Ok. The lamest blogger award goes to.....ME. I asked for your help naming this dress over on facebook awhile ago...(like, I'm embarrassed to check how long)...and I'm just now posting it. Other things got in the way, not to mention some procrastination on writing the tutorial, so anyways. Enough excuses...here it is! The Peaches and Cream … [Read more...]
dresses for girls
March 21, 2012 By 13 Comments
Hey gals, today I wanted to let you know about a wonderful lady named Magaret Andrade. She has been working with a local school sewing group and friends of hers, to make and donate dresses to send to girls all over the world....who have almost no clothing at all. Can you imagine? Sadie could not wrap her mind around it when I told her I was … [Read more...]
guest post for Ribbon Retreat
March 20, 2012 By 33 Comments
Hey guys, check out the new tutorial I did for the Ribbon Retreat blog! I had so much fun making this easy little slip on sundress, and the fabric is making me wish so hard that spring would just get here already! I guess this will have to do! … [Read more...]
Gingercake’s Penguin Pillow review
March 19, 2012 By 19 Comments
***See the winner of the Shwin Designs pattern giveaway here!***I made Charlotte a pretty flippin' cute penguin pillow the other day...and I think it's safe to say she's in love....you'll see. ;) I used this lovely pattern from my sponsor, Gingercake Patterns and Design. The flannel I got from Joann's-they had it on sale a few weeks back for $2 a … [Read more...]
a Maggie Mae dress
March 13, 2012 By 33 Comments
I love sewing with Shwin & Shwin's patterns-they are simple, well-written, and always turn out really cute! I have a few more patterns of theirs I need to try, but the first one I made had to be the Maggie Mae tunic/dress. I loved the curved bodice and blocking of the fabrics. Plus those little pleats are perfect! Plus, it has pockets for … [Read more...]
barbie® clothes
March 12, 2012 By 55 Comments
One of Sadie's little friends just turned 4, and her mom told me she is into all things girly, including Barbie dolls...so I knew just what to make her for her gift. CLOTHES! (oh and we bought her a doll, too, Paleontologist Barbie, in case you were wondering) I used four of my tutorials: the cap sleeve top, basic easy dress, froufy skirt, and … [Read more...]
Super Sadie!
March 8, 2012 By 15 Comments
So after we went to the Superhero party last week Sadie has been having me tie blankets around her neck for capes-and since I'm always willing to sew something up for my girls, I whipped this cape up during nap time the other day! It's nothing ground-breaking, I'm sure you guys have seen these all over the place or have made a few yourself, but … [Read more...]
cinched fabric belt guest post
March 6, 2012 By 5 Comments
Hey guys! I'm so excited to be a part of Kojo Designs and Sewing in No Man's Land Sewing for Me! series. Isn't that such a great idea for a series? I know oftentimes I turn to sewing for my girls since it's easier, usually quicker, and uses less fabric. But let's not neglect ourselves, ladies. :) Bringing it home below! I've been … [Read more...]
the Madison dress
March 5, 2012 By 71 Comments
So I gotta share a bit of craziness we had last night with you guys real quick and then we'll get onto the sewing stuff! So last night the girls are literally on their way to their beds, and Charlotte fell (while getting "hugged" by Sadie...she gives enthusiastic hugs to her sister) into the corner of the wall and split her forehead open on the … [Read more...]
wee little airplane quilt
March 1, 2012 By 27 Comments
Gasp, a boy project! I had so much fun making this little quilt for a friend's son. She requested airplane fabric, so I searched around and found this on Etsy. I just love the vintage vibe, and little labels for all the different airplanes! If we ever have a boy, I want to make him something out of this fabric. Hmm should have bought extra. ( It … [Read more...]