Or, Dahlia top...or whatever those big flowers are called. I'm no gardener! I can barely keep our house plants alive. Anywho...I made this cute top after having it saved to my flickr favorites since forEVER. I basically copied this adorable top, only added some little puffy cap sleeves. This little miss is turning into quite the model. She works … [Read more...]
So Tei Tei pattern review and giveaway!
February 25, 2011 By 154 Comments
*******giveaway is now closed******** I'm here today with a pattern review for this cute shirt, and a giveaway! (more on that later) I chose to review the Summer Blouse for Girls pattern from So Tei Tei. (one of my awesome sponsors) I made it with Weekends fabric by Erin McMorris, Hopscotch in Butter. Love the oranges, yellows, and pinks in … [Read more...]
scallop shirt on Project Run and Play
February 15, 2011 By 23 Comments
Hey guys-head over to Project Run and Play to see the tutorial for what I call the Scallop Shirt. (my thought process on this name was very short, lol) Anyways, it's simple and sweet, just my style. (luckily Sadie's too, for now at least!) Can't wait to see the designers stuff this week! Should be awesome! Click below for more … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap part 1: pattern and pieces
January 24, 2011 By 16 Comments
Alright, Rachel wrap shirt, take one.Read on!Click below for more details! Edit: Thanks to my amazing reader, Greta, this tutorial is being made available to print in PDF form! Click here for the printable tutorial! Pattern time! We'll start off pretty similar to the Sadie shirt, So. Find a shirt that fits your child. Lay it out, … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap sew-along!
January 19, 2011 By 26 Comments
drum roll please.....har har just kidding. Anywhoo! Are you ready for the next sew-along? Good, cause it's gonna be next week! yay! And we're gonna make this uber cute wrap shirt-which I dubbed the Rachel wrap shirt. I know, I should name it after Charlotte...next time. I figured she should be able to wear the outfit named after her, huh? And … [Read more...]
next sew along?
January 12, 2011 By 33 Comments
I made this cute mini wraparound shirt yesterday (patterned after this one I made) and thought about making it the next sew-along! Since the Sadie shirt was so popular, I've been wanting to do another. :)What do you all think? yay? nay? yesiree doo bob? (uh...hah hah) It boasts some cute pleated sleeves... and bias tape ties on the sides! I … [Read more...]
ringer tee
December 9, 2010 By 6 Comments
I actually made this shirt awhile ago but am only now getting around to posting it. I used this tutorial and loved it! It was a quick night time project using up an old shirt I never wore and some brown rib knit. Super soft and comfy! love it. and that's all I have to say about that. … [Read more...]
blue shirt for me
November 23, 2010 By 6 Comments
Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I had a great birthday and got to see the new Harry Potter movie-which was awesome! I loved it...and now the torture of waiting for the last part starts....grr... so here's something I made awhile ago for myself.......I know-shocker! Not something for the kiddos. I've been wanting to try out this … [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...]