As my Facebook buddies know, I spotted Anna Maria Horner's awesome museum tunic tutorial last week and had to try it asap. (edit: via Carolyn's blog, thanks!) I had just gotten my first cut of voile (sad I know), and cut it up for this cute tunic! I got my voile here, it was pretty inexpensive actually. Voile is usually pricier than quilting … [Read more...]
raglan tee tutorial
June 6, 2011 By 91 Comments
There's something so tomboyish and adorable about a raglan tee. Right? It's also...drumroll....definitely a BOY project too! Never thought I'd see the day on this here girlified blog. Welp, won't happen again for awhile probably. (just kidding. We're hoping for a boy next. Not for awhile though! eek) They're soft and comfy for babies … [Read more...]
Cait+ Create giveaway
June 3, 2011 By 125 Comments
****this giveaway is now closed***** Today I have a fun little shop to introduce you to, called Cait + Create. It's run by Caitlin (no surprise on the name there, huh? lol...ok not so funny, moving on...), who makes these adorable wooden signs and is super sweet to boot. You've all seen the Keep Calm and Carry On signs, right? She has some really … [Read more...]
Anna dress round up
June 2, 2011 By 19 Comments
And now, for the Anna dresses YOU made! They are all adorable and unique! I seriously get emotional and wig out like a normal amount soo enjoy seeing the dresses pop up in the flickr group after a sew along! I may not have one for June...hoping too, but it's a busy month for us. My brother's getting married in a few weeks, and both Charlotte's … [Read more...]
guest post: Viewfinder pouch
June 1, 2011 By 50 Comments
This project might look familiar to you long time readers (hi, Mom)-I made one last summer for Sadie and promised a tutorial. Well...er...here it is! Almost a year later. Better late than never? Make sure and hop on over to Liberate Creativity to see the tutorial! And also reposted here: I have a fun little project to share … [Read more...]
20 minute grocery bag holder tutorial
May 31, 2011 By 64 Comments
I've needed a new one of these grocery bag holders for awhile now, and have been hanging on to the perfect fabric for one, so finally I just forced myself to sew it up. It was a quick sew (even with taking pics) so I put together a little tutorial for ya! There's french seams involved! Très chic. As chic as a grocery bag holder can be I guess. I … [Read more...]
Limited Commercial License for Patterns/Tutorials
May 30, 2011 By 8 Comments
First off, I want to say that I absolutely love providing my tutorials and patterns here for free, and for you all to enjoy! I think blogs are a fantastic way to share information and learn from each other. They are a large part of how I learned how to sew myself. I also absolutely adore receiving photos of projects you've made using my tutorials. … [Read more...]
Incomparable Buttons giveaway-20 winners total!
May 27, 2011 By 221 Comments
I have an awesome company to share with you today! (and a giveaway, hooray!) Incomparable Buttons (blog here, website here) is a company based in South Africa, and they make-didja guess? Buttons! Fabulous hand crafted buttons. Each button is handmade and then dried in the sun. They are then meticulously hand painted and then fired at a very … [Read more...]
The Playdate dress: a tutorial
May 26, 2011 By 94 Comments
I've been getting better braver at sewing with knits, and I spotted this cute dress and knew I had to make one just like it! I also just happened to have a tee shirt in my refashion pile that was the same striped print, and some green knit, sooo....I went for the whole she-bang with this refashion/knock off! [inspiration dress] [pretty … [Read more...]
cute as a button party dress
May 25, 2011 By 71 Comments
So, Charlotte's first birthday is almost upon us. GASP! I am shocked at how fast this first year went, much faster than it did with Sadie. I've (of course) already been in full party planning mode for her (and Sadie's) parties, and so decided to knock out her party dress early. The theme is "Cute as a Button". Cute right?! (...as a … [Read more...]