yes, another dress. I can't help it! It's like spring is forcing me to sew all these spring-y dresses for Sadie. I'll have to start putting her in two outfits per day if I want her to wear all of these more than twice. ;) Luckily she doesn't grow fast so hopefully that works to our advantage.I just had to use some of that sheet I bought at my haul … [Read more...]
another. shirt.
April 6, 2010 By 13 Comments
I made this little peasant top from a clearance shower curtain found at Target. ($5 thank you very much) The main part was used to make a spring-y tablecloth (thanks to my friend Cassy for that idea!)...and this was made from the leftover material, which I think made a pretty darn cute shirt! Just goes to show that you can find fabric almost … [Read more...]
well…it was bound to happen.
April 2, 2010 By 15 Comments
I just HAD to. Make the girls a matching outfit.I swore I would never do that after being forced-er-persuaded....by my mom to wear matching outfits with my siblings growing up. I thought they were so uncool then. (it WAS the 80's & 90's though...there were some pretty...interesting fashions back then)Anyways...couldn't help it.It matches Sadie's … [Read more...]
she loves this one
March 30, 2010 By 12 Comments
Can you tell she loves this one? I'm soo glad she likes her new dress...I was wiped out after making it Sunday afternoon. This pregnancy is starting to take it's toll!Sorry about the mess on the floor...actually...no I'm not! lol. Take that. Sadie loves her play silverware. She'll ignore the felt food and just play with that for hours. huh..My … [Read more...]
a few new dresses
March 26, 2010 By 8 Comments
I know, I know, clothing is always cuter when modeled...but Sadie's napping, so it will have to wait. ;) I got my sewing machine back last night, and after trying to decide which project to work on first, I started a new one. Of course.I wanted to make a sundress, with some little pleats and bias tape trim...it turned out pretty darn cute I think, … [Read more...]
preview
March 23, 2010 By 12 Comments
I just HAD to do some sewing last night, so my mom was nice enough to let me come over and commandeer her and her machine last night for some Easter sewing. I LOVE how Sadie's dress is coming together. LOVE. It just needs the zipper and a hem! It came together pretty quickly once we were able to interpret the pattern. Good thing I have a … [Read more...]
ruffly heart shirt tutorial
January 25, 2010 By 26 Comments
want to make a sweet valentine's day shirt for your little one? even if she doesn't smile in pictures? then, read on!Click below for more details!for this shirt, you'll need:one t-shirt fat quarter of material, or large scrapsewing machine disappearing ink pen first, cut two strips of fabric 22x2 inches fold them in half lengthwise, and sew 1/4 … [Read more...]
corsage shirt
January 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
i've got this white maternity shirt that had a little stain near the collar. darn! not really. it was the perfect candidate for a makeover! so i went digging through all my bookmarked projects and found this cute tutorial for a corsage tee. found an old tank top in the refashion pile, cut it up, and 15 minutes later...had this! cute no? (ignore … [Read more...]
tunic shirt
January 12, 2010 By 4 Comments
i've had this shirt in my (getting quite ridiculously large) to-be-finished project pile for awhile, just waiting for me to sew on the stringy strap thing. finally did it, mostly because i was afraid of sadie growing out of it before she got to wear the darn thing. inspired by an oliver and s pattern. recognize the material? i used it for my camera … [Read more...]
back in the saddle
January 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
after A LOT of work on presents in december, and not a lot of time for fun crafts, i was itching to sew again...so i broke out my stash of thrifted shirts and found this flowered one, that i had bought for my cowgirl outfit for halloween. it's a bit...flowery...for my taste (even for a costume) but, it is WAY cute for a little girls dress. (of … [Read more...]