My good friend Kate just came out with her first womens pattern, the Penelope Peplum. (aside: best pattern name EVER) and it is awesome! A quick sew, cute and flattering, and comes together perfectly. I sewed up a large but I think if I make it again I'll do a medium. I used elastic thread in the bobbin when sewing the peplum to the top of the … [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...]
weekend getaway blouse
October 16, 2013 By 17 Comments
I was beyond excited when I got an email from Liesl (yes THE Liesl of Oliver and S fame), last week asking if I wanted to sew up one of their newest women's patterns. Uhhh...ye-ah. Of course I did! I chose to sew up the Weekend Getaway blouse, which I am sorta in love with. I used some rayon (which I can't remember where I got-that just goes to … [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...]
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...]
comfy DIY maternity skirts
September 2, 2012 By 26 Comments
Hey, all!! If you missed the post on Saturday, I'm excited to announce a really fun series called Belly+Baby I'm doing with my fabulous bloggy pals Kate and Shauna, of See Kate Sew, and Shwin & Shwin! We'll each be posting a maternity/baby related project every Monday for the month of September! Oh, and Happy "Labor" day to the American … [Read more...]
mustard yellow circle skirt
February 21, 2012 By 12 Comments
Back around Christmas time (in between Christmas and New Years) we were all sick with the flu. :( This is the one thing I was able to sew that week, and only because it was SO easy. I used Dana's tutorial, which is great. I've used it before, but only for the girls. I love how it drapes! I think it was a rayon knit from Fabric.com, but I can't … [Read more...]
embellished cardigan tutorial
August 31, 2011 By 37 Comments
Another project made so much easier with my Go! Baby cutter. Love this thing, seriously. This project couldn't have been simpler, too. I thrifted this really nice silk cardigan and shell awhile ago. I am not really the "shell" wearing type, so I knew I would cut it up to become ruffles or embellishments for the cardi. Then, of course, I … [Read more...]
another Simplicity 3835
August 30, 2011 By 17 Comments
I loved my first go at this pattern, so of course I knew another top would be in my near future! And once I saw this awesome fabric, I had to get some to use for it. It's Just Dandy Blue Jay Floral Crosshatch-by Robert Kauffman, and I got it from my fabulous sponsor, Ribbon Retreat. Seriously, love this fabric. I left off the tie this time, … [Read more...]