**I'm feeling pretty cruddy (achey cold boohoo) so I'm leaving this giveaway open for one more day! Go get your entries in!** I have lots of lovely trim lying around my sewing room, and the other day I was thinking... (and no, I didn't hurt myself. much.)....I should really use it more...and so these super easy headbands were born. They're very … [Read more...]
Vibrant Designs necklace giveaway
January 27, 2012 By 125 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed! See below for the winner!*** Hey there! I've got a fun giveaway for one of you to win today! A gorgeous necklace from Vibrant Designs! I love the pretty rolled flower with the pearls...so lady like, don'tcha think? (of course the use of the word "don'tcha" probably just convinced you I'm the opposite of lady … [Read more...]
simple beaded necklace
January 26, 2012 By 18 Comments
Hey, all! As promised, I've got a tutorial for a simple beaded necklace for ya! You'll need:chain (I used 17")jump ringsan eye pin (mine was 5 cm long, often used for earrings)3 small beads (mine were 8mm wide)also a closure, not shown in this pic...oops! Needle nose pliers and wire cutters So first put the beads onto the eye pin...then trim it … [Read more...]
outfit a day
January 25, 2012 By 20 Comments
Soo...not much to say today. I'll spare you my intro blathering and get going to the clothes. :) Tank: Downeast-$10Top: Target-$18Jeans: Old Navy-$25Boots: from my sis-$0Earrings: (which you can't see anyways....)gift from my inlawsNecklace: Made by me-$2Total: $55 I guess I really like the white/black print, mustard yellow cardi, and red … [Read more...]
"hogs" and kisses valentines day treats
January 24, 2012 By 21 Comments
So, I'm hosting another Valentine exchange this year and spent way too much time I had a lot of fun coming up with our Valentines this year! I found these gummy pigs and bought some Hershey's kisses, then packaged a few bags up to show ya with a cute tag that said: "Hogs" and Kisses from Sadie and Charlotte! lol. I was pretty proud of myself for … [Read more...]
pleated yoke tutorial
January 23, 2012 By 39 Comments
So....I was thinking the other day......I should do a tutorial for a self-lining bib/yoke, very similar to this dress I made for Charlotte last Easter. So I did. I have a huge thing for bibs....yokes....slobber-catchers....whatever you may call them. I think they add an adorable touch to a dress. I've used them a lot. lol. (each word of that last … [Read more...]
Birdsong bows and accessories pattern giveaway!
January 20, 2012 By 116 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed! See the winner below*** Hey there! How has your week been? Mine's been a bit lazy, but I've been having fun fake-planning Charlotte's birthday party half a year in advance. (I jest...ok not really I just love a good theme! Though I'll probably change my mind a few times before June...anyone else just adore the … [Read more...]
Emma dress sew-along Part 3: sleeves and skirt
January 19, 2012 By 6 Comments
Time to finish that dress! Sleeves and skirt are on the menu today... Click below for the rest! Now for the sleeves: Cut two strips of fabric 2" wide. (unless you already did, and then good job for listening! Gold star.)I cut mine to be 7.5" long, you can adjust that to fit your child by measuring where the sleeve will hit, then adding … [Read more...]
Emma dress sew-along Part 2: collar and bodice
January 17, 2012 By 8 Comments
Alright! Onto the collar and bodice! Click below for the rest! Take your two collar pieces, then position the ric rac around the outside of the collar like so, with a bit of the points peeking out. (barely) Lay the other collar piece on top, and pin around. I also used a pin to keep track of my "wide" end of the … [Read more...]
Emma dress sew-along Part 1: pattern and pieces
January 17, 2012 By 19 Comments
If you're making the Emma dress for an 18-24 mo size, here is the link to download my free pattern! If you're making another size, read on for pattern making instructions! *note* Sorry I did mistakenly label the back bodice and front narrow piece wrongly...I'm fixing it right now, but if you already printed it, they are switched. Sorry about … [Read more...]