Sewing, home, and designs to help you beautify your life
Call me a control freak, but I like to have things my own way. I want just the right look that I've been dreaming up in my head but it can be so hard to find anything even close. That's where my love of Royal Design Studio stencils comes in. They have gorgeous designs that… Continue reading Design Your Own Fabric with Stencils
So last week was a sew-along for Project Run & Play, and I really wanted to participate. The theme was creating something out of upcycled pieces or hand-me-downs. I'd had this idea for days, but other obligations won out and I was down to the last minute. And while I technically did get the refashioned… Continue reading Refashioned Pinstripe Dress
Tonight as I was putting my girls to bed in their summer pajamas I was thinking about needing to put them in warmer pjs. Then I came downstairs and to my surprise (and delight) I saw that Ren from The Inspired Wren had an applique pajamas post for you. So timely! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello Mabey She Made It… Continue reading Seasonal Applique Pajamas
I think you are all beginning to realize how much I enjoy good piece of clothing made from lace. It's so elegant and girly! Well today's guest post is Irene from Serger Pepper and she's been bitten by the same lace-loving bug! Irene is a talented seamstress and has lots of great ideas to share--including this one… Continue reading Couture Lace Skirt Tutorial
She's an accountant by day, mom of two girls, fabulous sewist, and pattern designer. Jen from A Jennuine Life is here with us sharing some of the best PDF sewing patterns for babies and toddlers. I love all her choices, and I'm going to have to get working on some of them. There are so… Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Baby’s First Year
You all know how much I love to sew for my girls. I love seeing them in something I made and when they discover special little things about the garment, it makes it even better. Amy from Friends Stitched Together nailed that in this Pocket Apron tutorial today. Not only does it have a cute little… Continue reading Pocket Apron Tutorial