Need a trick or treat bag to match your child's costume? I whipped this one out in no time-it's easy, cheap (I spent about $2 on supplies), and you can easily customize it to your child's costume! I made mine look like Flounder from the Little Mermaid movie, since Sadie is going to be Ariel. Now that I think about it, it kind of looks like I … [Read more...]
sadie shirt sew-along info
October 13, 2010 By 36 Comments
I am so excited to announce my first sew along tutorial! I am going to be posting step by step instructions on how to make this cute shirt: I'll show you how to make your own pattern-and how to construct the placket, ruffle, button closure in back, collar, and sleeves. Does that sound like a lot? It's not bad, I promise! That's why I'm breaking … [Read more...]
costumes!
October 12, 2010 By 29 Comments
I'm blogging over on the SEI Lifestyle blog today about costumes! Some of my favorite memories growing up are of Halloween-dressing up like someone else...so fun, even as an adult. So, it's only fitting that I show you that sneaky peek at our costumes I promised! Take a guess from this pic...ok you already know, right? If you're anything of a … [Read more...]
little blue flowers
October 7, 2010 By 66 Comments
Sadie has been on this kick lately...she wants to wear dresses every. single. day. Be still my heart! Oh darn, right? So I hopped to and made her this little number. I made it from a thrifted skirt (check out the before at the bottom of the post), which cost a whopping $2 or something. That kind of refashioning deal makes me giddy! ( I … [Read more...]
new duds
October 6, 2010 By 23 Comments
Here are some new tops I've made lately for the Sadester. One morning she was particularly agreeable and wanted to try all of the shirts on for me. Except she didn't want to take pictures in them-just change in and out. So out came the chocolate chips. I'm shameless. I LOOVE this one...I made it from a thrifted knit top in great shape-I loved the … [Read more...]
Boo! softie tutorial
October 5, 2010 By 9 Comments
Boo! Did I scare ya? I've been making a slightly half-hearted real effort this year to decorate more for Halloween and fall, and I'd seen this idea awhile ago (don't remember where though, so if you do, leave a link in the comments, please!), and had to make some BOO softies/pillows Would you like to as well? Click below for more! You'll … [Read more...]
new yellow skirt
September 30, 2010 By 12 Comments
I fell in love with this fabric (Always in Bloom by RJR Fabrics), and had to get me some. I found it at a little general store on our way home a few weeks ago from a women's retreat for church. Random, huh? It was only $4/yard too! Nice!So I decided to go for a skirt-you've seen this style of skirt floating around the blogs, right? It has a … [Read more...]
kids clothes week-pillowcase dresses
September 29, 2010 By 6 Comments
No, you're not seeing double. ;) And yes, I made the girls the exact. same. dress. I am aware of that. I just can't help it. and I really love the ribbon bow on the shoulder! They're just simple pillowcase dresses-I mostly used this tutorial-but my own hacked up pattern.I love the fabric! I got it on sale-$4 a yard-and I made both dresses with one … [Read more...]
kids clothes week-grey fleece sweater
September 28, 2010 By 23 Comments
I love how this sweater turned out! I wish I'd lined it in cotton though, instead of more fleece, it's a bit stiff in the arms. (Christmas Story style) Anyways-it was fun to sew-and pretty easy to put together. I used this pattern. Another piece for the Sadester's fall/winter wardrobe! … [Read more...]
kids clothes week-magenta knit shirt
September 27, 2010 By 15 Comments
It's official. She's mastered the snooty ignore-the-camera model look. Which I still think is adorable, but I'm biased. sheesh, this color is kinda hurting my eyes on the screen. I promise it's not that red/bright in real life. More pink/magenta-but whatever! Here's one of my attempts to build up Sadie's fall/winter wardrobe. As of now she … [Read more...]