I made Liam some shorts using the Kudzu pattern. I used some denim from a pair of jeans Mike was getting rid of. The first thing he said after putting them on was, “Mom, they’re so comfy!” So, that’s a good thing. This pattern doesn’t have buttons or zippers; the waistband is ribbing (but I … Continue reading Shorts for the boy
Today is the day! Willow and Co Patterns is releasing their first pattern collection, called Wanderlust. It is a “glamping” collection with easy breezy, cute and versatile, interesting patterns for kids 6 months to 12 years. I tested the Ash Jumpsuit, as you may recall… and I flash tested the Kudzu Cargos, which will be … Continue reading Willow and Co Patterns: Wanderlust
It is funny. Usually, by this time in a pregnancy, I’ve made blankets, burp rags, blessing outfit, several other outfits, a take home outfit, bedding, crocheted items, room decor… the list could go on and on. Maybe because it’s my fourth baby, maybe because I’m in school and have no time, maybe it’s because we’re … Continue reading A blessing dress for baby girl
I had another opportunity, recently, to test an adorable girly pattern… this time for Willow & Co. Patterns It is called the Ash Jumpsuit and has plenty of options to customize. I sewed up the separates version: top with a regular hem and pants with no pockets. The pants have a fun little ruffle detail … Continue reading Pattern Testing: Ash Jumpsuit
Remember back when I did some pattern testing for Wee Muses Pattern shop? Well, I did some more testing on a new pattern that’s now available: the Winnie Shrug. It is a quick and fairly easy sew. The only real tricky part is setting the sleeves. Don’t look too closely at mine because I got … Continue reading Pattern Testing: Winnie Shrug
I did some sewing for myself this week. I am getting too big for my normal skirts and dresses… and all of my maternity clothes are in Idaho (we’re picking them up next week). A while back I found some really fun silky fabric at Walmart, of all places, on the clearance table. It was … Continue reading A new dress
I haven’t sewn a thing for probably a month. It’s Kid’s Clothes Week and I really wanted to sew something at least once during this week. I pulled out the ol’ machine to hem some jeans and decided to keep it out to do a little baby sewing. Luckily, I got my homework (that is due … Continue reading Summery Baby Romper
I recently did some pattern testing for the uber talented Anneliese, of Aesthetic Nest. I don’t remember when or how I first stumbled upon her blog, but I know I immediately followed it because I felt this, sort of, kinship with her. She has three daughters (I have three sons). She sews and paints and … Continue reading Prairie Rose Pattern from Aesthetic Nest
Back… oh, I don’t know when… I made a t shirt polo, posted some pattern pieces, and just kind of said, “Go for it!” I have made more and intended on taking process photos to make a tutorial, but didn’t get to it until this week. So, I present to you the long awaited t … Continue reading Long overdue t shirt polo tutorial
I made this little romper the other day, thinking that I’d give it to a friend who is having a baby boy. Throughout the process, I wondered if it’s a little too feminine looking. I sewed up a size Medium, which is about a 12 month, though it fits Jude pretty well- at 19 months. … Continue reading Plaid romper- too girly?
