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Here is a little of the back story behind the Pirate panel! Straight after we released the ninja panel, we started working on the pirate panel.. yep, more than 18... Read more ›

 You may have noticed that the mermaid dress has a more dramatic variation in front to back skirt length to the mermaid skirt. There were a few reasons for this:  Better... Read more ›

We are often asked if our swim fabric is UPF50+ but wanted to explain a few other properties that are equally as important!Recycled Fabric: Recycled yarn from waste material is completely reconverted and... Read more ›

Some PDF patterns now offer the option to use layers.  The main reason people like to use layers is because you are able to print only the sizes that you... Read more ›

Hi I'm Katy from my china doll and I am self professed BOO! spandex addict lol! I created a princess dress for my daughter using the Boo! metallics range and added... Read more ›

A few months ago I mentioned to Steph from Owl & I that I would love to work with her on an Easter/not Easter collection.  I wanted cutesy but not... Read more ›

Hi Rockstars!I'm Lil (a.k.a. Nin Ja Moo) and I am so thrilled to be here!  When Kristie asked if I would do a blog post about adding a frill only... Read more ›

The amazing Steph from Owl & I has agreed to share the method she uses for adding a tulle overlay to the skater dress This will work for the Spandex... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! LEGGINGS – Day 4 So now that you have made your first pair of leggings I thought I would show you how to make a few simple adjustments... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! LEGGINGS – Day 3 Oh hello, it’s you again!  Great to see you.  Hopefully you are here to finish off your leggings! This is a link to... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! LEGGINGS – Day 2 Hello!  Welcome back, great to see you and pleased I didn’t scare you off on the first day! This is a link to... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! LEGGINGS – Day 1 Hello and welcome to the first BOO! Sew Along! Sew along’s are designed to give you confidence to step out of your comfort... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! LEGGINGS – Introduction So often I hear people saying they are really scared of sewing with stretch fabrics when in fact, it is not difficult at all!... Read more ›

PIMP YOUR PATTERN: SWIMMERS RUFFLES Get the India’s Closet look! The lovely Simone has shared how she adds her ruffles to the bottom of togs. 1. Cut ruffles 2.3 x... Read more ›

BOO! PANELS This post will attempt to answer your questions about working with panels. [HOW DO THESE PANEL THINGS WORK?] Panels are images that are printed onto spandex in the... Read more ›

Get the Bug & Miss Look!  The super talented and lovely Brooke from Bug & Miss has shared how she made the gallery dress into a reversible tunic. The reversible... Read more ›

I was making some leggings (pins) with a cuff today and took a few photos along the way in case you wanted to try it too! 1. Fold your pattern... Read more ›

GALLERY DRESS TO BOODAH PLAYSUIT Turn the Gallery Dress into a Playsuit MY CHINA DOLL Style! Katy from My China Doll periodically takes custom orders via her Facebook page.  Pop over and... Read more ›