The recently released Kid’s Good Baby Romper is simple to hack into a baby gown! Gowns make the perfect baby shower gift or going home outfit, plus they make diaper changes a breeze. Anything that makes mom-life easier, am I right?!
From romper to gown, using the same patter
Hi, there! Kim, again! I’m so excited to be guest blogging here at Ellie and Mac again! We’ve had a few changes this year in our household routine with one of the biggest things being me going back to work full time. Exciting? Yes! Scary? Yes! Totally cutting into my sewing time? Absolutely completely yes! So, now that I get a grand total of maaaayyyybee one or two good sewing days a month, I realized that I really need to get my act together and get organized. Now, I realize that there are a bajillion ways to organize projects, and I know that everyone has a way that works for them. BUT, I found that this is what works best for me so I figured I’d share what I do to put my sewing projects together into mini-kits so that I can grab and go when I get a moment here or there to sew. My very own sewing kits.
Hello dear blog readers, Annick here from Flaxfield Sewing.
I want to tell you about my love for the "Fall in love sweater", a super comfy sweater, beautiful in its simplicity. The fit ans shape are just perfect for every woman.
Although I find the simplicity beautiful, I still wanted to add something special to the pattern. After a search on my favorite source of inspiration "Pinterest", I fell for this sweater:
Hi there, this is Manda from SewingAmbi again! This time I bring you one of my favorite sews of last year: a mashup of the Be Captivating Dress and the Breezy Dress.
So lets start this project together! We begin with measuring our chest, waist and hipsize to determine the right size. For the best fit, you do this every time you start a new sewing project. That way you will never be surprised with the fit after you are done sewing. Then we print the bodice and sleeves of the Be Captivating Dress and the skirt of the Breezy Dress. Let's cut and paste the pattern pieces really quick (thankfull this can be done in a breeze!)
I already ordered some fabric before I knew about any size chart…Ahem…And I ordered a little more than I needed. I sewed a matching ‘Feel Pretty Short’ and I liked that a lot, but I had the feeling something was missing.
To be honest, I was probably lying in bed already when I thought of the idea of an umbrella and I remember the face from my husband when he saw me the next morning… I still do not know why I thought of an umbrella, it probably has to do with my children and dog who wants to go outside, not matter the weather (and I have to go with them…) But from now on, I can go outside in style!
Hi Guys, Sequoia from Sequoialynnsews here. Today, I am sharing an upcycle with a little bit of a flirty touch to it. First the upcycle part!
I drug out an entire tote of random lace curtains. I have these because someone said, “Since you sew, I bet you can do something with these.” That was at least 5 years ago and they have been hanging out in a bin ever since. In all fairness, I did hang one set on my French Doors in my pantry. My goal this year is to sew up some stuff that I have been hoarding for way too long. Enter stark white lace curtains. Stark white really isn’t a color I wear much and honestly it just screams, “I am a curtain!” So I picked out a few panels because if you are going to use up a bottle of dye you may as well dye several things! I picked this pile of curtains.
The Women's Fairy Jacket Pattern from Ellie & Mac is the perfect cardigan for every occasion. Dress it up or down, wear it chique or sportive! You can make it lined, unlined or even reversible! Let's see what I did!
For the Holidays I bought a serger for myself (lol) and this would be my first project using this gorgeous old rose sweater knit. As the fabric is the same at both sides I decided not to line it. I was surprised how fast this cardigan was put together and this with a maximum result!
Today, I want to talk to you about the Be Adventurous Tunic, I love the 90’s Dress, and Memphis Top. These three patterns are all visually similar as they all have a gathered skirt and bodices that curve upwards. Shown in that order below. Please not that I shortened the skirt on the I love the 90’s Dress, omitted sleeve flounces, cut all sleeves to fit me at a ¾ length (not in any of the patterns), omitted center back seams if included in the pattern, and also made height adjustments to each pattern for my 5’ height.
