We haven't been to the fair yet to see how they did, but we'll update when we do!
Sew Much, Sew Stylin', Sew Fast
Adventures in sewing for children, the home, and ME with sources from around the world - Ottobre, Burda, La Mia Boutique, Australian Smocking, Jalie, Bizzkids, Farbenmix PLUS heirloom (Children's Corner, Bonnie Blue, Collars, Etc.), boutique (Portobello Pixie, Modkid), and of course, major U.S. pattern labels (McCall's, Simplicity, Butterick, Vogue).
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Llama, llama, made by Gracie and mama!
Monday, September 4, 2017
Another batch of cheer gear

I decided to attempt a different finish with a colored elastic waistband and bra band. I will definitely do this again.
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Dress it up!
Starting off summer vacation with a couple of knit dresses...Ottobre Magazine 03/2016, design #31 Whirlpool dress for Gracie. This is a great pattern for using up bits and pieces of knits from the stash. I also liked the gathering technique for the flounce at the shoulder - clear elastic.
My dress is Cashmerette 1301 - the Washington dress. This is another pattern with lots of fun mixing fabrics. In this case, you can mix woven with knits which opens up lots of possibilities. I also am excited about Cashmerette's options for larger cup sizes. No FBA needed! I need some more of their patterns.
Silly Gracie was trying to photobomb me while her brother took my pattern review picture, but I grabbed her. She's a mess...
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Mix & Match Cheer Practice Wear - Part 2
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Mix and match practice wear - part 1
...and a final shot before tumbling as she taste-tests her biggest brother's food chemistry project (chocolate cookies).
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Spring Sunday Sewing
Gracie was happy with this set of tops - no small feat with a picky ten year old.
My top and hers are both cold shoulder designs, but I like the gathered and draped effect.
For her, the more simple cut is perfect.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
New Jalie patterns!
I was very excited to try out some of the new Jalie patterns for Gracie. Here's Pika (just the sports bra) with Louluxe skort in spandex mystique from Joann's.
I made her a size 10 (she is a size 9) so she'd have a little growth room.
Here's a link to the review for the sports bra: https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/133985
and skort: https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/133987
I will definitely be making these patterns again!
I made her a size 10 (she is a size 9) so she'd have a little growth room.
Here's a link to the review for the sports bra: https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/133985
and skort: https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/133987
I will definitely be making these patterns again!
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Mermaid blankets!!
Last month, Gracie and I found this awesome fabric at Mary Jo's in Gastonia, NC, while we were on our way to Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta. I knew the project instantly - mermaid blanket!
I was prepared to draft my own pattern, but I came across Simplicity 8275 - a mermaid blanket in child, adult, and doll size (also fits a kitty!) Plus, it has a boy-friendly version with a shark.



The big boys have decided they can't wait to go pick out fabric for their own shark blankets!





I was prepared to draft my own pattern, but I came across Simplicity 8275 - a mermaid blanket in child, adult, and doll size (also fits a kitty!) Plus, it has a boy-friendly version with a shark.
The big boys have decided they can't wait to go pick out fabric for their own shark blankets!
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