Here's a quick and easy tutorial on how to insert magnetic snaps into a bag. It might be common knowledge, but I figure what the hay? It took about 5 minutes to take the pics, and if there's one thing I love, it's a tutorial. (things I also love: the X-Men, belts, and English accents)This specific lining and snap was for Sadie's owl bag. (last day … [Read more...]
vintage sheet to maxi dress
June 30, 2011 By 53 Comments
tada! I love* posting my to do list on the blog, then I have some accountability with you guys to finish it! so here's my finished vintage sheet into maxi dress! I kind of love it. Especially with this belt I thrifted on the same trip as the sheet. I only wish I'd sewn pockets in! Well, it'd be easy to unpick the seam and add some, but let's face … [Read more...]
Funky Little owl bag pattern review and giveaway
June 29, 2011 By 187 Comments
****this giveaway is now closed, scroll down to see the winner!***** I know what you're thinking. But no, you cannot have either of these bags. Sadie would have a conniption. She adores her owl bag. Can you blame her? Look at those adorable goo-goo eyes. Sadie's is the one on the right, the other bag was for her little friend's birthday present. … [Read more...]
guest posting for Riley Blake!
June 28, 2011 By 27 Comments
Yes, THE Riley Blake fabric company that you probably know and love and buy too much fabric from. (oh, just me? naw) This is one of the cool projects I was so coyly referring to last week. They sent me some lovely Sew Cherry fabric to play around with, and I decided to make some cinched up skirts-just like this one. Of course there's a full … [Read more...]
Charlotte’s "cute as a button" party
June 27, 2011 By 73 Comments
We can all agree that Charlotte is cute, right? (not as cute as your kids, I know, but I digress...) So when I decided on the "cute as a button" theme I knew I could have some FUN with the details! So, fun I had. (a major THANK YOU to my wonderful in-laws who let me commandeer their home for the afternoon and evening! We had our wedding reception … [Read more...]
Itsy Photography shoot and giveaway!
June 25, 2011 By 36 Comments
Ok, get ready to freak out over the cuteness. Seriously. I took Charlotte to get her one year old pictures taken by the fantastic Ela of Itsy Photography this week, and it was great! She did a great job coaxing smiles out of Charlotte, and she was so professional and quick! (key with kiddos, lol) You may recognize Charlotte's shirt in this … [Read more...]
vintage feedsack dress tutorial (and free 2/3T pattern!)
June 24, 2011 By 57 Comments
drumroll please......... Finally the Vintage feedsack dress tutorial! I know you were all on pins and needles this entire time waiting for it huh? chirp chirp... no? That's ok, I won't hold it against you. I know some of you are new around here. (hello there! Welcome! settle in! Grab some chocolate!) Anyways, it's … [Read more...]
tee shirts to dress refashion
June 23, 2011 By 26 Comments
I made this dress months ago, but somehow never took any pictures of it. I found some cute printed tees at my thrift store, so I cut off the bottom of a white tee, cut strips of the tee shirts, gathered them if needed, and sewed them into a quick dress. I used the existing hem of a tee for the bottom so it was a really easy refashion! Comfy and … [Read more...]
dress-to-be
June 22, 2011 By 42 Comments
I have big plans for this awesome vintage sheet to become a maxi dress. I about fell over in shock when I found this thrifting the other day, since I usually don't find awesome prints like this where I live. (and in pristine condition!) I'm totally copying my cousin in law Courtenay with this pattern and style, but she's taller than me and can … [Read more...]
ruffley peasant top collar tutorial (and some winners)
June 21, 2011 By 17 Comments
Peasant tops are so fun to play around with-so versatile, and easy to sew up. They are great to try if you're just starting out sewing. I came up with this fun ruffled collar and wanted to share. Man, I sound like a robot. Anyone else have problems talking about the stuff they sew? ;) blah blah blah.Click below for the tutorial! You'll need: a … [Read more...]