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A Violette dress for Easter, the easy way – no tulle!
Today is the day - I'm finally posting my oldest's Easter dress! Hooray! The Violette dress pattern has a classic shape. The low back and wider boatneck front neckline have looked amazing in every fabric I've used so far. The first versions I made were full tulle...
Fall Potato Chip Skirt – it’s reversible!
You ready for some super-old photos of my youngest? These are from fall of 2015 - and she was so tiny then! Crazy how much they grow up in two years... I have lots of project photos in the vault, and figured this fall is a good time to start digging some out - so I'm...
Cookies and Milk Halloween Costume
My youngest is hilarious. I have no idea how or where she saw this costume - but she has been wanting to be a cookie since September. Which is super-fun and requires me to make a "working" milk carton treat bag - of course! This costume is surprisingly simple to make,...
Over the Rainbow – a Dorothy Halloween costume
"There's no place like home... *click, click* There's no place like home..." *click, click* Unless, of course, you can trick-or-treat at other people's homes and get free candy! This year, we watched The Wizard of Oz with our girls, probably in the spring or early...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #10
Halloween Sewing Tip #10: Use all the fun and unique machine settings. Embroider, add text - be creative! If you are anything like me, you default to what you know best. Using straight, common stitches and expanding to zig-zag when the need arises! With this last...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #9
Halloween Sewing Tip #9: Embellish trims to make your costume unique! So, you are following yesterday's tip (Ribbons and sequins are your friends.) and can't find the perfect one? How about making your own? Use a zigzag, decorative stitch or multiple lines of straight...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #8
Halloween Sewing Tip #8: Ribbons and sequins are your friends! Ok - you might not agree with me yet - but it's true! Ribbons, sequins and trims are so fun. Use them with abandon in your costumes. They add the perfect touch, and - ribbon in the right places, allow you...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #7
Halloween Sewing Tip #7: Knits make ideal costumes. They are quick to sew and the variety of finishes and prints allows you (and your costume) to be more creative! Knits (most stretchy fabrics) are great base fabrics for any costume. Plus they are fast to sew! Knits...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #6
Halloween Sewing Tip #6: Specialty fabrics like vinyl can help make your costume extra-special. Don't be afraid to use them when you sew! Check out the start of the gumball machine costume pictured above. Clear plastic for the glass, vinyl for the money slot - they...
Halloween Costume Sewing Tip #5
Halloween Sewing Tip #5: Fleece makes a great (easy to sew) costume. It stretches, so fitting is easier and more forgiving. Plus, you don't need to finish the raw edges because it will not fray! Fleece also creates body, since it is fluffy and, depending on it's...