lots of dress up (hence the topless-ness of Sadie, she was in between costume changes) and crooked grinning.some baking in my new apron-bread, banana walnut muffins, tamale pie, and yummy shortbread toffee bars...not the prettiest dessert ever, but definitely tasty! (they're almost gone, so that's a good indicator) (er, and I may have eaten most of … [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...]
sew-along part 4: sleeves
October 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
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...]
pardon the interruption…
October 18, 2010 By 21 Comments
...but I didn't think you'd mind seeing this cute face! She's four months old now! wow. … [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...]
are you ready?
October 17, 2010 By 6 Comments
to make a Sadie shirt? I am so excited! (as is Sadie in this pic, apparently) Tune in bright and early tomorrow morning for the first set of instructions! For a supply list and more info, go here. see ya tomorrow! … [Read more...]
trick or treat bag tutorial
October 15, 2010 By 11 Comments
Need a trick or treat bag to match your child's costume? I whipped this one out in no time-it's easy, cheap (I spent about $2 on supplies), and you can easily customize it to your child's costume! I made mine look like Flounder from the Little Mermaid movie, since Sadie is going to be Ariel. Now that I think about it, it kind of looks like I … [Read more...]
pumpkin bread
October 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
****I'm over on the SEI Lifestyle blog today with a yummy pumpkin bread recipe and easy way to dress up some mini loaves for friends and neighbors!I have a FUN tutorial in store for you tomorrow!! … [Read more...]