Whoever coined the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention” was clearly a mother in need of something for her kids! My girls are all playing soccer this year and I suddenly have to provide practice uniforms for them. My girls. The ones who are never NOT in a dress! What’s a Mama to do? Make some awesome shorts, of course! And the girls won’t stop wearing them. They’re fully obsessed and are requesting multiple…
Continue readingI’m so excited to share this tutorial today!! I love Skirting the Issue, and I just love being part of it each year! I first “met” liZ and Elizabeth the first year they did this wonderful service project when I approached them and begged to be part of it. So it was incredibly fun to meet them in person this year at SNAP!! I can guarantee you they’re just as lovely and gracious and humble…
Continue readingHello Riley Blake readers!! I’m so glad to have you here today to make this amazing hammock chair! I’ve got a friend whose kids are hammock obsessed this summer. Every time I hear about them I think to myself, “Dang! I wish I had an awesome hammock!” So I did what any DIYer would do–I made my own! My kids are fully obsessed with this thing! And I’ll be honest, it’s amazing. It’s big enough…
Continue readingYay! It’s the 30 Days of Sundresses month at Melly Sews again!! Knit dresses. They’re a staple in my house! And with 3 girls who refuse to wear anything but knit dresses, they’re in high demand. For years I’ve looked for the perfect pattern for their favorite style, but have always come up just short of perfect. I’m SO glad I had this chance to make exactly what we all wanted! Ella absolutely adores her…
Continue readingI love doing these Bundle UP sales! I get to try awesome new patterns before they hit the market and they never disappoint. In this case, I’ve got a new favorite! I’m not the kind to make the same pattern over and over, but I’m completely in love with this pattern! The Jocole Shift Dress comes in dress or tunic length. Since I’ve been pregnant, nursing, and chasing kids for years I don’t wear many…
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