Here's the second Ruby Jean dress-the Annie dress! I offered Sadie 3 fabric choices and she liked all of them, so I chose the yellow...then she was slightly disappointed when I didn't use the pink fabric....so point being, always choose pink I guess. I went for a few brownie points with the pink button, but I don't think it helped much. ;) This … [Read more...]
Aubrey bow dress pattern review
June 4, 2012 By 20 Comments
I've been a busy bee with pattern reviews-I have two more coming up that I can't wait to show you!Today I gotta show you the adorable Aubrey bow dress from Ruby Jean's Closet. I love the bow in the front, and the way it's attached is genius. This dress took me about an hour to sew up-so quick, and so adorable on Miss C! I think I sewed up a size … [Read more...]
Crafterhours skirt week post
May 31, 2012 By 30 Comments
Hey guys! I'm here today with a fun way to embellish a simple skirt-courtesy of Crafterhours' Skirt Week! Have you seen the skirt fun over there yet? Make sure to check it out...there's some great stuff...and get your skirt entered, too! I get to be a judge again this year-it's so hard since there are so many great skirts to choose from!So, I … [Read more...]
Molly Jacket pattern review
May 30, 2012 By 14 Comments
I just love the Molly Jacket pattern from Violette Field Threads! They sent me their paper pattern to try-which means no printing and taping together, which is nice. Not that I mind PDF patterns at all, just a change of pace! It's definitely a great pattern-it came together quickly and the collar is adorable, right? I left off the pockets, and … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Thread
May 29, 2012 By 12 Comments
Hey guys! I am so excited to be a part of Katy's Once Upon a Thread series...like, ecstatic! I chose to work with the book The Story of Ferdinand...have you read it before? It's a really sweet book, and it was one of my favorites growing up. Hop over to No Big Dill to see more pics of the dress I made for Sadie! (I've updated it with more pics … [Read more...]
Vintage May dress
May 9, 2012 By 34 Comments
Are you excited for all the vintagey goodness on it's way? I am! To kick us off a bit, I made a simple dress using some vintage curtains I got at a swap at church. So they cost me free thirty free. (har har, I know) That hairpiece is a bit ridiculously huge and floppy, I know, but I figured I should go all out for this fun little photo shoot. Which … [Read more...]
Vintage pattern with modern fabric
May 8, 2012 By 18 Comments
I love to sew vintage styles with modern fabric-the fresh colors and patterns update a dated pattern instantly! Wouldn't you agree? I wish I'd done that waistband in a different fabric but nothing matched that red. I mean, nothing. That's why I stuck some green buttons on it! Sadie wasn't a big fan of this dress-so I don't know if it will get worn … [Read more...]
Vintage May countdown
May 7, 2012 By 15 Comments
***Check out the winner of the Tie Dye Diva Pattern giveaway here! *** It's no secret: the sewing world loves vintage sheets. Right?As I am one of the sewing world (and maybe the underworld...sewing fight club anyone? Who can unpick a seam the fastest or somethin?), my heart jumps a bit whenever I see a gorgeous vintage sheet while thrifting. Then … [Read more...]
the Olivia top
May 2, 2012 By 24 Comments
Tutorial time! Muwahahaaaa! See the tutorial below! You'll need: 3/4-1 yard of fabric thread buttons 1/4" elastic First I created a simple bodice pattern by tracing a tee folded in half. Then I drew a line across right above the bottom of the armhole. Make sure to add notes to add seam allowance to the top of the shirt panel and … [Read more...]
KCWC-little tie top
April 26, 2012 By 10 Comments
So I made this #fast and #easy (Can I tell you a secret? I may or may not know what the whole hashtag thing is all about....heavy on the may not) little top for Sadie from a thrifted tee. I love using those-it's already hemmed so it makes it so fast to refashion into a new top. I added a little tie at the collar-it turned out pretty cute I think! … [Read more...]