Sorry I haven't been able to blog for a while. I've got something new for you, though! If you are like me, you love a twirly skirt! With some fabulous fabric, a single layer twirly skirt is awesome. However, nothing compares to the fullness and twirl of a double twirly skirt! My daughter loves them! …
Petal Skirt
This skirt is very similar to the Pixie Skirt. In fact, the Petal Skirt and Pixie Skirt are so similar, I'm only posting one tutorial. Skip to the bottom for dimensions for the Pixie. Why the difference? Well, the Petal Skirt is for older girls and the Pixie Skirt is for younger girls. Simple. This …
Hoarding Apron Tutorial
I've been promising this one for quite some time and it is finally here! Say hello to my toddler/preschooler hoarding apron pattern tutorial!My hoarding apron is perfect for preschoolers and toddler who seem to think they must carry all their stuff at one time. (Why they can't play kitchen without every pot and pan on …
I Love Etsy!
No lie, I love Etsy. Yes, there are other sites out there to buy handmade goods, but Etsy is my favorite! Here are a few items on Etsy that I love right now! Awesome poncho from The Trendy Tot! Little Red Riding Hood Pigtail Set by My Little Red Wagon. I love her pigtail sets. …
Tiny Hostess Apron Tutorial
My little princess is always wanting to play "hostess." Even when it is just our little family around. So, I designed this quick little (frilly) hostess apron for her. She NEEDED it! (My poor boys rarely get Mommy made stuff. But they don't NEED this kind of cuteness.) You'll need two fat quarters (and you'll …
Half Yard Apron Tutorial
My mother asked me to design her an apron not so long ago. Of course, I agreed. She needed it to be easy. "Straight lines only!" she said. I can do that. After all, most sewing involves straight lines. She needed it to use as little material as possible, while still looking like a nice …
Plastic Bag Holder Tutorial
A friend of mine asked if I could make her a plastic bag holder. Of course, I accepted! I looked online for a tutorial or something. But none of them fit what I wanted it to look like. Most of them were just tubes with elastic at the top and bottom. Very basic. I usually …
New Tutorials Coming Soon!
**Note: Photos in this post are completely unrelated to content. I just hate posting without pictures.** Oy! Life has been so busy lately! I haven't had a chance to share with you some of my newest designs! I've recently created a half-yard apron pattern (per my Mother's request) and a plastic bag holder pattern. I …
Superhero Cape Tutorial
"Every boy needs to wear a cape at least once in his life." - Uncle Brian Kids love superhero capes! Well, my kids do, anyway. It can be frustrating to try to locate a cape that is generic enough to fit any pretend game they want to play. If your child wants to be a …
Cowboy Bib Tutorial
Once my children got the concept of "baby" and "big boy (or girl)", bibs were out the window. The thing is, toddlers still need bibs! Our many Sundays with Imogene eating egg drop soup at House of Lu can attest to that! But try to get a bib on her and she's in the floor, …
Notes From the Parsonage 