Elephant Placket Romper

It's finally starting to be a little bit warmer here more consistently...I'm really hoping it stays warm because I am loving this Lowland Kids Placket Romper I made with Raspberry Creek brushed poly! I had been eyeing this brushed poly when it first came out because it has a textured linen type look to it, …

Sew Americana 2019

Happy Fourth of July, to my fellow Americans!  I am thrilled I had the time to participate in one of my favorite blog tours again this year - the Sew Americana blog tour.  Patriotic baby spam ahead! I've been really into these Brindlle and Twig Harem Rompers lately.  Super easy to make and easy to wear.  …

Mommy & Me Swimwear!

One of my favorite things about sewing will always be the ability to make unique things for my family.  In this case I knew I needed some new swimwear for this summer, and I wanted to coordinate with baby boy without being too matchy. Last summer when I was pregnant, I almost made myself a …

So Classic Sundress Skirt Hack

Even though it's already September, it's still 90+ degrees here in Chicago, so I feel justified in posting this skirt & tank combo before I launch head first into fall style!  I made this one last month and even got pictures mid-August but in the whirlwind of working full time, Brian starting a new job, …

Maternity Chalk and Notch Fringe Dress – Again

I'm back with another maternity modified Fringe dress!  This one was actually what I had made first as my muslin for the Fringe dress I posted earlier.  But it turned out even better than I had hoped so I do wear it quite often. Like the other Fringe dress, this fabric is also rayon challis …

Maternity Fringe Dress + Raspberry Creek Fabrics

I'm really loving the entire summer line from Raspberry Creek!  I was able to sew up some of this pretty Sand Stripe in rayon challis and it was an absolute dream. Pattern wise, I used the Chalk and Notch Fringe Dress, with a small modification to ensure it was maternity-friendly: Removed 1.5" from the bodice length …

Hand Stamped Fabric Tank

Look how beautiful this fabric is!  It's another lightweight cotton woven from Fibers to Fabric; this one is hand stamped. I only had one yard, so it was a tight squeeze to make this one.  I used the (sadly!) retired Grainline Studio Tiny Pocket Tank pattern - with zipper mod.  I'd made this one before, …

Botanical Banksia

Hello friends!  I'm back to blogging after a bit of a break consisting of a couple of cross country trips, life decisions and moving.  Now that we're a little more settled, I'm excited to share this new Banksia tee!  Isn't the fabric stunning?! Speaking of the fabric, it's from an Etsy shop in India, Fibers …

Tencel Twill Willamette Shirt

Can you believe it?  I already sewed one of my goal patterns for this year: the Hey June Willamette Shirt!  For this procrastinator, that's truly remarkable considering it's only March.  Ha!  I used the new tencel twill from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and it is divine. Also I think I get a medal because I took …