This time, I made the size small (pattern sizing is crazy sometimes- Gwen is so far out of the weight and height ranges for that size) and combined it into a single cut of each fabric, instead of treating the … Continue reading
Round two
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The easy days.
Of photographing this child. They’re so over. Our little girl will not sit still! It was a tough age with Gabe, too- I remember taking hundreds of photos and only having a few of his face. And smiles? Ha. I’m … Continue reading
Preschool?!
Yep, our THREE YEAR OLD (Happy birthday, Gabe!) starts preschool next month! We found an absolutely amazing school for him, and we’re all so excited about it. I decided to try to make him a little backpack to celebrate the … Continue reading
Apron Dress
This is such a fun style- so quick to put together, too. I used Butterick 5439. It was an okay pattern. I was a little annoyed that it took three pieces for this view- it could’ve been done in one … Continue reading
A new outfit for Gwen
She is so much fun to sew for! I hope she never outgrows it. Here’s a top I put together- I used a tank top that fits her to whip together the pattern for it. Bias tape is cool stuff. … Continue reading
Day 98
More baby bloomers- these came out pretty huge. Seam allowances still get me sometimes.
Day 86
This was an evolution of sorts. I started with the bloomers, and they came together nicely enough. But, I never made the dress that I planned to go with the bloomers, and well, they were so un-ruffled. So, I decided … Continue reading
Day 83
Pillowcase dress attempt #2. I am much much happier with this one- it definitely is long enough to be a dress. I was able to do my single-shoulder-bow. And I love the fabric! Gwen seemed to think it was okay, … Continue reading
Day 75
My first foray into pillowcase dresses. It ended up being too short, so it’s a top. I ended up being too short on my trim fabric, so it has two ties instead of the single one I wanted to do. … Continue reading
Day 56
A fun little rattle for baby girl, whipped up from one of my new sewing books, Sweet Booties!: And Blankets, Bonnets, Bibs & More. It has some really cute projects- I can’t WAIT to do the cute ruffled bloomers on … Continue reading