*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...]
some new stuff
August 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
i made these outfits for sadie today...i love the material on this one...and that trim on the bottom of the skirt. I got the skirt fabric from a friend, and the brown and teal fabrics were remnants, at $1.50 per piece. I had the trim already, so this outfit came out to be oh so cheap! love that. this dress was so easy i almost feel like i can't … [Read more...]
back in the game
June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ahh. It feels so good to sew! Another shirt dress...I hope this one fits, the other one was way too small for Sadie. I love the color combo and mix of patterns. It's not hemmed yet of course.I've been mostly working on stuff for the shop since I got the sewing machine back so I haven't sewn much "fun" stuff yet. It was nice to kick back with some … [Read more...]
sewing withdrawals
May 30, 2009 By 5 Comments
Ahhhhh. My sewing withdrawal is gone. How was I able to sew without a machine, you ask? My BFF Cassy graciously let me borrow hers! (Thank you Thank you!) I was able to finish up a few projects that had been on hold, and do some work for the shop. First off, my mens shirt into a dress...success! Although I have no idea if it fits her...she's … [Read more...]
a dress masquerading as a shirt!
May 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
During a quick trip to Goodwill with my sisters yesterday, I found, among an awesome set of framed "season" prints, this cute Target reject shirt for $4. I loved the print, but the shirt wouldn't have really worked for me. I decided to get it and make a skirt or something for Sadie out of it. Then after studying it for a bit, I thought, hey maybe I … [Read more...]
New clothsies
April 12, 2009 By 4 Comments
Made this dress during naps today...the pattern wasn't too hard, I even put in a zipper all by myself! Yay! (Mom, are you so proud?) Joanna is sitting here reading over my shoulder and says I sound like a five year old...but I'm the one writing this post. If she wants to write, she should go on her own blog. haha. We're trying on bridesmaids … [Read more...]
Mish Mash
March 24, 2009 By 4 Comments
Picture #1: Plants and etc for the front yard. Star Jasmine, Boxwood plants, rosemary, gardenias, rock, iberis, grass, and two other plants I don't remember. Most of these are chosen for looks. I don't know a thing about gardening! I did buy some pink gardening tools the other week though. So cute! haha.Picture #2: A new dress for Sadie...with … [Read more...]
latest sewing project…
March 12, 2009 By 3 Comments
Here's what I've been working on the past few nights! My mom came over last night and helped me figure out the zipper...man is that some crazy sewing. I also pinned down every. single. gather. on that skirt. I've been hoarding a growing stash of fabric for dresses for Sadie, so I figured I should break it out and get sewing. I have more patterns, … [Read more...]
Itty Bitty baby dress and bow clips
May 5, 2008 By 3 Comments
I decided to tackle this little dress yesterday, with no help from my sister or mom. (I hate patterns and always need their help) I do ok with easy straight lines, so this dress was challenging, but not too difficult! I had the material all picked out, so I just went for it. It only took an hour and a half or so, the hardest part was getting the … [Read more...]