Big Kid Fanny Pack - DIY Pajama Pants with Drawstring elastic
I got some weekend sewing in and checked off 2 projects on my list that I've been wanting to make. Some big kid fanny packs and a pair of pajama pants for my boy who is growing like a weed.
I'm featured on Arlington Sew!
I sewing friends! Just popping in to let you know I was interviewed on the Arlington Sew website as part of their Sewing Inspiration Series. I tell all about my journey getting to where I am today and how I found my way
Best Friends Quilt
Showing off another little quilt I made years ago that never posted about. (Hence the older photos) This quilt was an experiment, as usual. That's one of the things I love about sewing. Experimenting! Sometimes things turn out well sometimes not. I love how this one turned out but I was very skeptical at first. I challenged myself to choose 2 colors and use mostly old fabrics that I didn't like anymore or thought I'd never use. I chose pinks for the lights and browns for the darks.
How to Sew a Prom Dress - Simplicity 8289
Hello sewing friends! Prom season is upon us again and it's time to start thinking about what pattern to choose if you are making a dress. I thought it would be fun to share the prom dress I made for my daughter a few of years ago. I've been sitting on this post for a while but I'll just post the following as it was written when it was fresh...
Sewing Book Review: 15 Minutes of Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe
I love color, deep rich beautiful colors. When I was introduced to the work of Victoria Findlay Wolfe at Quilt Beach quilt show I fell in love with her quilts. I love her randomly beautiful color choices and her technique of playing with the fabric until something interesting emerges.
Big Kid Face Mask - Free Pattern
Hello Sewing Friends!! I don't know about you but it is high time we refreshed our handmade masks over here. My littlest grew out of his small masks so I created a free pattern for one that is just the right size for big kids who don't quite fit into adult sized masks yet.
Modest Fix for a Party Dress
Here's a pretty and modest fix for a fancy party dress that shows a little too much cleavage. I think it's WAAAAY better than throwing a camisole underneath. Come see how I fixed this dress and what I learned along the way!
Mer's Fabulous Chiffon Party Skirt
Christmas Crafternoon: Christmas Cookie Countdown
One of the things I love about holidays is making crafts with my kids. One year I brought home a bunch of fun stuff to use on our Christmas Crafternoons. We were in need of a simple new Christmas count down so we made one out of paper. I'm sharing the details so you can make one too!
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