First day of Kids Clothes Week! (for me, at least...) Yes, so.....sewing? Let's talk 'bout that. Cause it's fun. I am straight up addicted to the GO TO Leggings pattern (affiliate link). It takes me roughly 1/2 hour now to make a pair. Shazam! that's fast. I got this obnoxiously awesome (it's ok if you don't like it, but I DO) granny knit … [Read more...]
the princess bride film petit
January 27, 2014 By 63 Comments
Guys I can't tell you how psyched I am to be a part of Film Petit this month! I've been begging asking the gals when my turn would be for years months. If you’re new to Film Petit, it’s an ongoing sewing series hosted by Kristin from Skirt as Top and Jessica from A Little Gray where they pick a favorite movie and sew an outfit (or two) inspired … [Read more...]
white ballet sweaters
January 20, 2014 By 22 Comments
So the girls have been a bit chilly lately at ballet class. They have class in a large, slightly drafty room, and were in need of either some long sleeved leotards or sweaters. And since well duh I like to sew, and I had some lovely stretch velvet in my stash just begging to be ballet sweaters, well...ya'll can see where this is going. I had seen … [Read more...]
Natty Janes shoes
January 5, 2014 By 31 Comments
My sweet blog friend Delia just came out with her first pattern-the Natty Jane baby shoe pattern! It's fantastic. the end. haha just kidding! well, it IS fantastic, but you know me, I like to ramble along for quite awhile before I finally cut myself off, for all of your sakes. You're welcome for that, by the way. She did an amazing job with … [Read more...]
travel jewelry bag
January 3, 2014 By 17 Comments
I made this bag for Sadie's Kindergarten teacher this Christmas-she loves jewelry so I hoped this travel jewelry bag would be a useful gift for her! I kind of want one for myself now, too. So handy! I used this tutorial/free pattern. I love all the small pockets for earrings and rings. So awesome. It was a very simple sew-took about an hour 1/2 … [Read more...]
KNITerview & a knit bow tutorial
January 2, 2014 By 14 Comments
I'm psyched to be over at Rae's today as a part of her KNITerviews-a series all about your favorite bloggers & KNITS! Knits are one of my favorite fabric types to sew with-so comfy for kiddos and grown ups alike, and not as hard to sew with as you may think! Also, as you may know I recently came out with my first knit PDF pattern-the Nessie … [Read more...]
modern yardage geranium dress (and giveaway!)
December 18, 2013 By 34 Comments
Have you heard of Modern Yardage yet? It's an awesome fabric company that has a unique method for their fabrics-they print on demand! No running out of a favorite print if you need more to finish a project! They have some really fun and fresh designs, and I fell in love with this print because-hello: teal yellow and red. Done deal. I thought it'd … [Read more...]
triangle Norah dress
December 11, 2013 By 12 Comments
Hey there! It's all about triangles and jazz hands here on CINO today! well, ok...and some sewing of course. I am psyched to be a part of the Norah dress blog tour! It's a fabulous new dress pattern by Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House! Sadie has been in need of some new dresses for church, so when I got the invite for the tour, I was … [Read more...]
coral leafy dress
December 8, 2013 By 12 Comments
Sadie has been "needing" some new church dresses lately. (really I am getting sick of seeing the same old dresses every week) So I took it upon myself to sew up an oldie but goodie. Meaning I'd sewn this pattern a LOONG time ago and decided to have another go. I'm glad I did-usually I leave a pattern be after sewing it up once, preferring to prowl … [Read more...]
heathered red nessie top and butterfly leggings
December 2, 2013 By 4 Comments
Is it weird to say that I am in love with my own pattern? If it's wrong, I don't wanna be right, I guess. But I love how quick it is to sew up and how comfy and easy to wear it is. Little Miss C needed some new leggings and long sleeves, so I whipped up this red heathered Nessie top for her, and added a little gold pocket. To go with it, a pair … [Read more...]