This week I was deep into sewing muslins of my next pattern and a little bit sad that I didn’t have time to participate in Selfish Sewing Week or the Spring Top Sew-along. But then I realized that my pattern is indeed a top that I am sewing for myself. So I’m killing all the…
The Sally Dress
Do you ever have a project that you’re really excited about and you mean to blog immediately but then your kid is in school til 3 and there’s homework and playdates and activities and dinner and baths and books and bed and then a month goes by and it just never happens? Believe it or…
The Ava Dress (part of the Perfect Pattern Parcel)
I was lucky enough to be able to sew up one of the patterns from the Perfect Pattern Parcel this week. The PPP is a bundle of 5 really terrific patterns being sold together. Part of the proceeds are donated to charity, so if you’ve been eyeing any of these patterns, this is a great…
I Made a Nessie Top or Three!
Alternately titled: The devolution of the toddler photoshoot. Taking pictures of 2 year olds is really fun. Almost on par with having a root canal or renewing your driver’s license. Although, while you may not get any great pictures of the adorable outfit you made, you do get lots of fun expressions. You might try…
KCW: Go Anywhere, Do Anything Dress
Today’s KCW fare is an Anywhere Dress from Andrea of Go To Patterns! So, here’s the story: I was sitting on my couch this morning scrolling through Instagram while the toddler watched Sesame Street and it occurred to me that I should probably get up off my duff and make something. I believe that’s the…