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Ollie Bomber Jacket Release!
ByKelly Ballou April 11, 2016April 11, 2016

Very excited to announce that the Ollie Bomber Jacket pattern is now available! It comes in sizes 12 months to 12 years and you have the option of making it fully lined, or leaving it unlined for a quick sew. There are also instructions for making welt pockets. If you use a reversible zipper you…

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Berry Bubble Shorts from Mummykins & Me
ByKelly Ballou March 16, 2016

I was lucky enough to get to test these super adorable bubble shorts from Mummykins and Me! I have been so excited for these shorts since Rebecca first posted a picture on her Facebook group a few months ago. Like all of the Mummykins & Me patterns, there is a great attention to detail. These…

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Floral Bomber Jacket: Tutorial and Free Pattern
ByKelly Ballou March 7, 2016April 9, 2017

UPDATE: The Ollie Bomber Jacket Pattern is now available in 12 months to 12 years! You can buy it HERE. The size 2 pattern will continue to be free. There are so many things I enjoy about sewing. I love pattern testing, all the lovely fabric, the act of sewing itself–except for the parts that involve…

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Big Little Wild Things Coat Tour
ByKelly Ballou January 20, 2016

Welcome to my stop along the Big Little Wild Things Coat blog tour! I had so much fun making these amazing coats and let me tell you, I had some super happy kiddos. My son was bouncing off the walls with excitement when he saw his dragon coat–complete with flame pockets. Yeah, that was a…

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Fun Felt Animal Masks
ByKelly Ballou January 13, 2016March 7, 2016

I am incredibly excited to tell you guys that I am a regular guest blogger over at Mummykins & Me now! In my first post I show you how to make these cute and fun felt animal masks! They are super easy and their is a free pattern for each of the four masks. This cute…

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JillyAtlanta Belted Shorts Pattern
ByKelly Ballou January 12, 2016

So it’s January here in New England and that means snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, so of course it’s the perfect time to whip up a pair of shorts, right?! Okay, maybe not, but lucky for me, and Brynn’s little chubby legs, we are heading to Florida next week! Woohoo! Also JillyAtlanta had a really great…

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A Curious Halloween
ByKelly Ballou October 31, 2015October 31, 2015

Happy Halloween from the Curious George and the Man With the Yellow Hat! Love this duo! Nathan originally wanted to be a tomato…and then a grape…and some other weird random household items, but since he loves Curious George so much he was thrilled when I suggested this idea. Win, win. Unfortunately I had my ISO…

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