Hey Guys! Our blackout dates are over so that means we’ll be making many more trips to Disneyland in the next few months. We introduced Aladdin to Abigail last month and now she’s totally smitten with Jasmine, so choosing her next outfit was easy. I wanted to make the outfit a little more age appropriate […]
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The Michael Miller Fabrics Pattern Hack Challenge
Happy Saturday Guys! I very rarely post on the weekend, because I’m usually at my “for real job” but I thought why wait until Monday to share with you my hack for the Michael Miller Challenge?! (haha) I was super excited to learn about Michael Miller Fabric’s Pattern Hack Challenge – you know how much […]
PDF Pattern Testing: Poppy’s Peplum Pants
Good Morning Lovelies! I haven’t blogged in a week, and it seems like forever! I’ve been a little busy with pattern testing and I’m also working on a personal project (can’t wait to to share more about that soon!) so it’s been a little challenging to find the time. Last week I had the honor […]
DIY Upcycled Adult Skirt to Child’s Kimono Tutorial
Happy Hump Day Guys! So last week I went to Goodwill to drop off some stuff the kids no longer use and I decided to go inside to see if I could find anything interesting. I’m glad I did because I came across this gorgeous adult skirt covered in detailed embroidery with beaded trim on the hem. I […]
PATTERN REVIEW: Simplicity 1914
Hey guys, So I was organizing my little space the other day and came across this sweet little vintage Simplicity pattern, I don’t even know how long I’ve had it because I can’t even remember where I got it from. It’s a really old pattern, according to the envelope it was printed in 1945 and […]
PATTERN REVIEW: Butterick 6046
Happy Tuesday guys! A couple weeks ago we got invited to a birthday party at the Japanese Gardens and I decided to make a dress for Abbie to match the theme….you know…just because I could…haha. The party was two days away and I had the Rebel Girl Party Dress due too, so I decided to […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Bookworm Blazer from Sewing with Boys
Happy Tuesday Lovelies! I’m so excited that I can finally share this boys pattern with you!. I was super thrilled when I was selected to test the Bookworm Blazer by Nichole Gifford of Bluebird & The Boy (one of the four founders of Sewing with Boys), because I had been searching for some time, for a “cool” […]
PDF Pattern Testing: The Isabella Flutter Sleeve Top by Townmouse
Hello Lovelies, I recently had the privilege of testing the the adorable Isabella Flutter Sleeve Top by Townmouse Children’s Wear. When the call went out for testers I immediately volunteered; I was smitten by its modest, almost vintage, summery design. It features a button hole closure in the back, a cute keyhole feature in the front […]
OOTN: Inside Out Hi-Low Toddler Peplum Top
Good Morning Lovely People! So we finally watched Disney’s Inside Out at the theater last night (well tonight, as I am writing this post), and I gotta tell you….there had to have been a crazy onion chopping ninja in the audience with us, because I found myself crying a few times. lol It was truly […]
DIY : Glam your Sewing Scissors
Happy Tuesday Evening Lovelies! …seriously…I’m just gonna blog whenever now…haha! I’m still on a high from attending MimiG’s 4th Annual Sewing, Fashion and Style Conference this year. The best part of being a part of such a wonderful event is the fellowshipping with like minded women! It truly is a one of a kind experience. I […]