Christie made these darling baby overalls for her daughter Willow from some of our favorite Alexander Henry fabric. Enjoy her fantastic pattern review below (completed in the midst of a big move from Melbourne to Beijing!). Also, be sure to check out Christie’s introduction and blog, pigeon pair. Pattern Jackie Clark’s Baby Overalls Pattern Description[…]
Little Hooded Jacket Sewing Pattern Review
Debbie has her “creating mojo back” and her four boys are also back in school (yes: four!). The sewing pattern below and used Summer in the City fabric for a lightweight, fun jacket. Three more jackets to go, Debbie! Hooded Jacket Sewing Pattern The Little Hooded Jacket by Favorite Things Little hooded jacket by Debbie[…]
Grand Revival Flea Market Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Grand Revival Flea Market Bag Description Great shoulder or messenger style bag for wandering around town. Cute and stylish, this bag has found a new spot on my favorites list! Small-size Flea Market Bag by Robyn Materials Light to upholstery weight fabric, fusible interfacing, matching/ contrasting thread. Overall Design I love this bag. It’s[…]
How to Modify Pants Patterns for Babies and Kids
For a few years, I made baby and toddler pants for a living. I’ve also made and modified lots of pants for my daughter and her friends. I find that baby and kid pants patterns often need a little tweaking. Once you get it right though, you can use the same pattern over and over.[…]
Frenchy Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Frenchy Bags by Amy Butler Description Stylish and fun handbag and shoulder bag. Frenchy Bag by Cathy Materials Light to medium weight fabric, sew-in interfacing (for light fabrics) and a magnetic purse fastener. Overall Design When I first saw this pattern, I really wanted to make it. The photograph on the front using Amy’s[…]
Sewing Cards and Envelopes
Today to show how to sew cards and envelopes. These techniques would be perfect for a wedding, shower or really any other party invitation. How Sewing Cards and Envelopes The simple combination of linen and red together is a firm favorite and that I love to use recycled materials in my work. So, what better than using[…]