continuing clothing for sadie week....with this super cute, super easy little jumper. (do people still call them that? i did when i wore them. in sixth grade.) anyways, i used this tutorial, so easy and quick! of course, the fabric i found in the remnant bin at joann's. most of my fabrics i find there. i had gotten it AGES ago, and tried to make a … [Read more...]
button up mandarin collared shirt
October 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
i hereby dub this week: clothing for sadie week.cause, i've got another dress to show tomorrow. i don't know why, but i'm obsessed this week with making her clothes!anyways...ok, i'm kinda excited about this shirt. no, really excited! i made it from an idea in my head, and with no official "pattern"! (both big deals for me) it's nice to have … [Read more...]
shirt from scratch
October 22, 2009 By 28 Comments
does anyone else feel slightly ill/majorly jealous when you look at the make it and love it blog? ashley makes me weep with craft angst.as in, i want to do EVERYTHING she does.to make myself feel better, every once in a while i do one of her insanely cute, easy projects, and kick myself for not being as cool as her. like this shirt tutorial.i … [Read more...]
fall dress
October 14, 2009 By 21 Comments
i bought this fabric a loong time ago, planning to make a fall dress for sadie. well, guess what, jessica? fall is here! so i figured i should make something. made this one last night and finished it up today. now, before you go patting me on the back or saying "wow you made that so fast!"....it's the second version. the first version is crumpled … [Read more...]
shirt redo
October 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
ok, so it's the same shirt as this one, pretty much. but i liked it so much i had to do it again. salvation army was having their 50% off everything sale last week, so i picked up this shirt for $1 or 2. ralph lauren, so well made and nice material. i also got a few others that i'm going to be messing with. one has shoulder pads. hehe. before … [Read more...]
sprucing
September 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
i bought these boring tees last year for $3 a piece i think, and decided they needed a little something, so i spruced them up a bit with some reverse applique: and some fabric rosettes. these i made with the leftover strips from my pleated neckline shirt, and just sewed them down in a rough circle. love it! of course, sadie's clothes couldn't … [Read more...]
pleated neckline tutorial
September 24, 2009 By 5 Comments
alright, so this is in no way a new idea...but it's my take on updating a shirt with some fun ruffly-looking pleats! basically, while i was getting dressed i saw this shirt and said,"BINGO! that needs some ruffly pleated things." and, 20 minutes later, this shirt was done. quick and painless!you'll need: a tired boring shirt. wrinkly bottom … [Read more...]
gaining confidence…
September 22, 2009 By 19 Comments
...in sewing for myself, that is. it's not as hard or scary as i've thought. well, until i hit a road block, the two projects i've done lately have been successes. we'll see what happens when i get frustrated one day. i think i'll stick to simple stuff! like this button down shirt into a peasant shirt transformation. i found this top at goodwill a … [Read more...]
cutie in a new dress
September 16, 2009 By 21 Comments
*happy dance!* i made a dress for sadie! and it fits! and i didn't say bad words in my head while making it! and it's not hemmed yet!ok, i could pretty much use yesterday's post, with "dress" inserted instead of "skirt". again, i went to this woman for the tutorial. she is amazing!it seriously took maybe 1/2 an hour...it IS un hemmed, but oh well. … [Read more...]
i made a skirt!
September 15, 2009 By 7 Comments
*happy dance!* i made a skirt! and it fits! and i didn't say bad words in my head while making it! (not that i ever do that, mom) and i did it by myself! and the zipper is crooked! and it's not hemmed yet!but, hey. i focus on the positive here!i used this tutorial..it was so simple and easy. my mom's serger made the seams so nice and tidy too. i … [Read more...]