I kind of love this combo of purple and black/white.Soooo I had this onesie (purple of course), and it made it through Sadie's infant days unscathed, but Charlotte proved to be the better blower-outer of diapers. It was ruined from the waist down. At first, I was just going to toss it, but then I remembered this tutorial from Make it and Love it, … [Read more...]
busy, busy
September 8, 2010 By 9 Comments
We've been very busy around here lately.... busy working our neck muscles... busy playing with barbies (and the mounds of clothes she now has)....and I've been clocking some hours at my sewing machine...working on some fun upcoming projects. ...and clothes for the girls. (of course) ...and something for me! hope it turns out ok. ;) Also … [Read more...]
new strap cover
September 7, 2010 By 7 Comments
So...the other week I decided that my old camera strap cover just wasn't cutting it anymore...plus it didn't have any padding for my poor neck. I'd also seen some cool tutorials with pockets for the lens....GENIUS. I decided on this tutorial by Vanessa because, well, she's awesome, so how could her tutorials not be? ;) I didn't have the … [Read more...]
some refashions of late…
September 6, 2010 By 26 Comments
First off- a huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by for Barbie week last week. I had such a blast making those clothes and tutorials-and I'm afraid I still haven't gotten sick of them yet. ;) If you have had trouble getting the pattern for the knit shirt, it should work now...but I'm an idiot novice at this pattern thing, so please forgive any … [Read more...]
barbie knit top tutorial
September 3, 2010 By 35 Comments
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...]
barbie clothes!
August 30, 2010 By 33 Comments
Once Sadie got her first Barbies® for her second birthday this past month...I knew that I was in for it. It being Barbie® clothes! I'd been a little intimidated by them-they're so tiny. Of course, my sister and I had always made the most fashionable clothes (not) when we were younger with scraps tied around our dolls...but for Sadie's dolls I had … [Read more...]