I'm excited to share this DIY floral monogram letter with you today along with a little peek at the girl's room! I have been working hard on this room for the last few weeks! I mentioned a little bit about it on my instagram account with a few little details. I decided to give my older daughter a big project to work on with me since she's been having such a hard time being a new big sister. She was SO excited for the new baby, her little sister, that I didn't expect the behavior backlash that we've dealt with. It's so hard watching ...Continue Reading
25 Free Sewing Patterns
Here's an updated roundup of more than 25 FREE sewing patterns from the archives! Make something fun for your home, a friend, a new baby, or even your fur baby! There's something here for everyone. :) Take Flight Kids Knapsack - This kids backpack is cute and easy to sew! DIY Bow Shirt - BOWS! So cute for a little girl. DIY Quilted Coasters - Cute little coasters, make a stack for a gift! Fabric Toy Buckets - Organize your life with these fabric toy buckets! Car Seat Cover - Make a few of these for your baby! Velcro Wallets - ...Continue Reading
DIY teething necklace with Solly Baby!
This post is sponsored by Gugu Guru in partnership with Solly Baby! Check out the Gugu Guru Baby Registry that gives you product suggestions based on your lifestyle! Head over to the Gugu Guru blog to enter to win a Solly Baby wrap! It's baby wearing month at Gugu Guru and today I'm showing off the Wrap by Solly Baby! This wrap is one of my favorite baby products. Baby wearing has been essential since baby #2 came around. I need my hands free and I don't mind the extra newborn bonding time, either! I love the Solly because the fabric is ...Continue Reading
Baby Milestone Cards free download
This post, Baby Milestone Cards free download, is sponsored by Bitta Kidda! This innovative sleep sack with patented features has built-in lovies for your babe to grab! We've been using a few Bitta Kidda products over the last few weeks and Mae loves them! They came at a really great time because Mae is drooling like a dog and seems to be in the beginning stages of teething. I sure hope she cuts a tooth soon, listening to her little shrieks is heartbreaking! As you can see in a few of these photos she grabs onto the built-in ...Continue Reading
FREE blessing dress pattern + tutorial
As promised, here is the blessing DRESS pattern and tutorial from this baby blessing outfit! This blessing dress pattern was so fun to make. It looks really fancy, but you'll be surprised at how simple it actually is. I posted the coordinating bonnet tutorial last week in this post. This adorable christening gown is now available in more sizes - up to 24M! Get the full pattern here! I wanted a super frilly and really long dress for Mae's blessing. I used an off-white linen and 3 different kinds of lace. I love the vintage feel it ...Continue Reading
20+ FREE baby sewing projects!
I've been doing a lot of baby sewing lately, SO MUCH! There is just nothing like sewing for a baby! Here are 20 free baby sewing projects from the blog! From simple paint splattered bibs to adorable rompers, there are a lot of fun things to make, use and cherish. Boho baby romper - This FREE printable pattern is just stinking cute for any summer baby! Mermaid baby gown - And also a basic version, perfect for boys and girls! Crinkle toy - This noisy toy is a fun thing for grabby babies! Paint splatter bibs - Simple and chic, use ...Continue Reading
New Pattern! The BOHO Baby Romper!
It's finally here! The BOHO BABY ROMPER is now available in sizes NB to 2T! Make one for every little squishy baby you know! The BOHO baby romper is a gathered bubble romper with snaps for easy diaper changes! The top ties into a halter over the shoulders and the yoke makes it easy for two-tone styles! This romper is a quick sew for sizes newborn to 2T! More details // -6 sizes: newborn, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M + 2T! -Perfect in lightweight fabrics! -Snaps for easy diaper access -Quick and adorable! For ONE DAY ONLY get the BOHO ...Continue Reading
Lace Bonnet Tutorial
We recently blessed our sweet baby girl and I made her into a ball of adorable lace for it! Hah, I had so much fun making this outfit. I almost didn't make her blessing gown. I had a cute white dress to use, but I made the bonnet and then got carried away into this project. I'm so glad I did, its become one of my favorite projects ever. Probably because she's just so cute and squishy! Can you tell I love this little girl? She's just pure joy! Anyways, I had a few requests to share the pattern and I am happy to do that! The dress ...Continue Reading
10 Amazon Finds For Your Sewing Space
When pulling together a sewing room from scratch, a few fundamental items are necessary but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Amazon is a treasure trove! Here are 10 products that would work well in any creative space: 1- These white chairs are light weight (they're easy to move around as you work on various projects) and look great! 2- Peg boards are so useful for holding notions and thread that you want nearby. This metal peg board comes in lots of colors and is super sturdy! 3- I have 2 of these thread racks, and ...Continue Reading
braided leather pacifier clips + UPPABaby Vista Review
Pacifier clips are a must-have for germaphobes! They clip to your baby's shirt and keep her pacifier from hitting the floor! They are also nice when baby is in her carseat because you can find the pacifier easily and quickly just by following the cord! Today I'm sharing this sleek leather braided paci clip tutorial at Gugu Guru, where there is also an UPPABABY VISTA STROLLER GIVEAWAY! I'm sharing this project in collaboration with UPPAbaby and Gugu Guru. We've been using this stroller since Mae came home. We brought her home in the Mesa ...Continue Reading
OBSERVER fabric tour + Knit Fall Dresses!
Fall is here! Well, almost! I love fall mostly because of the clothes and cozy fabrics. Today I'm on the Observer Fabrics tour, which is a line from Art Gallery by April Rhodes! I think the whole line screams fall with cozy and warm colors and designs. I chose 2 knits to make a pair of Pippa Peplum dresses. I actually hacked it a tiny bit and you can see what I did below. These above-the-knee dresses work perfectly with leggings and boots! The colors of the fabrics are fun to layer! I love how these fabrics are so pretty you ...Continue Reading
