I have been making clothes for myself lately and have really been loving it. I have finally dared to wear my creations in public and thankfully they stayed in one piece. Yes I was nervous about it so much that I always brought backup clothes just in case. Now I have to admit that I am still having a hard… Keep Reading
Archives for September 2013
Project Run and Play {Mad for Plaid}
This weeks theme for Project Run and Play is Mad for Plaid.This is one of my favorite themes…I love me some plaid! Luckily I had two yards of this plaid fabric in my stash. I had purchased it from Walmart when it was on clearance for $1 a yard. The dress is a pretty simple A-line shape with fluttery sleeves… Keep Reading
Dritz Twin-Fit Petite Dress Form
My birthday was last week and I decided to treat myself to something that I have wanted (and I think needed) for some time now…a dress form. I had debated for weeks on what type of dress form to purchase. My logical side was telling me to buy a cheap adjustable dress form but my (hi, I want to be… Keep Reading
“Grampa’s Candy” Dress
This weeks theme for Project Run and Play is Candy Inspired. I will admit I was completely lost on this one until it came to me one night. I was going to make a dress inspired by “Grampa’s Candy”. You see, my Father-in-law passed away a few weeks ago and he ALWAYS carried Life Savers around with him. He actually… Keep Reading
How to give galvanized metal an aged look
The other day I purchased a little galvanized milk jug from Walmart. I love everything thing about this little milk jug except for the fact that it was super shiny and looked brand new. My style is a bit more vintage so I decided to see if I could age the metal. I had read somewhere while searching how to… Keep Reading
The Madonna Ruffle Top
A few days ago Shauna from Shwin & Shwin launched her new fall patterns. They are all amazing but the moment I saw The Madonna Ruffle Top I had to have it!The pattern comes in PDF form and is sent right after purchase, something I always love! That afternoon I quickly put the pattern pieces together and started cutting out my… Keep Reading
Handmade Costumes Series by The Train to Crazy {The Lorax Mustache Tutorial}
Today I have the honor of being one of the stops for The 3rd Annual Handmade Costumes Series created by Andrea from The Train to Crazy and Go To Patterns. I started making my kids Halloween costumes two years ago when they requested to be one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eaters. Then last year they dressed up as characters from their… Keep Reading
oliver + s popover sundress pattern remix
Another season of Project Run and Play is underway and I have finally recovered from when I competed about a year ago. I am ready to start sewing along for the challenges and make my girls some new clothes. Plus my sewing machine has been severely neglected…along with this little blog of mine. Anyways, The first weeks challenge is The… Keep Reading
Kids Chore Chart #waverize
Did you know that it is National Sewing Month? It is also Waverly fabrics 90th anniversary! To celebrate, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and Waverly fabrics is holding a Waverize It! Facebook contest. Head on over to read all the details. Trust me, this is a good one and you will not want to miss it! The grand prize is… Keep Reading