Sadie has been "needing" some new church dresses lately. (really I am getting sick of seeing the same old dresses every week) So I took it upon myself to sew up an oldie but goodie. Meaning I'd sewn this pattern a LOONG time ago and decided to have another go. I'm glad I did-usually I leave a pattern be after sewing it up once, preferring to prowl … [Read more...]
mustard polka dot knit dress
November 13, 2013 By 38 Comments
I made this dress....oh, over a month ago. Took pics, even edited them, but in all the hullabaloo of whatever is is that I was doing at the time (I have the worst memory), I forgot to post about it. Bad Blogger! tsk tsk. Anyways, it's just a simple knit dress that I whipped up* and since I am such a bad blogger, didn't take pics for a … [Read more...]
flannel fanfare nightgowns
October 2, 2013 By 17 Comments
I'm so psyched to share with you a new fabric line today! and a fun pattern as well! Rae, of Made by Rae fame, has once again struck gold with her gorgeous new line of flannels from Cloud 9 Fabrics, called Fanfare! It's 100% organic cotton, whimsical and fun and perfect for children/baby projects! The line features adorable … [Read more...]
fort firefly roller skate dress
September 18, 2013 By 23 Comments
I am on a bit of a Roller Skate dress/top kick binge lately. I've got yet another one cut out for Ava on my sewing table RIGHT NOW. I just can't help myself...it's easy, fairly quick, adorable, and great for using up ye ol' fabric stash since it's easy to make reversible. I'm doing my best to deplete the stash but it keeps growing back! har … [Read more...]
5 and 10 Designs-Look No. 5
September 1, 2013 By 14 Comments
First on my list of dresses to sew up from our 5 and 10 Designs e-book was Look No.5, designed by the fantastic Delia. (see the bottom of this post for a coupon code for 15% off the e-book!) I love the curved color-blocking on the sides-such a fun design element, right? It was also the perfect opportunity to practice some pattern mixing-and I … [Read more...]
granny chic Bateau drop waist dress and pattern giveaway!
August 29, 2013 By 12 Comments
I'm soo excited to be a part of Anneliese's Bateau Top pattern tour! She is the force behind the blog Asthetic Nest and the Wee Muses Pattern line-and not only is she super talented in many aspects, she is seriously one of the sweetest people I know. Period. So I was all too happy to sew up her new pattern-the Bateau Neck Top! I also used the … [Read more...]
KCWC: modern meadow geranium
July 20, 2013 By 11 Comments
So.....the other day, I decided that Ava needed a new dress-basically I just NEEDED to sew something quick and cute and easy. Another Geranium dress goll darn fit the bill. It's my sixth version of the pattern...yipes. That means it's a good one. The classic silhouette and those adorable cap sleeves get me every time. Plus the fit is fantastic! … [Read more...]
Little knit dresses for Ava-and a pattern in the works!
July 15, 2013 By 19 Comments
A few weeks ago I whipped up a few of these knit dresses-based on this shirt pattern I drafted last KCWC for Sadie. I made it for my littlest gal because she needed some summery clothes, but it works for any size! But oh my goodness, I can't help but want to sew for her all the time these days-she's learned how to sit up now and so pictures are so … [Read more...]
knit dress tutorials for birch fabrics!
July 1, 2013 By 19 Comments
I am so excited to be posting over on the Birch Fabrics blog today! I'll be sharing some tips on sewing with knits, plus tutorial for both these cute dresses, today! These dresses were made awhile ago, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on their new knit fabric early! I absolutely love the new Birch Fabric organic knits, they are dreamy to … [Read more...]
Rosy in Ruffles Sundress tutorial-for Melly sews….with a free pattern!
June 26, 2013 By 42 Comments
I'm pretty darn excited about how this sundress turned out! And on Miss Ava...man alive I want to gobble her up, she's so darn cute. There's just something about baby sized clothing lately...I just can't get enough! Maybe it's that she can sit up now and it's so much more fun to take pics of her. Anywho...I'm psyched to be posting today for Melly … [Read more...]