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Are you ready for Halloween this week? Or will you be burning the midnight oil to get those DIY costumes done? This year my kids opted for store-bought costumes, which gave me a chance to make a new costume for myself! I chose Rey from Star Wars, specifically her outfit from The Last Jedi. We…
I don’t know about where you are but February in Central California has been downright springy! I wore my Sazerac Shift Dress out the other day and thought it would be a great time to snap some photos and share it with you. If you follow my Instagram feed, you know my kids and I…
You guys!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited to share this pattern with you and be a part of the M is for Moto Joggers Pattern Tour! As you may know, I’ve made wedding dresses. I’ve made quilts. I’ve made kids clothes. I’ve made wallets. I’ve made stuffed toys. But I rarely make or even buy lounge wear….
Happy Friday! Some of you may remember earlier this year I posted this Cowgirl project on Instagram. Well I finally got around to blogging about it over at TheFabricMarket.com. I got absolutely everything I needed from their local store, F&M Fabrics, as they have the best prices overall, but especially for costuming. Click here…
A few month’s back I was asked to make two dresses for a local high school opera production. When I got the text of the pattern I’d be using to make the dresses, I was immediately ecstatic. Simplicity 1715 is an Edwardian style dress that reminded me of Downton Abbey. My husband and I had just…
Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoyed your time with Family & Friends – we’ve had a full week of celebrations! A couple months back, Annastasia, the designer at My Treasured Heirlooms, announced she was in the process of updating her Sweet Innocence Dress and she was looking for a few seamstresses to sew it up and help…
Well this is a finish 8 months in the making! I’ve finally finished the airplane quilt for the newest member of the family on my husband’s side. Looking back, I purchased the pattern back on April 11, 2014 and the fabrics at the end of April with the intent to make the quilt for Megan’s shower in…
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog as a part of the Ruffle Pajamas Tour by Once Upon A Sewing Machine!! I’d love to get to know you and keep in touch so don’t be afraid to leave a comment or chat with me on facebook, twitter and/or instagram! Traditions are a great way to celebrate the…
Hi & thanks for stopping by for the Itch to Stitch* Marbella Dress Pattern Blog Hop! I’ve always loved Audrey Hepburn. I know I’m not the only one. As a teenager she was a great role model – classic, beautiful, charming, graceful, timeless. I love her in this iconic photo wearing that boat neck dress with…
I’m so excited to share with you the inaugural pattern from Striped Swallow Designs! I was chosen to test this pattern and it will be ready for release very soon so be sure to like their facebook page so you can be one of the first to know! The Coachella Shorts are low-rise girls shorts…