This feather tutu was a fun project. I will warn you that there is some handstitching involved....but I found that it holds better and the results make it well worth the hour or so to get it done. (Learn from me. My original plan was to tack in on by machine every couple of inches....but it sagged in a lot of spots....so I ended up handstitching it on anyway.) Here's what you will need to make one yourself. * White muslin-or any other broadcloth or cotton that you want to use for the ... View the Post
Chrysanthemum Flower Sash Tutorial
Today is the tutorial for the chrysanthemum flowers that I made for the girls. They are easy, but do take a bit of time since you are handsewing them...so be prepared to put in a good movie...and handstitch away. You will need: 1-2 yards of man made fabric (I used a shimmery lining fabric for these ones) scissors a candle or lighter Step 1 Cut out your petal shapes. I just folded the fabric and cut about 8 or 10 at a time. I tried a couple of different shapes but ended up with the ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking–Pattern Remix
Sorry, I was going to have some cute quote about little girls today for our art of homemaking....but when I was editing pictures, I found this one and started laughing, so this is what you get.Thank heavens it was our last picture.And then the suckers came out.....and we got this... (it's overexposed....sorry)...So I guess little girls ARE sugar and spice. Or spice and sugar.....depending on the day.If you haven't voted this weekend for your favorite project go VOTE HERE!Have a great weekend! ... View the Post
Project Run and Play– “Girls of a Feather Dresses”
This week's challenge was to do a pattern remix of Lil Blue Boo's Sienna Dress. And here is what we made....The inspiration for these "Girls of a Feather" dresses was a late-night phone collaboration that went something like this:"What are we going to do to make the pattern different?""Let's do something more formal....because the pattern is pretty casual""I think we should do all white dresses....I love white on little girls""White........WITH FEATHERS!" And so it began. Since there are two ... View the Post
Flutter Sleeve Tutorial
Thanks everyone for your votes. It was a fun outfit to make....and it made me find an awesome discovery. You can turn a dress pattern around and make a coat out of it! Ok...here is the thing for the dress. You already have the tutorial! I made this dress from "The School Girl Jumper" that we made a couple of weeks ago. I did add some modifications which I will tell you about. Dress Modifications: 1. Make the bodice neckline higher. I did do the darts and fitted it several times ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—Back to School
When it comes to back to school, this is what we want our little ones to know everyday...... "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. " --Christopher Robin to Pooh ~ A.A. Milne and if you haven't voted yet this weekend.....go HERE. And to those of you that have. A sincere thanks. ... View the Post