Hey, it’s my turn to roll on the Roly Poly Pinafore Blog tour! I’m super excited to be a part of introducing you to this adorable pattern by Rachael of Imagine Gnats. Back when Rachael was first working on this pattern, I got to be a lucky pattern tester. I was pretty much the worst…
Spring Top Sewalong
It’s been awhile since I’ve contributed to Spring Top Week over at Made By Rae. I’ve been a judge for the last two years, but that’s no excuse for not making anything! It was beyond time to get back to some selfish sewing. I downloaded and printed the Scoop Top pattern from Kristin at Skirt…
The Edelweiss Dress: A New Pattern + Giveaway! {giveaway closed}
I’m very excited to introduce my next pattern, The Edelweiss Dress! This is a cute little sundress, featuring an empire waisted bodice, ruffled straps, an easy buttoned back, and a gathered skirt in sizes 18 months – 10 years! I think it’s perfect for casual spring days at the playground or you can use fancy…
Doli Tank and my inability to follow directions no matter how great they are
If you follow me on Instagram you saw a few snippets of this dress in progress. Sarah of LouBeeClothing sent her Doli Tank pattern for me to test and I shared some of it as I worked. She said “it’s fast! and easy!” and I said “GIVE IT TO ME NOW.” And she’s just released…
Big Bow Dresses
Both of my girls get really, really excited as soon as I start to sew anything at all, wanting to know whether it’s for them. As M saw me hemming her dress she asked me no less than 50 times “is it ready yet? How about now? Ready yet? NOOOOOW IS IT READY?” And when it…




