Sewing and Such
Back when I made the Belted Shorts (sans belt), I noticed the Hazel Top pattern by Jilly Atlanta. I decided to put it off until next year and focus on fall and winter sewing, but of course she had to do that thing again where she offered it free if you shared it within a …
I love a simple dress pattern. One that showcases a beautiful fabric. Why then did I use the busiest fabric in the world for this one? Well, because that's what my bossy kindergartener told me she wanted. My husband was trying to explain the "trust the chef" concept to her, but no, she wanted nothing …
In getting ready for colder weather (yeah, like still a few months away, but, sewing.), I noticed my sewing list has pants for pretty much both girls and myself. I really like the fit and ease of leggings for my girls, but I really wanted to find a fun pattern for a heavier knit fabric …
I'm over the moon to be part of this year's Summer Swimwear Tour, especially as a new swimsuit sewist! I'm surrounded by some amazing and creative ladies in this blog tour, one of which told me sewing swimsuits would be addicting. Guess what, it so is! Everywhere I look I see lovely swimsuit patterns, rash …
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Lemonade, chlorine, and simple summer dresses, all the things that remind me of summertime as a girl. The Darling Daisy dress by Sew Like My Mom is one of those casual summer dresses that takes me back to when I didn't have a care in the world, where the twirl of my dress was something of …
These have to be one of my all time favorite pants styles. I swear I had pants just like these when I was a girl, so when I saw the testing call, I had to do it! Also, they're almost exactly like this inspiration piece I've had in my head for awhile now. If I can …
I must admit, I've never understood the draw to maxi dresses, probably because I'm short and could never pull them off. They do have their advantages, I'm discovering. Say it's hot, and you didn't shave recently... My daughter doesn't have this problem (at least not yet!), but she's tall, and she could definitely pull of …
Why stop at one pair of shorts... After sewing the Berry Bubble Shorts, I whipped up another pair of Belted shorts for my little one. I used this pattern before when Jilly Atlanta was letting everyone choose a free pattern to try them out and see what they're like. I made this funky pink pair! I …
Remember the reversible Crossover Flounce Dress by DbCA? I can't get my girls out of these dresses! It's pretty funny, my little one calls it her "tutu dress" because it twirls. Ironically she can't really get it to twirl well because she spins sooooo slowly. It's sloth-like really. Well, to make things even sweeter than …
Here I told myself I wasn't going to join tons of sew alongs this year, and I seem to be jumping into all of them! I really couldn't pass up the Berry Bubble Shorts Sew Along though. These shorts have an adorable vintage appeal to me, and I can't help but picture them with tights …
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