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Ruffle Obsessed??
October 15th, 2011 | 
Author: I need to make a separate category on my blog labeled “ruffles” for all the posts that have to do with ruffles!!!
Just wanted to share a new product I added to our shop this week!!
Introducing the Jersey Ruffle Scarf with Felt Flower Brooch…
in plum,
or castle,
Chocolate, and Scarlet colored scarves to come:) These were sooo fun to make, and I love the feel of jersey knit! Fall makes me excited for scarves, how about you!!
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Our NEW Shop Opening Soon!!
My heart is beating so fast cuz I am SOOOO excited about the opening of our new little shop!!
Maddie Mae Lane is officially open!! We are in the process of updating, adding items, and marking things to CLEARANCE, so be sure to stop by:)
Would you like a little sneak peak of what we will be offering?
Ok, I thought so:)
Earrings:
Rings:
Necklaces:
Hair Pins:
and more!!
We’ll keep you updated as we add some fun stuff for the holidays coming up:)
We will be having some giveaways and contests, so stay tuned:)
You guys are the best!! Thanks for your support!!
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Tuesday Tutorial: Old Sheet to Ruffly Scarf
Have you seen the darling ruffle scarves all over blogland? Aren’t they totally to die for darling!!
I saw this tutorial from Sewing in No Man’s Land and decided to try it with a scrap from an old sheet.
Be prepared. This tutorial is SUPER DUPER easy peasy!!
Here is what you’ll need to make your own embellished ruffly scarf:
Step 1:
Step 2:
So I used an old sheet, I cut it so I would already have a hemmed edge.
If you’re just using fabric, you will need to hem each side 1/2 inch. Do this by folding the edge of the fabric down 1/4 inch, then fold it another 1/2 inch and press in place. Sew along the inner edge of the fold.
Step 3:
Set your sewing machine to the longest stitch length setting.
When pulling your bobbin thread (the bottom thread) be careful the thread doesn’t break. Just go nice and slow.
(Don’t mind my blinding white bobbin thread!!! I ran out of my brown!!)
Gather the edges so that they are as even as possible.
Step 5:
Step 6:
For some tips on making felt flowers go HERE.
There are lots of ways to wrap and wear your scarf, and lots of places to pin your brooch. Go crazy!! Have fun!!
Can’t wait to try this with more fabric, and more colors!!
Linking up HERE this week:
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Tuesday Tutorial: Fall Felt Flower Belt
Haha!! Do you like my post title?? Can you say it 3 times fast?
I CAN’T!!
I have seen so many lovely felt flowers all over blogland, including these ones my blogging partner made a few months back:)
and I have wanted to incorporate some in some sort of accessory somehow…
This is what I came up with!
Would you like to make your very own Fall Felt Flower Belt;)
Here’s what you will need: (Keep in mind, you can use any combination of flower or fabric as a cluster and I think it would be darling, add your own flava, that’s what makes it unique:)
This technique is also used to make felt flower decor balls, so once you have it down, you can do so much with it!!!
One flower down, 3 more to go:)
-K- halfway there!!
Sweet!! Last one!!
Four Felt Flowers, CHECK!!
Now attach the flowers to your felt rectangle,
add some ribbon, buttons, or bling
Make sure you make a really cheesy face when your husband snaps a photo…
But I have to say, I’m loving this belt! I can’t wait to try more colors and combos!
Linking up HERE this week:
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Giveaway #10!! Love Stitched Gift Certificate
Giveaway now Closed!!
Our next giveaway comes from the very talented Brittany, creator of Love Stitched!!
I have been a huge fan of Brittany’s forever, and I’m so thrilled that she offered to participate in our giveaway this month!!
If you’re not a follower of Love Stitched yet, you will be soon! Go check out her darling blog!
She has fun tutorials,
Hilarious posts,
and an amazing Etsy shop where you will find sweet accessories!
Brittany is offering one Just Sew Sassy reader a $10 certificate to her Etsy shop!!
Oh, I want to go shopping at Love Stitched!! Thanks sooo much Brittany! If you use the code lovely20, Brittany is also offering a 20% discount to use in her shop, woohoo!!
To enter this giveaway:
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become a follower of Love Stitched
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“like” Love Stitched on facebook
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check out Brittany’s Etsy shop, then come back and let us know what your favorite item is
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Follow or subscribe to Just Sew Sassy
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blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway
Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Lots of chances to win! Giveaway will be open for one week. We will then use random.org to select our winner!! Thanks for stopping by, good luck everyone!!
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Giveaway #8!! Flower Frenzy Creations
Giveaway now closed!!
Sooo, I’m a little bias about this next giveaway:) The fabulous Shianne from Flower Frenzy Creations is sooo talented!!
I’m going to embarrass Shianne for a sec, she’s been my kids’ babysitter since she was 11, and I’ve watched her blossom into this mind-blowing entrepreneur/artist!! We LOVE her!!
Check out her stuff…
Seriously, her creations are soooo darling!!
She’s got some fabulous giveaways going on all summer long, you don’t want to miss it, so go check out Flower Frenzy Creations!!
Shianne features other creative bloggers every week, and some fabulous tutorials…
Check out her cute Rosette and Ruffle T-Shirt
Shianne created her signature “rosie style” headband for one lucky Just Sew Sassy reader!!
Thanks sooo much Shianne!!
To enter to win this headband:
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Go check out Flower Frenzy Creations and become a follower
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Follow Flower Frenzy on Facebook
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Follow Flower Frenzy on Twitter
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Subscribe or publicly follow Just Sew Sassy (1 entry for each)
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Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about this giveaway
Lots of chances to enter!! Please leave one comment for each entry. Giveaway will be open for one week. We will then use Random.org to select our winner! Good luck everyone!!
***Today is the last day to enter our Lolly Jane vinyl label giveaway!! Check out these other fabulous giveaways still open this week for your chance to win three patterns from Sew Much Ado, A darling Summer Block Kit, and a $30 credit to Happy Potamus Designs!!***
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Giveaway #4!! Adorable Flower Headband
Giveaway Closed!
Our next giveaway comes from the talented designer of Kirsti Koo!!
I LOVE this blog! Kirsti has lots of clever tutorials, giveaways, and a darling Etsy shop full of cute patterns!! You have to go check it out!!
The winner of this giveaway will have their choice of a darling fabric headband!
Kirsti has a HUGE selection…
Just specify in your comment the colors you would like!
Thanks Kirsti!!
To enter this giveaway:
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Check out Kirsti Koo and become a follower
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“Like” Kirsti Koo on facebook
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Check out Kirsti’s Etsy shop and add to favorites
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Become a follower of Just Sew Sassy
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Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway (one entry for each)
Lots of chances to win! Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Giveaway will be open for one week, and then we will use Random.org to draw a winner! Good luck ya’ll!!
***Make sure you check out our other giveaways still open for a chance to win a $25 Fourth of July fun pack, a chic hobo handbag, or hand sewn rag quilt!!***
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Tuesday Tutorial: Sassy Girl Purse
My little 4 year old “fashionista” has been begging me for a Hello Kitty purse. She is obsessed right now with Hello Kitty! So after looking for a few months for some cute Hello Kitty fabric, we finally found this cute fabric at The Cotton Shop in Provo.
I have been making adult purses for a while so I took all the techniques from many pattern’s I have used to make this darling little bag. I used her favorite Jonas Bro. purse for my inspiration.
It was so fun to make her something I knew she would LOVE
Materials Needed:
- Little Girls Handbag to trace
- 1/4 yard of fabric for the outside print, purse strap
- 1/4 yard of fabric for the inside of the bag, pocket and Tab for the O Ring
- 1/4 yard of fusible fleece
- 1/2 yard of woven interfacing
- 2 sheets of paper to draw purse pattern on
- 1/8 yard of Knit fabric
- 5 inch circle of matching felt (match to the knit fabric)
- 2 O Rings
- Rotary Cutter and Mat, scissors
- Sewing machine
Trace half the bag on to half of the paper, trace 1/2″ around the purse
Fold the Paper in 1/2 so that half of the pattern is showing and it’s even, cut the pattern out on the fold
Fold in half and in the lower corner draw a small 3/4″ triangle
This is what the pattern looks like unfolded
Using your pattern, cut out two from both fabrics, 2 from the fusible fleece and 2 from the woven interfacing
Iron the Woven interfacing to the wrong side of the two outside fabrics. And iron the fusible fleece to the wrong sides of the inside pieces.
I’m sure most know how to make a pocket 
Center the pocket on the inside fabric piece
I Reinforce the pocket because I know my little one is rough on her stuff!
Next, Sew the triangle closed. pinch them so right sides are together, sew 1/4″ from the edge (If this is confusing, email me and I will try and explain it better)
Here is another pic, of what I mean by sewing the triangles
Here is what it should look like once you have sewn them
Next, place the two outside pieces right side together and sew all the way from the top right, to the top left, Leave a 3 inch. opening at the bottom. Repeat for the Outside 2 pieces of fabric except, do NOT leave a opening in the bottom. Set aside
Cut a 1 inch x 58 inch piece of knit, ruffle it up. For more detailed instructions on how to ruffle go HERE
Pin the Ruffle to the Felt circle and either hand stitch it or machine sew it to the felt.
I can’t believe I FORGOT to take a picture of this step, Center and pin the flower on to the front of the purse and sew it on
Turn the inside (my pink polka-dot fabric) piece of fabric wrong side out. Place the outside (my Hello Kitty purse- piece) fabric into the (pink polka dot piece) fabric piece, so that RIGHT sides are facing each other. Sew around 1/4″ from the top edge
Here is what it should look like when the top edge is sewn all the way around
Pull the Outer fabric through the opening in the inside piece of fabric.
Sew 1/4″ around the top edge of the purse
Assemble the Purse Handle: Cut 2- 4.5″ x 5″ squares (of the inside print)
Cut 20″ x 6″ of the Main fabric and the woven interfacing. Iron on the interfacing
Long ways, iron in the outer edges in to the middle. And press in place, in half. Sew down a 1/8″ from both edges
Fold the fabric in half and add thread the O Ring. Sew a 1/4″ from the edge. Then turn it out so the raw edge is tucked in.
Pin The O rings evenly to the sides of the purse
sew a small square on the tab to secure to the purse. (My machine needle was so dull and I was out of needles that I had to hand stitch mine! err! but it worked out okay)
For the purse handle, Iron the (Short) ends 1/4″ in on both ends. Length wise, Iron the edges in to the middle and then in half. Sew 1/8″ all the way around the strip.
Attach the strap through the O ring and sew.
Don’t forget to sew the 3″ opening closed on the inside of the purse…
That’s it! Hope your little Sassy girl enjoys her new bag!
Linking up at THESE awesome parties!!
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Tuesday Tutorial: Tiered Ribbon Necklace
Are you still looking for a mother’s day gift to make?! How about a tiered necklace?? My mother in law is really into necklaces right now and I thought I would try my hand at making her one. (I HOPE she doesn’t see this!) I saw this awesome tutorial a while back and I have been working up the courage to make my own! Here is my version…
Materials Needed:
- 48″ Chain (can be found at the craft store)
- 60″ Chain
- 3/8″ Ribbon
- Necklace clasp
- Small jump rings
- Needle nose pliers
- Fabric for the flower embellishment
- Brad or button
- Glue Gun
- Scissors
Using the pliers open the 60″ chain and take off the extra chain. Make it 32″ long.
Break up the smaller chain with your pliers into 2 strands.
Attach each end of the strand to to a Jump ring
Weave your ribbon through the wider chain (weave both strands)
Tie a knot at the ends of each strand of chain. I used a lighter to seal the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying.
Attach all strands to one Jump ring. Do not close the Jump ring yet. Set aside
With the 32″ chain folded in half, measure up 8.5″ from the bottom and weave the ribbon
Knot the ends and cut off the extra ribbon
Attach the Jump rings holding the tiered strands to the main necklace. Fasten the Jump rings closed with the pliers
Tie a Ribbon in a bow on one side of the necklace and add your flower embellishment to the other side.
Attach the clasp to the open end of the necklace with the pliers
Thanks to my gorgeous friend Brittny for being my model
You’re done!
Linking up HERE this week!
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Feature Friday!
Lately I have been on a quest to make some cute and trendy things for me and my girls. And this week I have been so inspired by all the girly craft ideas out in blog land… I had such a hard time narrowing it down to my favorite 3 this week. But here they are! You girls have inspired me with your beautiful creative projects!
Look at this trendy Knockoff bib necklace from Cut the Craft …I want one!
Utah County Mom made this darling, gorgeous ruffle dress from scratch! Wow you are talented! And it turned out BEAUTIFUL
(what a CUTE little model!)
And I really LOVE this super classy, chic headband from Steff’s Stuff
Great job ladies! Feel free to grab a Feature button if you would like!
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