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...]
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...]
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...]
kids clothes week-teal bow top and corduroy skirt
September 23, 2010 By 28 Comments
I never thought I could love a shirt this much-but it is possible. ;)I made it from another tee shirt-of course I didn't take a before picture. (because the power went out and I cut it out by flashlight. No power-so I thought I'd at least cut something out. What can I say-I'm a die hard) Just imagine a boxy, little boy shirt and you'll get the … [Read more...]
orange you glad it’s fall?
September 16, 2010 By 25 Comments
Can you smell the fall in the air? Ok, me neither (not literally anyways), but it's right around the corner! I mean, come on, it's already September! Where did August go?! No fair that summer's already over. I was too busy having a baby to really enjoy it. But that's another story...a boring one. Let's get on to the cute fall clothes! Ok...I … [Read more...]
that’s a wrap
August 21, 2010 By 13 Comments
I found this gorgeous fabric in Joann's clearance section the other day, and had to get some for a shirt. For me. I know, ground-breaking right? Something NOT for Sadie? (or Charlotte) Anyways, just to clear it up, this is NOT the gorgeous fabric (that one is in progress though)...it's a practice shirt made from a couple of remnant pieces...one … [Read more...]
another matching outfit
August 15, 2010 By 6 Comments
I first made these outfits with an updated family picture in mind-but they ended up being too matchy matchy, and didn't quite work with Rory and I's outfits. oh well! still cute. I'll post the other set I made when we get some pictures taken-hopefully by my cousin while we're in Utah! This little dress is for Charlotte-made using Smile and … [Read more...]