I love encouraging make-believe play and sometimes a new accessory, like an updated doll bed, can make an old doll newly exciting! This post includes a doll bed sheets tutorial for your doll's bed or crib! I got this basic doll bed from IKEA and made the new sheets with just 1 yard of fabric! And it's just a bunch of rectangles, so it's easy to sew! Watching my babies tuck in their babies is one of my favorite things! My cute bow fabric with gold accents is called Wee Sparkle Confection Bow Ties c/o Fat Quarter ...Continue Reading
SOHO-along LOOKBOOK // Manhattan + Bonnets Part 2
A few more Manhattan blouses today! I love the Manhattan Blouse + Classic Bonnet look, I think they are perfect together! These little blouses are perfectly summery in basic cotton fabric. Patterns// -Manhattan Blouse Pattern -Classic Bonnet Pattern Fabrics c/o Dear Stella// Dear Stella Wildwood Stripe Fabric Dear Stella Shadowbox Diamond ^Here's a little peek at a new DIY project coming next week! ...Continue Reading
Dear Stella Soho Blouse
Some more inspiration for your Soho blouses! This SOHO Blouse is made in Dear Stella cotton, the print is called Shadowbox Teeth Geo. Normally I don't recommend quilting cotton for the Soho Blouse, but this fabric has more drape than average quilting cotton. I think it worked pretty well! I pulled in a model for this one, though I will model one for you next week, so you can see how it works for maternity, too! About the SoHo Blouse The SOHO blouse is a bohemian style gathered top with an angled yoke and sleeves. ...Continue Reading
Manhattan Blouse with KAM Snap Tutorial
I got a new snap placer a few months ago and it has CHANGED MY LIFE! This post has a KAM snap tutorial - you'll be amazed at how easy this is. I'll show you how to use these in clothing, but you can also use them in bags and more. I think it's been about 6 months and I've been using my KAMsnap placer in all sorts of tutorials. See the Oilcloth Changing Mat that snaps together and the Bandana bibs that snap together in the back! KAM snaps add a bright pop of color to your project. I've been looking for excuses to add ...Continue Reading
SOHO-along// Colorblocked Manhattan Tops + Bonnets!
Did I mention how hard it was to get that photo right there? SO HARD! Haha. Turns out three little girls with minds of their own don't really like to sit still for photos. But isn't that shot above cute?! I sewed up a whole bunch of Manhattan Tops and coordinating bonnets with solid fabrics. The Manhattan top is so great for color blocking and fabric pairing since you can use one fabric for the top and sleeves and another for the skirt! It also makes a good "larger" scrap-busting project if you have little cuts of fabric laying ...Continue Reading
Manhattan Blouse Hack – Easy Summer Dress Pattern
The Manhattan Blouse pattern turns into a dress so easily! I'll show you how today in this quick hack! Everything is the same except the skirt length! It's perfect for summer dresses in a boho style! I love this dress for those fabrics that you just love and want to use as much as possible of! This is such an easy summer dress pattern you'll be making stacks! It's perfect for playtime or even more dressy occasions! So let's sew! Manhattan Blouse Hack Dress Variation // Materials: -Manhattan Dress Pattern -Pattern ...Continue Reading
Manhattan Blouse Tutorial with Photos + a Summery Lemon Top!
It was pretty fun making a Manhattan Blouse in this lemon fabric I designed for Riley Blake! It was like a full-circle design experience! I made this fabric with summer in mind and I think it's perfect for the Manhattan Blouse! Screams summer if you ask me! I bought a bushel of lemons for this photoshoot (maybe not a whole bushel...) and we had fun! I used a little black button for the closure. And made a Manhattan Doll Dress for the dolly! In this post I am going to show you how to sew the Manhattan Blouse step-by-step with ...Continue Reading
Manhattan DOLL pattern now available!
A new SOHO pattern! This is the Manhattan for DOLLS! So now you can make a Soho for yourself, a Manhattan for your favorite girl and a Manhattan for her doll! All the info: The MANHATTAN blouse + dress is a bohemian style gathered top with an angled yoke and sleeves. This fan favorite pattern for girls and women (SOHO Blouse) is now available in doll sizes! -Fits 12", 15" and 18" dolls (similar to Corolle, Bitty Baby and American Girl) -Cute angled yoke and gathered skirt -Angled cap sleeve -Velcro back closure for easy ...Continue Reading
SOHO-along: Fabric selection for the Soho and Manhattan Blouses
Hopefully you're gathering materials for the Soho/Manhattan Sewalong, so let's talk FABRIC! The SOHO blouse works best with lightweight woven fabrics such as: voile, lawn, poplin, double gauze, eyelet, lace, chiffon, chambray, and similar fabrics. The Manhattan Blouse works in all the same fabrics as the SOHO, but also quilting cottons! I have used quilting cottons for the Soho, but it is harder to get a nice front gather with the SOHO because the shape is a little different. So, if you want to use it, go for it, ...Continue Reading
FREE Sewing Coloring Pages
The coloring page craze is going strong and I have to say I do love coloring! So I made up some free sewing coloring pages for everyone to enjoy! There are 3 designs, a sewing machine, seam ripper pattern and a sewing quote. The sewing quote is one of my favorites, "My soul is fed with needle and thread." The sewing machine has lots of patterns within it for a more intricate coloring page, lots to color! I'm hoping this seam ripper pattern will encourage you to NOT use your seam ripper...like a subliminal sewing exercise or something! ...Continue Reading
One Hour Modern Granny Square Quilt with quilt cloth!
I have a new cheater quilt cloth to share with you today! This is a new pattern in 3 color ways! I'm calling it Modern Granny Square Quilt Cloth because the pattern reminds me of crochet granny squares. I love the simple pattern and I STILL haven't decided which color to use for my baby, even though I made these a few months ago! Haha. I may keep 2 or maybe even all three. This fabric sews up into a simple baby quilt just like the One-Hour Hexagon Quilt or the One-Hour Triangle Quilt tutorials. The quilt cloth comes in 3 color ...Continue Reading
