Skater Dress
Handmade Christmas-Sewing for the Kids
I’m psyched to finally share what I made for Christmas gifts this year! First up-gifts for my kids. As I’ve mentioned before we tend to do 3-4 main gifts for our kiddos each year (+stocking stuffers) to keep the clutter down. Something you WANT, something you NEED, something to WEAR, and something to READ! WANT–…
Me Made May- Week 3
It’s been another successful week wearing my makes, though I’m coming to the end of my summer wardrobe and only have a few dressier clothing pieces that haven’t been worn yet. I’ve been focused on sewing swimwear this last week. A new bikini for me that I’m pattern testing as well as two new swimsuits…
Spring Refashions
We’re off today to Miami for Spring Break! A nice little mini vacay with my Mom and the kids. My dad has a condo in Brickell (he works there during the week and comes home on weekends) and we’ll be staying just a few blocks away. What’s really great is that Vic (who works in…
Top 5 Hits of 2014
This year has really just flown by. I can hardly believe I’m coming up on my blog’s 1st anniversary! What started out as a therapeutic outlet for me to focus on my creativity and not just motherhood has become so much more. I love how in a little less than a year I can see…
A Maleficent Halloween
“Before the sun sets on her sixteenth birthday, she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die!” the evil fairy Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty “There’s only going to be one scary witch this Halloween and that’s ma ma ma…… Maleficent!” My youngest Ami has been going around telling this to…
KCW Wrap Up + My Makes Days 4-7
Whew! KCW ended yesterday and I love how motivated it got me for sewing every day, though I don’t think I could keep that up on a regular basis with two little ones! Altogether I made 2 pairs of shorts for Nigel, shorts for Ami, a matching short/top set, a reversible wrap top and 3 knit skater…