Pattern Review: The Julianne by DIBY Club
This is a tough post for me because I hate pictures of myself. But I guess if I’m going to make clothes and blog about them I need to get over that. SO. Here we go. A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of testing the Julianne pattern for the Do It Better Yourself Club. You guys, this is such a …
Glinda the Good Witch: A Halloween Costume
I believe I’ve told the story of how I took up sewing while I was pregnant with Allie because of an early-third-trimester freak out about how I needed to be able to make Halloween costumes for my kids. Overall it was one of my more productive freak-outs. I learned–and fell in love with–a new skill, and I’ve been able to make beautiful and …
My Bernina 790
If you know me (or follow me on Instagram) you’ve no doubt seen/heard all about this by now. This beautiful piece of machinery joined our family last March. Technically, it was my 5th anniversary gift from Jesse. But being responsible adults, we put off the actual purchase until…we had a 4 year old and a 14 month old in a small, …
Machine Applique Trivet
I made this pretty trivet to give to a friend of ours for Christmas. Fran works with Jesse, and she and her husband have become good friends of the family. A couple of months ago they came over and we made pierogi and borscht together, so the eastern-european flair of this design reminded me of her. I have watched youtube …
Wubbanub Refurb: How to Replace the Pacifier
Ever since Allie was about 6 weeks old, I have sworn by the Wubbanub pacifier. I believe it is one of the greatest inventions of our time. The little plush toy provides just enough weight that the pacifier doesn’t go flying when baby spits it out, and it makes it easier for little ones to put it back in their …