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Can I sign up to receive your blog through email? It looks fantastic.
Thanks, Margaret
i will very happy to receive your blog . it’s agreat blog.
Hey Dana, wanted to let you know I tried to resubscribe through rss and when I click on it all I get is html, I got your post about the new url, but hadn’t gotten any since your vacay post in Google Reader. Sight looks beautiful though, I’ve always appreciated the rather clean lines, lets me focus on the crafts.
So…I am a bit computer illiterate and can’t seem to figure out how to make it so that the new site shows up on my igoogle home page. Can you help?
Just wanted to let you know that I’m also having trouble updating your site in my reader. When I try to subscribe to the new name, it tells me that I’m already subscribed. However, I am not getting the new posts.
Help! I’ve followed you via my iGoogle and Yahoo front page, but it’s not updating now. I don’t see the same spot to click anywhere on here to set things up at your new address.
Puedo suscribirme a su FANTÁSTICO blog por correo electrónico? yo también intente ponerla en mi pagina de inicio de Google ,debo hacer algo mal.No lo logro.
Feliz nuevo sitio!!
Was searching for some upcycled project and came across something I knew I saw on your site but was posted with your pictures and full directions on another site… did list your name but no back link, it was for your warhol dress. http://www.allfreesewing.com/master_images/AllFreeSewing/Upcycle%20T-Shirts%2010%20Projects%20to%20Make%20for%20Kids.pdf
Don’t know what I’m doing wrong – tried to subscribe by email but it didn’t seem to work for me. HELP!
I would love to get your emails/subscribe, but don’t find the button to do it.
Thanks
Kristine
Dear Dana, love your blog!
Im trying to make the shirt dress pattern, as I have to translate it in to centimeters measures I was redrawing the pattern with autocad, and I found out that when I try to put toguether on the drawing the sleeves with the dress it doesn´t work, so I redraw the sleeves and now it works! I would love to send you back the sleeves redrawn becouse they are quite different and the ones you give on the tutorial didn´t work.
How can I send you the pattern?
Thanks for your work and best regards!
Your tutorial for making a simple skirt was great! I just completed my first one….Thanks. Katy
Hello!
I am from Germany and i want to write you some words. First all the best for you and the baby. I have also 3 children and itś fun but also hard work …
I found your site in the world wide web and its great (and i am absolutely an beginner). My daughter loves her circle skirt. Thank you.
Hi Dana!,
i just love your site en tutorials, i am finally understanding the magic of sewing! thank you so much for putting it on the i-net! Enjoy your new baby, hope to read and learn a lot of more your sewing trics.
Greetings Claire
I too would like to follow your blog, is there a way to sign up so it’s dropped in my email? thanks!
Gracias,los tutoriales son tan claros y estan tan bien explicado con las fotos que he sido capaz de hacer ya varias faldas haciendo nada que he empezado a coser….y sin saber ingles!!!! jajajaja
Hi Dana,
I can’t wait to try this.
Question: What kind of camera did you use to take your pictures? They are great. I have a Nikon D200 and my pictures are not this good. I use to have a Minolta that took great pictures. I am sure the Nikon would too if I knew how to use it.
Lisa
Saw this today and it reminded me of you.
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/11/sewing-chevron-chenille-blanket.html
I love celebrate the baby – great idea!
I have a delicious salsa recipe if you’d like to try it.
2 lbs. Roma Tomatoes, diced
1 Jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 Red Onion, diced or more if you like a lot of onions
2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped
1/2 Cup Lime Juice, about 4 limes
1/2 Cup Vegetable Juice
Salt to Taste
Combine above and chill until you are ready to eat! So delicious and easy to make. You can eat it with chips or tacos….whatever! Enjoy and let me know if you like it.
I am hainvg trouble sewing with elastic thread. I made the knit baithing suit cover up and it worked great, but i’m trying to use a cotton and it doesn’t gather near as well…nor does it seem very strong…I have tension at 4 or so and stitch length at 4. Do you think a straight or zig zag stitch is best??? Any advice appreciated!
Hmmm. I’ve never done it with a zigzag stitch. But I find that with cotton, the rows don’t really start to gather up as well till I’ve sewn about 4 of them. Have you sprayed it with water yet and ironed? That always helps the fabric gather up. Of course sewing with elastic thread is different in every single sewing machine. It’s not a sure bet and sometimes a bit experimental.
Hi Dana
I have only recently found your blog and i am hooked. l love it. l love how you explain everything so non sewers like myself can actually understand. l have made so many things from your tutorials and they have all worked, Yippeee. l run to my emails every day to see what you have done next.
Keep up the amazing work.
Wish you would make a pattern of this baby jumper on julies blog. baby jumper.
When my girls were little, 50 years ago, these jumpers/sunsuits were the best thing to
have. Very easy to change diapers with these on. Thank you, Netta
Just wondering if you’ve ever thought of doing a tutorial for using piping in sewing? Loving your easy to follow instructions and great pictures. Was just wondering if you use it much yourself in sewing.
Hey Margie……..this dress is made from a beach towel…….do you like it? Also, we could just use reguar fabric, like cotton…………..XOXOX’S
Hi Dana, I just wondered if its still possible to get a copy of the Village Frock Pattern you used to make that lovely little courderoy dress? Is it one of your patterns because I couldn’t see it in the pattern shop.
Thanks so much,
Kat
Hello
I sent the message to your g mail.
About my mistake …
I am glad if a reply is got.
The message which I possibly sent thought that it would go into the troublesome folder and it could not see, and was allowed to write here.
I am writing this text using the translation site.
If I have you read, please erase here. ..
I’m sorry for my misstake.
Naomi.O
Postscript
The paper pattern of your beach robe which I bought a long time ago was the highest!
A daughter and a son will wear this summer also.
Dana, you have inspired me to sew so much! I have been having a blast making things for my kids, but I want to sew more for myself too. I wonder if you have any ideas about an A-line skirt with the front 6-12 inches shorter than the back? I have this picture in my head, and I can’t quite figure out how to make it work. I know you are busy! Let me know if you come up with anything, please.
Thank you!!!
Mar
Idea for a skirt…I remember squaw skirts or patio skirts but look them up on the internet…they are three gathered tiers, loaded with ric-rac but to make it simpler, and easier, I am going to make your gathered skirt with rows of close spaced ric-rac. Mine was turqoise with silver ric rac; yes we loved metallics ric rac in 1954. They alsways had a matching easy top. Or you could attach the skirt to a T-shirt. Ask all the grandmas for their extra ric rac as we all have some and so save money. Use the idea if you want it…I think they should be popular again.
Sue Christian-Rodriguez
Dana!
May I just say, that you are an inspiration? I found your site via Pinterest and it motivated me to get sewing! I am self taught and pretty new to the game but I downloaded your summer vacation dress pattern which was a major sucess and got immediate approval from the 7 year old diva in my house! So much so that we made the 3 layer skirt… and matching outfits for La-La Loopsy!
I am looking for some ideas for the little men in my life… 20 month old twin boys. Why is it soooo fun to make stuff for the little ladies? I find myself struggling to find something interesting for the boys…. suggestions?
PS just bought your book from amazon.com
You Rock
Stacey
Hi Stacey,
I’m so glad you found us!
As for boys…I love sewing for boys and for two years did a series dedicated to them. I have an entire pants in the tutorials section here (with lots of variations):
http://www.danamadeit.com/tutorials
And here’s a HUGE lineup of boy ideas:
http://www.danamadeit.com/celebrate-the-boy
Have fun sewing!
- dana
I would love to see a post on your babies diaper bag! Did you make it? If not, where did you buy one? I am due in June and totally in need of something that doesn’t scream “diaper bag”!!
I actually bought this one at Babies R us and absolutely love it. It doesn’t look like a diaper bag at all
http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Versa-Diaper-Black/dp/B0041RRZ1U/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1336790662&sr=1-3
Have you ever made the no sew tutu? All you need is tulle and a ribbon. I made one for myself for a costume party but mine is not nearly as cute as the ones for little girls. They are a fast and easy project for any mom to make not much skill is required either.