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DIY Creating Screen Prints For Activewear

Hi Everyone! In this final installment we wrap up the Summer Sportswear topic with a creative project that can be used on a variety of sewing and crafting projects! Follow along as I show you how to make your own custom DIY screen printing design at home. The following tutorial uses a Cricut cutting machine to cut out the permanent vinyl product, but in reality you could use any cutting machine or even carefully cut out a design by hand!

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Sewing Summer Sportswear Continues! Retro Sneakers Sew-Along

What item is an essential part of any sporty summer wardrobe? Sneakers, of course! Follow along in this installment as I show you how to make the Retro Sneakers for 18-inch dolls.

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Summer Sportswear Continues! DIY Miniature Pickleball Paddle Perfect For Dolls!

Hi Everyone! For the month of June we're continuing with our Summer Sportswear theme with several new patterns, tutorials, and pattern hacks!

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Sewing Summer Sportswear Part 3 The Button Up Souvenir Top

New project, perfect for the outdoorsy type! Make a lightweight woven hiking top for your next summer outing!

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Sewing Summer Sportswear Part 2 The Spirit Jersey Phemonenon

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to Sewing Summer Sportswear! In Part 2, I'll be exploring a more modern look at dressing for warm weather activities like biking, hiking, and maybe even a little rollerskating! The focus is kids and teen fashion, and comfort is key - but we don't want to forget the element of style! For my first project, I'm tackling a recreation of an iconic loose fitting comfy style top which can be paired with leggings or bike shorts for a sporty look!

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Sewing Summer Sportswear Part 1 Historical Fashion

Hi and welcome to the topic Sewing Summer Sportswear, for dolls of course! Shari and I will be teaching in tandem for this series. Shari will kick things off with a look at the origin of women's sportswear and a fun new design from the Edwardian time period. I'll jump in and bring things forward a bit to 2025 with a few cute ideas for the modern active girl. The focus of this course includes a variety of warm weather sportswear attire - hiking, tennis, walking, running, pickle ball, and more. We'll leave swimming for another topic!

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