Costumes | Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

Our Halloween costumes

By on November 4, 2008

Brian and I went as a pirate and a vampiress to our adults only Halloween party on Saturday.  My costume was just pieces from costumes I had in the past, and the only thing I had made was the black cape. Brian’s costume required a bit more work.  We had to leave for the party […]

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Warm winter outfits

By on October 28, 2008

I have been hard at work preparing some outfits for Anya once the weather gets chilly.  Like now.  It snowed on Sunday.  Blech, blech, blech! Unfortunately the Prince has notice his lack of new clothes made by the sweat of my brow and has been asking where are his clothes.  Look for boy clothes forthcoming […]

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Renaissance girl costume

By on October 18, 2007

Here it is!  Much blood, sweat and tears (and occasional curse words) went into this little number.  Upon putting it on her, she immediately wanted it off.  I should have lined the dress, but hindsight being what it is…she will have to suffer!(or I will just put a t-shirt on underneath it 😉 )  I […]

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Weekend sewing project – Shirred top

By on March 26, 2007

This was the first time I ever tried shirring a top with elastic thread.  Shoot, I didn’t know elastic thread existed until a few weeks ago!  Here is a tutorial on how to shirr and I found the elastic thread/cord by the elastic, not the thread, at the sewing store.  For my machine, I wound […]

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Sewing Project – Lavender flowers

By on March 18, 2007

Here was my project this weekend.  I made the pattern for these little pants to make the curved gathered section on the front.  I added some pretty ribbon along the edge and a pinwheel at the bottom on each side.  It has a vintage looking silver button in the center with flowers stamped on it.  […]

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