Good Morning my lovelies! Last month I purchased some summer clothes for the Marshmallow and instantly fell in love with the fit and flare of one of her racerback shirts.I started this purple dress thinking ruffles and straps and but in the middle of making the straps, my mind kept going back to the racer back shirt. I decided to […]
DIY Purple Racer Back Dress
SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!
Hello to you! Gosh, I’ve been so busy since the beginning of the year….and preparing for the Marshmallow’s (nickname for my daughter) second birthday! I wanted to create as many things as I could for her…and if you are following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know all about her first dress (found here), and how I wasn’t satisfied so I […]
Winter Wedding Piece GIVEAWAY!
Pleased to have started 2014 on a project that is giving back and even more so, that it is a bridal piece! I’m sponsoring this super soft, minky white stole (Perfect for a Winter Wedding!), to Fund With Photo for the Brides Against Breast Cancer Event on January 10th – 11th, 2014. [Event info here] “Fund with Photo’s mission is […]
The Real Cost of Handmade
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE REAL COST OF SOMETHING HANDMADE? After having someone comment on how “pricey” my pieces are as compared to stores such as Target or Forever21, I felt compelled to write this. Especially since I believe my pieces are meant to be timeless, but affordable. Handmade, custom made, one-of-a-kind items are special – they are personal, they are […]
First item made from using a Pattern!
It took me 3 days but I finally figured out how to read a pattern! I decided it was best to start off simple, so I decided on a diaper cover using Simplicity 1734A. I had a bit of the RedRose Floral left over from the Triangle dress (from the last post) and decided that it would be perfect since […]
New “Little” Summer Projects
My darling hubby surprised me with the super awesome Oliso Pro Smart Iron for my birthday! I’m telling you, having the proper tools really makes sewing and crafting a lot more enjoyable and fulfilling. I couldn’t wait to test it out, so I was glad to have gotten it right around the same time I started making dresses for the […]