Soo...I whipped up a couple of 90 minute shirts yesterday for the girls-matching ones-since I had enough fabric. They really like them-either that, or Charlotte is really excited about a tree. (probably the tree)I say "whipped up" like it's no biggie, but really once you do a few of them, they don't take much time! I think both shirts together took … [Read more...]
KCWC-fall basics
October 12, 2011 By 32 Comments
Day three of the Kids Clothes Week Challenge-made this little skirt and top outfit-I wanted some fall basics she could mix and match with other pieces. (most of the time her choice is a dress....) I've had this cute heart-patterned knit for awhile so I was muy excited to use it up! I really really REALLY like this skirt! It's a simple paperbag … [Read more...]
KCWC-wee little pink dress
October 11, 2011 By 26 Comments
Day two of the KCWC I made this little pink number for a friend's baby girl. The shower is this Saturday, but I'm pretty sure she doesn't check my blog all the time...but if you see this post before then, Aimee, er...act surprised. It's a simple little A-line shift with a button closure (of course), and a big pleated panel in the front. (size 9-12 … [Read more...]
Minnie Mouse dresses
October 5, 2011 By 34 Comments
We are big Disneyland fans in this house, and since we're headed down for a trip soon, I just had to make the girls some matching Minnie Mouse dresses! (and by "had to" I mean I thought of the idea, and then kept putting it off til right before the trip...gotta love the last minute sewing scramble)They're uber simple peasant dresses (I use this … [Read more...]
the Lovebird tunic
October 4, 2011 By 83 Comments
So I cleaned out Sadie's shirt drawer the other day and found out that she had outgrown half of them! That, coupled with cooler weather (hopefully) on the way, spurred me to make this tunic with longish sleeves. (Sadie's official opinion: "Mom da sleeves are big. But I wike the birds.") While this top was coming together, I was worried that it … [Read more...]
the Libby top
September 14, 2011 By 31 Comments
So. Wanna hear about how I named this top? In my head, I started calling it the Bibby top, since it kind of has a bib shape on it. Then of course I rhymed it with Libby. So it's the Bibby Libby top. Or just the Libby top, since I should probably try to maintain some sense of normalcy and sanity around here. (BWAH!) And yes, I know that the bottom … [Read more...]
the Penny dress
September 5, 2011 By 63 Comments
Have you seen the movie Secretariat? I watched it the other week, and it was pretty good. Especially the last race! (I may or may not have been bouncing in my seat, cheering him on!) I love me a good horse flick, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. (used to be somewhat obsessed with horses and horse racing when I was younger...and by younger I mean....last … [Read more...]
Guest post for Project Run and Play
September 3, 2011 By 28 Comments
Check out my guest tutorial today over on Project Run and Play! It's the start of Cycle 2, and the first week's theme is Back to School! There are some really adorable outfits over there. Make sure to go vote for your favorite! I was lucky enough to participate in the last round (well, for one week only, lol), and am so excited to do this guest … [Read more...]
The Lulu dress
August 29, 2011 By 15 Comments
So, getting Sadie to take some pictures in this dress was like pulling teeth. She is well aware that; A. She get candy when we take pictures. B. She does this ALL the time, and I have no patience for high maintenance models. ;) and C. She gets CANDY when we take pictures. Hellooo? don't kids live and breath for sugar? So that's why I'm posting … [Read more...]
McCalls M6354
August 16, 2011 By 15 Comments
I made one dress in the great sewing spree of '11.....and I kinda love my new dress. I was inspired by this dress: Modcloth via pinterest. I had some linen in my stash (just enough for the top) and some gold floral cotton I'd gotten at Hobby Lobby in May...so put the two together, with this pattern, and wha-la. A kind-of knock off. It's … [Read more...]