I made this pleated dress the other day before we left for Disneyland, anticipating that I would be insanely busy this week (Kids Clothes Week, plus many other things) and I was also struck by inspiration. And when inspiration strikes, you best go with it. I lined it in a fun print that some of you may recognize...it was fun to use up the scraps … [Read more...]
Disney-mania!
October 10, 2011 By 20 Comments
You know those vacations that you need a vacation from when you get home? This was one of those. The girls had their issues with sleeping and eating, but we still managed to have a lot of fun together! I'll spare you from the rundown, but here's a few of my favorite pics! This is the best shot I got of the two of them in their dresses. Yep, they … [Read more...]
Kids Clothes week
October 7, 2011 By 15 Comments
Are you gearing up for Kids Clothes Week? I always love these weeks Meg does-my favorite part is all the inspiration and sharing of ideas that goes on. I also welcome the opportunity to make some fall clothes this year-I'm hoping to get some longer sleeved shirts done, and maybe a jacket or cardigan. We'll see!Speaking of which, might I ever … [Read more...]
little red chair
October 6, 2011 By 19 Comments
I just love quick projects with a big impact. Like this little red chair. I told you about how I got it for 50 cents, right? STEAL! I have been on the lookout for a chair just like this for months, too. Love thrifting karma. So, take a 50 cent chair, add some red spray paint I already had (but was about $5 probably), and you get one cute … [Read more...]
Minnie Mouse dresses
October 5, 2011 By 34 Comments
We are big Disneyland fans in this house, and since we're headed down for a trip soon, I just had to make the girls some matching Minnie Mouse dresses! (and by "had to" I mean I thought of the idea, and then kept putting it off til right before the trip...gotta love the last minute sewing scramble)They're uber simple peasant dresses (I use this … [Read more...]
the Lovebird tunic
October 4, 2011 By 83 Comments
So I cleaned out Sadie's shirt drawer the other day and found out that she had outgrown half of them! That, coupled with cooler weather (hopefully) on the way, spurred me to make this tunic with longish sleeves. (Sadie's official opinion: "Mom da sleeves are big. But I wike the birds.") While this top was coming together, I was worried that it … [Read more...]
works in progress…
October 3, 2011 By 13 Comments
Hey, all! How was your weekend? Mine was busy and fun! I thought I'd show you some of my works in progress right now. (of course there are a million-point-five projects on the eventual to-do list, but we'll see which ones get done, eh?) The other day, Sadie and I walked down to a garage sale down the street from our house, and I found this … [Read more...]
Bobbin Blooms review and giveaway
September 30, 2011 By 271 Comments
**** This giveaway is now closed**** See the winners below! Hey have you guys heard of Bobbin Blooms? It's a new (and pretty cool) product! Suzann, their creator, figured out a new way of storing bobbins with thread. These things are nifty. Let me show ya how they work. Grab your rubber Bobbin Bloom... (then say that five times fast … [Read more...]
how to make piping
September 29, 2011 By 42 Comments
Piping. I used to be so intimidated by it, but it adds such a fun touch to projects, and it's so, so, sew ;) easy to make yourself and add a custom touch to a project. Seriously I kept thinking it would be so time consuming and hard to make my own piping, but it took hardly any time at all. You'll need:piping cordfabriczipper foot for your sewing … [Read more...]
new pillow covers (and a cute face)
September 28, 2011 By 20 Comments
You saw my other attempt at bringing color into my living room...here is phase 2 of the pillow cover take-over. Rory's reaction (and I quote) "That's a big flower."My Dad's reaction (also quoting verbatim) "That's a big flower."Agh. Men. They just don't understand how cute giant flowers can be! Am I right, ladies? (of course I am) I have had … [Read more...]