I wanted to make something with the shape of the Well Dressed Wolf Aunt Heart dresses for my sweet girl’s Thanksgiving dress.  I decided to use the Knot Right Now from LLK for my base and modify it as I worked.  This … Continue reading →

This sweet top is an upcycle from an old maternity dress.  This girl wears it better!  =) The pattern is the newly re-released Ella by Made for Mermaids.  The binding is an interlock with some lace tucked inside. The back … Continue reading →

Sarah Jane’s Summer Ride is my most treasured fabric of all time.  A girl and her horse, my favorite love story.  I’ve had it sitting in my sewing room, in a spot of honor so I can see it any … Continue reading →

I’m so excited to be a part of the Winnie Pinnie Blog Tour from Little Lizard King!  I love Winnie Pinnie‘s bias stripe skirt, and that awesome classic-yet-modern top as well, but I needed a little more coverage for an event than … Continue reading →

The Best Dressed Girl pattern by Little Lizard King has long been one of my top five favorite patterns.  I cannot resist the bodice ruffles.  Must sew all the bodice ruffles.  But my baby girl looks so sweet in rompers … Continue reading →

Around Christmas, I was shopping at my favorite local children’s consignment shop and ran across the cutest little Ralph Lauren dress in plaid.  I looked for a similar pattern, and even described it and asked around in sewing groups on … Continue reading →

I’m such a sucker for ruffles on the bodice of a dress.  So sweet and feminine.  I cannot help myself but to make ALL of the ruffle bodice dresses.  So the Paige dress from Violette Field Threads called to me. … Continue reading →

Leggings are a favorite of mine. For me and for this little lady. Under dresses and tunics, not as pants! 😉 Add ruffles and they are even better! Several expensive clothing companies for little girls sell ruffled leggings, but I … Continue reading →

Jilly, being in Atlanta, caught my attention.  Her patterns are a little different from the norm, perhaps a bit more boho.  I looked through them and picked my favorite, the Angelica.       I had heard of French seams … Continue reading →

My next sewing project is this fun little number, the Finn top by Blaverry.  Perfect for a little lady on the move.  I’ve seen so many drop-waist skirts sewn on to shirts, but the shape of this one is so … Continue reading →