Sadie loves dress up lately. Like, won't wear anything else-loves. So I thought I'd add a(nother) crown to her dress up stash. Also, this so handily fits in with the Far, Far Away theme of this week on Punkin Patterns that I was asked to guest post for! ;) It's simple and oh so easy to embellish! Join in the crown-making fun, won't … [Read more...]
happy halloween from under the sea
October 31, 2010 By 68 Comments
Introducing: The Little Mermaid cast Sadie as Ariel, of course. The wig only lasted about an hour-but I was shocked it lasted that long! Rory as King Triton.. He looked fantastic! Very recognizable, (and handsome) I thought. He didn't like eating his wig half the time, but anyways...his was probably my favorite. Charlotte was … [Read more...]
mirror mirror on the wall…
October 28, 2010 By 27 Comments
Who's the fairest of them all? In this house-it's Sadie! She definitely has the prettiest clothes of us all. As you can tell, I've been on a dress up kick-I can't resist all that costume fabric on sale at Joanns! This dress only set me Rory back about $4. Can't beat that. Seriously. I'd like to see someone try. ;) I love her little toddler … [Read more...]
new and improved Cinderella dress+Tinkerbell
October 27, 2010 By 12 Comments
awww...my little princess! She totally flipped out when I pulled this out after her nap the other day to show her! She cried OHHH! and then of course proceeded to rip her clothes off and wore it the rest of the day, showing it off to Rory and my sister. I just loove reactions like that! Makes me want to sew dress up all day long! hehe. You … [Read more...]
another version of the sadie shirt
October 26, 2010 By 12 Comments
Using the same pattern used for the Sadie shirt, I made this totally different looking shirt. I love when patterns are so versatile! (also, please pretend all the the random broken pavers in our backyard are construction-site-chic, please. it's a work in progress.) I love the puffy gathered sleeves and tie back. (her hair is getting crazy … [Read more...]
sew-along part 5: hem, collar, buttons
October 22, 2010 By 19 Comments
Last day of the sew-along! I hope you guys have been having fun making this shirt!Or at least, watching me make it. ;) Also, sorry that a few of you had troubles with the sleeves! Those little buggers can be nasty. Click below for more! So, for today....first off, let's hem that bad boy! Serge or zig zag the raw edge, and fold … [Read more...]
sew-along part 4: sleeves
October 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
Let's tackle those sleeves! If you're like me and have ever broken out in a cold sweat when you think about sleeves: fear not, they are not as bad as they seem. Click below for more!So first, unfold your sleeve pieces... and hem the edges. (you could do them later when they're sewn into the shirt, but I despise sewing tiny … [Read more...]
sew along part 3: button closure
October 20, 2010 By 11 Comments
Sew, let's get going on the button closure for your shirt! Dontcha love sewing humor? har har. Click below for more! Grab your small piece of main fabric, the one that was about 3"x6". Serge or zig zag stitch the edges. In the center of your back piece, place it right side down like so, and pin...then using a ruler and tailor's chalk … [Read more...]
sew along part 2: bodice and placket
October 19, 2010 By 11 Comments
So today we'll sew together the bodice and placket. (edit: this is not the only way to do it...reader Tara saw a much better way, to sew the placket together and then sew it on top of the bodice, no cutting involved. Both ways work-just make sure it's centered if you sew it directly to the uncut bodice piece. So, pick your poison … [Read more...]
sew along part 1: pattern and pieces
October 18, 2010 By 22 Comments
Are you all set with your fabric, etc!? Let's jump right in and make a pattern! Did I lose any of you? Fear not-I am here to figuratively hold your hand through this process!Click below for more! So. You have that shirt that fits your child (looser is better in this case), right? Lay it out, folded in half like so. I use white wrapping … [Read more...]