*********This giveaway is now closed.********* I'm back with another pattern review from Lily Bird patterns-her cuffed shorts this time! Aren't they adorable? So here's my review! I did enjoy the challenge of these shorts-but they were easier than I thought they'd be! I did have a little problem with the … [Read more...]
my 241 tote
April 27, 2011 By 20 Comments
Hey lookeyloo, what's this? Some sewing for me? That's a rarity around here, but fun when it does happen! You may recognize the bag-it's the 241 tote from Anna. Once again, she's done it! And by "it" I mean, created a flawless pattern that is cute, easy to sew up, and functional! Seriously, it came together with no problems whatsoever. I was even … [Read more...]
peasant tops galore! and a funny pic contest.
April 26, 2011 By 36 Comments
Ready for a barrage of peasant tops? Shield yourself! uh...anyways.I am SOO happy to be back! It was a blast having all those lovely knock off guests over to visit, but I sure missed you guys! (here's where you say: we missed you too, Jess!) On to the sewing! You'd better believe I've been busy!These peasant shirts were some of the first clothing … [Read more...]
the girls’ Easter dresses
April 17, 2011 By 50 Comments
Pardon the interruption of the Sincerest Form of Flattery! Just call this an intermission of sorts. ;)I've given up on the nice pictures of the girls modeling their dresses together...at least in the same frame. Thank goodness for photo editing...anywho! Here are the girls' Easter dresses. First up for the rundown is Sadie's dress! Hers didn't … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 4: pockets
April 7, 2011 By 16 Comments
Now let's tackle those pockets. I did them very simply.See more after the jump! First I cut out a pocket pattern-I adapted this pattern. Then I used some more bias tape for the tops. First I folded it over, right sides together, and sewed down, and then backstitched up. (same technique as the binding for the collar) Then I measured 4 … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 3: cap sleeves
April 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
On the menu today: puffy little cap sleeves. See more after the jump! So here we go with those cute lil' cap sleeves! Lay both of your sleeves like so and trim a little bit around the edge so it's curved a little bit. Next, sew a gathering stitch about 3 inches from the shoulder seam on both sides. (should be about 6 inches total, to make … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 2: button closure and neckline (and guest post)
April 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
Before we get started today, I wanted to let you know that my sewing/crafty room is being featured today on Craftaholics Anonymous! Also I want to give a big welcome (WELCOME) to any visitors coming over here from C.A.! Moving on to the sew-along! Today we'll work on the button closure and bias tape around the neckline. See more after … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day gift and mommy and me skirts
April 4, 2011 By 11 Comments
Hey ya'll! Check out my quick and easy tutorial over on The Country Cottage Chic for this cute votive holder/Mother's Day surprise! (check below for the full tutorial, re-posted here) Did you have a good weekend? I did! It involved my Dad's brisket and cupcakes, woot woot! And these new skirts for the Sadester and I! I made them using this … [Read more...]
little birthday dress/facebook
April 3, 2011 By 17 Comments
One of Sadie's little girl friends had her birthday party today! Sadie had a blast-it was a Cookie Monster theme and so fun! We picked out a fun puzzle for her at the store, but I also couldn't help making her a little dress-it was really easy and sewed up pretty quick! I only used 1/2 yard of fabric for the skirt, sewed it into a tube, then cut … [Read more...]
the one where I stuff all the clothes I’ve made lately into one post.
March 31, 2011 By 263 Comments
The title says it all in this one, right? I've been busy sewing up some fun clothes for the girls, and I have a busy April here on ye ol' blog (hint hint fun things in store! see the sidebar for a clue), so I thought I'd put them all into one ginormous post. So good luck to you all, hope you can finish it. You just know I couldn't stop making … [Read more...]