You've already seen Anna.... so the second part of the Frozen gang is, of course, Olaf the snowman! (er, snowtoddler) Sadie and Charlotte were insistent that Ava be Olaf for Halloween, and since she's not even 2, of course she was game. the first time I put it on her she freaked out actually, didn't like it at all. the second time, luckily, she … [Read more...]
Anna from frozen-halloween costume
October 13, 2014 By 30 Comments
So my kids are being super duper original. They are going as Frozen characters. I know, I know. However did we come up with the idea? ahem. warning: tons of pics ahead. So, Miss C is obviously...Anna! Sadie claimed Elsa way back in May when I made her dress (which I need to post still). Ava is probably going to be Olaf. The fabrics are … [Read more...]
gathered nessie pattern hack
October 8, 2014 By 15 Comments
I love this pattern hack I did the other week-using the Nessie top pattern, I made this swingy gathered top for little Miss Ava! It was SO easy to do, and I'll show you how below. But first, feast your eyes on way too many pics of Ava. Hey, my blog, my amount of pics. Plus, this fabric. swoon. I don't know where it's from, but it's … [Read more...]
more little zippy tops
October 6, 2014 By 17 Comments
More little zippys! I warned you they were coming. You know me, I find a good pattern I like and I make a meellion of them. Sigh. It's a sickness. :D I knew I was going to make something for Sadie out of this mustang fabric-I love it enough that I want it to last through all 3 girls if possible. So there you go. Mustang Zippy! with navy … [Read more...]
5&10 Designs swing coat look #8
October 3, 2014 By 9 Comments
My second look for 5&10 Designs is this fun swing coat-with a peacoat style that looks cute with the flaps lowered, or buttoned up! I love the little flair of the side pieces, and the top stitching of course...it's all in those details! speaking of which, thanks to a patient Rory who spent part of date night at Joanns with me … [Read more...]
batch of little zippy tops for Ava
September 25, 2014 By 26 Comments
Ava is moving up into 24 mo & 2T clothing! Which is exciting because I get to sew her some new stuff up! Fun Fact: I get tired of seeing some things I have made over and over again on the older girls. I LOVE changing up their wardrobes often, and gave a TON of their old (I'll be honest, some barely worn) clothes to my sister in law who was … [Read more...]
floral coral raglan tee
September 22, 2014 By 10 Comments
I love raglan tees. Not only are the sleeves SO easy (straight lines? I got this), but they allow for some cute pattern mixing or color blocking. And you know when a fabric combo just jumps out at you and you HAVE to sew it up right then and there? Well that's what happened here. I was actually saving this fabric to make myself a top someday, but … [Read more...]
aster cardigan and a skater dress
September 11, 2014 By 14 Comments
Since I had the Aster cardigan pattern sitting on my cutting table just begging to be sewn up-I decided to give in to it. It did not let me down. I sewed up a size 5-figured the girls could share it, and it fits little C with room to grow! I used a mens t shirt that I had grabbed from walmart awhile ago. (I know! Not the color I expected in the … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs dainty floral dress
September 7, 2014 By 9 Comments
I had some of this amazing (buttery soft) fabric in my stash, asking to be made into a vintage-esque little dress for Ava! I wanted the dress to have a peter pan collar in the same fabric-so I turned to the 5&10 Designs e-book for the pattern! This one is Heidi's design-and I love it. I sewed up a 2T knowing it would be a bit big on her, … [Read more...]
glass onion floral top
September 2, 2014 By 18 Comments
the second I saw Shauna's new adorable pattern in my feed, I knew I had to make one! (or more..we'll see ;) She graciously sent over the pattern, and I cut out one for Ava-I thought she could use a new top and the blog was a little Ava-dry lately anyways. lol. Then it sat on my cutting table while I had a little sewing dry spell. Wasn't in the … [Read more...]