Hey people who read our mommy's blog! Charlotte and I are wondering if you wouldn't mind doing a quick survey for my mom? She just wants to know your opinions on a few things related to the blog. Wow I didn't know I knew some of those words! hahahehehe. ...*momentarily distracted by my Little Pony* Ok anyways...thanks for helping my mom out. … [Read more...]
the Olivia top
May 2, 2012 By 24 Comments
Tutorial time! Muwahahaaaa! See the tutorial below! You'll need: 3/4-1 yard of fabric thread buttons 1/4" elastic First I created a simple bodice pattern by tracing a tee folded in half. Then I drew a line across right above the bottom of the armhole. Make sure to add notes to add seam allowance to the top of the shirt panel and … [Read more...]
Vintage May series!
May 1, 2012 By 26 Comments
Do you all know Kristin, from Skirt as Top? Well let me tell you how we met. She was on the last season of Project Run and Play, and I absolutely loved her Junebug dress remix, so I emailed her and told her so. We pretty much hit it off and have been emailing constantly ever since! (we almost were able to meet up last month when she flew out to San … [Read more...]
the one where I post about all the other stuff we did on our trip
April 30, 2012 By 10 Comments
So we started off Friday morning for Vegas-stayed the night with Rory's sister who lives there. The girls did really good in the car that day. Rory is a champ and drove the whole time. Go honey, go honey....it's yo birthday! okey.... Read this in about 5 hours...it was really good, can't wait for the second one to come out this week! The second day … [Read more...]
Fabric Warehouse Direct discount code!
April 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Hey guys, let me introduce you to Fabric Warehouse Direct! They have a HUGE selection of quality Designer closeout fabric and wallpaper at big savings to you, the customer. Many of their fabrics range from $100-$200 at retail but they themselves sell for $10-$30 a yard on average. Nice discount if you love those designer brands! They have some … [Read more...]
Tidy Crafts/Ribbon Retreat review and giveaway!
April 27, 2012 By 74 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed!***Hey there! I've got a great review/giveaway for you today! Two of my sponsors merged together to create a fabulous, customized giveaway just for one of you lucky readers. :D Tidy Crafts and The Ribbon Retreat! (I met Shirley from Ribbon Retreat in person last week at SNAP-she is so, so nice! It was fun to … [Read more...]
SNAP! rocked
April 26, 2012 By 29 Comments
Kristen, me, Kirstin, Heidi, and Kate Well, the SNAP conference came and went, and it was a blast! There were so many lovely bloggers there to chat with-and I learned a lot in the classes I went to. There were a couple I missed, and am hoping they post recaps of the classes online somewhere. I wish I'd taken more pictures! I lugged my Rebel … [Read more...]
KCWC-little tie top
April 26, 2012 By 10 Comments
So I made this #fast and #easy (Can I tell you a secret? I may or may not know what the whole hashtag thing is all about....heavy on the may not) little top for Sadie from a thrifted tee. I love using those-it's already hemmed so it makes it so fast to refashion into a new top. I added a little tie at the collar-it turned out pretty cute I think! … [Read more...]
KCWC-pretty peasant top
April 25, 2012 By 31 Comments
Made with the Sweet Dress pattern and fabric from the Go Fly a Kite line (Cream Ice Cream), from Ribbon Retreat.I made a wide casing around the neck and put in a few button holes for the bias tape to loop through. Once I had it arranged I tacked it down through the casing in the back so it wouldn't slip out.tada! (love this fabric!) No pictures of … [Read more...]
KCWC-Figgy’s Ayashe blouses (and giveaway!)
April 24, 2012 By 155 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed!*** You may have seen Anna's (twice!) and Vanessa's versions of Figgy's Ayashe blouse-once I saw them I HAD to get my hands on my own copy! I haven't had a chance to make the skirt yet, but I got a blouse made the other day-and I am in love! It's such a simple top but with quite a few ways to change it up. I love … [Read more...]