RUFFLES 2013 starts on Monday! Like THIS Monday! I'm so so excited! If you've been around here for a while you may have caught Ruffles 2012 or even 2011, but if not, RUFFLES is my yearly event where we sew ruffles on everything for a few weeks. Because, why not? I have a great line-up of guests, with my own tutorials thrown in there are some exciting things to share. (Oh and some fabric giveaways! And a free pattern/sew-a-long!) So anyways, before the ruffle event starts, let's review how to make a ruffle. This is a very basic tutorial ...Continue Reading
The Recess Raglan + thank you Girl Charlee
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know the RECESS raglan tee pattern is now available in the shop! If you missed the Alphabet Collection sale, you can snag up all four patterns individually in their respective shops now! Thanks so much for your support with the collection and don't forget to upload your Raglans to my flickr group! I wanted to thank Girl Charlee for providing the fabric for this pattern. I have already professed my love for Girl Charlee over and over. I recently got the prettiest package of ultra soft knits that I have ...Continue Reading
hexagon coin pouch tutorial
This post was originally written for Delia Creates as a part of Color Your Summer 3! Color Your Summer is a really fun series that Delia and Kirstin put on each summer, I'm sure you've seen it! If you missed it, you can check out the archives here! And here is my hexagon coin pouch tutorial: When I think of RAINBOWS in the summertime I think of shaved ice and sno cones. It isn't summer without them! So this little hexagon coin pouch craft is designed with sno cones in mind. It will store just the right amount of change so you can curb your ...Continue Reading
pattern anthology alphabet tour wrap up!
If you have been following the Pattern Anthology Alphabet Blog Tour, you've probably already been blown away. We had such an awesome lineup of guests that sewed up the same 4 patterns in so many different ways! Today is the VERY LAST DAY to pick up the Alphabet collection as a bundle for a discount, the patterns will be available individually (at full price) tomorrow. Snag yours here. Here's a roundup of all the posts. Click the links to go see the full posts if you want more details! Petit a Petit and family Kojo Designs The ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: deconstructed zipper teeth seam tutorial
I love the deconstruction fashion look, I think it can be especially fun for boy clothes. It seems there are so many more details to add to girl clothes, like ruffles, flowers, and bows. So instead of those, how about some zipper teeth! I originally thought of this idea because I shorten zippers all the time. A few years ago my mom bought me 200 (literally) vintage zippers. They were 25 cents each so I told her to buy them all. (Duh, right!). I still have a bazillion left, but most are longer, 14" or more. So I shorten zippers drastically ...Continue Reading
adorable toddler clothes with the alphabet collection
This is my official Alphabet collection look! If you missed the launch post last week, the Pattern Anthology Fall Collection is out right now! This is the second and final week to snag the collection at 40% off! Click here to check it out. Since we're not into the school years yet (thank goodness, I don't think I can handle that!) this collection won't be going to school, but it is nice to have a jump on fall sewing anyways. All 4 of the Alphabet collection patterns go down to size 12-18M! So they are great for toddlers! And the patterns are ...Continue Reading
DIY jeggings tutorial + a gold baby belt!
Ah, a real tutorial! I'm apparently really lazy every summer, so tutorials have been really sparse. But I love making tutorials, so here is a real tutorial (finally!). I'm just getting back into a routine and excited about it. This is a pattern hack! How to turn a regular leggings pattern into jeggings! I am using my favorite legging pattern by Go To Patterns, the Go To Signature Leggings. I've used them before, to make these tribal leggings. Best legging pattern. Baby jeggings are adorable, right? I mean, yes yes they are. I don't care ...Continue Reading
pattern anthology presents: the alphabet collection
It's finally here!! The pattern collection we've been working on for the last 5 months is finally available! Pattern Anthology presents...... ALPHABET, the essential back-to-school pattern collection available at a very low price for 2 weeks only! This pattern collection is the second collaboration between me, Shauna, Melissa and Andrea as Pattern Anthology and includes 4 unisex sewing patterns in sizes 18M t0 8! It includes 1 pant pattern, 1 shirt pattern, 1 vest pattern and 1 jacket pattern, all the staples for a handmade fall ...Continue Reading
cottage mama miss matilda dress
Today I'm participating in the very last day of the Cottage Mama's new pattern blog tour! I sewed up the Miss Matilda Top and Skip and Play Pants. I was really excited to try out these patterns because they go down to size 6 months! I used a dotted swiss chambray that I've had for a while and a vintage floral fabric that I almost got rid of a few times. So glad I didn't, whew! I think floral and polka dots is a really cute combo. The pants pattern calls for three fabrics, but I couldn't find another fabric to pair well, so I just ...Continue Reading
kid clothes week pattern sale!
Hey guys! Long time no blog, things are crazy as we prepare for the upcoming Pattern Anthology collection, which means this week I will be sewing kid clothes all. week. long! Which is perfect because it is Kid Clothes Week again! If you haven't ever participated, the challenge is to sew kid clothes for 1 hour each day this week. In celebration of Kid Clothes Week, all see kate sew clothing patterns are 20% off this week and the Zig Zag dress is going on FLASH SALE for $5 all week long(with code)! The code ...Continue Reading
the ultimate resource guide for sewing with knits
I have a new pattern coming out very soon that is designed for knits and a new enthusiasm for sewing with knits after discovering Girl Charlee's website. I don't normally love knits because it is so hard to find cute knit fabric, but Girl Charlee is full of cute stuff, florals, stripes, oh my! I have been sewing with them a lot since my first order came! You'll love them, too. Check out the half yard cuts for some great deals, too, I love that section. I put this post together for anyone who hasn't yet ventured into the realm of knits yet, ...Continue Reading
