This dress pretty much named itself because Miss Sadie was being super sassy during this photo shoot! I couldn't believe the smiles I was getting out of her! Surprisingly it only cost me a leftover piece of saltwater taffy from her party....I was all ready with Squinkies and such nonsense. I think it's a fluke...pretty sure next time she'll be as … [Read more...]
baby’s first dress
August 17, 2012 By 22 Comments
I really wanted to sew something the other day-nothing too complicated or mind boggling (my mind is boggled enough with being 6 months pregnant), so I pulled out this mint fabric from my sponsor The Ribbon Retreat and some eyelet trim my sister in law gave me, and whipped up a little Charlotte dress for the new baby! Only I didn't cut the back out … [Read more...]
the Posy dress for Ribbon Retreat
June 27, 2012 By 17 Comments
I am so excited to be over on the Ribbon Retreat blog again with another dress tutorial for you guys! What can I say, I'm a sucker for cute dresses, and my girls always seem to be growing up and out of them. ;) Oh, darn, right? So I created this whimsical sundress for summertime-and it'd be great layered with a long sleeve shirt in winter time as … [Read more...]
Melly Sews guest post!
June 18, 2012 By 7 Comments
Hey guys! I'm so excited to participate in Melly Sews' Sundress series! It's really perfect timing with summer upon us....and Sadie is always asking for new dresses! She loves purple lately, so I was happy to oblige with this breezy cotton number. It's really very simple, but the crocheted trim gives it some interest.Head over for more pics and … [Read more...]
Cottage Mama Ruby Dress pattern review and giveaway!
June 15, 2012 By 181 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** My good pal Lindsay over at The Cottage Home has just come out with a new batch of gorgeous sewing patterns! When she asked me to be a part of her sewing tour, of course I said yes! Then I had to choose. :} The ruffles had me at hello on the Ruby Ruffle dress, even though just the name … [Read more...]
Annie dress review
June 5, 2012 By 10 Comments
Here's the second Ruby Jean dress-the Annie dress! I offered Sadie 3 fabric choices and she liked all of them, so I chose the yellow...then she was slightly disappointed when I didn't use the pink fabric....so point being, always choose pink I guess. I went for a few brownie points with the pink button, but I don't think it helped much. ;) This … [Read more...]
Aubrey bow dress pattern review
June 4, 2012 By 20 Comments
I've been a busy bee with pattern reviews-I have two more coming up that I can't wait to show you!Today I gotta show you the adorable Aubrey bow dress from Ruby Jean's Closet. I love the bow in the front, and the way it's attached is genius. This dress took me about an hour to sew up-so quick, and so adorable on Miss C! I think I sewed up a size … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Thread
May 29, 2012 By 12 Comments
Hey guys! I am so excited to be a part of Katy's Once Upon a Thread series...like, ecstatic! I chose to work with the book The Story of Ferdinand...have you read it before? It's a really sweet book, and it was one of my favorites growing up. Hop over to No Big Dill to see more pics of the dress I made for Sadie! (I've updated it with more pics … [Read more...]
Vintage May dress
May 9, 2012 By 34 Comments
Are you excited for all the vintagey goodness on it's way? I am! To kick us off a bit, I made a simple dress using some vintage curtains I got at a swap at church. So they cost me free thirty free. (har har, I know) That hairpiece is a bit ridiculously huge and floppy, I know, but I figured I should go all out for this fun little photo shoot. Which … [Read more...]
Vintage pattern with modern fabric
May 8, 2012 By 18 Comments
I love to sew vintage styles with modern fabric-the fresh colors and patterns update a dated pattern instantly! Wouldn't you agree? I wish I'd done that waistband in a different fabric but nothing matched that red. I mean, nothing. That's why I stuck some green buttons on it! Sadie wasn't a big fan of this dress-so I don't know if it will get worn … [Read more...]