If you've been around the blog lately or following me on Instagram, you know that we're just weeks (days??) away from welcoming baby boy number five. So I've been cooking easy meals and making last minute baby items. Baby pants are among my absolute favorite things to sew for babies, and I decided baby also needs some matching … Continue reading Free Newborn Baby Hat Pattern
Another day, another basketball jersey! My oldest participated in a library reading program a couple months ago that sent him to see the Milwaukee Bucks for free. His first NBA game! He was SO ridiculously over the moon, but he didn't have any Bucks gear. I couldn't let this happen, so I whipped up another … Continue reading Another Basketball Jersey!
Today I'm so excited to be a part of 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews! I participated last year, and this year I'm bringing you a free pattern and tutorial for a racerback maxi dress that is super comfy and early maternity friendly! But if you aren't pregnant, don't worry - baby bellies are … Continue reading Racerback Maxi Dress FREE pattern and tutorial
Today I'm joining up with the Duds for Dudes Tour with Mabel Madison fabric shop! If you've never purchased from Mabel Madison, you are truly missing out! Disclaimer: I was given a discount for my purchases for being part of this blog tour, but all opinions are my own. Sometimes finding boy-friendly fabrics can be tricky. … Continue reading Duds for Dudes Tour
It seems a bit ironic that right after I posted about my upgraded mom uniform, I post another T-shirt. But you know, old habits die hard. And truth be told, this is so much better than your average T-shirt. I mean, for one, it's a Union St. Tee (hello.... love the Union St. Tee!). And secondly, … Continue reading Not just a T-shirt
If you come to my house on any given day, most likely you'll find me in jeans and a T-shirt, with a cardigan thrown over top in cold weather. I spend most of my days chasing after my four ever-moving boys, plus homeschooling, so I need to be comfy. Back in my teaching days, I … Continue reading Momiform MAKEover – elevating the handmade mom uniform
Pattern Anthology has recently released their latest pattern bundle, Unbiased. In it are four dress and top patterns, designed to flatter women of all sizes. I tested the Gwen, and wanted to share the dress version that I sewed. There are many options in this pattern, and for this version I sewed the dress with … Continue reading Gwen Dress Test for Pattern Anthology
My sweet friend Kimberly at Straight Stitch Designs is celebrating the one year anniversary of her pattern shop! She has accomplished so much in the last year. I've been such a fan of her patterns - I've sewn the Capitol Hill, the Ballard and the Greenwood, and I've loved every.single.one. So when Kimberly invited me to be a part … Continue reading Wide Neck Tee for Remix the Stitch