kids clothes week-teal bow top and corduroy skirt

I never thought I could love a shirt this much-but it is possible. ;)I made it from another tee shirt-of course I didn't take a before picture. (because the power went out and I cut it out by flashlight. No power-so I thought I'd at least cut something out. What can I say-I'm a die hard) Just imagine a boxy, little boy shirt and you'll get the … [Read more...]

kids clothes week-warm PJ’s

It's been getting a bit chillier at night here (granted, it's still Cali, but anyways....), so Sadie's summer PJ's are no longer in season. Hence...winter PJ's! It's not rocket science, but I digress. PJ's can get so expensive! I love making them, they're a quick project (especially since my new baby serger came to live with us) and fun to … [Read more...]

kids clothes week-blue flowered jumper

I found this blue flowered corduroy skirt thrifting-and knew it would be perfect to refashion into a dress for the Sadester. Plus, it was like $1 or something...who can pass that up? I basically chopped off some of the skirt down the side, sewed that up, made some straps and covered some buttons, made a few button holes, and sewed those all on. … [Read more...]

orange you glad it’s fall?

Can you smell the fall in the air? Ok, me neither (not literally anyways), but it's right around the corner! I mean, come on, it's already September! Where did August go?! No fair that summer's already over. I was too busy having a baby to really enjoy it. But that's another story...a boring one. Let's get on to the cute fall clothes! Ok...I … [Read more...]

skirt to dress refashion tutorial

Sadie has turned into quite the little model. She dragged me outside to take pictures, and posed like crazy. Notice the hand on hip. Sassy! Okay, sorry. Got carried away with showing off my adorable daughter. On to the tutorial! Ask, and I will deliver! A tutorial for a refashioned skirt to child's dress. :) I picked this … [Read more...]

purple checkered dress

I kind of love this combo of purple and black/white.Soooo I had this onesie (purple of course), and it made it through Sadie's infant days unscathed, but Charlotte proved to be the better blower-outer of diapers. It was ruined from the waist down. At first, I was just going to toss it, but then I remembered this tutorial from Make it and Love it, … [Read more...]

some refashions of late…

First off- a huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by for Barbie week last week. I had such a blast making those clothes and tutorials-and I'm afraid I still haven't gotten sick of them yet. ;) If you have had trouble getting the pattern for the knit shirt, it should work now...but I'm an idiot novice at this pattern thing, so please forgive any … [Read more...]

that’s a wrap

I found this gorgeous fabric in Joann's clearance section the other day, and had to get some for a shirt. For me. I know, ground-breaking right? Something NOT for Sadie? (or Charlotte) Anyways, just to clear it up, this is NOT the gorgeous fabric (that one is in progress though)...it's a practice shirt made from a couple of remnant pieces...one … [Read more...]

another matching outfit

I first made these outfits with an updated family picture in mind-but they ended up being too matchy matchy, and didn't quite work with Rory and I's outfits. oh well! still cute. I'll post the other set I made when we get some pictures taken-hopefully by my cousin while we're in Utah! This little dress is for Charlotte-made using Smile and … [Read more...]

sadie’s flower girl dress

My goodness. gracious. great balls of fire. I almost gave up on this dress after making the practice dress. It was a bit frustrating. I'm glad I didn't, the second go around was much better. witness below. I know being prideful is bad, but I am pretty proud of this dress. HAPPY. happy with this dress. My mom always said to say that instead of … [Read more...]