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Once upon a time, I had another blog where I mostly showed my family what I was up to. But one glorious day, I got to guest post on Tatertots & Jello for a skirt I made from a pair of trousers. This pants to skirt refashion was I thought I'd share that tutorial with… Continue reading The Panelist Skirt: A Pants to Skirt Refashion
I got to sew up a brand new pattern recently--the Fawn Lily Top and Dress by Willow & Co.--and I'm in love with it. Like every time Saige wears it I stare at her shirt all day long in love. This super cute pattern hasn't been released yet (but will be soon!) but I die… Continue reading Fawning over the Fawn Lily Top
If you've ever tried to hem a circle skirt the way you hem a straight skirt you've no doubt had trouble. You work so hard on the whole garment then the curved hem just doesn't want to cooperate. And if you want a nice wide hem--forget it. You end up with bunching and it's hard to… Continue reading How to Hem a Circle Skirt 2 Ways
I love it when I see something really inspiring, and everything comes together. A while ago, I came across a post by Mimi G. for a maxi skirt with a sash and I loved it. So I set out to find a pattern similar in shape to the one she created. What I came up with was… Continue reading Make a Maxi Skirt from a Bed Sheet
I'm so excited to be part of the Shortie Nightgown & Bloomers pattern tour! Welcome to all of you visiting for the first time--I hope you feel inspired to look around a little after you see what I've done with Chelsea's pattern. I previously made up the shorties for Brynley as the pattern is, and… Continue reading Shortie Capri Pajamas
Today I'm bringing home another of my guest posts--the Double-Sided Infinity Scarf Tutorial--and since infinity scarves are fabulous no matter the weather, it still seems just as timely as when I wrote it. I hope you enjoy seeing it again (or for the first time)! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hi! I'm Lisa from Mabey She Made It, a… Continue reading Double-sided Infinity Scarf Tutorial