Knock it Off Series

Happy Monday morning, Everyone! I can't tell you how incredibly excited I am to announce the very first series hosted here at Elegance & Elephants. It's an idea I've had for a long time, and now it's finally becoming a reality.

Have you ever seen an awesome shirt, dress, pants, etc in a store or online for the little one(s) you sew for, and wished you could figure out how to make it yourself? Save some money and make it your own? Or maybe it's something one of your favourite fashion icon (or their kid) has worn? Well, all next month, an amazingly talented line up of designer moms are going to do just that: knock off a look, garment, or accessory, and show how they did it! How cool is that?! All childrenswear...all knock offs...all November!

And anyone can join in the fun and show off their knock off in the Knock it Off flickr group. I will be selecting as many of your submissions as possible to feature each Sunday in November. Please link to your blog (if you have one) and include a photo of the original in your post, so we can compare.

Here's the line up of designers:

Nov 2 - Elegance & Elephants
Nov 5 - a girl and a glue gun
Nov 6 - Running With Scissors
Nov 7 - nest full of eggs
Nov 8 - The Mother Huddle
Nov 9 - Caila Made
Nov 12 - Naptime Crafters
Nov 13 - Straightgrain
Nov 14 - Little Kids Grow
Nov 15 - Daisy Chain Creations
Nov 16 - My Handmade Home
Nov 19 - Simple Simon & Co
Nov 20 - Sew Country Chick
Nov 21 - you & mie
Nov 22 - Winter Wonderings, Wanderings, & Whatnot
Nov 23 - Sewing Like Mad
Nov 26 - Delia Creates
Nov 27 - Let's Do Sew/Petit à Petit & family
Nov 28 - Frances Suzanne
Nov 29 - Melly Sews
Nov 30 - The Train to Crazy

I cannot wait to be inspired by what each one of them is going to share!

So, get searching...get pinning...get brainstorming...and KNOCK IT OFF!

Grab a button:

Elegance & Elephants

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13 comments on "Knock it Off Series"

UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 4:17 AM
Wow! This is a fabulous idea. Can't wait to see what everyone makes.
Trine (groovy baby)October 29, 2012 at 5:29 AM
Sounds exiting :-)
Bless by ToneOctober 29, 2012 at 5:32 AM
I love knock offs - when will the Flikcr group open?
AmandaOctober 29, 2012 at 5:50 AM
This sounds like lots of fun! :) Can't wait!
nest full of eggsOctober 29, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Thanks again Heidi for the invitation, I just announced the series on my blog & added the cute button to my sidebar :)
I really look forward to seeing what knock offs everyone sews.
Now I guess I better get started sewing !

VanessaOctober 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM
How fun is this!!! Can't wait!
sallyavenaOctober 29, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Just announced it on my blog and I am so looking forward to this. Also excited you asked me to participate. I had fun just looking for inspiration. I have a whole list of things now that I want to try and 'knock off'. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!
AjaireOctober 30, 2012 at 4:25 PM
I cannot tell you how excited about this I am! Seriously. Before I even looked at the list of blogs participating I was all in. And now I cannot wait for Thursday! :)
UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 3:20 AM
VERY EXCITED about this series....what a great idea!! Thanks for including us in the fun....
ariNovember 1, 2012 at 4:41 PM
So exciting :D
AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM
I was thinking of this series as I finished my coat last week. Adult sewing, but still a knock off collar.

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