Carefree Clothes for Girls Pattern for Month 1

I am so excited to start this sew a long.  It is a lot more fun and motivating to sew projects with other people! 

This month's patterns are:

Main pattern: Blouse with Doily Trim

Optional Pattern:  Pants with Lace Trim

Remember to change up your project a bit.  You must add some sort of embellishment that is not in the original pattern!  For this pattern you could use something other then a doily, make your own knitted trim, leave the trim off and embroider a border, use patchwork, applique or fabric printing to decorate the fabric.  Anything!  Use your creativity!  That is what I love most about this book.  It leaves so much room for creativity and alteration! 

Don't forget to read the rules and join the flickr group.

Also, don't forget to post a direct link to your flickr project photo or blog post in the comments section of this post so you are entered to win this month's contest!

This month's prize:

This book is the prize for the best project this month!  It has some great reviews!  I cant wait to see your projects! 

Comments

[tara]

oooh, I havent made these pattern yet.
Hmm...what to do?

[Tanya]

I think I made a mistake on Flickr...I was so excited to FIND ;-) this group, that I immediately joined and then posted two images of projects I've already done. Am I right in thinking, though, that the photo pool is for the monthly sew-alongs? If so, I will remove photos (and submit when it's "time"...) Please let me know.

I also just want to say that I am super happy to see that someone else out there wants to "sew through the book," for that is what I wanted to do on my own the moment it arrived in my mailbox.

Wonderful idea -- and I love the March pattern. :-)

[Melissa]

Go ahead and keep them up. Then we can have some inspiration! Thanks for joining us! I cant wait to see what you are making.

[Ginny]

I made the pants last night and they are really really cute. Great easy pattern, think I will make some more for sure. I'm still thinking on the shirt, and how I want to make it.

[Tanya]

I finished my blouse :-) AS SOON as my machine was fixed, and I think I must have enjoyed it even more after waiting nearly all month.

THANK YOU AGAIN for forming the Sew-Along. I am eager to see what is on tap for April.

Do you I put my link right here in the box like text?

http://washingtonstateapples.blogspot.com/2010/03/carefree-blouse.html

I'm going back up to read your other posts, but I just have to say those radishes and the broccoli are gorgeous. Yum!

[tara]

here is the link to my blog and the top and pants I made for March

http://tinyglutton.blogspot.com/2010/04/cfcfg-march.html

[Adrianna]

I'm pretty sure I left a comment here already..maybe it isn't approved yet? Anyway, I put my pics up on flickr and they will be posted to my blog on Apr. 5. Thanks for hosting this fun sew-a-long!
Adrianna
http://crafterhours.blogspot.com