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Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Aussie Style! DIY Photo Booth, Koalas, Kangaroos, Vegemite, oh my!

Hi Everyone! In Part 4 we wrap up the Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Aussie Style topic with a fun DIY project. What better way to show off your Aussie wardrobe than in a photo booth filled with fun props and accessories! We'll also take a closer look at that darling Koala Hoodie pattern hack and tie it all together with a fun photo shoot!

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Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Aussie Style, How To Get The Aussie Look!

Hi Everyone! This week we wrap up our sew-along for the Alice Springs dress and explore the Aussie style in more detail. We'll kick things off with the final video in the sew-along series, sewing the tiered ruffles and finishing the back of the dress. Then we'll explore the Aussie theme as we take a look at the current Kira Bailey wardrobe and do a little compare and contrast with the pattern available on Pixie Faire. There are so many possibilities to create wardrobe items that are similar to what's available or to create new and unique looking styles that fit into the Aussie theme perfectly!

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Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Aussie Style! The Sew-Along Continues

Hi Everyone! I hope you've taken some time to explore the Aussie color palette and get a sense of the fashion styling to capture the overall essence of this theme. In Part Two, we continue the sew-along for the Alice Sprigs Dress. We will be working on sewing the collar to the dress bodice.

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Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Aussie Style! Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Are you ready to explore another Sewing A Themed Wardrobe topic? This one is Aussie Style! This is going to be a look back at some of the early Outback Libby collection outfits as well as a look at the theme for the newest American Girl® doll Kira Bailey™. Her story takes place in Australia, so it's a perfect mix of things we've already created mixed with what's current and modern in the doll community.

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April 27, 2021

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Small Scale Smocking For Dolls: Part 4

Hi Everyone! In Part 4, Kathy wraps up the topic with a few more stitch demonstrations as we finish up our smocking project! In this lesson you will learn the Trellis Stitch, Wheat Stitch, and the Wave Stitch. Follow along in the video tutorial and practice, practice practice!

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April 20, 2021

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Small Scale Smocking For Dolls: Part 3

Hi Everyone! In Part 3, Kathy continues to walk us through our smocking project with a look at several more stitch types. In this lesson you will learn the Stem Stitch, Wheat Stitch, and the Wave Stitch. Follow along in the video tutorial and practice, practice practice!

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April 13, 2021

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Small Scale Smocking For Dolls: Part 2

Hi Everyone! Are you ready to move on to Part 2? Follow along as Kathy takes us one step further in our smocking journey. She will be demonstrating the basics of working with embroidery floss, creating the first stitch, the cable stitch and the outline stitch. I always love to see the various ways people do the simple things, like knotting the thread! I picked up a few new things to try in my everyday hand sewing that I'm sure will become new habits too!

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