This week I had the fabulous opportunity to test the new Fedora pattern by E & E Patterns. I was trying to decide which of my little girls I was going to make it for when I realized the post was going to go up on this little girls 2nd birthday!! I was in a thrift shop with a friend recently and found this great mauve skirt. Knowing it would appeal to my pink and…
Continue readingMie at Sewing Like Mad came up with an amazing idea this year after seeing how many bloggers had kids starting Kindergarten. And wouldn’t you know it, Sofia started in August and I jumped at the chance to participate! There have been a ton of amazing tutorials and posts full of lovely pictures and ideas and I’m thrilled to share mine today. Sweater dresses have a big place in my heart. They’re warm and cozy,…
Continue readingI am so excited to be part of the Mystery Fabric Ruffle Challenge for See Kate Sew! When I got my fabric from Fashionable Fabrics a few weeks ago, I started brainstorming what ruffly creation I wanted to make. Chloe saw it sitting on my sewing table and pointed to it, asking me, “For me, Mama?” Well, it sure is now! I don’t sew much for Chloe because she’s generally uninterested, but she’s loved this…
Continue readingI’ve been hard at work on dress pattern number 2 and I can’t wait to share these images with you! I’m working hard to get it off to my pattern testers and hope to be releasing it within the next week or so. The Poppy is an a-line dress that features POCKETS! She’s not frilly or covered in ruffles, but is classic and timeless. Trimmed in coordinating bias tape and available in 4 sleeve length…
Continue readingI recently shared that I’m getting into pattern designing and showed 2 things I’ve been working on. But this dress will be my first pattern released and it’s coming soon! In fact, I’m now officially looking for testers! I’m so in love with this dress! It’s a breeze to sew together and the finished effect is gorgeous. Even little Ella can’t wear hers enough! The fabric for Sofie’s dress came from one of my sponsors–Simply…
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