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Sew Through the Decades Challenge: 1990’s

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Wikipedia says:  By the early 1990s, leggings were actually outselling jeans in many parts of the United States.

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Since the beginning of this challenge, I knew I wanted to make leggings for the 90’s, seeing as how they are popular again (man, that didn’t take long before these came back in style).

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I originally thought I’d try my own out, but last night I just didn’t feel like spending my time if someone else had already figured them out.  I used Ashley from Lil’ Boo Blue lil’ leggings pattern.  I figured the money was worth not spending time on something that just might not work!  And I was right—if they are wearable and work in the crotch area, I call it a win.   DSCF2403

I used an Old Navy shirt that was a couple bucks during one of their amazing sales–fun times with Sabra.   And thanks to Sabra, I used her serger so the leggings sewed up nicely and quickly. DSCF2406

I did not make the dress—it was a birthday present to Little Miss B, but I think it’s from Kohls.  Although, you can totally do it—it’s basically a knit shirt on top with a gathered skirt on the bottom.  It’d be easy to do!

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Wanna see what’s going on above that cute little bum?  Here’s a typical rundown of our photo shoots these last few times.

I say, “B, smile!”

Hmmm.  I’ll get back to you on that. DSCF2407

“Please B?  Just smile real fast and we can go inside and have your sucker!”  She answers:  Don’t wike it!  Is too big.DSCF2408

Oh me?  You want me to smile? DSCF2410

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Or how about this?  You like this one? (yes, I do—it’s adorable)DSCF2414

And my favorite.  Not amused.  DSCF2415

I love this girl and all the sass that comes with her.

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Next week is the last decade.  2000-2009.

Remember the voting for Purse Week Finalists ends on Friday, October 15, 11:59 AM, so the winners will be announced that afternoon!

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  1. I totally understand the leggings thing. she is adddorable! I can’t even bribe my 2 year old to wear clothes at home…

  2. We have a weird French expression that says ‘She’s so cute I’d eat her raw”. Well, I would ;-) Lucky for you I live so far ;-)

  3. Is she your “baby?” My “baby” had a mind all her own, too! She’s adorable and you did a great job on those awesome leggin’s there, girl!

  9. I feel the same way, usually when I want to make something, if there’s already a pattern, I don’t hesitate to buy it, saves a lot of time and trials! :) I think I used the same old navy shirt to make leggings for Natalie! love gray/white stripes!

  10. ADORABLE! and guess what? when i was kindergarten in 1989-90, i totally had an outfit that was almost identical to that. leggings and everything!

  14. Just clicked through to your blog… it’s gorgeous! I added you to my blogroll as “if I could sew, I would live here” :) So much to see!!!