Two years ago when I started this blog, I always envisioned creating seasonal collections to share with my readers. Being a Fashion Design graduate, that just seemed like the obvious course for me to take. But unfortunately when it comes to blogging, there are so many new things to learn and keep track of, that… Read More
Remember the Butterfly Playdate Dress from last week? Well, the Sadie Top is another sewing project from Craftiness in Not Optional that I can finally check off my To-Make list. Now Jess probably only had about 2 dozen more patterns for me to try! : ) This shirt was a bit of an experiment for me. If you… Read More
Remember last week when I cut a hole in my project with the serger? Well I dug through all the fabric I own, and luckily found a large enough scrap from an old shirt. With that I managed to cut a new back piece even though it wasn’t on grain. Then it was only a… Read More
I mentioned a few days ago that while I was trying to make a pattern for these dresses, my first attempt was a total fail. That sad ball of ruined knit sat on the corner of my desk just begging to be thrown away, but I knew I’d be mad at myself if I did.… Read More
It seems like all of a sudden every pair of Reli’s shorts is too small. I’m not sure if they shrank in the dryer, or if her butt just grew, but they definitely aren’t going to last the remainder of the summer like I had hoped. So what do you do when your kid has no… Read More
As I was packing things up getting ready for the beach, I realized that the summer is half over, and my child doesn’t own a sunhat. (BAD Mommy!) In my defense, we never go outside during the hottest part of the day (that’s nap-time) and she does wear sunblock. Plus if we are out playing… Read More
(Update – I have also made a video for this tutorial located here. Please let me know which version you like better!) I was completely overwhelmed by all the wonderful comments everyone left when I originally posted this skirt. I never thought that such a simple garment would get such a reaction. Though I do think… Read More
***First off, I know there are dozens of shirring tutorials out there, so thanks for even bothering with mine. I’ve tried to compile all the shirring information that I could find and what I have learned through trial and error. Please let me know if anything is confusing, or if you see something I’ve left… Read More