The other day I just needed a quick easy project that could be finished up asap. Have you guys been feeling the holiday crunch too? Time is running out! So instead of tackling my to do list, I did the immature thing and ignored it to make this little skirt. (I do that a lot...tell me I'm not alone!)I used this adorable fabric from my sponsor … [Read more...]
quick iphone case and some headbands
December 14, 2012 By 15 Comments
I wanted to make something to thank my friend Rachelle for the pictures she took of Ava, so I sewed up a fun case for her phone-I'm pretty sure she likes mustard yellow so hopefully it's a hit. (who doesn't like mustard yellow, right? if you don't...you are dead to me. just kidding. or am I...) I used this great tutorial and pattern and whipped a … [Read more...]
Sadie’s book dress
December 10, 2012 By 31 Comments
I got the right color of thread! woohoo! Hey, that was quite the feat for a gal 2 days from her due date. Hitting up the fabric store with two slightly rambunctious young girls is a feat worth receiving a medal for. Am I right? (I am) Anyways-this being the third time I've sewn up this pattern (yes I'm slightly obsessed with it!), it came … [Read more...]
Charlotte’s big girl quilt (or, the start of it)
December 5, 2012 By 13 Comments
Since Ava kind of has dibs on her nursery, soon the girls will be sharing Sadie's room. (eek!! Ok deep breaths....she'll do fine with the transition to a big girl bed....she will still nap.....please oh please still nap, Charlotte...) So of course this means one thing....a new quilt! (and a new bed, more on that below) To keep with the vintage vibe … [Read more...]
blue polka dot ice cream shirt
December 3, 2012 By 29 Comments
Ok, how's about that little look Miss C is giving me? LOL! It's like she's telling me with her eyes to hurry it up and finish so she can play with her new Squinkie. (our new form of model payment around here) Either that or she's plotting to break into my chocolate stash...which is NOT ok. Mama needs her chocolate. Then 2 seconds later she threw … [Read more...]
bear/doll carriers
November 30, 2012 By 51 Comments
**Just so you don't think I'm some sort of Supermom, most of the projects I'm posting in the next few weeks were made before I had Ava. Just wanted to clear that up. We have lots of junk all over our floors and laundry to be folded over here. (and a baby to be snuggled so it's not all bad!) Not much sewing going on! ;) I got my hands on a copy … [Read more...]
basic bodice design series guest post
November 26, 2012 By 13 Comments
I'm so excited to be posting over on iCandy Handmade for their Basic Bodice Design series! What a great idea, right? Most everyone has a basic bodice pattern in their sewing arsenal, which is what makes this such a brilliant idea for a series? (Why can I never have these great ideas? lol!) It's a simple dress, but the way the bodice is cut on … [Read more...]
pink ice cream dress
November 19, 2012 By 21 Comments
Since I have more Oliver and S patterns to try, I dove right into the ice cream dress pattern, and made this little pink number for Charlotte. (a few weeks ago.... No, I'm not sewing much yet!)I have one cut out for Sadie too, just need some pretty specific colored thread to make it work. (don't you hate when you don't have matching thread and … [Read more...]
bicycle class picnic blouse
November 12, 2012 By 22 Comments
Confession: I had never sewn with an Oliver and S pattern before this top.I know, I know! And I called myself a sewing blogger! lol. I have copied their looks a few times, but after having used one of their patterns, I am a convert.Another confession: Get ready for a slew of Oliver and S projects because I am now obsessed.I made a class picnic … [Read more...]
K.I.D.S. guest post!
November 6, 2012 By 8 Comments
Jessica has done it again. (not me! Jessica from Me Sew Crazy....man there are a lot of Jessica bloggers out there!)....she has thought up another fabulous series! This one is called K.I.D.S. - Kids Inspiration & Design Series....where our kiddos get to be the fashion designers! Sadie had a blast coloring her little heart out...I think I'm going … [Read more...]