Pattern// the Rachel (just $10 this month!) Fabric// Coral Red Floral Double Brushed Poly Spandex from Raspberry Creek Fabrics Shoes// Rocket Dog Sayla Earrings// Kate Spade Clear Studs I had 2 yards of this fabric and knew I wanted to make it a Rachel DRESS. I knew I had plenty for a top version but I really needed the dress! I altered the pattern just a tad to get it to fit on two yards and I even eeked out a ruffle for the bottom. I've wanted to make this pattern with a ruffle at the bottom for a while. If I had had more ...Continue Reading
30 things about me + a floral Aquarius Top
It's my birthday and it's a big one! In celebration I thought I'd share 3o things you might not know about me! Hopefully this will make up for my non-existent about page for a while ;) And I needed an excuse to buy 3-0 balloons. 30 just calls for balloons, right?! Outfit details // Top: Aquarius Top with Riley Blake Love Story Knit Shoes: Modcloth Lips: Revlon UltraMatte This is the long sleeve version of the Aquarius Top with a shirttail hem and ruffle sleeve accent. I love this sleeve/hem combination so much, I've made a handful ...Continue Reading
We MERMAID to be friends Valentines with a knotted scrunchie tutorial
This post and Mermaid Valentines project is sponsored by Cricut! We mer-maid to be friends! What is cuter than Mermaid valentines with a scrunchie attached? Mermaid everything, please! These little mermaid Valentines have a knotted velvet scrunchie as a 'skirt', plus a pun, there is no better combo! I'm all about the non-candy valentines and this one has a useful treat! The basic scrunchie was one of my first sewing projects growing up. I mass produced them on the floor of my bedroom and I think I even wore them after. And it was ...Continue Reading
Heartbreak Ruffle Onesie + DockATot Grand Review
I'm over at Gugu Guru again today this time with a Valentine's day themed onesie tutorial! Download the heartbreaker SVG file by clicking here! The tutorial is super quick and so cute it may inspire a photoshoot! We've been using DockATot loungers with Mae since she was born and still love them! She outgrew the Deluxe it at about 8 or 9 months. We used it constantly for naps around the house, travel and tons for just sitting before Mae was mobile. You can enter to win a Deluxe at Gugu Guru today in my tutorial post! With ...Continue Reading
QBOM: Coffee Cup Quilt Block
This post, Coffee Cup Quilt Block, is sponsored by Cricut. Quilt Block of the Month is back this month with a new super fun and super fast block - the Coffee Cup Quilt Block - that will turn you from "not-quilter" to quilter! COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE! Name that show! This Coffee Cup Quilt Block can also be made to look like hot cocoa or even soda cups! I don't actually drink coffee, but I spend a lot of time with the same paper cups filled with a very specific peppermint hot chocolate combination. With soy milk if I'm feeling extra ...Continue Reading
Sagittarius Ruffle Sleeve Hack
This post may contain affiliate links! I'm wearing my Sagittarius collection on repeat these days. It's good that I have so many! This one might be my favorite, it's a super cozy flannel. Lots of my testers used flannel (you can see their photos in my Facebook group!) and I was getting jealous of their clothes, hah! So I had to make myself one! I wanted to do a quick hack with this top that makes the top just a tad bit easier. Cutting off the sleeve placket will save you 4 buttonholes and a facing so it can make it a quicker sew ...Continue Reading
new pattern! The CAPRICORN leggings! + RELEASE DAY SALE
^Double Brushed Polyester loungewear full-length version It's CAPRICORN time! The Capricorn (capri....corn) pants are capris, activewear, full-length leggings, and also have a maternity version! They are everything you could ask for in a legging and more! Snag this pattern for just $9 - ends Friday! CAPRICORN PDF PATTERN DETAILS // Sizes XXS-3XL High-waisted knit legging pattern! Perfect for activewear, includes faux lace-up panel option Loungewear ready! Sew it up in super soft brushed poly for the ultimate lounge ...Continue Reading
Men’s Shirt Maternity Refashion with Ryla Pack!
I'm over at Gugu Guru again to day with a 3rd installment in a little maternity refashion series! I've had fun with this series (fake belly and all!) so I hope you've enjoyed it too! This top is actually great for those without a belly as well, it fits like a cute swing top. So hop over to see the full tutorial, including how to make the cute tie, AND enter to win a Ryla Pack Diaper bag! I've found that diaper bags are super great "creative" bags as well because of all the pockets, so if you aren't in need of a diaper bag, surely you need a new ...Continue Reading
here for the right reasons and other Bachelor themed Valentines
It's Janu-ARIE and this is when I come clean about a 6 year addiction I just can't quit. The Bachelor (season like 20 something) premieres tonight and I'M SO EXCITED. I started watching this stupid franchise show when I was super sick and pregnant with my baby girl. And I just can't stop. Every season I tell my husband and friends I'm going to quit. And I usually watch every episode, ha! Anyways, I'm over being embarrassed about it. It's so FUNNY. So CLICHE. The same every time. And I can't stop. Arie was totally in the first season I ...Continue Reading
NYE crushed velvet and pleather dress with JOANN
This post is sponsored by JOANN. These photos are a bit hilarious. I thought about redoing the photoshoot after Mae had a day, but then I realized they are kinda perfect, too. I'm sewing for my life, and that involves a bit of tears, rocking and chasing babies, a little comforting and this dress is kinda perfect for all of those! I worked with JOANN to create a New Year's Eve look using fabrics from their stores. I love the glitz and glam of New Years Eve and the freshness of the holiday. It's a total fashion inspiration, too! So ...Continue Reading
Ruffled Floral Apron from Sprout Patterns!
This was such a fun project! I haven't made one of these Ruffled Aprons for years. The pattern was released maybe 4 years ago, it's FREE when you sign up for my newsletter, but also available in my shop if you don't want to sign up! But... Sprout Patterns also carries the pattern in their printed fabric! Which means you can pick your fabrics from Spoonflower (through the Sprout website!) And that means, you can create your own designs, upload them to Spoonflower and then print them out with Sprout! The fabric comes with the pattern pieces ...Continue Reading
