One of the most asked questions on my blog is about how I applique curves. So when I was making the baby blocks I snapped a few pictures of how I do the curves. I hope this helps those who were wondering! My first tutorial on applique. This font can be found here. First, there are 2 kinds of curves, inside and outside. Inside: Outside: And for a tip: when I do all applique, I…
Continue readingLast year I posted a story about some shirts I made for a special friend of mine (please go read that post to understand this one better). This year I thought long and hard about what I wanted to make for my friend’s little girls to celebrate their brother’s birthday. I decided short sleeve peasant dress sounded like a fabulous idea. I hunted down this sweet butterfly fabric, keeping true to the theme, and got…
Continue readingOne of the things I love the most about being able to sew, is being able to make just about whatever I want. One of my favorite things to create is unique and personalized baby gifts. Last year I made this one for a friend to give to a friend of hers. The blocks were a huge hit! So this year, I got another request for baby blocks—this time for a baby girl. I…
Continue readingSo this friend of mine, she’s got a car fan. He’s 3 and totally obsessed with all things vehicular. While watching a show on tv, he saw a pillowcase with a big car on it and got really excited, so a few months ago she asked me if I could make him some car pillowcases. I’m ashamed to admit how long this project has taken me, but I really hope our little car man has…
Continue readingOne thing I’m really lacking is pictures of myself pregnant. I figured since I’m already 30 weeks along, I should spend a little more time in front of the camera!! I thought now would be a good time to share how I’ve saved myself tons of money this pregnancy by making my own maternity clothes while also showing off my belly. I have no hips and absolutely no rear end, so maternity pants are always…
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