I did a little tutorial for Pellon on how to add a cute faux fur collar to any shirt using their Fashion Fuse Interfacing.  Hop on over to Pellon’s project site to download the pdf instructions for this project. Read more…

Over the weekend I finished one more Oliver + S Playtime dress. This version is made with interlock knits.  I love the stripes.  (To see the other versions I made go here). I love how the buttons on the back draws your eye to the stitching.  So fun! Happy Monday!   Read more…

I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy of Oliver+S‘ new pattern: Playtime Dress, Tunic and Leggings to review for Sew Mama Sew.  The pattern is now available and I really liked it!  Like all Oliver+S patterns, they are beautifully designed and detailed.  This was my first time using a digital pattern from Oliver+S.  […] Read more…

I loved the first Beach Robe I made so much that I made a second — for Connor.  I had to draft up several sizes for him.  It worked out pretty well.  I didn’t do any testing of the drafted pattern, I just drafted, cut and sewed.   I love the green terrycloth on this […] Read more…

I really love how this Beach Robe (pattern from MADE) turned out.  I had to enlarge the pattern slightly as it didn’t go up to her current size.  But it turned out great. The turquoise terrycloth came from Jo-Anns and so did the hood lining.  That’s Cloud 9 organic fabrics for the lining (which I […] Read more…