Did you know you could make your own dress form for a fraction of the cost of a store bought one? I never did until I did a quick search on etsy and came across this shop that sells patterns for toddler sized dress forms that you make yourself. How fabulous is that?! The pattern cost $7.95 and is a… Keep Reading
The Butterfly Coat Pattern from Me Sew Crazy
A few weeks ago Jessica from Me Sew Crazy was sweet enough to give me the gift of one of her patterns, The Butterfly Coat. I was in love the moment I saw this pattern. I love the butterfly wings just as much as I love the little ruffles on the back. This is the first coat I have ever… Keep Reading
Today was a sewing day.
Sewing days only happen about four times a year and only when I really need to get something accomplished. I let the kiddos run around like wild animals dumping out every single toy while making the biggest mess you have ever seen. They can snack when they want, play play-doh all day and just do whatever they want just as… Keep Reading
Baby Wash Cloths {Tutorial}
So moving right along with our little baby basket cake… Today I am going to show you how to make the little baby wash cloths. These wash cloths are by far the most used item in our household that I make. I just love them! For the tub I make them with a minky backing and for the kitchen I… Keep Reading
Cloth Diaper Wet Bag {Tutorial}
Now that we all know how to make the round nesting baskets for the baby basket cake it is time to start filling them with handmade goodies! One of my most favorite items that I bought for my first child and still use all the time is my diaper wet bag made of PUL fabric. If any of you use… Keep Reading
Round Nesting Baskets {Tutorial}
So are you all ready to start sewing your Baby Basket Cake? Let’s start things off by making the round nesting baskets, after all those cute baskets are what make this a cake. Now I made templates (below) for all of you to use. Just click on the highlighted link above each template and it will bring you to Scribd… Keep Reading
Finally finished…
See I haven’t been lying, I really have been sewing like crazy for the past few weeks to finish up this baby gift for my sister in law and her newest little bundle. I have always loved diaper cakes and the presentation of them. So a few months ago I came up with the idea to make a “cake” out… Keep Reading
Fabric Curly-Cue Ribbon {Tutorial}
The other night I was packaging up some gifts and orders that needed to be shipped out. Usually when I package up my gifts and orders I place them into a drawstring bag that I have made. I first started doing that with my bibs and large orders and have decided to do this with my jewelry sales as well…. Keep Reading
Fabric Luggage Tags from Auntie.
When I made this luggage tag for Fat Quarter Friday a few months ago I had good intentions of making a bunch of them for my sister in law and her daughters. Unfortunately is was one of those projects that got put on the back burner, until the other night. While I was sewing these I realized that my sister… Keep Reading
Nursing Cover/Swaddling Blanket Tutorial
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing a bunch of baby related tutorials with all of you and at the end I will be showing you how I put them all together to make the most precious baby gift for my sister in law. So first up is this great Nursing Cover/Swaddling Blanket Tutorial. With the addition of… Keep Reading
