I've been getting so brave with sewing tops for myself. And by brave I mean having too much fun with my elastic, as you'll see. I'm a big fan of the elasticy waistband-gives you somewhat of a shape but is comfy. Gotta love that. This top I made with Prudent Baby's tute, after stumbling across Anna's again. Love hers.I got me some more voile too! … [Read more...]
the cutesy top
June 14, 2011 By 16 Comments
I really don't know what to call this one...you could call it the "copied-a-shirt-I-thrifted", but that doesn't have a good ring to it. I could also call this "the shirt that was supposed to fit me but didn't so my sister got to have it" shirt. Either way, it's pretty darn cute, and my sis looks pretty darn cute in it too. Hence the cutesy top. … [Read more...]
my museum tunic
June 7, 2011 By 26 Comments
As my Facebook buddies know, I spotted Anna Maria Horner's awesome museum tunic tutorial last week and had to try it asap. (edit: via Carolyn's blog, thanks!) I had just gotten my first cut of voile (sad I know), and cut it up for this cute tunic! I got my voile here, it was pretty inexpensive actually. Voile is usually pricier than quilting … [Read more...]
raglan tee tutorial
June 6, 2011 By 91 Comments
There's something so tomboyish and adorable about a raglan tee. Right? It's also...drumroll....definitely a BOY project too! Never thought I'd see the day on this here girlified blog. Welp, won't happen again for awhile probably. (just kidding. We're hoping for a boy next. Not for awhile though! eek) They're soft and comfy for babies … [Read more...]
another Boden knock off
May 23, 2011 By 28 Comments
Prepare yourself, that's all I have to say. I have so many kids clothes pinned over on Pinterest that I am dying to knock off. Such cute inspiration! Such as this adorable top. I loved the shirred neckline, and since I had just found this video on how to shirr on a Brother machine (you who have Brother machines know it's not easy nor does it always … [Read more...]
guest post: the hedgehog top, a tutorial
May 21, 2011 By 50 Comments
Posting this tutorial on my blog, originally seen here. First off, I want to say thanks to Jessica for hosting this fun Pattern Remix series! no, no, not me myself Jessica.......Jessica from Me Sew Crazy, of course! I was trying to think of ideas for my remix and made this quick top one afternoon. I even took pictures of it before I realized it … [Read more...]
keyhole tee shirt: a tutorial
May 18, 2011 By 42 Comments
I saw a little keyhole detail like this on a friends' daughter's shirt and thought it looked fun, so of course I had to try it out asap. I used a thrifted tee (before pic below) and used the existing hem-I love doing that, it saves a whole step, plus my knit hems never look good. Isn't that teal button the perfect accent (and color?) It's from … [Read more...]
summer lovin’ top tutorial
April 28, 2011 By 36 Comments
I kept having visions of summer dancing in my head while sewing this shirt. I don't know if it was the bright yellow fabric or the warm weather I was enjoying, but it works! I totally love Sadie in yellow. and cute shorts. I love the little swoops (technical term, btw) on the shoulders and the buttons. And the stripeys! Gotta love stripeys. … [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 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...]