Sewing, home, and designs to help you beautify your life
Babies and toddlers look so adorable in tunics and leggings. You can see the little details of their chubby (or not so chubby) legs and it makes you just want to squish them. I wanted to create some cute little tulip leggings (and 18-month pattern) that are just a little different while still being cute and… Continue reading Tulip Leggings + Free Pattern
I've been in such a sewing rut lately--I think I overdid it at Christmas time and have had a hard time dragging myself to the machine. So in order to get myself going again I wanted a simple pattern that went together quickly and wouldn't be fussy. (I've also been hemming yards of chiffon, so… Continue reading Eleanor Dress Pattern Review
I'm an introvert--I like people and enjoy my relationships, but in order to recharge I have to have "Me Time." Finding time for inspiration and solitude is necessary for my mental health, and it gives me time to reflect, ponder, plan, and rejuvenate. With three little ones, you probably already know (without me saying) that my… Continue reading Wardrobe Audit and Inspiration with Me Time
I get a lot of comments on my sewing about how everything seems to work together to create a look that is complete--like all the elements were made to go together. To me, sewing design choices are not just picking a pattern, fabric, and notions independently and putting them together--its making decisions based on the look and… Continue reading Sewing Design Choices
Cutting patterns in preparation for sewing is definitely my least favorite sewing chore but its necessary. So every time I can read up on and think about better ways to get it done I do. And today I'm sharing some of those time (and sanity) saving methods with you in case you're in the same… Continue reading 7 Tips for Cutting Patterns in Record Time
I'm sure you're here looking for the best, most absorbent burp cloths and what fabric to use in your burp cloths , and I am super excited that I can share that with you. If you've ever been holding a baby and experienced: projectile vomit that comes from nowhere regular spitting in large volumes that a regular burp… Continue reading The Best, Most Absorbent Burp Cloths Ever