Ok. Right now I really am loving to make Gracie skirts out of vintage napkins. I made this one from just one napkin that I bought for $1 and some leftover polka dot fabric from another project. (I love the scalloped edges.) In my mind it was going to be a fun summer skirt....something to be worn with a white button down shirt...but as soon as I showed it to Gracie she said, "OH! Minnie Mouse clubhouse dress!" and it was all over. She is convinced that it is a Minnie Mouse outfit and ... View the Post

I am still doing skirts.  Are you sick if them yet?  (Sorry if you are....)  I have this one and one more on the way and then I am switching to Easter outfits for the fam.... but I am pretty excited about this one. I love to take simple shapes or concepts and make them into something new....it's my favorite thing to to.  So, for this skirt I combined the rolled roses that have been so popular with a skirt....and here's what I got. "The Painting the Roses Skirt." Here's how you make ... View the Post

Grace is fickle. She loves her accessories but only certain ones at certain times and since I'm not sure what her mood will be on St. Patrick's Day I made this accessory a 2-for-1 deal. It's a headband or wrist cuff made from felt, grosgrain, and hot glue. Here's what you'll need: 1 felt circle (for the base) with grosgrain ribbon attached to each side. 4 medium sized hearts 4 small hearts 1 fat heart 1 button or bobble to finish it off Here's how to do it: #1. Sew a length ... View the Post

My five-year-old named it....I think she was hungry.  But we went with it. Are you ready for the Tiered skirt tutorial? Here's what you'll need for a girl's size 3-5:  (You will need to adjust for bigger or smaller sizes) *under skirt fabric--I used white cotton 15 inches by 45 inches (width of fabric) *fabrics for 4 layers -- I used half-yard for each layer (but you will have a couple inches left over---accessories!) *a marking pencil *a ruler Step 1 Sew your underskirt, ... View the Post