I've already sewn up (and loved!) one of LouBee Clothing's patterns-the Bimaa, so I was dying to take a swing at her Hosh pants after seeing them all over blogland. They are a quick and easy sew-and practically tailor made for my skinny Sadie. I sewed them up for both girls-in this awesome stretch sateen, and some teal corduroy from Hancocks … [Read more...]
KCWC: a batch of Go To leggings
October 22, 2013 By 16 Comments
I had prepped for KCWC by cutting out a bunch of Go To Leggings (affiliate link) for Ava while Kristin was here last weekend...and then later spent an afternoon sewing them up, and then fighting the urge to cut out and sew more. (darn halloween costumes needing to be sewn and all). I have to applaud Andrea again (and again...)for this amazing … [Read more...]
weekend getaway blouse
October 16, 2013 By 17 Comments
I was beyond excited when I got an email from Liesl (yes THE Liesl of Oliver and S fame), last week asking if I wanted to sew up one of their newest women's patterns. Uhhh...ye-ah. Of course I did! I chose to sew up the Weekend Getaway blouse, which I am sorta in love with. I used some rayon (which I can't remember where I got-that just goes to … [Read more...]
flannel fanfare nightgowns
October 2, 2013 By 17 Comments
I'm so psyched to share with you a new fabric line today! and a fun pattern as well! Rae, of Made by Rae fame, has once again struck gold with her gorgeous new line of flannels from Cloud 9 Fabrics, called Fanfare! It's 100% organic cotton, whimsical and fun and perfect for children/baby projects! The line features adorable … [Read more...]
KCWC: modern meadow geranium
July 20, 2013 By 11 Comments
So.....the other day, I decided that Ava needed a new dress-basically I just NEEDED to sew something quick and cute and easy. Another Geranium dress goll darn fit the bill. It's my sixth version of the pattern...yipes. That means it's a good one. The classic silhouette and those adorable cap sleeves get me every time. Plus the fit is fantastic! … [Read more...]
When we were young striped dress
June 12, 2013 By 32 Comments
When I first opened the email from Suz of Sew Pony about her "When We Were Young" series, I knew I HAD to do it....it sounded like a blast! I loved the challenge to re-create an outfit that you yourself wore when you were...well, young! My mom loved to sew for us kids. Basically if the internet would have existed back then she would have … [Read more...]
KCWC: family reunion top and go to leggings
April 23, 2013 By 23 Comments
I kicked off Kids Clothes Week a little early and finished up this top on Sunday...then the leggings today! I had just enough left from making this top (from Girl Charlee: use the code Crafty10 for 10% off your purchase) to sew up the capri-length leggings. I used the Go To Leggings pattern (affiliate link) and I love it! The fit is just about … [Read more...]
Lotta Geranium dress
January 9, 2013 By 45 Comments
Well I knew I'd be making another Geranium dress soon, since the last one turned out so cute! I started cutting this one out last week and totally messed up laying out my pieces. (this is why I shouldn't be allowed to sew after 9 pm...so pathetic) So I ordered another yard because I just HAD to make it work. I mean, hello this fabric is probably … [Read more...]
Ava’s Geranium dress
January 4, 2013 By 14 Comments
So the other week, Rae emailed me to see if I'd be willing to help test her new pattern....and we all know that when Rae says "sew" you say "yes". ;) She needed a tester for the 0-3 month size and I quickly jumped on board....how sweet did this dress turn out? I adore it in so many ways. For one thing, it came together so, so quickly. (love small … [Read more...]
quick iphone case and some headbands
December 14, 2012 By 15 Comments
I wanted to make something to thank my friend Rachelle for the pictures she took of Ava, so I sewed up a fun case for her phone-I'm pretty sure she likes mustard yellow so hopefully it's a hit. (who doesn't like mustard yellow, right? if you don't...you are dead to me. just kidding. or am I...) I used this great tutorial and pattern and whipped a … [Read more...]