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PINCUSHION DIY & PROJECT RUN AND PLAY

10/9/2014

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DIY tutorial for kids. Strawberry pincushion at Lolo & Grace. Sewing with Little People.  www.loloandgrace.com

Project Run and Play is starting this week and I thought it would be fun to join the sew along.  For those of you who don't know, Project Run and Play is the blogger's version of Project Runway, but for kids!  Already they are up to season 10.  Each week, the designers compete to create the best outfit (with a tutorial) based on a theme.  Take a look at what they are up to over at Project Run and Play. 

My biggest Little One is in need of some new clothes for the new school year and we are always looking for inspiration for our Little People projects.  So here we go! The competition is running over the next four weeks, so watch this space.

DIY tutorial for kids. Strawberry pincushion at Lolo & Grace. Sewing with Little People.  www.loloandgrace.com

The first week's theme was to create an outfit inspired by an 80's cartoon.   Seeing I was a child of the 80's it was a nice excuse to reminisce.  I affectionately remember a Strawberry Shortcake doll that used to sit pride of place on my bedroom shelves.  So she was the obvious choice to inspire this week's outfit and Little Person tutorial.  

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DIY tutorial for kids. Strawberry pincushion at Lolo & Grace. Sewing with Little People.  www.loloandgrace.com

Take a look at the Strawberry Pincushion tutorial.  To be honest I thought the pincushions would be a bit easier than they were, so I needed to lend some Big Person hands along the way.   This project would ideally suit a Little Person who has a few hand sewing projects under their belt and has a little bit of patience.     Enjoy. 

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26 Comments
Lisha M link
14/9/2014 11:35:35 pm

Love the outfit. Can definitely see how it ties in to Strawberry Shortcake. However, I love how it's cute, modern and definitely fun to wear to school.

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Emma link
15/9/2014 12:00:58 am

Thanks Lisha - it's already had a couple of outings to school!

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Angela link
14/9/2014 11:37:22 pm

The colors and design of your outfit are gorgeous! So sweet to find a way for your child to help.

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Emma link
15/9/2014 12:03:00 am

Thanks Angela - wasn't this a fun project to work on? My daughter would love your Rainbow Brite outfit too!

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michelle link
14/9/2014 11:42:33 pm

That shirt is awesome! I love how if you are a strawberry shortcake fan, it is obvious that it is inspired by that, but if not then it is just a cute shirt!

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Emma link
15/9/2014 12:04:20 am

Thanks Michelle - I try and be subtle....but it doesn't always work when I get requests from my five year old!

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Kristin link
15/9/2014 12:28:08 am

I love the sweater! It is reminiscent of Strawberry Shortcake but is adorable on it's own. I bet your daughter gets a lot of use out of it.

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Emma link
15/9/2014 05:22:41 am

Thanks Kristin - yes, she loves it and it's super practical.

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Chelsea link
15/9/2014 12:30:41 am

Really cute. I think the skirt is my favorite part. I love the use of different colored greens. Great job

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Emma link
15/9/2014 05:26:02 am

Thanks Chelsea - I'm a sucker for greens, so when I saw that fabric, it just screamed at me :-) Oh, and love the name of your blog - I soo need to GMCT!

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Annie link
15/9/2014 04:24:37 am

Sweet outfit!

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Emma link
15/9/2014 05:20:57 am

Thanks Annie - Ioving your Kiki and Jiji inspired dress too!

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Joy Candrian link
15/9/2014 07:56:19 am

Love the outfit you created & the fabrics! The strawberry pincushions are adorable too. I used the same cartoon theme...
http://xoxograndma.blogspot.com/2014/09/this-outfit-takes-cake.html

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Emma link
15/9/2014 04:33:06 pm

Thanks Joy - My girl loves all things pink, so I'm trying to get some other colours on her! But she'd looove your raspberry version!

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beth c link
15/9/2014 09:25:17 am

I love the mixed prints and it's definitely reminiscent of Miss Shortcake!

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Emma link
15/9/2014 04:36:46 pm

Thanks Beth - and oh my, what a fabulous his and hers outfit you made! Love.

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Cassie
15/9/2014 10:03:31 am

I love this! I almost went with Strawberry Shortcake!!! I love your interpretation and such a cute pin cushion tute!!! Great job!

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Emma link
15/9/2014 04:39:20 pm

Thanks Cassie - a fun theme wasn't it!

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Audrey link
15/9/2014 11:18:15 am

My girls are excited to try that sweet strawberry pincushion. Thanks!

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Emma link
15/9/2014 04:40:56 pm

Great! I hope your girls have fun sewing :-)

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Raphaelle link
15/9/2014 09:51:06 pm

I can totally see the Strawberry Shortcake inspiration here! The outfit is very pretty but I especially love how playtime practical it is.

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Emma link
16/9/2014 04:23:17 pm

Thanks Raphaelle !

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Emily link
18/9/2014 09:58:39 am

Oh my!! I love it! The skirt is just gorgeous!!! and the pin cushion tutorial is fun, I'm sure my son would love it. I'm currently hosting a book inspired sew a long... you can link up anything sewed in 2014.. have you sewed anything inspired by a book? Come on over and check out Sew Many Books at Nap-Time Creations! The link to the sew a long is in all the sew many books posts...

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Emma link
19/9/2014 05:41:43 am

Thanks Emily - unfortunately we haven't made anything inspired by books (although surprising considering how many books get read here!) Great sew along theme though. :-)

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Ajaire link
20/9/2014 09:08:55 am

Having the kids do the little white seed stitches is so smart. They'd do a great random pattern and it's a great way to get them used to stitching. :)

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Emma link
20/9/2014 04:15:03 pm

Thanks Ajaire - the kids have hijacked my sewing time, so I'm just emabracing it and letting them sew until their little heart's are content! Have just had a look around your blog - love your trench! (especially the lining). Are you doing Lauren Dahls course? I've signed up, but haven't found the time to devote to it yet!

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