Well, I decided to stray from my mission to make as many dresses in one week as possible, and venture into shorts/shirt territory. My guess is these won't get worn much. She just really LOVES dresses. haha. oh well. I made the shirt using my Sadie shirt pattern-and altering it a bit-adding a little v in the neckline and coordinating band … [Read more...]
red and teal jumper-KCWC
May 14, 2011 By 27 Comments
I guess I would feel like a bad mom if I only sewed Sadie things for KCWC...in my defense, Charlotte has a lot of hand me downs from Sadie...but still, she deserves some new things to call her own! If anything, so that when she looks at the pictures from when she was little (aka this blog), she will know I meant well. Here's the proof, older … [Read more...]
Leah dress-KCWC
May 13, 2011 By 44 Comments
My sewing yesterday started off with shorts and morphed into this dress-a Leah tunic, lengthened, and with a band added around the bottom. Also with some cute coordinating fabric. I've mainly been making dresses this week because they're all Sadie will wear lately. Kind of annoying cause she won't wear the cute tops I've made her, but fun also … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Parts 4 and 5: waistband, skirt and hem
May 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
re-posting this, since Blogger went crazy last night and unpublished it, then I accidentally deleted it. Ah! anyways, here are Parts 4 and 5 Time for that waistband! Er...these little intros are so awkward. On to the sewing.Get the full tutorial after the jump! So here's your finished bodice (I also serged around the bottom). You'll need to … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Part 3: sleeves
May 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
Now for those cute puffy sleeves! For each step, (DUH) repeat for the other sleeve. Get the full tutorial after the jump! Lay out your main fabric (MF) and lining, wrong sides together. Then sew a basting stitch (also will be your gathering stitch) along the bottom and curved top of the sleeves. You can pin if you want, but I like to … [Read more...]
some gifts
May 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
I've been busy making some gifts for my sister in law and brother! Aren't they adorable? (the people, not the presents, though they are cute) Aaaand.....they're having a baby girl in October! So you know I was busy picking out fabric a minute after finding out the news. Seriously. After my frolicking and happy dancing. First things first, a … [Read more...]
little 50’s housewife
May 6, 2011 By 21 Comments
First things first...I'm off to Utah this morning with Charlotte in tow-wish me luck on the flight with her! I keep telling myself: At least it's only 2 hours long....I'm on a whirlwind trip to visit my two siblings that live there and of course, their fabulous spouses, and cousins, and friends, and fabric shops... ;) Of course. and Hobby Lobby! I … [Read more...]
the Anna dress (sew along)
May 4, 2011 By 53 Comments
tada! Another dress! (try to control your excitement) I don't often sew with solids (I'm a print lova), but I fell in love with this little dress when it was all said and done. Something about the simplicity of the design (and slight vintage flair) appealed to me immensely. Plus, I made it with some cheap inexpensive shirting so the whole dress … [Read more...]
A-line ruffle dress
May 3, 2011 By 12 Comments
Birthday party season is in full swing-and I couldn't help but sew up another dress for another little birthday girl we know. It's fun to play around with dresses, but this time I went pretty simple with an A-line dress, flutter sleeves, and a ruffle down the front. (inv. zipper in back) Sadie donned it for a quick modeling session, what a good … [Read more...]
the bapron: a pattern
May 2, 2011 By 470 Comments
Introducing the Bapron! aka the "baby apron". I hope the name doesn't turn you off (I know it's hopelessly cheesy), but this bib is really cool! It provides a ton of coverage in the front, much like an adult apron, and ties in back with bias tape! It's easy to make-I can whip one out in less than 1/2 hour (I've made a dozen or so, so I'm getting … [Read more...]