Hello all! Here's the grand finale of Barbie® week! Please don't be intimidated by the knit fabric in this shirt-or the small seams. They're not as bad as they seem! (har har seem!?....ok I am REEAlly tired) Click below for more! You'll need: a piece of knit fabric-the thicker knits work better- I wouldn't use … [Read more...]
froufy barbie skirt tutorial
September 3, 2010 By 51 Comments
I hope you've had as much fun with Barbie® week as I have! Here's one more fun skirt tutorial! Enjoy :) But please pardon the name of the skirt. (unless you have something better?) I spent 3 hours up with baby last night, trying to get her back to sleep. I'm pretty sure I sleep-ordered something on Ebay. … [Read more...]
easy barbie skirt tutorial
September 2, 2010 By 35 Comments
Here's a quick and easy tutorial for a Barbie® skirt-easily customizable with ruffles or pleats along the bottom, as well as the pieced together look-you choose!Click below for more!You'll need: one piece of fabric 7 1/2" x 4 1/2", or two pieces equaling that, if you want the pieced look. (of course you can go longer or shorter) a piece of 1/4 … [Read more...]
barbie cap sleeve shirt tutorial
September 1, 2010 By 29 Comments
Continuing with Barbie® week here: a cap sleeve top. So.....let's get down to business. (to defeat the Huns..) Click below for more! You'll need: one 6 1/2" x 3" piece of fabric two pieces of fabric 3"x1 1/2", one side cut on a slight curve sew on velcro sewing stuff First, serge or zig zag stitch … [Read more...]
Barbie® dress tutorial
August 31, 2010 By 149 Comments
Kicking off Barbie® clothes week...can I have a drum roll please? ok, just kidding. quit banging on your desk. Yes, you! here's a simple tutorial for a cute Barbie dress! Click below for more! You'll need: fabric: 1 piece 6 " by 2.5" for the bodice, and 1 piece 5" by 12" for the skirt ribbon: 2 pieces-2.5" long for straps … [Read more...]
burlap banner tutorial
August 23, 2010 By 6 Comments
So, would you like to know how I made the burlap banner from my sister's shower? Well, too bad if you don't. Cause it's MY blog. muwaha. ha. ha. ANYways....first, cut squares from your burlap-mine were 4 inches square. Gently pull a few strands off of each side of your square...it'll be uneven, but that adds to the charm. Right? this will … [Read more...]
drawstring waist tutorial
July 30, 2010 By 19 Comments
Our neighbor has this perfect wooden fence...I never thought to stick Sadie in front of it for our photo shoots, but I love it! There were some people looking at the house for sale across the street, they probably thought I was a weirdo, posing my daughter in front of a fence. If they'd only known it was for a blog! Then they really would have … [Read more...]
seatbelt covers tutorial
July 22, 2010 By 21 Comments
I just love these car seat strap covers. I made Sadie a pair a long time ago, but I wasn't happy with how they were made, so I re-did them. They're the perfect way to eliminate red marks on your little one's neck! and stylish too.***Just be sure they are not too long to interfere with the chest clasp on your car seat. Safety first. Click below … [Read more...]
baby headband tutorial
July 14, 2010 By 34 Comments
Got a baby?Got some tee shirts?Got a sewing machine?Then you're on your way to some seriously cute and easy headbands!Click below for more! First, cut a piece of your tee shirt/knit fabric 3 inches by "how big your kids' head is".Mine was about 15 inches long for Charlotte.Fold lengthwise and sew down the long side with about a 1/4 inch seam. I … [Read more...]
felt pot sticker tutorial
July 8, 2010 By 8 Comments
If you know my family (or have read this post), you know we really call pot stickers Swei Jows. So, of course they had to make an appearance in Sadie's kitchen! Here's how I made them...as usual I am all about the easy felt food, so these are crazy easy. So easy I did a few steps without taking pictures! The scandal! So, first you'll cut out a … [Read more...]