It was Spring Break last week and since we were sticking close to home I prepared a few crafts that we could do in the mornings. I even had some "boy-crafts" ready but the boys weren't interested (some day they will be ;) so I will share those as we get to them. Hannie is really into accessories these days, so I prepared a couple of crafts where she could make her own accessories. These flower combs were one of them--and they were a big hit! ... View the Post
Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial
Our quilt block of the month for March wasn't really a block.... It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops. And today I want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. But....I'm going to show you the total cheater way that I make them... ... View the Post
Using Vintage Patterns for Tweens
I am excited to show you this week (and next) some great fall pieces for my tween.This post was originally part of Sew cool for the Tween Scene talking about some of sewist's favorite patterns for tweens. Here is what I said about sewing for older girls.... I know that the series is all about a favorite Tween Sewing Pattern---but I just can't pick one--so I am going to talk about how I approach sewing for my tween ;) One of the first things you need to know about me is my love for ... View the Post
Pencil Skirt Sew Along–Sewing Up Your Skirt
Today is Day #2 of our Pencil Skirt Sew Along and we are going to focus on sewing up our skirt. You should have your skirt sloper drafted and then your paper pattern traced on top with ease and seam allowances. In case you missed how to draft your pencil skirt on Monday, head to the Skirt Drafting Tutorial HERE. And now we are ready to cut our fabric and sew up our skirt. Step 1: Place your skirt front on the FOLD of your fabric (making sure the skirt is on grain). Cut ONE skirt ... View the Post
Pencil Skirt Sew Along: Drafting a Skirt Sloper
Today we are going to draft our pencil skirt sloper. If this is your first time drafting a flat pattern to your measurements....you are going to love the fit. Because it will be drafted to your specific measurements, it will fit like a glove, no matter what size you are. You may need to adjust the side seams or the darts (we are using standard measurements for darts) but we will show you how to do that at the end. For our pattern we are basically taking our own measurements and putting ... View the Post
How to Draft a Pencil Skirt
One thing I think is a staple in any wardrobe is a straight skirt or a pencil skirt. I think they look fantastic on all body shapes and I just love them. I have been dreaming about them in about 100 colors for Spring lately and I keep seeing bright colored ones all over fashion magazines. So, since both liZ and I are dying for Spring, we thought what a better way to get ready for Spring than a pencil skirt sew along next week! When we draft we will show you how to make a straight skirt ... View the Post
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