DIY Kids Shorts – Pattern Reviews
_____________________________________________________________________________ It has been so long since I bought a pattern and just sewed it up, just as written. Sometimes that is just the best kind of sewing for me. No pattern making, no wracking my brain to come up with the how-to. Just let someone else do all the hard work and I just reap the benefits. Both of my kids were in need of some summer shorts that they will be able to wear to school when it
Border Print Nightgowns
We’ve teamed up with Anna Griffin again and her cute hip hip hooray line of fabrics! I thought her border print fabric was perfect for a pillowcase… and when I thought pillowcase, my mind immediately went to Jen’s amazing pillowcase nightgowns that both of my girls adore. (here) And then, of course, Ivy wanted one for her American Girl Doll, too! I added a little pom-pom fringe to the bottom of Ivy’s as well as a criss-cross back, both
DIY Simple Yoga Tote
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerHydration #CollectiveBias Today I am partnering with Vons and Coca Cola to bring you this post. This summer I have been trying to get in better shape. OK, my eating hasn’t been all that great but I am at least trying to improve my workouts. I have been in bare maintenance mode, just getting on my elliptical for 30 mins a day, but
Happenings
Hello friends! Time for my “Happenings” again…. How is your summer going? Are you having lots of sewing/crafting time? I wish I could say I was 🙂 So if you are wondering why the posting is slow… well I am having lots of children time. 🙂 Which is good. I have been working on some things so don’t worry some more free patterns are coming soon. Autie is spending time at her parents ranch in Washington for half of the
How To Avoid A Creative Slump
Creativity. There are so many ways to be creative. For me, it is designing clothes and making them. For you, it might be something else. Regardless of your method, chances are, if you are reading this post- creativity is important to you. I have realized in the last 5 years how important creativity is in my life. I come from creative stock. My dad is an artist and my mom is a musician. I have come to terms that
DIY Contrast Bib Dress
I am so excited to be a part of 30 Days of Sundresses over at Melly Sews. Go check out all of the fun dresses that have been designed this year! I have been thinking about this challenge for months. I sketched out a few ideas and really wanted to have a design that works for both a big girl and a little girl. I finally came up with this design: This dress is mainly out of knit but with
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