There is something about a dress that makes you feel like a princess and this one is a little extra! This tulle t-shirt dress tutorial starts with the Viewfinder Tee, a great basic knit tee! I used ivory tulle and a layer of lining fabric to make the skirt. I just attached it to the bottom of the tee. It's fancy but also super comfortable and easy to slip right on since the bodice is knit fabric! The Viewfinder Tee is a little bit long anyways, but the skirt also weighs it down just a bit, making it very elegant. I'm thinking I will make a few ...Continue Reading
The Easy Summer Dress with Riley Blake Lawn
I designed the Easy Summer Dress to use with my favorite quilting cottons but after making it in lightweight lawn, I'm in love! This dress is fun and fast to make, I usually do them assembly line style for my girls! Now that I have 3 girls, we have a lot of dresses hah! I also love being able to take my girls to the fabric shop and let them pick a fabric to make this dress with. Since it's such an easy pattern to sew, it's fine if they pick a fabric I don't like *cough* character fabric *cough*. They're happy and I get to sew them something ...Continue Reading
Elastic Gathered Skirt Tutorial with the Zippy Top
It's ZIPPY TOP day! One of my favorite ways to sew up the Little Zippy Top is with a matching gathered skirt. It's a two-piece set but it looks like a dress! I love the flexibility of having separates that you can mix and match into your current wardrobe. And I used one of those cool zippers I showed you on Instagram! In this post I'm also sharing a quick elastic gathered skirt tutorial so you can make the whole outfit! I used Falsies from my fabric line, Kiss Me Kate! This is the fuchsia color way, it's is one of my favorites from the ...Continue Reading
little girl’s grid dress!
That is the face of a girl realizing her buttons are KITTY CATS!! Today's dress is the Zig Zag Dress pattern made in a plaid linen grid fabric. I love how preppy the look is (maybe partially due to the fake glasses!) but plaid and pleats always give me preppy vibes! The bodice is curved on this dress giving it a really cute swing. I always love pinning pleats so this one is a fun sew! Other details I love are the elastic sleeves, big buttons and facing on the inside! I made a big matching bow (why not!) and love this outfit! This fabric is ...Continue Reading
The Olivia Dress with Cats!
Any dress with cats is a winner in my book! This is an Olivia Dress sewn up in gorgeous quilting cotton with a bright yellow collar to match! I'm obsessed and a little jealous! The Olivia Dress Pattern is one of my favorites - it has simple lines but a few really cute features! It is also simple to get on your kiddo, the waistline is elastic and it just slips right on! Plus...POCKETS! The fabric is called Fancy Cats from the Beauty Shop line by Cotton + Steel, available here. (You can also find the whole line at Fat Quarter Shop) I used Pure ...Continue Reading
NEW! Top Knot Cut and Sew Doll Panels Video
My new Riley Blake cut and sew doll panels are here and this post has a video showing you how to make them, a few links for you to buy them and lots more info! These are the Novelty of the Month Top Knot Doll Panels printed in 3 color ways! The dolls come pre-printed on a yard of fabric, one large and one small doll per panel! To assemble them, just cut around the edges and sew together. It's easy, fun and you end up with an adorable doll to keep or give. The panels also include a skirt and a bow for each doll! These ballerina inspired ...Continue Reading
Bunny Bonnet Pattern
The only thing cuter than a baby in a bonnet is a baby in a bunny bonnet! This bunny bonnet pattern is an add-on to the Classic Baby Bonnet pattern! You can also find the Classic Bonnet in a bundle with the Pixie Bonnet - all the bonnets! I self-lined this bonnet and used a laced ribbon instead of bias tape. And added the bunny ears of course! The bunny ears are super simple to slip into the side seams while you are sewing so it's still a quick sew! Materials// -Riley Blake Linen in Natural -Ribbon/Lace for ties -Classic Baby ...Continue Reading
Free Bunny Softie Pattern
I shared this post a few years ago but it seemed to be lost! So here it is again! These little bunny softies are the cutest little things to poke out of an Easter basket! And there's a free bunny softie pattern included in this post! While you're at it, check out these bunny baskets with floppy ears! Easter is coming up fast this year! But what is Easter without cute little critters?! I think I love the stuffed bunnies and chicks the most this time of year. And of course Mini Cadbury eggs... So today I am sharing a free bunny pattern that ...Continue Reading
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Costume DIY!
This post is sponsored by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse now on Blu-ray and Digital. We loved watching SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE as a family. The kids loved it and have been throwing their "webs" all over the place since! It's such a great family movie and we had a blast crafting our own Spider-Verse costumes after watching! I loved the themes of individuality and everyone having a "superpower" or ability to make a difference. We turned that into a discussion with our kids about what they have to offer while they designed their ...Continue Reading
Rainbow Baby Quilt with Cricut
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I had so much fun creating this rainbow baby quilt pattern and I think it's the perfect gift for a rainbow baby! The rainbow baby quilt pattern is free to download and surprisingly fast to sew! The best part is choosing the fabric colors. The rainbow has 4 colors plus a background so you can get creative. Use standard ROYGBIV or go pastel or choose another color scheme! It's all up to you! I used Cricut Hand Tools including ...Continue Reading
10 Clever Craft Room Organization Hacks with the Cricut Maker
This post, 10 Clever Craft Room Organization Hacks, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm working through my sewing room, organizing one drawer at a time and making some progress! Here are 10 clever craft room organization ideas that you can do yourself with the Cricut Maker! I used the Cricut Maker and a bunch of different materials and blades to make all these. My favorite of these projects is the Llama's that hold trim and bias tape, I think they are so ...Continue Reading
