread, and some time, and see what I can do!

While my parents went away for vacation, I was left at home, armed with nothing but a puppy, a tote-full of books, and, well, my sewing supplies. So what did I do? Sew up a cute ruffled skirt of course! It is made from a McCall's pattern, and I put my own spin on it by making it out of assorted gingham fabrics. I am going to upload pictures soon. Tell me what you think!

Summer Sew-Along Musings

Alas, Summer Sew Along Knit Hat version is about to come to a close. So, what should we sew next? Check out the poll on the bottom of the page, or write your response in a comment!

Summer Sew-Along Episode 2 Is Here!

Summer Sew Along Episode Two is here and ready for viewing! Tommorow the final episode will air, so keep your eyes open! Hope you like:) This episode walks you through Steps 4-9. Enjoy!

Tune in tommorow when we will complete this cute hat!

Do you like "Summer Sew Along? Then Vote on the New Summer Sew Along Poll on the bottom of this page!

Summer Sew Along Episode One

I am so excited to finally get episode one up! This first episode is kind of long (Five minutes) but I had to introduce materials etc, so the next couple should only be around 3 minutes. Also, my dog saw a kitty halfway through- sorry about the extra noise!  Tell me what you think! Comments/suggestions would be appreciated. :)

Thanks to my awesome camera gal, Anna Ferron! I will add more videos every couple of days. :)

Summer Sew-Along

Yep, I have definatley got to think of a better name for this:) Any ideas? Please tell! Send them to teensew&gmail.com

Got some elastic? Some scraps of knit fabric? Then you are ready to make the Cute knit hat, this time alongside yours truly, Lilly! Starting this week, you can sew alongside me using the comprehensive guides that will soon be uploaded. This cute acesspry is compliments of the seeing republic's Nichole Smith!
Can't wait to see the finished project? Here's a sneak peak:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRD9R5Bf6sDIQMjvCc9c_5EuZTVfUwhcTI_qLFySfv6Cfut5HJl
If the link works! Photo by Nichole Smith

Back To School Sew-along!

 What better way to heat up the summer than to add a cute, new garment to your wardrobe? This week I will be posting the first installment of my new Sew-along series. This week's episodes will feature the Cute Knit Hat. Download the pattern at this link: Cute Knit Hat Link By Nichole Smith. I will show you how to make this irresistable accesory step by step, making sure that it comes out with a professional finish that all your friends will love!
~Lilly <3

Batwing Alterations

Remember that Batwing pattern I posted? Here is a way that a follower sewed it... What do you think Daring V neck, or Laid back Scoop?

Ruffled Scarf Pattern

Cute and useful for any  teen's Back To School wardrobe, this scarf goes with anything! Get it HERE!Ruffled Scarf
The pattern is accredited to http://sewingrepublic.com/projectIdeas.html#/RuffledScarf/ where it is downloadable for free!:) Designer is Ashley Johnston of http://www.makeit-loveit.com/ !

Best Website for Sewers of ALL ages!

Hey all you sewers! I just found the greatest new website, and thought you would like it! Here it is: http://www.burdastyle.com/! It is chock full of other sewers just like you, along with free patterns, and giveaways! You can create your own profile, see what your friends are up to, and share you techniques and tips!
Check it out!!

What are YOU sewing?

Hey everybody- Lilly here! I just finished my latest creation; a tiered skirt made out of cute gingham pastels! What are you sewing this summer?

Sewing Patterns: Batwing Top

This is the first pattern that I will put up. It is a batwing top, and should be made out of a knit fabric. Jersey (knit) works well, but is very heavy and hot. You can easily alter this top and make a scoop neck instead of the daring V neck,
Sorry that it is a link- I wanted to embed it, but I don't know how. Here is the file- just save it to your desktop and print it :) Have fun sewing!
        Batwing Pattern: Happy Sewing!.
Click on the link above to find the pattern.

Hi :)

  Hi, everybody! I'm Lilly, an avid teen sewer. In this blog, I will post sewing videos, each part of my upcoming "how to course." Don't already know how to sew? No problem! I'll show you some of the basics in these comprehensive videos.
  Another cool feature is the fact that I will be adding patterns, so you can print them off at home.  The great thing about sewing your own clothes iss that the possibilities are endless. Patterns are just a start- with a few adjustments and easy alterations, you can have a completely new garment! My collection is full of chic styles, ones that I am sure that you will want to sew. :)
  I will also be posting statuses, telling my followers what I am currently sewing, along with pictures. Have questions about the process? Just ask!
  There will be tons of guides, lots of cool features, and great info on TeenSew! So stay tuned, and maybe while your at it, whip up a couple outfits!
  ~Lilly