Happy May Day, internet crafty blog world of friendly folk! I’m trying to swallow my nervousness about writing a sewing tutorial, because there are about a bajillion people who know more about sewing than I do, so I’m putting this out into the universe with the caveat that I’m sure there are 47 ways to…
Carefree Clothes for Girls Sew-a-long, Month 2
This month, Melissa from Elemental Stitches assigned either the “Dress with a Lace Doily”, or the “White Cotton and Flower Print Sundress” for our sew-a-long from Carefree Clothes for Girls. I chose the latter, but made it the “Red Cotton with Polka Dot Print, Crochet Trim, and Ruffles Sundress! I cheated a little bit and…
Help Us Name This Dress? (And a Giveaway)
I am working on an easy-peasy dress tutorial. Here’s my favorite version of it so far: I’m totally in love with it, which is why I’m so focused on giving it a lovely, snappy, fun name. But my problem is… I can’t think of a good one. The only things I’ve thought of won’t work….
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…
Men’s Shirt to Toddler Racerback Dress
So a few months back, my husband decided to clean out his closet (on his own! I know!) and when he was done he came to me with a stack of shirts up to my knee and said, “Honey, before I throw these out, do you want to save them for anything?” Um, YEAH!!! I…