star wars Annecy Dress for the Sew What Pattern Club

I sewed up one of the gorgeous patterns that make up the Sew What Club right now-the Annecy dress! I knew I wanted to go all Star Wars with this one because Sadie's been begging for a dress made out of the fabric leftover from the R2D2 quilt since I made it... This is a little different than the pattern, but Sadie was adamant that the skirt be … [Read more...]

the sew what club

       I am "SEW" excited to tell you about this new exciting endeavor I am a part of! It's pretty darn exciting. Cause who doesn't love brand spanking new awesome patterns EVERY month!? Sew What Club is a fun new way to get the newest patterns from your favorite designers right in your in box every month, patterns that you can't get … [Read more...]

my top 5 favorite kids sewing patterns + giveaway!!

This post was really fun to write! and also a ton of work. gathering photos from a blog is no small feat. well, compared to climbing a mountain it is, but whatever. I got the idea for this post from an Instagram comment, and I ran with it! I definitely have a few fave patterns I come back to time and time again. They are all pretty basic patterns, … [Read more...]

the ressica raglan top and dress pattern!

I am super dee duper excited to release the Ressica Raglan top and dress pattern today! It's been a long time coming and I am so glad it's out! The name is based on my nickname as a kid-one I love! Ressica Jachel...hehe, obvs just my first and middle initials being swapped in front of the names....my dad used it and even sang a little song. Ok … [Read more...]

PJ pant tutorial for birch fabrics-with free one size pattern!

  I am so  very excited to be here with a fun tutorial for these comfy PJ pants for Birch Fabrics! They sent me some amazing Charley Harper organic flannel, which is so soft and lovely to work with. Charlotte and I had a blast designing some fun cuffs and button tabs for the bottom of the pant-adjustable as well for if your kids grow straight up … [Read more...]

The Junebug pattern is here!

After months of working on it, the Junebug dress (and tunic!) pattern is finally here! I have so much respect for all you pattern designers out there, it's really a lot of work! I could not have done it without the fantastic skills of Melissa-from Melly Sews. She digitized and graded the pattern for me, and she did a spectacular job. Super … [Read more...]

Bapron pattern-new and improved!

Just a quick announcement that I have a pattern for sale, officially! woohoo! It's the Bapron pattern-and it comes in two sizes now-up to a 3T (or 4T if your kiddo is tiny like mine) which works great as an art smock! Buy it here! You can still purchase a license to sell here. Thanks for your support! p.s. a big Thank you! to Melissa from … [Read more...]