Ok just let me babble for a minute about my awesome testers, will ya? They went above and beyond, and sewed up the most gorgeous Lulus in the process! (they have some darn cute kids too) I appreciate every single one of them and their feedback and insights. BIG virtual HUG to you all! Now go check out their gorgeous … [Read more...]
lulu dress and top pattern
May 1, 2014 By 31 Comments
I am so thrilled to release another pattern into the wild today! Introducing: It's a very versatile pattern-and bonus-it's QUICK to sew up! I know I have had too much fun sewing up a whole slew of Lulus! I am really excited that this is my first pattern using diagrams instead of tutorial pictures. Hopefully this helps make … [Read more...]
Vintage May 2014!
May 1, 2014 By 6 Comments
If you were wondering if Vintage May would be happening again this year.....no need to wonder anymore. Cause...it's most definitely on! My co-host Kristin from Skirt as Top and I have been sewing up some fun vintage inspired stuff and we even have an UBER special photo shoot planned. It's going to be awesome/epic, and I don't toss those words … [Read more...]
floral sally dress
April 29, 2014 By 16 Comments
I made this dress when I really should have been making other things...like my other two Easter dresses...but once I get a bee in my bonnet about something-it just takes over. So I let myself sew up another Sally dress, this time for the Sadester, since she has been growing out of church dresses left and right. I sewed this one up in a 4T bodice, … [Read more...]
peanut butter bars
April 24, 2014 By 10 Comments
I've been making these for YEARS and to this day, when people see them on the counter they shout hooray. Literally. Ok maybe not literally (maybe that's just me) but they usually get pretty darn excited. These are delish but make sure you're making them for a crowd. You'll make yourself sick eating them. Ask me how I know. (or, how Rory … [Read more...]
Nessies and Geraniums and Baprons-OH MY!
April 20, 2014 By 30 Comments
I had a baby shower a few weeks ago for an old friend-well she's not old, just...well you know. I've known her forevers. Anyways, she's having her first baby-(a girl!) so I knew I wanted to shower her with homemade goodies. She's got amazing style so I tried to pick fabrics out that were stylin'...haha who knows if I succeeded but I … [Read more...]
Durathon Iron review and giveaway
April 17, 2014 By 23 Comments
Hey, all. I'm pretty sure most of you have irons. Right? If not for starched crisp shirts, then for sewing. (As an aside, Rory would like to know what a starched, crisp shirt is) The lovely folks over at Hamilton Beach sent me their new Durathon iron to try out! It's pretty fantastic! The steam feature is unrelenting (which I looove. I steam … [Read more...]
Charlotte’s plaid lizzy dress
April 14, 2014 By 18 Comments
Yay! one more Easter dress down, one to go! I'm waiting on some very special fabric for that one, hope it comes in time! So let's talk about this one, shall we? I guess Charlotte got one more thing made for her during Kids Clothes Week! I grabbed this lightweight plaid fabric from Hancocks (same time I got Sadie's swiss dot), and thought it would … [Read more...]
KCW: more Nessies
April 12, 2014 By 21 Comments
We can never have too many Nessie tops around this house-I love it as a basic tee, and with the variations too! After Amanda from Kitschycoo was sweet enough to send me some of the incredible fabric from her shop, I knew it was destined for greatness. Ok, cheesy yes, but seriously. This fabric deserved to be showcased! DEERS! This fabric … [Read more...]
KCW: sweet polka dot baby bonnet
April 11, 2014 By 13 Comments
The second I saw my pal Kristin pin this sweet bonnet from Purl Soho-I knew it was next on my hit sew list. I printed the free pattern off then and there and then, waited for the energy. (I've been battling a cold/bad sore throat for about a week...bleg!) Finally...I got some energy (thanks to a friend dropping off a mango smoothie! … [Read more...]