Several weeks ago Rachel from Pins and Needles asked if we like to receive a copy of her new book, Girl's Guide to DIY Fashion (affiliate link) and since I have a 10-year old who is wanting to learn to sew quite badly, I thought it would be the perfect way to get some sewing lessons in this summer. And it has been! The first couple of weeks we had the book I was super busy with deadlines so Hannie read, and planned all the things that she wanted to make first. I even found her up late one ... View the Post
Annie Costume (Orphan Style)…and a Secret…
For over a year now Baby Ruth (my 3 year old) has been obsessed with the movie Annie. The original 1981 Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, Tim Curry version that I grew up watching. She would watch it all day every day if we would let her. So for Halloween last year there was absolutely no question about who she would be. It was a given. ... View the Post
A Vintage Simplicity Pattern
There are many things I love to sew and dresses for girls are still at the top of that list. And my favorite patterns....well...vintage patterns will always have my heart. So yesterday I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I sewed up this vintage 1971 Simplicity pattern. ... View the Post
A Striped Tunic.
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Using Flannel in Clothing
My girls love flannel. A lot. They have flannel blankets, flannel sheets, and flannel pajamas. In fact Ruth (my 3 year old) even has her own little trunk full of flannel...pink cuts of flannel fabric pieces. And so I was thinking there has to be a way to let my girls wear the kind of fabric that they love....which is perfect to keep them toasty warm during the winter...but not have them look like they are wearing pajamas. So I tried a few things and I think I found my favorite way: ... View the Post
Frozen Inspired Headbands
Today I am "bringing home" a tutorial that I shared over on The Ribbon Retreat's blog awhile back. It's a tutorial for two different Frozen inspired headbands and some ruffled Frozen inspired skirts. ... View the Post
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