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Since the name of the fabric line is Coastline, you've already got it in your head that these are fabrics you'd wear to the beach...unless you live in Colorado during a snow storm--then you stand in the snow. Trust me, I'd rather be walking on a beach, but I guess this will do. When… Continue reading Mermaid Maxi Tutorial and Top: Coastline Blog Tour
I always love being part of a blog tour--especially when it's for a Bundle Up sale where there are so many fun patterns to choose from. And while I sewed up two today, there are several more I really want to make up. The patterns I tested were the Pier 7 Top from Terra's Treasures… Continue reading Pier 7 Top and Perfect Petal Skirt–Bundle Up Women
Kids Clothes Week is finally here, and while I'm slow showing you what I've been up to, I've been busy sewing. Since it's spring, my girls have been wanting to go outside a lot more which I love. It has also reawakened their love of skirts, and I figured it was about time to make… Continue reading Super Easy Circle Skirt
Take one pair of trousers and a little creativity, and what can you make? A cute little piped skirt and tunic that are so stinkin' cute you'll wish you'd done it earlier. Upcycling clothes is such a fun way to make good use out of all the things you no longer wear but still have… Continue reading 9 Tips for Upcycling Clothes: Skirt and Tunic from Pants
Back in July (after Maya was born) I created a fun knit pencil skirt with stretch lace for The Ribbon Retreat blog, and I realized recently that I hadn't shared it here yet. So while I'm working on some fun things to show you for Kids' Clothes Week, here's another fast, easy sewing project you'll love.… Continue reading Lovely Lace Pencil Skirt
You know you're seeing eye-catching sewing and DIY projects when you're in the midst of fall and your eyes are drawn to things that aren't necessarily autumnal. I hope you find as much inspiration in these sewing and DIY projects as I did! Chalk Paint Mason Jars || Making it in the Mountains || So… Continue reading 11 Eye-Catching Sewing and DIY Projects