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Birthday Stuff: Painting Smocks

by This is Carrie on August 25, 2008

Personalized smocks for the kids to wear at the Art Party. These are the kind of “daddy’s old dress shirt smocks” I wore as a child.

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Tutorial: Fitted-T

by This is Carrie on August 13, 2008

It’s so much fun to revamp old boxy T -shirts. If you don’t have a baby to spoil with a refashion, go ahead and make something for yourself. Boxy T to Fitted T Instructions (pdf)

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Tutorial: T-shirt to Newborn Gown

by This is Carrie on August 11, 2008

Here you go!  Let me know if you have any questions or need any clarifications. Newborn Gown Pattern (pdf) You will probably have to choose “shrink to printable area” to get it the right size. It’s the right size if the top is 5″ wide and the sleeve is 7 1/2″ across “join” line.   Lately, […]

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Making Stuff: More Newborn Gowns

by This is Carrie on August 7, 2008

A couple more babies are going to be ready to rock out.

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Estate Sale Jackpot

by This is Carrie on August 4, 2008

R.I.P. my sister sewer. Rest assured your stash has a good home.

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Good Garage Sale Day

by This is Carrie on July 28, 2008

I hit the jackpot of cool men’s t-shirts. Perfect for more baby shower gifts and maybe enough to add a few gowns to the etsy shop. Although it looks like I might have to fight DH for the cool ones. I have noticed him eyeing a few since he found out they are all his […]

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Making Stuff: Recycled T-shirt Newborn Gown

by This is Carrie on July 27, 2008

For a baby boy about to make his appearance.

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Wardrobe Refashion Part Deux

by This is Carrie on July 5, 2008

I just signed the pledge over at Wardrobe Refashion once again. I took the wussy 2 month pledge this time but I still foresee a few slip ups in my future (but also some really great refashions).

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Utahns Used To Like Pretty Sheets

by This is Carrie on July 4, 2008

I was lucky to find all of these pretty sheets during one quick stop at a Savers in Utah. Can’t wait to get home and make them up into some cute summer dresses for the girls.

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Consignment Store Love

by This is Carrie on June 4, 2008

Words can’t describe how much I love thrift and consignment store shopping (especially for the kids). Lucky for me, chloe is in town and shares this love. We made some awesome finds today. Here is my favorite: Perfect for the daughter of a lawyer, don’t you think? And wait, it only gets better. Check out […]

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