I've been getting better braver at sewing with knits, and I spotted this cute dress and knew I had to make one just like it! I also just happened to have a tee shirt in my refashion pile that was the same striped print, and some green knit, sooo....I went for the whole she-bang with this refashion/knock off! [inspiration dress] [pretty … [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...]
the bapron: a pattern
May 2, 2011 By 470 Comments
Introducing the Bapron! aka the "baby apron". I hope the name doesn't turn you off (I know it's hopelessly cheesy), but this bib is really cool! It provides a ton of coverage in the front, much like an adult apron, and ties in back with bias tape! It's easy to make-I can whip one out in less than 1/2 hour (I've made a dozen or so, so I'm getting … [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...]
shabby apple knock-off dress
April 21, 2011 By 11 Comments
Just a re-post of my knock off originally posted here. So, without further ado...Here is my knock off dress! Patterned after this one. (couldn't get a pic from the site, sorry) I love the graphic qualities of the dress, and the green with the black and white would have never been something I would have done on my own! It's a simple v-neck … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 4: pockets
April 7, 2011 By 16 Comments
Now let's tackle those pockets. I did them very simply.See more after the jump! First I cut out a pocket pattern-I adapted this pattern. Then I used some more bias tape for the tops. First I folded it over, right sides together, and sewed down, and then backstitched up. (same technique as the binding for the collar) Then I measured 4 … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 3: cap sleeves
April 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
On the menu today: puffy little cap sleeves. See more after the jump! So here we go with those cute lil' cap sleeves! Lay both of your sleeves like so and trim a little bit around the edge so it's curved a little bit. Next, sew a gathering stitch about 3 inches from the shoulder seam on both sides. (should be about 6 inches total, to make … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 2: button closure and neckline (and guest post)
April 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
Before we get started today, I wanted to let you know that my sewing/crafty room is being featured today on Craftaholics Anonymous! Also I want to give a big welcome (WELCOME) to any visitors coming over here from C.A.! Moving on to the sew-along! Today we'll work on the button closure and bias tape around the neckline. See more after … [Read more...]
Leah tunic Part 1: making the pattern and cutting it out
April 5, 2011 By 24 Comments
Welcome to the Leah top sew-along! I'm so glad to have you. Let's get started.Ok so for this top, we'll start off making the pattern. It's not hard, just might take a little bit of scribbling and erasering. (yes, I know that's not a real word)See more after the jump! You'll need: main fabric (a yard was plenty for my 2T size) accent fabric to … [Read more...]