Hair | Outfits | Stuff I made

A new skirt

By on March 24, 2011

I made this skirt last weekend, along with 2 other ones.  I really like how flattering the fit is on me!  The one thing I like about being able to whip up clothing is that I can make things that really work with my body type. I am wearing it with a new crossfront knit […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

Here comes Peter Cottontail…

By on March 22, 2011

 This print may not be of the bunny named Peter, but it is cute nonetheless.  This is another shirtdress that I made for Anya for Easter. A few things I did differently this time: I made a collar stand for the collar.  I like it much better this way. I omitted the ruffle attached to […]

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Creativity | Making baby gifts | Sewing | Sewing for baby

Who needs a dog…

By on March 15, 2011

When you can have minky fabric shedding all over the place?? Oh boy, does this stuff shed when it is cut…but it is so heavenly soft! If I were to own a mink coat, I bet it would feel this soft.  These are definitely fun gifts to make for little babies. These blankets are for […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

The stella dress

By on March 14, 2011

This is a knockoff of a dress that I saw on the Stella McCartney Kids site.  It is basically the sundress I have made loads of times, but with the front having lots of gathered pieces.  I did a few things differently, but made the front piece basically the same.  The Girl would never go […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

A shirtdress

By on March 8, 2011

Sandra wanted to do a sew-a-long for a shirtdress from Ottobre, so I decided to participate.  My caveats for using patterns is that, inevitably, it will be altered to some degree. Shirts are not difficult for me to do at all.  I cut my teeth on them.  I made many, many rodeo shirts in high school (many, […]

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Musings | Shoes

Countdown to vacation

By on March 1, 2011

The hubby and I booked a vacation someplace warm…yeeehaw!  Of course, that means I will need to don a swimsuit.  Oh dear. I seem to have acquired a few extra pounds during this busy season at work due to lack of exercise and lack of self control in eating copious amounts of chocolate, cheese, and […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

A little bit of Euro style…flower power!

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The “Euro style” in boutique children’s clothes is comprised of bright colors, embroideries, ruffles and ribbons.  It’s usually rather busy.  This outfit reminds me a bit of the Euro style.  Anya picked out the fabric when she came with me to the fabric store one day.  She actually picked the blue as the complimentary color, so […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the boy

It’s football season! Errr…well, perhaps I’m late.

By on February 22, 2011

I wanted an excuse to use some football grosgrain ribbon that I purchased, so I made the little man a football outfit. I know…football is over.  Did I ever tell you that I was good at procrastination?  Well, mainly it was just lack of inspiration.  I am highly inspired to stencil lately.  Thus, loads of […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the boy

Is it a whale? Is it a shark? We’ll just call it a fish…

By on February 17, 2011

Two sewing posts in one week!  I am working on getting a bunch of stuff done right now.  My sewing room is a mess, but I am having fun working on projects.  I thought I would share these that I got done so far this week.  I have two more shirts stenciled for him that […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the boy

Love is in the air…

By on February 13, 2011

I had to do some teacher crafting for Valentine’s Day.  I doubt very much that they would want a packet of Fun Dip like the rest of the kids.  Yes, I was lazy with the children’s Valentines, per the usual. This is a nice small gift for the teachers and the one teaching assistant.  I […]

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