My sister in law Stephanie is expecting a baby girl this next month-and mentioned the other week that she hadn't had the energy to do any sewing or crafting, but really wanted to....I can totally relate to that last month of pregnancy energy lull-blerg. And even though they have lots of girl stuff from their older daughter, every new baby needs … [Read more...]
5 and 10 Designs-Look No. 5
September 1, 2013 By 14 Comments
First on my list of dresses to sew up from our 5 and 10 Designs e-book was Look No.5, designed by the fantastic Delia. (see the bottom of this post for a coupon code for 15% off the e-book!) I love the curved color-blocking on the sides-such a fun design element, right? It was also the perfect opportunity to practice some pattern mixing-and I … [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...]
Pattern anthology alphabet collection: My look!
August 12, 2013 By 21 Comments
I am so excited to share with you today my take on the new Pattern Anthology: Alphabet Collection! (maybe they saved the best for last on their blog tour?...nope just lazy ol' me signed up for the last day I could, haha) These ladies (all such lovely friends, bloggers, and pattern designers!) have seriously outdone themselves. Their collection is … [Read more...]
reversible wrap top tutorial and free pattern for birch fabrics! (oh, and a giveaway!)
August 1, 2013 By 62 Comments
I'm so excited to share this top with you today over on the Birch Fabrics blog! It's a reversible wrap top with cute little flutter sleeves! And as a bonus-I have created a free pattern for you to use! (available in 3 sizes: 12-24 mo, 2/3T, and 4/5...if you do use the pattern, please follow my blog as a courtesy!) I got to play around with the … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs-my coral and grey dress
July 24, 2013 By 17 Comments
So I wanted to share some more pictures of the designs I created for the new 5 and 10 Designs e-book! First off is the grey and coral dress I made for Sadie! I love the wrap front, clean lines and asymmetrical skirt, buttons all the way up the front, and a bonus-it's trimmed in bias tape! I love me some bias tape. This photo shoot was … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs e-book launch!
July 22, 2013 By 4 Comments
I am soo excited to finally be able to tell you the big news! A project that's been behind the scenes and in the works for quite some time.....the first ever basic bodice pattern e-book by 5 and 10 designs! I was lucky enough to work on this with these talented ladies-and did they ever bring their A-game. We are so proud of this (we think) … [Read more...]
KCWC: modern meadow geranium
July 20, 2013 By 11 Comments
So.....the other day, I decided that Ava needed a new dress-basically I just NEEDED to sew something quick and cute and easy. Another Geranium dress goll darn fit the bill. It's my sixth version of the pattern...yipes. That means it's a good one. The classic silhouette and those adorable cap sleeves get me every time. Plus the fit is fantastic! … [Read more...]
KCWC: more pattern testing
July 17, 2013 By 15 Comments
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...]