Today’s guest blogger is not one of our usual suspects. Until today! Some years ago a woman turned to her husband and said “wouldn’t it be cool if you could just print the fabric that I want but can’t seem to find anywhere?” He got to work. And now any of us can print EXACTLY…
Archives for May 2012
A Note on Sewing Skirts for Girls
As Skirt Week fun rolls on, I thought this was worth sharing. Often kids tutorial writers default to “grab a skirt that fits your kid and trace it” or “go measure your kid’s waist”. But if you’re sewing for someone else’s kid, that’s not so helpful. If I’m making something in a size where one…
Accordion Pleated Skirt: A Tutorial by Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy
Today’s guest post is from our long time real-life friend, crafty gal, and mother of THREE boys, Stacey of Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy! Stacey is one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out, and she is a wonderful mom and homemaker for her 4 boys (her husband is a boy too…
Colorblock Skirt Refashion: A Tutorial by Michael Ann Made
Today’s guest post comes from Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made! You may remember Michael Ann from last year’s skirt week win with this lovely skirt. In addition to the general loveliness of her blog and her current Confident Crafter series that’s well worth some reading time, she’s sharing how to refashion a jersey skirt. Hmm……
I’m Vintaging my May at Craftiness is not Optional today!
This might be a little confusing, but I just wanted to interrupt Skirt Week for a second to mention that I’m over at Craftiness is not Optional today with a little (and I mean little) vintage outfit. If you are one of the blog readers who also happens to be my mom, you will especially…