It’s time to Bundle UP with BOY patterns!! Bundle UP is a group of patterns by awesome pattern designers offered at a discounted price for a short time. They’re on sale together for just seven days! And the sale starts FRIDAY! I got to sew up the Honor Roll Raglan Henley by the ever talented and astounding Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs. I’ve sewn her boys tie tons of times, but this is my first time…
Continue readingI had the pleasure of testing sewVery’s Sunny Dress during the Summer Sundress Series on Melly Sews, and now I’m so happy to help the amazing Veronica promote her very first pattern! Sofia instantly loved the Sunny Dress because of the open back. I’ve mentioned several times before that her back heats her up in the summer and I tried to make her as many backless clothing options as possible. This dress definitely fit the…
Continue readingI’m not sure I’ll ever get tired of sewing for Ollie. I definitely enjoy all the girly outfits, don’t get me wrong, but sewing for this stud is always enjoyable. Maybe it’s because the pieces always go together quickly (and I never have to ruffle or gather anything!) or maybe it’s because I adore the print mixing on him. Whatever it is, I hope it doesn’t stop anytime soon. This is the Adventure Tee from…
Continue readingI’ve been struggling with things to entertain my brood this summer. Sofia is 6 now and is into everything artsy she can get her hands on. I love encouraging her to create, but I don’t like the mess, clean-up, or distracting of younger siblings I have to do in order to allow her to allow her to do it. That’s where Michaels comes in! Have you heard about the Passport to Imagination program they’re doing…
Continue readingWhen I sat down to write this post, I wasn’t sure exactly what I would say. Why do I sew? I guess for me, it’s in my blood. I didn’t realize how much sewing has become a part of my identity. Is it all I am? Of course not! But it drives me. Sewing is something I’m passionate about. It’s a calming influence in my life and it allows me to express myself in the…
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