Sewing and Such
I've sewn many Shwin Designs patterns before, but they've all been for my girls. I've never tried any of her ladies' patterns before, so when she was calling for testers for her Sky Raglan top, I thought it would be a nice opportunity to test how her sizing fits on me! I must be honest, this …
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We finally went to Disneyland with our girls! Of course the moment we decided to go I knew I'd be making some cute little outfits for them, I just had to narrow it down and keep it realistic. I made several tops and dresses for them though, so I'll share each set in separate posts. …
Continue reading "Frozen Inspired Tops and Sunflower Hair Clip"
Now that fall is officially here, I'm really focusing on the fall wardrobes of myself and my girls. This first piece is perfect for the fall because it can be layered easily with either a cami or long sleeves! The Pepper Pinafore and Cami is yet another cute pattern from Shwin Designs. I've been sitting …
I made another Glass Onion top for my girl. Remember this was the pattern I didn't like at first, then totally fell in love with. Well I'm absolutely head over heels with this pattern in a rayon challis! My girl saw me in a dress with this same cosmos rayon challis fabric and said, "Wow …
I finally made a Glass Onion Top by Shwin & Shwin. I have so many girls' patterns that sometimes I just don't know where to start! Hoard much?! Honestly, I didn't like this pattern the first time I saw it. If I remember correctly, I think it was that the back just looked sloppy or …
I have dressed my Penny in her blue Penny Playsuit every chance I've gotten. It is just way too adorable, and I love seeing her romp around in it, not to mention it has received more compliments than any other item I've ever sewn. Everyone just loves seeing her romping around in it too! So …
Continue reading "Another Penny Playsuit and Viewfinder Top"
After seeing the Penny Playsuit, another free pattern from Shwin&Shwin, I knew I'd have to make one for my little Penny! Really, I don't make her enough things. Especially since she seems to enjoy them so much! It's a combination of woven and knit fabrics which I love, and it looks comfy. My only hesitation …
