new cross stitch patterns in the shop!

If you're a cross stitcher, or looking to get into cross stitching, or love Jane Austen and Pride & Prejudice, I have some new cross stitch patterns in the shop! I am so excited to launch these new patterns and it has been so fun for me to get back in the pattern saddle so to speak! These patterns are instant downloads, with great full … [Read more...]

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...]