Knock it Off - Näh-connection

Annika from Näh-connection joins in the series with her fabulous knock-off.  I love a nice boys' shirt and she's done a lovely job of hers.  The pattern-matching is incredible!  You have to go see more on her blog.

Remember you can join in, too, by submitting a look to the  Knock it Off Flickr Group.  Two will selected at random to win $100 and a $50 gift cards from Gold Star Tools!  

Thank you, Gold Star Tools, for sponsoring this series.

Knock it Off - Frances Suzanne

You know when the ladies at Frances Suzanne take on a project, it's going to be flawless.  Their Knock it Off dress is no exception.  See for yourself at Ashley and Emily's blog!

The Knock it Off Flickr Group is hopping with submissions!!  Two will selected at random to win $100 and a $50 gift cards from Gold Star Tools!  

Thank you, Gold Star Tools, for sponsoring this series.

Knock it Off - Daisies and Dresses

Take a look at this stunning knock off made by Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses!  She saved a whole lot of $ by re-creating this dress, and when you head over to her blog, she'll let you know how she did it.

Remember, all outfits uploaded to the Knock it Off Flickr Group will be entered at random to win $100 and a $50 gift cards from Gold Star Tools!  

Thank you, Gold Star Tools, for sponsoring this series.

Knock it Off - nest full of eggs

Here's a peek at the gorgeous dress Rachel from nest full of eggs made for her daughter for the Knock it Off series.  I just love the colour blocking!  Head over to her blog to see more photos and how she did the blocking.

Keep uploading your knock off outfits to the Knock it Off Flickr Group.  Two entries will be selected at random to receive $100 and a $50 gift cards from Gold Star Tools.  

Thank you, Gold Star Tools, for sponsoring this series!

Knock it Off - Mama Says Sew

Today, the wonderfully talented Terra from Mama Says Sew is our guest for the Knock it Off series. Head over to her blog see more of her super cute top.

Keep uploading your knock off outfits to the Knock it Off Flickr Group.  Two entries will be selected at random to receive $100 and a $50 gift cards from Gold Star Tools.  

Thank you, Gold Star Tools, for sponsoring this series!

Uptown/Downtown Dress Tour

I'm taking a little detour from the Knock it Off series to introduce the first pattern release of my friend Terri from Sew Straight & Gather.  She will be sharing her Knock Off next week, but today, it's the first day of her very first tour, and I just couldn't resist participating.

One thing you'll find with this pattern is options and lots of them!  I chose to make 3/4 length sleeves and shorten the dress to a tunic in size 4.  Truth be told, I intended to make a dress, but Anja really wanted me to use Wild Roses Turquoise Jersey Knit from l'oiseau and I didn't have enough.  Can you blame her?  It's gorgeous fabric!  And we love how it turned out!

The Uptown/Downtown Dress is an A-line knit dress available in sizes two - 10 years.  It's versatile design allows for either a casual or semi-formal look (or maybe somewhere in between).  One unique element to the pattern that I thought was really great, is in addition to the three sleeve options, there are three additional design options included with full tutorials.  That's a lot of looks! 

You can get your copy of the Uptown/Downtown Dress pattern in the Sew Straight Pattern shop and use the code:uptowndowntowntour to receive a 30% discount.

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Knock it Off - Feather's Flights

Day one of the Knock it Off series - YAY!

So what's the technical definition of a knock-off?  According to Merriam-Webster, it's:

knockoff

 \ˈnäk-ˌȯf\ 

a copy that sells for less than the original; broadly : a copy or imitation of someone or something popular

Now, we don't plan to sell the clothing we're making this month, just dress our kids for less in garments made with love!  Awesome, right?!  Let's get started!

Today's guest is seamstress, refashionista, and thrifter extraordinaire is Heather, from Feather's Flights.  And speaking of thrifty, she could've paid over $150 for her adorable Ikat baby dress and bloomers, but instead, it cost her nothing!  Go to her blog to find out how she did it.  Here's just a little peek...

And remember you can join in with us by making your own knock off and upload it to the Flickr group.  All entries uploaded by August 20 will be entered for a chance to win some great prizes.  Winning outfits will be chosen at random and you can enter as many times as you like.  Gold Star Tools is generously sponsoring this series with prizes of $100 and $50 randomly awarded.  Gold Star Tools has a massive inventory of sewing supplies with familiar brand names and custom manufactured goods.  All their products ship free to the US, so go and check them out!!

Here's the amazing line-up of bloggers who will inspire you each weekday throughout the series.  It's such treat to have these talented ladies along to share their outfits made for less.

Have a great weekend!