Soo...I whipped up a couple of 90 minute shirts yesterday for the girls-matching ones-since I had enough fabric. They really like them-either that, or Charlotte is really excited about a tree. (probably the tree)I say "whipped up" like it's no biggie, but really once you do a few of them, they don't take much time! I think both shirts together took … [Read more...]
KCWC-grey and pink
October 13, 2011 By 17 Comments
Grey and pink are so adorable together, don't you think? Especially for the littles. I made this quick dress (using my Ice Cream Social dress tutorial) for a baby girl on the way...I hope she and her momma like it. :) I added some loops on either side and a tie-cute huh? I also did the sleeves a little differently-I think I'll also add a … [Read more...]
KCWC-fall basics
October 12, 2011 By 32 Comments
Day three of the Kids Clothes Week Challenge-made this little skirt and top outfit-I wanted some fall basics she could mix and match with other pieces. (most of the time her choice is a dress....) I've had this cute heart-patterned knit for awhile so I was muy excited to use it up! I really really REALLY like this skirt! It's a simple paperbag … [Read more...]
KCWC-wee little pink dress
October 11, 2011 By 26 Comments
Day two of the KCWC I made this little pink number for a friend's baby girl. The shower is this Saturday, but I'm pretty sure she doesn't check my blog all the time...but if you see this post before then, Aimee, er...act surprised. It's a simple little A-line shift with a button closure (of course), and a big pleated panel in the front. (size 9-12 … [Read more...]
pleated pom pom dress
October 10, 2011 By 21 Comments
I made this pleated dress the other day before we left for Disneyland, anticipating that I would be insanely busy this week (Kids Clothes Week, plus many other things) and I was also struck by inspiration. And when inspiration strikes, you best go with it. I lined it in a fun print that some of you may recognize...it was fun to use up the scraps … [Read more...]
Kids Clothes week
October 7, 2011 By 15 Comments
Are you gearing up for Kids Clothes Week? I always love these weeks Meg does-my favorite part is all the inspiration and sharing of ideas that goes on. I also welcome the opportunity to make some fall clothes this year-I'm hoping to get some longer sleeved shirts done, and maybe a jacket or cardigan. We'll see!Speaking of which, might I ever … [Read more...]
keyhole tee shirt: a tutorial
May 18, 2011 By 42 Comments
I saw a little keyhole detail like this on a friends' daughter's shirt and thought it looked fun, so of course I had to try it out asap. I used a thrifted tee (before pic below) and used the existing hem-I love doing that, it saves a whole step, plus my knit hems never look good. Isn't that teal button the perfect accent (and color?) It's from … [Read more...]
knot shorts and shirt-KCWC
May 16, 2011 By 34 Comments
Well, I decided to stray from my mission to make as many dresses in one week as possible, and venture into shorts/shirt territory. My guess is these won't get worn much. She just really LOVES dresses. haha. oh well. I made the shirt using my Sadie shirt pattern-and altering it a bit-adding a little v in the neckline and coordinating band … [Read more...]
red and teal jumper-KCWC
May 14, 2011 By 27 Comments
I guess I would feel like a bad mom if I only sewed Sadie things for KCWC...in my defense, Charlotte has a lot of hand me downs from Sadie...but still, she deserves some new things to call her own! If anything, so that when she looks at the pictures from when she was little (aka this blog), she will know I meant well. Here's the proof, older … [Read more...]
Leah dress-KCWC
May 13, 2011 By 44 Comments
My sewing yesterday started off with shorts and morphed into this dress-a Leah tunic, lengthened, and with a band added around the bottom. Also with some cute coordinating fabric. I've mainly been making dresses this week because they're all Sadie will wear lately. Kind of annoying cause she won't wear the cute tops I've made her, but fun also … [Read more...]