Sewing, home, and designs to help you beautify your life
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
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
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… Continue reading Plaid Christmas Charlotte Dress
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… Continue reading Golden Slumbers Christmas Pajamas
I've loved the look of the Mouse House Creations from Caroline Party Dress. It's so simple and classic in its styling and provides a beautiful canvas for a casual or fancy dress. Its become tradition that I make a birthday dress or skirt for all my girls on their birthday. I was looking through my patterns… Continue reading Caroline Party Dress
As you probably know, we recently moved into a house after being in limbo for a month and a half (in which time my sewing machine was boxed), and we moved in one week before my Saige started Kindergarten. So amid unpacking, registering her for school, getting groceries in the house, and all the other… Continue reading Back to School with the Maggie Mae