the old school star wars films are my favorites. we grew up having marathons as a family-all spread out on the floor, eating popcorn. Han was always my favorite guy-that scoundrel! I loved the romance between he and Leia...he's such a scruffy-looking nerf herder but you can't help love him. I even dressed up as him one year for Halloween! So … [Read more...]
DIY vintage star wars tee (TAP paper how to)
July 21, 2014 By 8 Comments
We are Disney-bound soon. (we love us some Disneyland!) anywho-since Ava and Rory had star wars tees, and then Charlotte got one for her birthday from a friend who knew how much I loved them....Sadie and I just had to join the fray and get some star wars shirts! The bummer thing is, there aren't a lot of cute girl star wars tees. especially for … [Read more...]
bari j bianca top
July 6, 2014 By 23 Comments
On my quest to sew ALL THE THINGS for myself, the Bianca was in my sights-it looked flattering, and fun to sew. And guess what? it is, and was. I chose some lovely Bari J voile (from Fabricworm) which was amazing to sew with! buttery soft but still pretty sturdy. and what a gorgeous print! I love that it's like a grown up floral. it's like … [Read more...]
essential shorts and some hemlock tees
July 1, 2014 By 13 Comments
I am all about comfort in those hot summer days...you know, lightweight, breathable... I'm also big on shorts and tees, they are kinda my summer uniform. I'm guessing most of you are nodding along with me.... So I'm psyched to share these chambray shorts I made with Make it Perfect's Essential Shorts pattern-they are awesome! I love how comfy … [Read more...]
a trio of union st. tees
June 25, 2014 By 16 Comments
I'm so psyched about these tees I have to share with you today. For one, they're awesome (more oh so much more on that later), for (two?)I got to try my friend Adrianna's new pattern, the Union St. Tee, and for three, I made a v neck tee! (confession, I had never done that before now.) I didn't really care for v-neck tees until I read that … [Read more...]
some scout tees
June 2, 2014 By 12 Comments
I am loving the grainline patterns-I know, welcome to women's sewing, Jess. duh. They are all the rage, but I've always been a little scared to sew for myself-mostly worried that things wouldn't fit, etc. I've recently made a goal to sew for myself more, and to take that fear head on and show it who's boss. (me) So after I finished the archer, … [Read more...]
teal checked archer shirt
May 30, 2014 By 9 Comments
Every so often I get bit by the selfish sewing bug. It's happened again, guys! When I was visiting Kristin, she let me try on her Archer shirt (we're about the same size) to check the fit in case I wanted to sew one up. She did the same with my weekend getaway blouse last October, lol. It was SOO nice to be able to know that this one would fit … [Read more...]
STYLO 2!
May 13, 2014 By 13 Comments
I am SO excited to be a part of STYLO's second issue! It's so inspiring and just full of sewing eye candy. Make sure you check it out-and keep your eyes open for my spread! I had a blast sewing and shooting this outfit. All the pattern & fabric sources are in the mag! and a few pics from our first photo shoot that didn't go so … [Read more...]
lace top and deer leggings
May 5, 2014 By 7 Comments
It seems that the Nessie and Go To Leggings are my favorite pairing of late. especially for kids-so comfy and easy to wear. I made this set for a friend, so no pics on a kiddo...sad day right? The tee I made with LACE sleeves and used it for the binding and pocket as well. You might recognize the lace from this dress, and you might recognize … [Read more...]
lulu dress and top pattern
May 1, 2014 By 31 Comments
I am so thrilled to release another pattern into the wild today! Introducing: It's a very versatile pattern-and bonus-it's QUICK to sew up! I know I have had too much fun sewing up a whole slew of Lulus! I am really excited that this is my first pattern using diagrams instead of tutorial pictures. Hopefully this helps make … [Read more...]