Apr
23
Lots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise). But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE. Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. I …
Apr
11
Heather Perkins from Me Making Do made this wallet for her son as a special gift for his 18th birthday. It’s made from one of her father’s suits that she received after his passing. Though previously unable to bring herself to cut …
Apr
6
Check out the rain pants that Monica from Adirondack Inspired made for her kids. Made from a water resistant ripstop nylon with elastic cuffs to keep the water from seeping in at the hem, they’re perfect to wear when splashing puddles. Go to …
Mar
25
AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a …
Mar
19
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her …
Mar
18
There’s a fun sewing series going on over at Simple Simon & Co. It’s the You Can’t Judge A Pattern By Its Cover series. They chose a bunch of rather unfortunate looking patterns and sent them to other bloggers …
Feb
14
I have been a crazy crafting lady lately, thanks to Michaels Craft it Forward promotion celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. They sent me a gift card to use to make a Random Act of Kindness. Thank you, Michaels!!…
Feb
12

Did you know that this week is Random Acts of Kindness Week? I didn’t, but it seems appropriate that it takes place during the week of Valentine’s. In celebration on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013, Michaels will be giving away …
Jan
22
Miranda from One Little Minute and Joy Laforme collaborated on the design of this gorgeous party dress. The fabric was designed by Joy, and the dress construction by Miranda. The tulle layered over the print on the skirt is such …
Jan
14
It’s always a treat for me to see what Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs dreams up for her daughters. The colors and patterns and fanciful details are designed with a child’s perspective in mind. You’ve got to go to …
Oct
22
Oh my goodness, you guys have GOT to check out this Gothic Lolita Witch costume that Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs made for her little girl. This costume is truly a work of art. This little witch costume …
Oct
14
Lauren from Adventures of Lauren transformed a rather plain (and too big) thrifted dress into this chic little shift dress. The recut the shape of the dress using a purchased pattern as a guide, and then drew a large bow …
Oct
3
Pillows A-La-Mode shows what she made out of a reversible quilted placemat. She cut it into triangle shaped pieces and used them to create a beautiful autumn bunting. I love it!! Read more at Pillows A-La-Mode.
[photo from Pillows …
Oct
2
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows the princess dress that she made for her daughter. It looks like it would have been super complicated to make, but starting with a thrifted prom dress simplified the construction. (And also saved her money …
Oct
2
Check out these skinnies that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking made for a Trouser Refashion Swap! The lucky recipient is Liz from Cotton & Curls. Suzannah gave them contrast red cuffs for an unexpected pop of color at the ankle. …









