Simplicity 9324 is a relatively new release, and I highly recommend this pattern which fit true to size and had no major adjustments besides shortening the bodice an inch for my long in legs but shorter torso 12 year old. This is a really cute dress for a tween. I used a linen fabric bought […]
A Christmas Dress New Look 6335
I’ve always had good experiences making New Look patterns. I consider New Look a sleeper pattern company among pattern companies in the sewing community. You often see them on those little circular racks and Wal Mart or Joann, and since they’re only about 3.99 each, one might assume that the quality might be low and […]
Silk and Lace Building Block Easter Dress
Happy Easter! Although I didn’t make it through to the final week of Project Run & Play, I’ve had such fun creating outfits for Gigi these past few weeks! I am grateful to be asked to participate, as I would not have stretched my creativity to make four complete outfits in one month. And yes, […]
Planet Bling: PR&Play week three
The theme for this week’s Project Run & play challenge was astronomical proportions. Since the last two projects were made to my vision and design, I thought this week I should let Gigi take the lead. I want her to actually wear and be excited about these things I am making for this contest. Otherwise, […]
A Modern Mad Hatter
This week’s theme for Project Run and Play was to make an outfit inspired by a child’s story book. Gigi wanted me to make something from Alice And Wonderland, and I wanted to make something from one her favorite books, The English Roses. So I’m doing kind of a mix up of the Mad Hatter […]
Let’s Go To Egypt! A Vintage Safari Dress
This week’s first Project Run & Play project was a challenge, and involved a great many pattern pieces. About forty in all! The theme was the Seven Wonders Of The World and I chose the Great Pyramids of Giza . My dress was inspired by photos of female explorers and Egyptologists of the early twentieth century. […]
McCalls 7547: Checkered twill overalls A UNIF knockoff
Lily’s handmade overalls. McCall’s 7547 in Fabric from Fabric.com Total cost : around 27$ Pattern 2$ on sale at Joann Fabric Checked fabric twill around 22$ , including shipping from Fabric.com Overalls buckles from Wawak approximately 3$ Lily wanted a pair of UNIF overalls for Christmas. A. UNIF is a clothing line heavily influenced by […]
Cold shoulder mock turtle minidress: Pattern hack from Jalie 2805 Tee
Gigi wanted a cold shoulder top, so I decided to sew her a little stretch velvet dress or tunic. It would be a good item to add to her holiday wardrobe. She can dress it up with tights and flats, or wear it with sneakers and leggings for a cute, trendy look. I looked through […]
Lullaby Layette
My husband’s niece just had her second baby. That makes me a great auntie times two! So what types of things do great aunties do for great nephews and nieces? Make great little outfits, of course! This Lullaby Layette is in double gauze and the bodysuit is made from cotton lycra knit. The Lullaby Layette […]
Class Picnic Blouse and Shorts and summer ramblings
I made this little outfit back in early June and never blogged it. G recently turned eight and shot up in height, but has yet to be filled in. I sewed a size seven, but should have made a six instead, as the whole outfit is a little too big. I used some vintage barkcloth […]