Snowman Buttoning Mat
Hi friends! I’ve been so busy working on projects and rather than wait to have something completely finished (because who knows when that will happen!) I decided to post my WIP along with the…
Velveteen Jumper and Printed Jammies (KCWC Days 3 & 4)
I was working like a madwoman yesterday and wasn’t able to update on my progress, but I’m back today with two completed projects! The first is a romper made from a soft velveteen with…
Two Simple Skirts (KCWC Day 1)
I’m popping in late tonight after a day of sewing and tending to a “sick” child who was most definitely faking it for a day home with Mommy. I was easily able to finish…
KCWC at Elsie Marlie
If you sew and have kids you will definitely want to join in on this big sewing party! Meg (Elsie Marley) hosts the Kids Clothes Week Challenge twice each year, Spring and Fall, and…
My Favorite Go To Patterns
Digital download sewing patterns are one of my absolute favorite things in the world! Now, first let me start off by saying I love Etsy for so many reasons, and I shop there often….
35 DIY Halloween Hoodie Costumes
Its amazing what one can make with a simple hoodie! I’ve rounded up some awesome tutorials, ideas, and insparation for Halloween costumes made from hoodies and sweatsuits… Animal Hoodie Costumes Monkey hoodie costume…
Fox and Panda Placemats: Free Pattern
I love making placemats. They’re quick, useful, and so much fun to customize to my liking! Both of my girls have to bring a placemat with them to lunch everyday, so I’ve been throwing…
Dress-Up Tutorials for Labor Day
I usually only think of Labor Day as one of the bookends of summer. It’s not a day that garners as much attention as more popular holidays, but there is still fun to be…
Make Your Own Lunch Bag
I have yet to find a good store-bought lunch box that will take my kids through an entire school year. Maybe one of these would do the trick? Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns and Tutorials…
Double Ruffle Skirt Tutorial
I love making skirts for my girls and now I have another to add to my list! Treasures for Tots made this adorable skirt for her little girl and has put together a great…
Rag Quilt Alphabet Tutorial
 These rag quilt letters from Happy Together are so bright and colorful…I think any child would be instantly attracted to them! Click here for the tut!
Make a Backyard Tent from an Old Sheet
You can make a fun and relaxing retreat for your littles with the help of a bed sheet! Craft Addictions explains how she created hers here!
Cereal Box Bib Tutorial
Don’t have a bib pattern? No worries! The Object Project shows how you can use a cereal box to make a sewing template! Totally genius and very cute. Go here to see more!
DIY Cloth Diapers: Tutorial
Craftster user agrafikartist shows step-by-step how to make a soft, snuggly, eco-friendly diaper for newborns. I LOVED using cloth on my girls, but the initial investment can be steep and often turns people off….
Repurposed Baby Pants to Underwear
Here’s a clever way to gain some more miles from those baby britches you’ve been hanging on to. Blueprints shows how to turn them into underwear for your preschooler! They also make great underwear…