I’m participating in Elemental Stitch’s Carefree Clothes for Girls sew-a-long. Every month Melissa announces a new pattern from the book for us to make. I love this idea because it will force me to make some of the things I wouldn’t normally have chosen, but will probably end up loving. The first project was the…
Easter Eggs that Last
This is K’s casual Easter ensemble. I say that like she has a fancy one. Not so much this year, at least not one that I made. But I wanted to do an applique shirt inspired by some party napkins I spied in Berlin and Adrianna helped. The other day A was over and needed…
Eve Needs a Jean Jacket: A Tutorial
It’s been birthdays-a-plenty around here lately. Or, I guess the reality is that having kids that are now old enough to hang out with other kids means that we have kid parties to attend. In Eve’s case, we had a party we planned to attend but had to un-RSVP because of the snots. I hate…
The H&M Dress Tutorial
I wish I had a picture of the original, but H&M doesn’t have a (real) website, so you’ll have to use your imagination. A solid-color, cotton knit tank dress with a drop waist and rows of ruffles on the skirt. The original had a ribbon belt with a little bow on one hip. At only…
Maybe we need an intervention?
Hi, my name is Adrianna and I’m a 90 minute shirt-aholic. These things are so addicting. Susan and I have already made them in newborn, 18 month, and adult sizes, with many many more planned. Dana should’ve gone ahead and formed a support group along with her tutorial. Just as I was falling asleep last…