A few weeks ago I discovered this little girls’ dress at Tea. I loved the dress, but $65 was a bit more than I’m willing to spend on clothing for my daughters (about $55 more, to be exact). So of course I had to try to copy it! The only problem was that when I…
The Dresden Plate Skirt: A Tutorial
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use quilting techniques in clothing lately. After making the little hexagons for this outfit, I was inspired to do more. So, now, from my crazy 3 a.m. big lightbulb idea, I’d like to introduce: the Dresden Plate Skirt! And tutorial! (really, really long tutorial.) Are you guys…
Twill Tape Week: Things that make you go Hem…
When Twill Tape Guy first sent us all that fantastic twill tape, Susan and I came up with about 14 projects for it before we even came up for air. Then Twill Tape Guy added, “oh, I can also do custom printing on the twill tape if you’d like.” Um, Yes Please! My first idea…
Carefree Clothes for Girls Sew-a-long, Month 1
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…
Feature Friday: Alabama Chanin (and my skirt decision!)
Not that they need the press from our humble blog, but since I mentioned Alabama Chanin in a previous post, I thought it only fair to expound a little on their fabulousness. They are a group of artisans working to create one of a kind designs and finished products in a sustainable way, and all…