I am so excited to announce my first sew along tutorial! I am going to be posting step by step instructions on how to make this cute shirt: I'll show you how to make your own pattern-and how to construct the placket, ruffle, button closure in back, collar, and sleeves. Does that sound like a lot? It's not bad, I promise! That's why I'm breaking … [Read more...]
costumes!
October 12, 2010 By 29 Comments
I'm blogging over on the SEI Lifestyle blog today about costumes! Some of my favorite memories growing up are of Halloween-dressing up like someone else...so fun, even as an adult. So, it's only fitting that I show you that sneaky peek at our costumes I promised! Take a guess from this pic...ok you already know, right? If you're anything of a … [Read more...]
spooky striped skirt
October 11, 2010 By 4 Comments
Check out the tutorial for this spooky striped skirt over on the SEI Lifestyle blog! I'll be their guest blogger all week! But don't worry...I'll still be here. I'm working away at Halloween costumes-so there might be a sneaky peek or two this week. Sadie's is SOOO cute. I have to hide it from her, for fear of her ruining it before … [Read more...]
Giveaway Extravaganza winners!
October 9, 2010 By 6 Comments
A big THANK YOU to all the sponsors of this fun giveaway! and to all of you for entering-and reading! Without further ado... here we GO! I will be contacting winners with the details ASAP, Thanks! The winner of the $20 credit to Elephannie is..... Jacob and Angie Ward! The winner of the set of personalized stationary from Kojo … [Read more...]
currently…
October 8, 2010 By 25 Comments
....working on picking the winners of the Giveaway Extravaganza! (and then counting through all those comments for the winners-yeeshk!) I am so excited about all these awesome giveaways! I should hopefully have the winners posted here tomorrow. :D ...working on Halloween costumes. We're going as a theme...can you guess just from the fabric … [Read more...]
little blue flowers
October 7, 2010 By 66 Comments
Sadie has been on this kick lately...she wants to wear dresses every. single. day. Be still my heart! Oh darn, right? So I hopped to and made her this little number. I made it from a thrifted skirt (check out the before at the bottom of the post), which cost a whopping $2 or something. That kind of refashioning deal makes me giddy! ( I … [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...]
Boo! softie tutorial
October 5, 2010 By 9 Comments
Boo! Did I scare ya? I've been making a slightly half-hearted real effort this year to decorate more for Halloween and fall, and I'd seen this idea awhile ago (don't remember where though, so if you do, leave a link in the comments, please!), and had to make some BOO softies/pillows Would you like to as well? Click below for more! You'll … [Read more...]
fall wreaths
October 4, 2010 By 8 Comments
I'm not the best person at decorating my house for fall. I know this because Rory informed me of this fact the other week. He said we needed more fall decorations. Now, when your hubby brings that fact up...I knew that I was slacking. ;) So here are my fall wreath efforts... I took one of these: took apart some of these: added a lot of … [Read more...]
Elephannie giveaway
October 2, 2010 By 167 Comments
*** This giveaway is now closed***Elephannie is giving away a $20 credit towards anything in their store. Awesome vinyl designs? check!International entries are ok on this giveaway. Remember, one comment per person per post.Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. Comments will be left open until October 8th, and I … [Read more...]