Since we read Sense and Sensibility this month for book club, I decided to name this simple little top after one of the characters. The curved ruffle makes a really interesting shape, which I love. Here's how I made it! See below for the tutorial! You'll need: a tee to trace fabric (I used a yard for size 3T) matching thread hook and … [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...]
Create Kids Couture pattern review and giveaway!
February 17, 2012 By 216 Comments
*****This giveaway is now closed! See the winner below. ***** Hey guys, I've got a cute pattern review and giveaway for you today! I made this little dress for Charlotte and it came together pretty quickly! Meaning I started and finished it in about 2 hours. Not bad considering the gathering. (man, I need me a ruffle foot for my machine) This … [Read more...]
Mockingjay tee
February 15, 2012 By 38 Comments
My sister and I have been planning to make these Mockingjay tees for when the first movie comes out NEXT MONTH! Can you tell I'm excited. *hyperventilates into a paper bag*If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, you probably live under a rock. And if you do, kudos to you for figuring out the internet under that rock. ;) just kiddin'.But … [Read more...]
the Coraline dress
February 14, 2012 By 52 Comments
One of my favorite things about sewing is attempting to recreate clothing I see online or in stores. There is so much inspiration out there! So when I pinned this adorable dress, I knew it wouldn't be long before I made one! The feminine ruffles are adorable. This one's named after my adorable niece Coraline! :) Sadie refused to take it off … [Read more...]
adding pockets to a skirt or dress
February 7, 2012 By 23 Comments
Adding pockets to a skirt or dress is soo easy. Having them there for stashing extra binkies, gum, or ahem, bribes for the kiddos certainly doesn't hurt, eh? I made up a little free pattern for you to download-just a basic pocket-in women's and kiddo size. You can obviously make them larger or smaller to fit your ginormous or tiny hands.First … [Read more...]
stuffed animal sleeping bag
February 6, 2012 By 24 Comments
A little gift for a my friend Jessie's daughter's birthday-one of these super cute stuffed animal sleeping bags...seen here. I was a rebel and didn't use the pattern though, just figured it out. It was very easy to make and ended up being so cute! My first one, not so much. :} Sadie appreciated it though! It just wasn't up to snuff. One tip: fill … [Read more...]
easy trim headband-mini tutorial
January 30, 2012 By 9 Comments
**I'm feeling pretty cruddy (achey cold boohoo) so I'm leaving this giveaway open for one more day! Go get your entries in!** I have lots of lovely trim lying around my sewing room, and the other day I was thinking... (and no, I didn't hurt myself. much.)....I should really use it more...and so these super easy headbands were born. They're very … [Read more...]
pleated yoke tutorial
January 23, 2012 By 39 Comments
So....I was thinking the other day......I should do a tutorial for a self-lining bib/yoke, very similar to this dress I made for Charlotte last Easter. So I did. I have a huge thing for bibs....yokes....slobber-catchers....whatever you may call them. I think they add an adorable touch to a dress. I've used them a lot. lol. (each word of that last … [Read more...]
Emma dress sew-along
January 11, 2012 By 46 Comments
Got some time next week? I've got another sew-along planned! wahoo! ;} It's called the Emma dress, after another one of my nieces! I love using ric rac, and had so much fun playing around with the off-center front bodice and collar. Man, Charlotte sure knows how to work the camera! This gorgeous fabric is Cut Out & Keep, Berry … [Read more...]