When I first started sewing (which wasn't that long ago) I fell in love with all the adorable Melly and Me patterns that I saw everywhere I went. I seriously think I bought one of every animal pattern they make. But then I was too scared to try them and put them all in a giant Ziploc bag and tucked them away in a drawer where they stayed until I just recently uncovered them. And being no longer afraid. I got to work. The first thing I made was this adorable cat bag. Grace loves cats and ... View the Post
Guest Posts
Today we are two places!!!!! I am guest posting at Sew Homegrown with Jessica. We love her blog....and have you seen her maxi dress? I love the fabric and the style....it's so cute. where I am showing a scrap project belt... AND.... Also, I am over at The Crafting Chicks blog sharing a wrap skirt. And speaking of the Crafting Chicks, have you seen their projects? Amazing. Really. Like their tablecloth vintage challenge? Darling and right up our alley. Today, I am sharing ... View the Post
The Starboard Skirt Tutorial
Want to make an easy pleated gorgeous-looking skirt? This Starboard Skirt (and tutorial) are so simple you can make a great skirt in one afternoon and you will find yourself wearing it forever. The other perfect thing is that you can make it for yourself, your tween or your little girl! It's such a versatile skirt pattern for all ages! Are you ready to make one? This is a great sewing project for a beginners. (I promise.) So, if you have a sewing machine that is collecting dust ... View the Post
Making Binding/Bias Tape from Scraps—A Tutorial
A few weeks ago we had a chance to guest post over here: The post was an invitation to find ways to use up the scraps that we all stash away because we just know that one day they will come in handy. Somehow Susan must have known I am the queen of scrap fabric hoarding so this was a perfect opportunity for me to pull out the bins (yes, bins---not bin) of scraps and get to work.We had a lot of ideas and tried several wacky projects (none of which I will be posting) but the favorite was using our ... View the Post
In the Leafy Treetops Skirt
I am already thinking back to school. Ha!!! I think because I made most of Hannie's summer clothes in April and May, that I thought I had better get a jump on some Fall things before it gets too late and school has already started. Here is a little skirt I made from some leftover projects. Last month for a church activity we did family trees on fabric. (I wish I had thought to take some pictures--everyone's turned out really cute. Hi girls!!!!) These were the basic idea, but we used ... View the Post
Guest Post–U Create
Today we are over at U Create....... where there is a tutorial to make this little number..... Go over there and then come back to see these versions....{it'll make a lot more sense. Go. We'll still be here when you come back.} Liz made this denim one that I love...and the button variations at the top? Absolutely darling. Remember when I told you she was the queen of cute embellishments? Now you believe me. And one more variation.... The Starboard Skirt #2 If you ... View the Post
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