Made By Lex

Loose Fitted T-shirt Tutorial

I got a lot of questions on how to make this simple shirt:

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Mommy and Me Messenger Bag Pattern and Bag Giveaway Winners (and Lex Discount)

There are TWO randomly chosen winners for the pattern:

By Jolene

I would like both, but if I had to choose would rather have the pattern over the purse. I love your work! Thank you for the inspirations!

By Shannon H

I love the bags! My girls would love to match each other and me  I enter for both, please.

The randomly chose winner for the Bag is:

By Amy Stickle

This is such a cute bag. It would be perfect to take stuff to and from school. I would love to win either the bag or the pattern…I am sure your bag is way better than anything I could sew!!

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Mommy and Me Messenger Bag (and Mini, too!) Pattern and Bag Giveaway-CLOSED

My super “easy- if-you-can-sew-a-straight-line-you-can-sew-this pattern” is here!

I made this one out of wool scraps, added a pink lining with matching trim and a vintage button and I’m (our my sister here) wearing it everywhere!

Here is the mommy messenger bag in another fabric.

I did three different sizes. From left to right, Me size, Mommy size and Mini size!

They can be done in ANY types of fabric and I give lots of ideas plus ideas for repurposing fabrics and additional options for customizing it.

I did Isabel’s from a pair of old jeans! I added a little star applique to the front and a bright  pink button closure.

Ava’s was made in a home dec paisley lined with cotton polka dots.

And I couldn’t leave Gigi out! So she got her own mini version which she is thrilled with in a blue damask print.

There are step by step instructions each with a picture, measurements for each size, suggestions and options- all sent to you in a quick and easy pdf file.

The inside is fully lined with pockets on each side.

You can store books, crayons, lunches, etc.. in the different sized pockets.

Oh, and want this one? It’s up for grabs.

It’s the sweetest shade of pink with a linen like texture.

It’s lined with an Amy Butler fabric and my new label from Little Birdie Studio is sewn in!

The winner will be announced Friday, February 26th. To enter:

1. Leave a comment. Tell me whather you’re entering for the bag or the pattern or both!

2. For a second chance to win, create a link to this post on your blog, facebook, twitter,etc.. Make sure to tell me in your comment if you do this, too.

The pattern will be up for sale on Friday. And I already have some posts for unique customizations planned!

THANK YOU for all your comments on the pleated top and paperbag waist skirt that I designed. I really value each one so keep them coming!

It’s ready!

My Valentina Dress pattern is finally ready for sale! The winners were Jen and Rachel. Thank you to ALL who entered!

It will be $12, but for the ext 24 hours it is only $10. It’s available in my Etsy store HERE.

My New Obsession

I love the 80′s look of this one.