Personalize a bridal shower gift
Last month, my sweet sister-in-law had a bridal shower, in anticipation of her fall wedding. I wanted to purchase her some necessities from her registry, but I also wanted to add a personal touch to her gift. So…
Author: Jess
Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
10 T-shirt Patterns for the entire family
If your family is anything like mine, T-shirts are a wardrobe staple. Great for school, play clothes, exercising, or even with a pair of jeans a heels for a night out! Here are ten T-shirt patterns for your…
Upcycled Adventure Tee: pattern anthology make (believe) collection
Today is the last day of the latest Pattern Anthology collection, Make (Believe). I sewed up an Adventure Tee, and I can’t wait to sew the rest of the collection! The Adventure Tee has a bunch of different…
DIY Extra Large Beach Tote
When you head to the beach (okay, when you head anywhere) with kids, you end up bringing a lot of stuff for all the inevitable messes and disasters. Diapers, wipes, sunscreen, snacks, extra clothes, sunglasses, water bottles, towels,…
Floral Shoreline Boatneck
One of my goals for the summer is to sew more for myself, and the Shoreline Boatneck (affiliate link) from Blank Slate Patterns is just what my wardrobe needs. Especially one in floral! I’ve had this fabulous floral…
Learn to sew with Sewing School 101: an e-book review and GIVEAWAY!
If you’re new to sewing, you might feel a little overwhelmed getting started, learning all the ins and outs of your new (soon-to-be favorite) hobby. Or maybe you haven’t yet started sewing, because you just don’t know where…
Simply Summer Romper – Tutorial and Free Pattern!
This week is Romper Week over at Sewing Mama RaeAnna, and at our house we love a good baby romper. I have a super easy tutorial so that your baby can be as adorable as mine (well… I’ll…
DIY Monogrammed Drinking Glasses
Do you have a man in your life who is tricky to shop for? Yeah, me too. In thinking about what to get my husband for Father’s Day, I decided to get him a nice set of drinking…
Take better photos of your kids’ handmade clothes!
Ever since I started blogging, I have become more interested in photography. I want to be able to take great pictures of my kids and the things I make for them. Alida of Alida Makes just came out with…
Oakley Shorts Pattern Review
Awhile back, my lovely and wonderful friend Melissa from Sew Like My Mom sent me her newest pattern, the Oakley Shorts and Capris. Since I loved her Kudzu Coveralls, I knew that I was going to love this…