I’m really excited to talk about these sweet little kits from bluefigU. We got to test out a couple thanks to bluefigU and SewMamaSew. Look for other posts this week reviewing other bluefigU products by the following bloggers: LiEr of ikatbag Alicia Brown of Felt With Love Designs Kristy of Simply This Life Cheri Paxton of […] Read more…
For Kids
First Communion
Last week, my daughter took her first communion. We wanted a simple dress to go with the lavish crown of flowers she wanted and so I made a garden party dress (by Oliver + S). I made the dress with an embroidered cotton lawn and two more layers under that of Robert Kaufman cotton lawn. […] Read more…
Trick or Treat Bags
| Bags, Totes and Zips, For Kids, Holidays, Sewing 101, Techniques, Tutorial
*This tutorial was originally published in the Sept/Oct 2014 issue of Pretty Patches (UK) Magazine.* I love Halloween! These fun and simple treat bags will be a hit with your trick-or-treat-er. I like them so much, I might have to use them for my grocery shopping all through October. For each bag, […] Read more…
Solveig in Chambray Pin Dots
Until recently, Citronille patterns were only available in French. They have been on my dream sewing list for a long time, but my rusty French skills were holding me back. I’m so excited that a selection have now been translated into English! Thanks to Sew Mama Sew and Fiddlehead Artisan Supply, I got to test […] Read more…
A new dress
I have been working on making my own slopers for kids clothes and have been practicing making simple bodices and skirts. I tested one out right before Easter and made this lovely spring themed dress for Gwyneth. It was originally a simple bodice and single skirt, but the floral fabric Gwyn picked from my stash […] Read more…