My sewing yesterday started off with shorts and morphed into this dress-a Leah tunic, lengthened, and with a band added around the bottom. Also with some cute coordinating fabric. I've mainly been making dresses this week because they're all Sadie will wear lately. Kind of annoying cause she won't wear the cute tops I've made her, but fun also … [Read more...]
boden knock off-KCWC
May 12, 2011 By 9 Comments
My goal is one piece per day for KCWC (not that different from a normal day round these parts, I admit), so I made this cute lil dress yesterday. I am kinda in love with the fabric. More than a normal person loves a fabric is how I feel about this fabric. Ya'll with me? I used Vanessa's awesome tute and template that debuted on this here blog! I … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Parts 4 and 5: waistband, skirt and hem
May 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
re-posting this, since Blogger went crazy last night and unpublished it, then I accidentally deleted it. Ah! anyways, here are Parts 4 and 5 Time for that waistband! Er...these little intros are so awkward. On to the sewing.Get the full tutorial after the jump! So here's your finished bodice (I also serged around the bottom). You'll need to … [Read more...]
the girliest dress-KCWC
May 11, 2011 By 19 Comments
So I got a late start on my KCWC-I started a day late-but I was able to whip this up last night after (sorta) unpacking from my trip to Utah! (more on that another time)I used this pattern, which I found out about via the Elsie Marley blog-so thanks Meg, for the tip! It was a quick sew-but one problem-no zipper or buttons, it's supposed to slip … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Part 3: sleeves
May 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
Now for those cute puffy sleeves! For each step, (DUH) repeat for the other sleeve. Get the full tutorial after the jump! Lay out your main fabric (MF) and lining, wrong sides together. Then sew a basting stitch (also will be your gathering stitch) along the bottom and curved top of the sleeves. You can pin if you want, but I like to … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Part 2: Bodice and buttons
May 10, 2011 By 3 Comments
Let's get going on the bodice today, shall we?Get the full tutorial after the jump! So to begin the bodice, pin your bodice pieces together at the shoulder seams, right sides together. Sew along the shoulder seam. At this point, the front neckline wasn't low enough for the look I was going for, so I trimmed it down a bit. Just make sure that … [Read more...]
the Anna dress Part 1: pattern and pieces
May 9, 2011 By 11 Comments
Alrighty roo! Day one of the Anna dress sew along! You ready to rock and roll? Pattern time! We'll start off making a basic bodice pattern if you don't already have one, and then altering it for this dress.Get the full tutorial after the jump! So. Find a shirt that fits your child. Lay it out, folded in half like so. I use freezer paper for … [Read more...]
some gifts
May 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
I've been busy making some gifts for my sister in law and brother! Aren't they adorable? (the people, not the presents, though they are cute) Aaaand.....they're having a baby girl in October! So you know I was busy picking out fabric a minute after finding out the news. Seriously. After my frolicking and happy dancing. First things first, a … [Read more...]
bracelets for Craft Hope
May 7, 2011 By 7 Comments
You've probably heard of Craft Hope before, but it's an awesome organization that chooses a cause or need, and then puts the call out to crafters everywhere to fill it. They've had many different types of projects in the past, and I've participated a few times. It's always fun and it's so nice to give back when you can. It reminds me of how … [Read more...]
little 50’s housewife
May 6, 2011 By 21 Comments
First things first...I'm off to Utah this morning with Charlotte in tow-wish me luck on the flight with her! I keep telling myself: At least it's only 2 hours long....I'm on a whirlwind trip to visit my two siblings that live there and of course, their fabulous spouses, and cousins, and friends, and fabric shops... ;) Of course. and Hobby Lobby! I … [Read more...]