December 2015 • Mabey She Made It

The Georgia Twirl dress is a simple, cute style with full circle skirt for maximum twirl factor. Pattern review by Mabey She Made It

My Brynley girl has a birthday just a few days before Christmas. And we try to make it a big deal. We also have a tradition where I make a skirt or dress for the birthday girls, so I like to make Brynley's really fun. This year, I knew I wanted to make her a… Continue reading Georgia Twirl Dress

The top 15 posts of 2015 from Mabey She Made It

Blogging, Crafts

Best Posts of 2015

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 Lisa

I always like looking back over a year and seeing what went well and (yes) what didn't. I like to learn from the past, and its just really interesting to see. So I pulled out the top 15 posts from this year so you can check them out with me. I'm counting down, so here's… Continue reading Best Posts of 2015

Free pattern for this adorable Origami Dress from Mabey She Made It

sewing, Sewing for Kids

Origami Dress with Free Pattern

December 18, 2015October 9, 2020 Lisa

Sometimes I'm drawn to a pattern because of its versatility, and sometimes I'm drawn to a pattern for its intricacies. Today's Origami Dress is one of those I love for its detail and uniqueness. I had this idea floating around, so I began trying to draft something beautiful. The only problem is that I've never drafted… Continue reading Origami Dress with Free Pattern

sewing, Style

Buy It or Make It: Coats

December 16, 2015February 24, 2017 Lisa

Winter time means mittens, hot chocolate, and beautiful coats. And now is the perfect time to make or snag a coat you'll love for years to come. I've rounded up some of my favorite coats to make and to buy in hopes that you'll find just what you're looking for! Make It Coats: Provence Pea… Continue reading Buy It or Make It: Coats

Make your own Christmas stocking with this free pattern and tutorial.

Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, sewing, Sewing for Home

Make Your Own Christmas Stockings with HTV + Free Pattern

December 15, 2015December 4, 2018 Lisa

When I pulled out our Christmas stockings this year I knew they needed to be redone. While I still like the stockings I made a few years ago, there simply aren't enough to fit our family. I made the last ones when Saige was a baby, and since we've added two more girls to the… Continue reading Make Your Own Christmas Stockings with HTV + Free Pattern

Simple and classy striped jewelry holder from a cabinet door!

Crafts, Home Decor

Striped Jewelry Holder Upcycle

December 11, 2015December 10, 2015 Lisa

This post is brought to you by Folk Art and Blueprint Social. The opinions are my own. Take an old cupboard door (that you've now moved several times because you just knew it was going to be something beautiful one day) add some chalk paint and crystal knobs, and you have the start of a beautiful… Continue reading Striped Jewelry Holder Upcycle