I know, I tend to make these alot-but they're so easy and cute! Plus they make great play dresses, which Sadie wants to wear most days. When she's not sporting the stripes-on-stripes look, that is. (which is a good look, should document that sometime...har har) I used my favorite peasant top/dress pattern, (lengthening the dress and sleeves) and … [Read more...]
the Evelyn top-a tutorial
January 9, 2012 By 25 Comments
I made this top the other day for Sadie...and it ended up fitting Charlotte! lol. Most of the time it's the other way around. (I tend to make things bigger than they need to be, I am constantly and irrationally scared that things will be too small when making stuff for C)I named it after my newest baby niece, Evelyn. She is adorable, and a sweetie … [Read more...]
Project Run and Play guest post-the Amelia dress
January 3, 2012 By 14 Comments
Hey guys, are you as excited for the new Project Run and Play cycle as I am? I have a few bloggy friends that are competing so it'll be fun cheering them on and seeing what they come up with!Anyways, the lovely new gals in charge asked me to do a little tutorial, so here I am with a frilly, vintage-esque dress that I kinda want in my size. … [Read more...]
S’s Christmas dress
December 20, 2011 By 15 Comments
So yes, the girls dresses are a lot alike this year. They are both also pretty simple. I had no brain functionality to get anything else done, forgive me. Hopefully my clothing design part of the brain switches back on after the new year! Sadie's dress has a simple pleated bow around the neckline. She really likes this dress-I pretty much … [Read more...]
I Heart to Sew pattern review and giveaway!
December 19, 2011 By 110 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed, see the winner below!*** Have you been to the I Heart to Sew shop yet? Alisha, the shop owner, has some adorable kids clothing patterns available! She sent me the Little Day Out dress pattern to review for you guys. I love how it turned out-the fabric makes it a pretty groovy dress. ;) The pattern … [Read more...]
C’s Christmas dress
December 13, 2011 By 40 Comments
***Check out the winner of the Modern Fabric giveaway here!*** Ready for some chubby legged (and cheeked) Charlotte goodness? OH, and her Christmas dress. Yes, I got it done, and although it's fairly simple, I love how it turned out! I really wanted to use red fabric this year, since I'd done green all the other years. (all 2 of them har … [Read more...]
adding pintucks (pleats) to a skirt
December 6, 2011 By 6 Comments
It's fun to add the little details while sewing-a tuck here, a pleat there...it usually adds up to even more adorableness. This fabric didn't lend itself the best to the tucks...but that's ok-Sadie still loved it! Fabric is Purple Dot, So Sophie line, by Riley Blake, from my sponsor, Ribbon Retreat! So, after you've hemmed your skirt.......Fold … [Read more...]
Naughty or Nice pillow-Haul out the Holly guest post
December 5, 2011 By 10 Comments
Need to keep track of whether or not your kiddo (or hubby;) is being naughty or nice this holiday season? A simple flip of this reversible pillow lets you inform them of their standing with the guy dressed in red.I am so excited to participate in Gwen's Haul out the Holly series-last year was amazing and I can't wait to see what's in store this … [Read more...]
guest post for Riley Blake
November 22, 2011 By 66 Comments
Hey guys! I have another guest post up today over on Riley Blake's Cutting Corners College! These adorable elephant softies. Check them out and leave some love, if you would. After all, it's my birthday! ;) Edit: the tutorial is below! Elephants are so adorable are they not? Ok, maybe they're cuter in Riley Blake fabric than in real life. … [Read more...]
faux undershirt tops-a mini tute
November 14, 2011 By 16 Comments
Check out the winner of the Janey Jumper giveaway here! The Scrapbox giveaway ends tonight! Make sure to get your entry in! I picked up some knit tops at the thrift store last week to remake into tops for the girls. They unfortunately were short sleeved, and didn't have enough fabric to cut long sleeves out of.Soo....cue the fake, excuse … [Read more...]