Humor me.I have a slightly enormous obsession with taking pics of my littlest lately. Like a moth to a flame, I just can't stop. And it's totally normal to be obsessed with your own kids, right? It just happens to leak on over here to the blog sometimes...which ya'll will forgive me for, right? *crosses fingers*It's all in the name of working on … [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...]
slouchy cardigan tutorial
June 10, 2013 By 30 Comments
Soooooo. here's that tutorial I promised you from way back when. I made my first version for Project Run and Play, but this one is a simplified cardi with no tie or pockets. (though those are easy to add!) I love the grandpa style cardi on kids-and it's so easy to make you'll want to whip up one in every color knit you have! These are great for … [Read more...]
Seafarer top review
June 3, 2013 By 11 Comments
I am so excited to be a part of the Seafarer Top pattern tour! I really wanted to sew more for myself this summer-you know, breezy light tees to keep cool during the hot summer day....so this pattern is perfect for that need. I sewed up a size medium and it fit perfectly-I love the dolman sleeves-it makes it so loose and comfy, but the band at the … [Read more...]
tie top tutorial and sewing with knit fabric tips
May 3, 2013 By 30 Comments
Hey guys! I am so excited about this knit tie top tutorial I created for Girl Charlee! (and a $40 gift certificate giveaway! woohoo! enter waay at the bottom...you might as well check out the tutorial while you're at it....just sayin' ;) Also make sure to check out their blog! Today they're showing off all the projects I've made with Girl Charlee … [Read more...]
belgian style kids clothes (hint: they rock!)
May 2, 2013 By 13 Comments
I'm so excited to be guest posting today over on Straight Grain, for An's Kids Clothes-Belgian Style series. All I had to do was take a peek at her Belgian kids clothes pinterest board to know that I. loved. it. The bright colors, the pattern mixing, the layering! It seems like the Belgians really know how to let a kid dress like, well...a kid! … [Read more...]
KCWC: arrow shorts and ruffle peasant top
April 30, 2013 By 15 Comments
Ok! Last outfit, finally! Look for a round up post asap! After pinning these shorts a little while ago, I had to make my own version of them...using some Chevrons in Mint from Deerfield Anthology Fabric. Love this fabric. I had to make another pair of the Bubble Pocket shorts, too. Sadie's in desperate need of shorts so she may get some more, we'll … [Read more...]
KCWC: Leia is my homegirl cap sleeved tee (and a striped one)
April 29, 2013 By 28 Comments
I have one more KCWC outfit after this tee, almost done with the posts for that, I had so much fun! OK, so this tee is definitely a wish-I'd-sewn-it-for-myself type of project! Rory and I are huge Star Wars fans, but not having any boys is cramping his style. Or so he thinks. I'm doing my best to indoctrinate our girly girls about SW mythology, … [Read more...]
KCWC: hot air balloon tee and applique skirt
April 24, 2013 By 19 Comments
Outfit #3! a skirt and shirt combo...with my favorite color combination right now-coral and gold! (obviously) I drafted this cap sleeved slightly gathered neckline top, then stamped the heck out of it with my hot air balloon stamp and some gold paint. I got lazy with the sleeves and haphazardly sewed them under 1/8", but whatevs. It fits and I was … [Read more...]