Pattern Makeover Month Flickr Group

Giveaways are still open until this evening! Scroll down to see them all.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I have had several of you say that you were inspired by Pattern Makeover Month and have made a few yourself. Well, I want to see them!I have made a flickr group called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' If you have made a version of the Sweet Dress, please join the

Pattern Makeover Month Recap

1. The Berkeley Dress 2. The Bellingham Dress 3. The Westpoint Skirt & Top 4. The Shelby Dress5. The Darby Dress 6. The Annapolis Dress 7. The New Haven Dress 8. The Linden Dress9. The Raleigh Skirt & Top 10. The Monroe Dress 11. The Montgomery Dress 12. The Dixie Dress13. The Quincy Dress 14. The Harrisburg Dress 15. The Montague Dress 16. The Abilene Dress17. The Naples Dress 18. The Astoria

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And that concludes Pattern Makeover Month.1 seamstress3 guest bloggers39 tutorials46 dresses51 blog postsand759 photos I don't know about you, but I am EXHAUSTED! Time for a little R&R. . .(And if I don't get my sewing space cleaned up soon, my hubby may not let me stay here much longer! ;0)

The Harrisburg Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keeping the quilt theme going-- a CrAzy quilt dress!Cut the dress pieces with a muslin

The Lancaster Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sorry about the picture. . . my models are on strike!)This little number is dedicated

The Nightie-Night Nightie

(Yes, I know the title is totally cheese-ball. You'll have to forgive me. . . my creative brain cells are fried!)This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .My little girlie-girls LOVE

The Brooklyn Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, how I wish you could see this dress in person! It is one of my favorite favorites!

The Preston Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are you ahead of the game and working on school clothes? Add some longer sleeves and

The Monroe Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How about this sassy little version?Cut this dress as directed in the pattern, adding about 1/2 an inch above

The Splish Splash Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Today's guest blogger is Kris, from Pea Pod Creations.The first time I was introduced to Kris was on So You Think You Are

The Dixie Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversible Dress #2-A perfect little picnic dress!For this version of the Sweet Dress, cut the main dress pieces out of both fabrics, making the

The Quincy Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What could possibly be better than a new dress? Why, TWO new dresses, of course!To make the Sweet Dress reversible is quite easy

Button Bracelet

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hard to see in the picture, but I also added a bracelet-- a vintage button bracelet!Okay. . . so it is not that great. But for one of my first attempts at

Button Bling Headband

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mama needs some accessories to go with her new top! I am not a huge accessory person (except for shoes, of course). But with all the inspiration out

The Montgomery Mama Top

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .It's Mama's Day! And since it is Mama's Day, I thought we would take a break from the little girlie dresses and do a couple Mama posts. But I have

The Montgomery Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Another simple modification that can change the entire look of the dress. . . Cut the Sweet Dress pattern as directed. Sew as

The Shelby Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .There are some crazy cute throw pillows out there-- but what to do with throw pillows? When you have kids, they just end

The Annapolis Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dress up a knit dress with a little shirring and some ruffles!Cut the two dress pieces

Frilly, Fluffy, Simple, Twirly!

Add the Sweet Dress made-over into a shirt with any of the following skirts. (Just a few of my faves!)Tutorials:Easy, Peasy, Twirly, Whirly Skirt by This Mama Makes StuffKnit Layered Skirt by Make It and Love ItMarket Skirt by MadeMilkmaid Skirt by CrafterhoursThe Dresden Plate Skirt by CrafterhoursAll Aflutter Skirt by Melissa StramelPatterns:The Can-Can Skirt by MadeLayered Cake Skirt by

The Westpoint Skirt and Top

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Need a different look with your skirt? Try this one.Take your Sweet Dress pattern and