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Comfy Overalls – the Naptime Pants!

Little boys wearing overalls. Seriously, can it get any cuter? Well, he is my kid, so I’m probably biased. But the one problem I have with overalls is that most of them are denim with all these buckles…

An Upcycled Slim Fit Tank

A couple weeks ago, I made my oldest this upcycled, striped tank. It’s upcycled from a Target clearance tee [$2 for an XXL, if you’re wondering]. Once again, marrying my love of stripes and refashioning. The ribbing was…

Sweater-alls: Take Two!

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you might recall some sweater overalls that I made for my now two-year-old.  I really loved them on him, and they were such a super quick upcycling project. So I…

The Slim Fit Tank

The weather around here is not quite summer… or even spring, really. But eventually summer will come, and a certain four and a half year old doesn’t have any tanks. Well, thank you Kids Clothes Week Challenge, we now…

You Are My Sunshine
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You Are My Sunshine

Awhile back, I was totally and completely shocked to wake up to an email telling me I had won a Silhouette SD from the Tatertots and Jello blog! These machines are amazing.  They are cutting machines that cut… well,…

The Stay Dry Tote — Tutorial!

This summer [whenever summer decides to arrive here… ] we’re planning on spending a lot of time at the wading pools.  They are perfect for my boys and I – small, not crowded, shallow enough that the boys…

Upcycled Plaid Shorts

Alright, I’m getting back on track after a few frustrating days of sewing mistakes and mishaps. These shorts are upcycled from an old button-up shirt of my dad’s that my mom brought me one day (thanks, Mom!).  The…

PJ pants [AKA all I have to show for my hours of work]

I have had one of those weeks where every sewing project I have attempted has not turned out.  I blame it on the baby, sucking my brain away as his little body grows bigger.  So, since none of…