Tutorial: How to Sew a Super Easy & Quick Summer Dress with Shirring

Tutorial: How to Sew a Super Easy & Quick Summer Dress with Shirring

I’m going to start this off by promising that shirring is really easy. If you haven’t done it before, it might seem intimidating, but it really is easy and it makes for some really really easy outfits. The tutorial I’m going to share with you today is for a little girls’ outfit, but you can […]

Tutorial: Dyeing Silk Scarves (with Kool-Aid)

Tutorial: Dyeing Silk Scarves (with Kool-Aid)

  First, I’m going to wax on about silk scarves. I love them. They make great capes and head scarves and baby blankets and tents and banners for waving. They are perfect for shawls and dress-up aprons and dress up skirts. My favorite size is 35×35. You can buy them at Dharma Trading (NOT an […]

Sweet Hippie Apron Dress Pattern & Tutorial

Sweet Hippie Apron Dress Pattern & Tutorial

I actually wrote this tutorial a really long time ago, when Lil’ Miss was a lot younger. It had really tiny pictures and was generally disorderly, so I decided to write a new one and spiff it up. These dresses are super adorable on little girls. I especially love to pair them with my Truly […]

Free Pattern: Summer Lovin’ Children’s Sun Hat Pattern

Free Pattern: Summer Lovin’ Children’s Sun Hat Pattern

Oops! I got really busy yesterday with orders and cleaning up the studio and I did not post this pattern! I’m sorry. I also didn’t ever get pictures of the Little Mister wearing his hat… I’ll get on that as soon as possible. I’m not a huge fan of sunscreen, but there is no question […]

Make An Easy Tiered Skirt With Gathering Done On Your Serger

Make An Easy Tiered Skirt With Gathering Done On Your Serger

I don’t know how I could stand it before I discovered this technique on my serger! Amazing! Supplies: Fabric- a lightweight or normal woven. You might experiment with a lightweight denim. You’ll need a yard for a toddler/child skirt with 4 tiers. Elastic for the waistband Serger & Sewing Machine You’ll only need one measurement!! […]