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 […] Read more…
Sewing Jeans: Birkin Flares Pattern Review
If you’re anything like me, sewing jeans has always seemed so daunting–so out of reach for me personally. I think it had something to do with big bulky denim seams and the fear of my machine not being able to handle it. So I never tried. And then I started seeing handmade jeans pop up with […] Read more…
Plaid Christmas Charlotte Dress
If you’re like me, you start thinking about Christmas dresses about now…or maybe a couple of weeks ago if you’re not a procrastinator. Couple that with a girl who just keeps getting taller, and it was time to get sewing–a Charlotte Dress. I was invited to be part of the Merry ModKid blog tour, and […] Read more…
Golden Slumbers Christmas Pajamas
Its the week after Thanksgiving–can you believe it? And after all the hustle of Black Friday I’m sure your attention is turned to the Christmas season. Mine certainly is. There are a lot of Christmas traditions out there, and one of the most widely-held is Christmas pajamas for everyone. My family is no exception. So […] Read more…
Quick Top and Skinny Pants
Do you ever wish you had a few basic patterns that are quick to sew and look great? I know I’ve been on the hunt for some of those. You know–the kind that you reach for over and over and are the basis for lots of different creations. I got to in the Jacole Fall Blog Tour, […] Read more…
Gwen and the Diamond: Pattern Anthology Unbiased Collection
Have you guys seen the Unbiased collection from Pattern Anthology? I got the chance to sew a couple of them up and share them with you today, and I think you’ll really like this collection. There are 4 patterns, and each is both a dress and a top designed to fit every body type out […] Read more…