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
clearance t shirt refashion: turn a shirt with a silly saying into a bow covered tee!
These floral shirts caught my eye on the Target clearance rack! I thought the floral print and colors were so pretty! Then I shifted the hangers over so I could get a better view and of course, the front was covered with some silly saying inspired by Savage Garden I am guessing! I love Savage Garden as much as the next 90s teeny bopper...but I don't really want to wear a shirt that says "I <3 u truly madly deeply". Not now anyways, I think the 5th grade me would have been ALL OVER this shirt. But I just couldn't ...Continue Reading
DIY polka dot heart shoes
Long time no blog! Summer is typically slow around here, last summer was verrry slow because I was growing a baby, but this summer is just slow because it's hot! And there is so much to do in the summer! We did jet off to San Francisco for a week at the beginning of June. I met up with some sewing blogger friends for fabric shopping in Berkeley! I'll tell you about that soon! In the mean time, I've been doing a few refashion projects because it seems like we're all in need of new clothes. Especially the baby! She is growing like a weed and ...Continue Reading
mad for plaid: gingham style wrap-up
Thank you for indulging me in this little series. I really had fun with Gingham Style and I hope you did, too! Here's a wrap up of all of the posts! Gingham Style Introduction Gingham Sunglasses Case Tutorial Ruffle Bum Diaper Covers Two Tier Baby Dress Knotted Pencil Pouches Baby Jumper Dress Tutorial Gingham Inspiration and Fabric Round-Up I have some non-gingham posts to share soon! Until then, check out this Riley Blake video if you haven't already! So funny! ...Continue Reading
gingham style // free baby dress pattern: gingham loves kawaii!
I have a secret obsession with Kawaii. Kawaii everything! So cute, I want to go to Japan just to load up on it all! I made this free baby dress pattern with a fun deer print and a gingham coordinate! So when modes4u.com asked me to review some of their fabric, I spent DAYS scrolling through all the japanese cuteness and finally decided on a few fabrics to work with. I have a little cute stack of fabrics that you'll see in the next little while. I got two boy prints and two girly prints. I could not resist some adorable ...Continue Reading
how to make homemade epoxy buttons!
This post is sponsored by Martha Stewart Jewelry. I seriously had a blast with this stuff and think you will, too! I might be addicted to epoxy buttons, now! I have always wanted to make my own buttons, it is so fun to make a completely custom piece of clothing! So when Plaid Crafts sent me a box of Martha Stewart Jewelry supplies I went straight for the custom mold kit! The kit comes with silicone base, activator and a little measuring cup which allows you to make jelly-like silicone molds, like the ones you see for chocolate and ...Continue Reading
