When I first starting sewing again about 4 or so years ago I started with three things.....pillowcase dresses, pinafores, and circle skirts. And I sewed A LOT of them. A LOT. Hannie had pillowcase dresses, pinafores, and circle skirts in every shade of the rainbow and every print available. And then I kind of started to branch out..... So, when a couple of weeks ago I found a cute 1950's pattern with a darling circle skirt and a (insert swoon here) ... View the Post
Modern Madeline and zippers…
Liz showed you yesterday her story book characters (I happen to love the one of Simon laughing...) and today I am showing you mine, along with the tutorial for "when you don't want to use a zipper." I think I made it sound more magical than what it really is...but I will share it today. One of my favorite books growing up were the Madeline series...I think because even from an early age I was obsessed with all things French. I even read them again in French in high school. So, here is my ... View the Post
Pattern cutting 101.
If you've never cut a pattern out before...this is for you! I chose a simple apron top pattern from Tuesday's pattern post. It is simple and only has two parts so it won't be super complicated....but you can get some idea on how to cut out a pattern if you haven't ever done it. And I am loving the apron top, I think it turned out very cute. I think I will be making a few more for Spring and Summer. Especially because they are truly a "nap time" project. Which is exactly what I need at the ... View the Post
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