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Classic Ruffle Pants PDF Pattern for Girls and 18″ Dolls

February 5, 2013 by Ashley Hackshaw

The Classic Ruffles are great for layering, lounging, and any occasion. Pattern includes options for a yoga style or elastic waist, hem or no hem, and pant or capri length.

Some feedback from our testers:

“Love the pattern! It’s a great way to sew comfortable ruffles with knit.”

“The sizing was perfect. Pants usually run a little short but these were slightly long and easy to hem so she won’t outgrow them.”

“Love the options for a yoga waistband or an elastic waistband.”

“LOVE the pants pattern!!!!! I need to make about 10 more for this kid! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!”

“A quick sew and easy to put together!”

Matching 18″ doll pattern too!

The Classic Ruffle Pants
The Classic Ruffle Pants for 18″ Dolls

Photography by:

Monika McSweeney
Paint the Moon
Brenda Acuncius
Bebe Gear

Other new patterns you should check out in the shop!

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Asymmetrical Leggings Pattern and American Girl Pattern

January 23, 2013 by Ashley Hackshaw

New pattern in the shop! A favorite from the clothing line so I’ve added it to the pattern line: The Asymmetrical Leggings…..and even added a miniature pattern for the American Girl style dolls.

Pattern can be sewn with regular sewing machine or a serger. Any stretchy cotton/lycra/spandex blend works great as well as stretchy ribbed cotton like the kind used in tank tops.

With Boo’s new American Girl obsession a few of you saw this coming…..yep, that’s Pf-1221 doll or “Grace” as we now call her:

The leggings are easy to make and are for almost every season! Make them capri length or full length:

Asymmetrical Leggings Sewing Pattern via lilblueboo.com

These are Boo’s favorite leggings and I love how she looks like a little elf in them:

A few of my friends, Katherine, Olivia, and Melanie tested them out for me. I love their fabric choices:

Both patterns are available in the shop now! More in the pipeline……for girls and dolls…..stay tuned!

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Matching

January 11, 2013 by Ashley Hackshaw

Boo wants to match Grace whenever she can. I found this cute outfit with matching American Girl dress at Kmart Online for $19…..steal. (here’s the link)

So….I haven’t been in a K-Mart in about 10 years I think. The dress is really well made and even Mr. LBB commented on how cute it was. I found a few more online as well but I’ll share those when we get them and whether I’d recommend them.

P.S. I ordered the Med. It’s just a little tad big but fine over a long sleeve shirt.

P.P.S. I decided to delay a few new patterns so that I can add American Girl-sized patterns with them. I’ll do anything to keep Boo interested in dolls for as long as possible…..

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