Sewing Patterns for Tweens

Perfect for the crafty tween or the crafty mom: we stumbled upon these sewing patterns design specifically for tween girls. ModKid Boutique makes them, and their Kyoko style was the most popular for this age group. We love the idea of girls designing their own fashions, and this pattern is a terrific starting point. (And did you see our post about the Fashion School for tweens in NYC?)

Available at modkidboutique.com, $12.95

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A Fashion School For Tweens in New York City

We thought that this find was particularly appropriate to share during New York Fashion Week: a fashion school just for kids in Manhattan (and even better, if you're just visiting New York for the day, they have one-day programs too!). The Fashion Class was started by Parsons grad Kerri Quigley as an after-school program in Manhattan. She teaches classes in clothing art and design, fashion history, and accessory design and sewing. Kids use real equipment and get to keep their creations. 'Sounds like heaven for the Project Runway -obsessed tween!

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Tweens and Fashion Week: The New Tween Style Stars

Fashion Week kicked-off in New York today, and there's a ton going on. We couldn't help but notice that a slew of tween movie stars are now being dressed by MAJOR designers, and this is going to seriously expand the exposure tweens have to big-name fashion (more so than even Project Runway).

Here's a Who's Who of who's wearing who among tween celebs:

• Chloe Moretz, age 13, has recently worn Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler, Christian Dior, and Chanel (!)
• 9-year old Willow Smith has accompanied her parents to European fashion shows for years now. She was interviewed this week by Teen Vogue about her style (we call it fierce!) and cites Dolce and Gabbana as a favorite.
• Elle Fanning is only 12 and already wearing Marchesa and Rodarte.
• Hailee Steinfeld is now 14 but already Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "True Grit" (did you know that she's in EVERY frame of that film?). She's been dressed by Prabal Gurung and Prada.
• Kiernan Shipka of "Mad Men" fame is 11 years old and favors the young silhouettes of Papo d'Anjo.
• First Tween Malia Obama wore New York designer Chris Benz to the Chinese State Dinner earlier this month.

The above list is for red carpet occasions only as tweens generally keep it cool, casual and comfortable - but it IS interesting to note how much more attention is being paid to tween fashion of late.

Which other tween stars have great fashion sense?

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The Project Runway Premiere AND Tim Gunn's Birthday Today

Tonight was the premiere of Project Runway (season 8), and it's also Tim Gunn's birthday - nice timing!

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Tween Voting Power and the People's Choice Awards

The entertainment industry is full of awards (VMAs, CMAs, Oscars, etc.), but it isn't too often that tweens get to vote. The People's Choice Awards are not age based - anyone can vote - and this year's nominees are stacked with tween faves including Miley, Taylor, and Demi. Tweens really could rock this vote - so go vote!

The show airs on January 6, 2010. Tween faves include:

Robert Pattinson for Favorite Movie Actor
Kristen Stewart and Anne Hathaway for Favorite Movie Actress
Emily Osment and Miley Cyrus for Favorite Breakout Movie Actress
Taylor Lautner for Favorite Breakout Movie Actor
The Harry Potter trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) and the Twilight trio (Edward, Jacob and Bella) for Favorite On-Screen Team
Harry Potter 6 and Twilight for Favorite Movie
American Idol and Project Runway for Favorite Competition Show
Glee for Favorite New TV Comedy
Taylor Swift and Beyonce for Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift for Favorite Country Artist
Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga for Favorite Breakout Music Artist
Good Girls Go Bad featuring Leighton Meester and Cobra Starship for Favorite Music Collaboration
Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga for Favorite Pop Artist

Who will you vote for?

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How Cool Would This Be in a Tween's Room?

If you have a budding fashion designer and/or Project Runway addict in your house, your tween would really love this in her room: frame wallpaper. This unique wallpaper has hundreds of frames in all sizes that she can sketch on - kind of like a living portfolio. So go ahead - let her write on the walls. Very cool.

Available from the Land of Nod for $40.

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Project Runway Starts Tonight! - Season 6!

Our house is all a-buzz as we anticipate the start of Season 6 for Project Runway tonight! As it's still summer, we will likely let the girls stay up to watch it at 10pm, but soon we'll be Tivo-ing the epidosdes. We can't wait to see the new show and set in L.A.!
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We *Heart* Tim Gunn

And wish a very Happy Birthday to Mr. Project Runway today! We won't mention the dapper Mr. Gunn's age directly, but you can do the math: he was born in 1953.
How about it parents: do you watch Project Runway with your tween? Are you as obsessed as we are? Ms Twixt is troubled by the 10pm airtime, but we DVR-it and then let the girls watch it on the weekend.