Four Years

I am feeling a bit weepy lately. How is it that my middle child is already 4 years old?!! It feels like just yesterday we were sitting in the Red Cross Hospital in Germany and meeting you for the...

Retro Huxtible Fashion – Project Sewn

This week at Project Sewn we were challenged to create an 80′s look. After sifting through boatloads of neon, rocker chic, and Madonna images for inspiration – I decided to go a different route. I...

Easy Burlap and Chalkboard Gift Bags DIY – Teacher Appreciation

With the school year coming to a close, I wanted to do something nice for the wonderful teachers in our life. When BurlapFabric.com sent me these adorable little tote bags to play around with, I...

New Fabric Line Previews

So you wish you were at Quilt Market. Join the club. Thousands of gorgeous brand new fabrics all being premiered in one place. A fabric addict’s dream. But just because you can’t be there, doesn’t...

Dottie’s Dress Sewing Tutorial – Bow Big or Bow Home

Wanting to take a mini-break from all of the adult sewing I am doing for Project Sewn, I decided to delve into a fun kids dress earlier this week. I had picked up this awesome citrus looking fabric...

Wanting to take a mini-break from all of the adult sewing I am doing for Project Sewn, I decided to delve into a fun kids dress earlier this week. Having picked up this awesome citrus looking...

A Whole Lotta Sundress…Project Sewn

I made it through to Week 2, woot woot! Thank you so much for all who voted for me, the competition is fierce. These ladies definitely brought it. The theme for Week 2 is the ever classic Sundress....

Belgium Style Sewing

If you are an RSS feed or e-mail subscriber I’ve been working on moving the RSS feed to another service. While most subscribers will continue to receive the blog in their inboxes without...

Growing and Making Bunnies

As you may have noticed The Sewing Rabbit and Me Sew Crazy blog has been making some changes lately, all in an effort to position ourselves in a place for growth. So often I hear the phrase, ‘if...

Just Sew.

You can find me hanging with one of my fellow Project Sewn contestants Terra, over at her blog Mama Says Sew for the fabulous returning Just Sew Series. I am showing off some pants that I picked up...

WondHERful – Free Printable

Yesterday I was feeling a bit down, and whenever that happens I know it is time to get the focus off of myself. I started to think of who I could help, how I could try to bless someone else....

Black and White Classical Stripes – Project Sewn

Let the competition begin! We were challenged for Week One of Project Sewn to come up with a black and white look, which seems to be one of this Seasons hottest trends. Ummm…what? I honestly had no...

Jo Totes Giveaway

Mother’s Day is only DAYS away! YIKES!! Are you ready? Do you have a gift for that special Mom in your life? Well, don’t worry, we have you covered! Hang onto your seats and get ready for a...

The Matching Game

Remember a while back when I had some fun with Jess of Craftiness is Not Optional and had her be a personal fabric shopper for me? Well, some friends and I got together and decided it would even...

SewSet Features

Some of my favorite tutorials and patterns floating around SewSet this week. 1.Ruched Maternity Skirt by Megan Nielsen, 2. Felt + Fabric Crowns by Hungie Gungie, 3. Envelope Cell Phone Case by...

Spring into May Giveaway

With the arrival of spring and Mother’s Day just around the corner, we want to help you celebrate with a big crafty giveaway. Enter the Spring Into May Giveaway for your chance to win one of six...

Meet Zooey

Meet Zooey. About a week ago I introduced everyone to my new Women’s Sewing Dress Form and asked for help naming her! I am excited to announce that thanks to your help, I have started calling her...

Who Sewed it Better

Brrrrrrrrring it! Alright ladies, time to see what you got. For the pattern we were working with the Lazy Day Pajamas by Blank Slate Basics (affiliate link). As we were deciding upon what pattern...

Who Sewed it Better

Brrrrrrrrring it! Alright ladies, time to see what you got. For the pattern we were working with the Lazy Day Pajamas by Blank Slate Basics (affiliate link). As we were deciding upon what pattern...

Oh yeah, its on Baby

Its time for Who Sewed it Better, and this time we got a friend to throw her hat in the ring with us! Alida Makes, Caila Made, and I are all throwing down this coming Monday. We have taken on the...

KCWC – Day 4, Boatnecks with a Hint of Leather & Lime

Day 4 of KCWC, and still going strong. After making things for the girls the previous days, it was little man’s turn today. I have a slew of polo shirts sitting in my thrift pile, and after having...

KCWC – Day 3, Bubble Shorts and Rope

I woke up this morning not having the faintest idea what I was going to sew for KCWC. As I was looking at my fabric stash while drinking my morning coffee, I decided to turn on the computer. Low...

KCWC – Day 2, Polka Dots & Mismatched Buttons

For Day 2 of Kids Clothes Week Challenge, I really wanted to make a fun dress for Madeline. I had recently picked up a fun pillowcase from Target which was perfect for the task… (did you see that...

KCWC - Day 1, Nautical Stripes & Hot Pink

Are you sewing along with Elsie Marley's Kids Clothes Week Challenge? This Seasonal Clothing Week always seems to get everyone in on the action, from the biggest sewing bloggers to those who don't...

Name My Dress Form

I finally did it, I got a dress form for myself. Tired of pinning clothes onto myself, when I saw the major sale for dress forms - I splurged! I went with a starter version, the Dritz Sew You Dress...

With Spring comes Skirt Season

With Spring comes Skirt Season, and I have had my eye on one particular pattern for a bit now. Ever since I saw the Boardwalk Skirt from Go To Patterns (affiliate link), I knew I had to make it. I...

Kids T-Shirts and Printed Jeans - The Easy Way.

Spring Collection 2013 One of the hottest fashion trends seems to be printed jeans this Season, which I absolutely love. The problem? They always seem to cost so much more than the plain ones. Not...

Burning Marshmallows...

With the warmer temperatures finally here, we are taking full advantage of getting outside to do as much as we can. There is something so magical about Spring, everything just seems to come alive...

Sewing Technique...Addin g Cuffs to your Pants

Hop on over to Craftaholics Anonymous for an easy way to add cuffs to any pair of pants or shorts. A great way to extend the life on your little ones clothes, without the exposed side seams! Thanks...

Easiest Baby Pants to Sew, Ever.

Spring Collection 2013 I can't make new clothes for Ben without adding in some upcycled T-Shirt pants. These are quite possibly one of my favorite things to sew, ever. They are just so easy to...