Alder Skirt for Spring
Two posts in a row of selfish sewing...shocking! Thanks to Rachael of Imagine Gnats for asking me to test her new pattern the Alder Skirt, I had the perfect excuse to sew more clothes for me....
View ArticleShandiin Tank & Tunic!
I've been wanting to share about these tops for forever and now I can! Back in April, I was pattern testing an incredible new pattern from Sarah of LouBeeClothing. It's called the Shandiin and is the...
View ArticleAlmost Time for Summer Vacation
The school year is winding down, not a moment too soon! Only 8 more days of school and I get my kids back for the summer. This will be the last summer that the majority of the kids won't have other...
View ArticleOver Half Way Through
pattern: Ottobre Design 03/2014 #33 'Grey Stripes' sun topsize: 128fabric: Chez Ami striped jersey This top was actually sewn for BK but MG thought it was hers and while putting laundry away, put...
View ArticleBreeze Top Tour
I recently had the opportunity to try out* a new tween/teen pattern called the Breeze Top designed by Shannon from Little Kids Grow. Shannon has older kids herself and knows how hard it can be to...
View ArticleFirst Set of Swimsuits for 2014
It's a summer tradition for me to sew new swimsuits for the girls. This year, MG chose a bikini with boy shorts and BK chose a one piece with a skirt. pattern: Kwik Sew 3605size: small...
View ArticleThe Captivating Comino Cap Top & Dress
Amanda, the guru behind Kitschy Coo, has released another fabulous knit pattern! This one is called the Comino Cap Top & Dress. There are 4 different variations: a sweetheart seamed top, a...
View ArticleSummer Swimsuit Catch Up
Thanks to my fabulous in-laws we were able to spend a week at the beach with my husband's side of the family. His parents weren't able to come down until Tuesday because his father had been in the...
View ArticleShorts on the Line: Jalie 3351
This post is part of the Shorts on the Line sewalong. Shorts on the Line 2014 is sponsored by: Britex Fabrics, Hawthorne Threads, miss matatabi, and Soak Wash. Hosted by imagine gnats, small +...
View ArticleHot Pink Ruffle Shorts
The last time I sewed Class Picnic Ruffle Shorts, BK wore a size 5. She outgrew them at least a year ago. They were always a favorite so it was time to sew up a new pair. This time with a few more...
View ArticleCustomizing with Oliver + S
Want to know how I made the Class Picnic Blouse into a spaghetti strap top? Pop on over to the Oliver + S blog to find out! If you're visiting here from Oliver + S for the first time, Hello! My name...
View ArticleSeptember Stripes
I have always wondered what leads a blogger to go from posting on a regular basis to seemingly disappearing from the online sewing community. Did something tragic happen or have they quit sewing...
View ArticleSandbox Love
We've all got that one pattern that we love to sew and for me that is the Oliver + S Sandbox Pants. I've sewn it up countless times over the years. It's a great basic pants pattern all on it's own...
View ArticleBimaa for BK
Another Kids Clothes Week is in progress and even though I didn't make any plans to participate this time around, I found myself sewing for the kiddos. One project was for K but ended up being too big...
View ArticleIce Cream for Fall
I took advantage of the beautiful afternoon and no running around right after school to take a few pictures of a top that's been finished for over a month. I had plans to photograph the top shortly...
View ArticleGirls in Blue
Who's that girl? Why it's MG! She's been missing from the blog lately but agreed to be one of my models to help show off what I made with the 2 yards of 100% organic cotton jersey that Organic Cotton...
View ArticleAutumn Secret Agent Trench
This sew was both a pattern bust and a fabric stash bust!pattern: Oliver + S Secret Agent Trench Coat size: 8fabric: mustard yellow twill and a floral stretch poplinno modsLike all Oliver + S...
View Article2014 Wrap Up
I wouldn't feel right jumping in to 2015 sewing with out some kind of close to my 2014 sewing. I don't have the time (nor pictures in some cases) to devote entire posts to each of theseso here's a...
View ArticleThumbhole Obsession
Ever since I put on my first long sleeve running top with thumbholes, I've been a bit obsessed. It sure beats tugging down your sleeves to cover half your hand. And I'm not the only one, it seems....
View ArticleOttobre Design Moto Jacket
When it comes to sewing, I'm pretty fearless. I'll tackle any project even if I know think it's above and beyond my skills. After all, if you break it down and take each individual step as it comes,...
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