**FULL Baby Romper Pattern in more sizes now available in my pattern shop!** This post is sponsored by Fabric.com! I'm thrilled to share this pattern with you, I had a blast designing it with fabric and trim from Fabric.com! I was going for a vintage-inspired boho feel to this little baby romper and I'm excited about how it turned out! I think it's pretty cute on my little doll baby! This romper/sunsuit is quick to sew, believe it or not, and there's a free pattern in this post! The crotch has snaps for easy diaper access and the cute ...Continue Reading
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my FAVORITE sewing supplies
I am always on the hunt for the best sewing supplies! Good supplies can totally make the difference in your sewing experience! Here are a few of my favorite sewing supplies with links! This post includes my favorite supplies for all the steps of sewing including designing, cutting, sewing and basics! Each section includes affiliate links so you can get the exact supplies easily yourself! Favorite sewing supplies for cutting fabric Cutting is almost as big a deal as the sewing part of sewing! You'll need cutting supplies for cutting ...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
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 Cat Bed Sewing Pattern
This post, Cat Bed Sewing Pattern, is sponsored by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. I don't talk about my cat too much. Honestly, we don't have a very good relationship???? She doesn't really like me and the feeling is mutual, hahaha. But, the kids adore her and include her in every listing of family members that ever takes place. They play with her and dote on her which is really sweet to watch. Almost sweet enough to forgive the nightly attacks on my feet. Almost! So I made her a diy cat bed as a thank you from the kids I ...Continue Reading
Wonderland Easter Coasters
Today I'm excited to be participating in the Wonderland Fabric Blog Tour with these Quilted Coasters! I shared a peek of this fabric on Instagram a few weeks ago and it's now available through Riley Blake! Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair is the designer of this line, it's just as cute as her last line! I especially love the big bunny print and the black and white stripes. This line lends itself perfectly to Easter sewing, but basic coasters are great for everyday use! Protect your tables with quilted fabric ...Continue Reading
FAQ: Guide to Fabric Shopping Online
Where do you buy your fabric online? This is one of my most asked questions and I have been meaning to write it for months and months (years?)! Sometimes it's hard to step away from the sewing machine and write a blog post, so it's finally here! This is my current guide to shopping online, right now. I'm always finding new shops and adding to my list, so I may update this in the future! But right here, right now, this is my online fabric shopping routine! I'm also including some general sewing supplies, because if you're not going ...Continue Reading
you spin me right round baby right round RECORD SLEEVE VALENTINES!
Amidst all the kid-centered Valentines, I always love thinking of a special Valentine idea for my husband. In recent years, I've made these "My Life Would Suck Without You" (Succulent Valentines), "You're all that and a bag of chips" printables and this year I have a special one for a vinyl lover! These Record Sleeve Valentines are catchy and fun to put together. These record sleeve valentines adorn a label that says "You spin me right round, baby, right round" and you can finish the rest in your head! The song always reminds me of the ...Continue Reading
the BLAIR maternity tee
The BLAIR maternity TEE is here! This is my first maternity pattern (though there are a couple of current patterns that work for maternity!) and I'm thrilled with it! This basic tee is all you need for all 9 months of pregnancy! It's fitted enough to flatter your belly while allowing you to grow and there are multiple sleeve options to get you through all seasons! I've made so many of these so far! I just keep growing so I just keep sewing more. Since this is my third pregnancy, I'm SO sick of most of my maternity clothes. ...Continue Reading
DIY fabric tray tutorial with free patterns!
This DIY fabric tray tutorial will help you organize your life! Time for a quick project that will help you ORGANIZE your life! Since, you know, it's January! You can make this tray in ANY size and I'll tell you how! I also included pattern pieces for 4 sizes, if you're not quite sure what you want to use it for yet. I made the first tray for a specific purpose: holding a soap/lotion combo in my bathroom. But I had so much fun making it that I knew I had to make more! DIY Fabric Tray Tutorial This is ...Continue Reading
DIY Fairy Doll Fabric
I gave a little peek of these dolls on my instagram account a week or so ago, and today I'll show you how to assemble the accessories! These DIY Fairy Doll panels are a new style of doll fabric now available at Spoonflower! You can see the six other dolls here AND the boy styles here! There are 3 styles of the fairy doll, all with different colorations and skirts plus bright hair colors! They all have Christmas inspired names: Holly, Evie and Noelle! Holly has purple hair, a pink skirt with bows and a purple skirt. Evie is the ...Continue Reading