Someone (Im going to be the bigger person and not name any names here) bought WAY too much fabric and then put it all in boxes and wrote "FABRIC" on them in MY handwriting and then snuck them...
Just popping in to say HI! and weve been packing, moving, and unpacking since Friday (in a couple different loads/shifts), hence I have not been posting. I put a teeny tiny note on the end of the las...
His old swimshirt* was all worn out from multiple years of use so I thought to myself, is a swimshirt something one can make? Then I thought, why ever not, you dum-dum? Plus Im all about experimentin...
Clementine got an awesome package in the mail a couple days ago from Karen. Karen is like our fairy godmother, shes constantly showering my kids with handmade clothing. This time she made the Ch...
Sometimes when Im taking pictures of Clementine I end up with a little story (makes me glad we dont have to develop and pay for every shot like we used on film). You can almost see whats going on in ...
The other day on a whim I tried the orange sunsuit from last summer on Clementine. Imagine my surprise to find that it (kinda, without a diaper) fit! Did not see that one coming.Uncrossing the straps...
Things dont always work out around here. This time it started with a lightweight knit shirt of mine that had seen better days.I took a scissors to it, without any real plan, and cut off the neck...
Just popping in real quick to say that I figured out how to put the whale fabric up for sale if youd like to buy some from Spoonflower. If you missed the post with the whale fabric it is right h...
Here are the three four winners of the Charlie Tunic Giveaway:COMMENT #8 was Sisterino said...I would make some sweet short sleeved ones for a couple of darling little girls in my life!oops...
Yesterday when both kids took naps at the same (!) time for a couple hours (!?!?!) I decided it was time to conduct a little knit experiment with the Charlie Tunic Sewing pattern. The whale pajamas I...
Today in honor of our fun week of Celebrating the Summer BOY, I am giving away THREE copies of the Charlie Tunic Sewing Pattern right over here on my sidecar blog where I run giveaways (ie please lea...
I cant believe its the end of the week already! Its time again to show you my favorites from the Celebrate the BOY photo pool. You guys have been BUSY sewing for your boys! Im so encouraged...
You didnt think I would stop at just two pairs, did you? Silly you. Once I find something that works, I just keep going (did you miss the other two? Click to see the Retro Radio Board Shorts and Gree...
You didnt think I made just one pair did you?? You know I had to. He just loves this fabric too much. This is a print from Lizzy Houses Red Letter Day collection. Thank goodness I bought so much of...
While the hat is the most-often-worn item in his summer wardrobe, the shorts and tee comprise the official summer uniform. I fell in love with the retro radio print from Melody Millers Ruby Star Risi...
Warning: Lots of blahdeeblahdeeblah in this post. Anti-readers should go elsewhere. BUT! Theres a tutorial at the end of it all if you make it that far!When my sewing career started up again post-col...
I nearly had a heart attack yesterday around noon when I suddenly remembered that I was slated for a book review post today for Meg McElwees new book Growing Up Sew Liberated. I clicked over to ...
Its the first day of Celebrate the Summmer BOY edition! Im so excited to show you what Ive been working on for Elliot!!! Be sure to stop by MADE to see what Dana has been working on too (were co-cele...
Clementine is almost two. This is my favorite age. I love babies but they are so demanding and three is towards the end of the really cute phase (still cute but the baby is pretty much gone by then)....
This is completely unrelated to sewing, but I am so excited I have no choice but to share. I want to shout it from the rooftops. I have finally made not one but four successful loaves of bread. Yes, ...
Hope youre enjoying this beautiful Monday as much as we are, whether you have the day off or not!{ new-to-us dress: Old Navy circa 2009, thanks cousin Sadie! }
$10Buy NowPlease read my purchasing/printing instructions first i f you have never purchased an instant download PDF pattern before. Thanks!DESCRIPTIONThe Charlie Tunic Sewing Pattern is a d...
UPDATED: totally went back and read this later and realized you might be thinking, what is that grubby little blanket doing in those pictures? Thats his blankie. Its not remotely handmade and it has ...
Ill admit it, Im a sucker for the chevron trend. So Im over on Grosgrain today for free pattern month with a tutorial for a little wristlet that can provide you with your Chevron-fix on a daily basis...
And now for our Readers Choice Award for Best Top of 2011! The top with the most reader votes from our final voting round goes to Shelby G for her Miss Eliza Bennet Top!Shelbys use of the floral...
Im happy to be able to announce our winners today! First up we have our Judges Choice Award, which goes to Novita of Very Purple Person for her Broken Stripes Top:This top is a perfect example of how...
{did you spot Curious George?}A couple weeks ago I went over to Fields to pick up some stretch lace. I originally had something very, very simple in mind. Something like this top:via Anthropolog...
I like this shot for some reason, blurry and unmade up. Those of you who have followed this blog for awhile have already seen this top in its previous form (right here). I started this one last ...
Its been a fun week showing you so many fantastic tops! I hope you were encouraged to go and sew something for yourself. Now its time to reveal the final four tops with the highest score from each da...
for a short Cute Break.
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