When Vanessa first contacted me about her Dress a Girl Around the World sew along, I was so excited to participate. What a great charity-and browsing through the website made me so excited to sew up a dress (or two or three!) for a darling little girl somewhere!So here's my take on a pillowcase dress-with a pleated trim and sash. :D … [Read more...]
The Nae Nae Apron tutorial
March 7, 2011 By 33 Comments
Welcome to Tie One on Me week here on Craftiness is not Optional and At Second Street! Get ready for some apron inspiration this week. :D When I thought about what I wanted for my apron, I knew it had to have some pleats. I love me a good pleat. ;) And it had to tie in a bow. and be teal and red to match my kitchen. Ok, so I didn't really think … [Read more...]
Charlotte dress part 5: the invisible zipper
February 24, 2011 By 25 Comments
So I thought I'd just go ahead and post this today-so if anyone wanted to finish it tonight they could! Check back tomorrow cause I have a cool giveaway for you guys! So here's a zipper. Pretty tiny right? Not intimidating at all! Or at least, won't be after this tutorial.(hopefully)See more after the jump! So first, get your (non … [Read more...]
Charlotte dress Part 4-skirt and sash
February 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Now you'll cut out your skirt pieces-I cut mine about 36"long by 10" wide-and the same length for the accent fabric, only I cut that about 3.5"wide.See more after the jump!Of course, if you're making this in a larger size you will need to adjust accordingly-you could use a dress already in your closet to figure out the fabric you need.Then I … [Read more...]
Charlotte dress Part 3: sleeves
February 23, 2011 By 8 Comments
Download and print here.Ok, first off today, we're gonna cut some pieces from our accent fabric for the sleeve binding. See more after the jump!I cut mine to be 1.75"wide by 8". The length should be your kid's arm measurement+seam allowance- measure around the arm where the sleeve will be, the bicep area.Then, iron them in half lengthwise, and then … [Read more...]
Charlotte dress Part 2: bodice
February 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
So! Time to put together the bodice!Printable version See more after the jump!Here are the pieces you should have for your bodice and sleeves: 2 cut on the fold (one lining, one main fabric, and 4 cut for the back. (two lining, two main fabric.)Also two sleeve pieces cut on the fold. First, place your lining and main fabric back and front pieces … [Read more...]
Charlotte dress Part 1: making your pattern
February 21, 2011 By 20 Comments
Hellooo! and welcome to the Charlotte dress sew along, part 1! Today we'll be making the pattern for the dress. If you have the 6-12 month pattern already, skip to the bottom, if not, follow along!See more after the jump! Pattern making is really very easy, I just trace around clothing that fits my kids. So, you'll need a shirt that fits … [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...]
LOVE felt wall hanging tutorial
February 2, 2011 By 10 Comments
I guess I"m in LOVE (hehe) with red and white together! It's so graphic and quite striking. (didn't I sound all designer-ish there? ha. ha. ha.) Wanna make this quick and easy wall hanging?Click below for more details! You'll need: felt-I used a wool felt blend, and got about 1/2 yard of white, and 1/3 yard of red, but didn't use half of … [Read more...]
blowing kisses skirt tutorial
January 31, 2011 By 46 Comments
Ready to kick off All you need is Love week? What better way than with a skirt. Well, in my mind there is no better way. I love the simplicity of this skirt-and the fact that the hearts look like they're floating across the skirt. (right?....right?) I imagine them as little love kisses being blown to a friend or loved one. Or sister, like … [Read more...]