Category Archives: clothing I really am enamored with this top. It’s just so fast–I made two at the retreat and am trying to resist making more, because at this point her summer wardrobe just doesn’t need anything else. But they are so cute and so easy! This one got made up in some pacman fabric. It was a […]  I made this Sweet Little Dress intending it to be a dress, but it’s pretty obviously a nightgown once it’s on! I could shorten it and it would make an adorable peasant top, but I think I’ll leave it as a nightgown, since Ellie is in need one one when the summer days come round […]  I went on a retreat with my quilt guild this weekend and it was the most amazing time. I got to read, nap, sew, chat, eat, drink, enjoy quiet…whatever I wanted for 48 hours! I cut out fabric last week and had a bunch of dresses cut and read to be sewn when I arrived. […]  Since summers are our busy season, I started a tradition last year of sewing Ellie’s summer clothes in the winter and spring. It’s disappointing to trim the last thread and tuck them into a drawer, but oh so satisfying to know that we won’t need to run to Gymboree when the weather turns warmer! Today […]  One of my goals for 2012 is to actually sew with some of the vintage patterns I’ve collected. Yesterday I made a decent start at it, using a simple pattern from 1967 that I bought from Amy at our guild’s fabric yard sale this weekend. I used an old print from Moda Wonderland (I think) […]  I absolutely love my flannel tova and have wanted to make another long sleeve version. It also just so happens to be the perfect top for holding babies, since it’s snuggly soft and has no buttons or anything else to bother little faces. This one came together just as easily as the rest! To turn […] |
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