My latest pattern, the Nessie top-is out to testers as we speak! I gotta say, this one's my favorite so far. An easy to wear knit top with some fun features and variations! the Basic Nessie is what I'm sharing with you today...a hi-lo hem with long sleeves (there are also a short sleeved and 3/4 sleeved option!) it's perfect for showcasing a … [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...]
KCW: grey and mint greenpoint cardigan (and a button giveaway!)
October 23, 2013 By 18 Comments
For day two of Kids Clothes Week, I finally, FINALLY sewed up a Greenpoint cardigan! and then quickly wondered why in the world I hadn't done so earlier! I've had the pattern ever since it came out, but for some reason it always got pushed to the back burner. It's a fabulous pattern-the instructions and tips are impeccable, and it sewed up … [Read more...]
KCWC: a batch of Go To leggings
October 22, 2013 By 16 Comments
I had prepped for KCWC by cutting out a bunch of Go To Leggings (affiliate link) for Ava while Kristin was here last weekend...and then later spent an afternoon sewing them up, and then fighting the urge to cut out and sew more. (darn halloween costumes needing to be sewn and all). I have to applaud Andrea again (and again...)for this amazing … [Read more...]
polka dot ananda pants
October 3, 2013 By 5 Comments
Yep, I sewed up another pattern in the Sew Fab pattern sale! The Ananda pants, from the sale's creator herself, Jenny from The Southern Institute. These are adorable and comfy yoga style pants-Sadie was all over these (and I want a pair for myself!) I sewed them up in a size 5, and ended up chopping off 1.5" or so at the bottom. I loved the … [Read more...]
Bimaa sweater
September 30, 2013 By 18 Comments
The first thing I sewed up from the Sew Fab pattern pack was the Bimaa sweater, from LouBee Clothing. Can I just say how in love I am with this pattern? Shout it from the rooftops, gaga in love! It was a perfect fit (I sewed up a size 4T), easy to sew up (seriously, under an hour), and SO freaking adorable. Sadie looks ready for a magazine … [Read more...]
Sewing for Kindergarten-Hopscotch skirt & shirt
September 16, 2013 By 14 Comments
I sew for my kids pretty much year round, so pretty much: constantly. We all know this by now, hm? But it's especially exciting to be making some new back-to-school clothes for my little Kindergartener! Sadie is LOVING school so far and she loves wearing her new school clothes, mixed with momma made, of course. (or else...*stern face*) She is … [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...]
Strawberry hopscotch tunic
August 26, 2013 By 18 Comments
So I picked up one of the Oliver and S patterns I didn't have in my stash during a big sale they had last month-the Hopscotch Skirt and tee (and dress!) I had some Briar Rose knit burning a hole in my hypothetical sewing pocket so I just had to get it out of my system with a quick dress turned tunic. I don't know why but I chopped off a few inches … [Read more...]
knit skirt with pockets: tutorial and free pocket pattern
August 19, 2013 By 21 Comments
I bought a comfy knit skirt this summer that I LOVE. It is comfy and has awesome pockets and I want to wear the heck out of it. We all know what this means, right? I had to recreate it! I took some pics for a tutorial just in case you want to make one too. And this would totally translate to a kids skirt, too...I should make one for Sadie sometime! … [Read more...]