Art Inspired week on Project Run and Play-my look

GUYSSSSSS!!!! Project Run and Play is here! I am sooo excited. I am ecstatic to finally be able to compete in all the weeks (If you didn't know, I have the lovely distinction of being the first person ousted...ever, on Project Run and Play. Oh yeahhh...that's going on the resume....) So I am just giddy that I can finally participate fully. :-D  I … [Read more...]

KCWC: teal bow leggings

I whipped up another pair of leggings using a thrifted sweater for the baby...and they ended up fitting Charlotte. haha....I have sizing issues sometimes, can you tell? Nobody's perfect. Anyways...I added some quick little bows at the ankles for a touch of cuteness. I love adding little details like that...I just have to remember to do it. ;) I … [Read more...]

KCWC: leggings and raglan top

I actually started a little early on KCWC-on Saturday a good friend came over to learn how to make leggings for her little girl, and after we made a pair with this heart fabric I had to make some of my own with the leftover fabric.  (once you've made a few they don't take much time at all...or assembly line them out! p.s. thanks Greta for the … [Read more...]

easy and quick leggings-tutorial

I couldn't help it....I got a bit of a jump start on the Kids Clothes Week Challenge....I just HAD to make some baby leggings yesterday...don't know why really....maybe I'm nesting? I am down to 5 weeks til d-day. (delivery day...ok give or take a few days or weeks)5 WEEKS people! I at least threw the 0-3 month clothes in the wash yesterday so … [Read more...]

Rainbow Dash costume-the pants

Hey there My Little Pony fans! I decided to split up the costume tutorial into two parts: today I'll show you how I made the pants, and tomorrow, the hoodie. There were just too many pictures for one post...you may say that about this one too, but I like to show lots of detail with steps-so sue me! (no, please don't... ;)See below for the … [Read more...]

cargo pants refashion

yesterday was salvation army's 50% off day, so i picked up these girls pants with a drawstring for $1.05. nice! i have been wanting to try samster mommy's cargo pants tutorial for awhile, so i was just waiting til i found something that would work. i. love. these. i don't often show rory my projects, but i had to show these off right away. his … [Read more...]

NEW and improved pantalones

This round of pant-making went much quicker. Cut out and sewn in about 15 minutes. Of course, there are only 5 seams. lol. Hopefully the more ahem, generous cut of the bottom area will fit my little darling better. Too bad she's not awake to try them on cause I want to make more! oh well. I will have to wait til tomorrow to cut up more of Rory's … [Read more...]

Practice makes pants

Today Sadie took a LOONG afternoon nap (thank the heavens!) so, in a random fit of sewing I decided to try this tutorial for baby "yoga" pants you make from old tshirts! (obviously she's not actually going to do yoga in them, although that would be awesome) Cool, no? So I thought. It actually was very easy-only took me about one maybe one and a … [Read more...]