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A Fall Skirt

I originally bought these two fabrics to make a tote bag out of.  But, as  I was looking at my pile of fabrics...I thought how cute they would look together as a skirt.  And since it is Elsie Marley's sew kids' clothes week, a skirt it became.  In a naptime.  Day 1---done.   Whew! (I am hoping I can do the whole week--I'll let you know.) I made this skirt the same way that I made the Vintage Dishtowel Skirt.  The tutorial is HERE.  The only difference is that instead of the vintage ... View the Post

Announcements

Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programing

As I am writing this Elizabeth and I are waiting for this weeks results over at Project Run and Play. What a fun time we've had over these past few weeks! We've loved each of the challenges and seeing what the other contests have made. It has been so great to see the variety of ideas and perspectives taken for each of the 6 themes.Unfortunately, like all good things Project Run and Play has come to an end. This was the last week of the competition, today the winner will be posted, and then it's ... View the Post

Dresses· Project Run and Play· sewing

Final Run and Play Project–Tulle Cute

Today we are showing our final project at Project Run and Play. Since it is signature look week, you all knew we were going vintage, didn't you?Grace's dress is designed after a classic Shirley Temple dress, which fits her personality. The dress is made of white cotton and yards of swiss dot tulle with black bias tape around the hem. A rounded collar with a tulle overlay and puffed sleeves complete her look.Each of the girls has a handmade "hoop skirt" under their dress to give it some extra ... View the Post

Project Run and Play

Guest Post: A Superfluous Suspenders Tutorial

"Long hair minimizes the need for barbers; socks can be done without; one leather jacket solves the coat problem for many years; suspenders are super!" ---Albert Einstein Okay---so he didn't really say suspenders are super. He said suspenders were superfluous. Who cares? What did Einstein know anyway? Well, what did he know about clothes...and sewing....and combing his hair? And, um, maybe it's E=Mc2 that is superfluous and not a good old fashioned pair of suspenders. Yea, that's right! Ever ... View the Post

Projects

Make Your Own Knit Cardigan Vest for Only $1

A few weeks ago I shared this tutorial over at Somewhat Simple but have never posted it on our blog. So here it is---my $1 Cardigan Vest Tutorial. Over the past few months I've noticed women around town wearing long, knit, cardigan style vests...and I wanted one...but I was really pregnant...and anything with a belt wasn't in the cards...until now! Finally I was able to make myself a copy of what I've been envying. Here's what it looks like: And here is how to make it: #1. Buy a Men's ... View the Post