My baby girl is growing up! This week I had an itch to do some garment sewing and Chloe really wanted a new dress… so we’re calling this her Easter dress for this year. Heaven knows that this time next month something will come up and I’ll be so glad it’s already done. 🙂
And she really is growing up too fast for me! She and I browsed my Ottobre Design sewing magazines together looking for inspiration for her new handmade dress and nothing in the children’s issues interested her. We found this lovely fitted dress in Women’s issue 02/2015 (it’s design #15) and the little pleated jacket in Women’s issue 02/2014 (design #8). I love my subscription so much!
Luckily, Chloe fit the smallest size and the only alterations I had to do were remove some of the length in the bodice and the skirt. I shortened the jacket about an inch also. Perfect!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Learn how to sew an easy hobo bag using a free sewing pattern. This generously sized purse has easy access plus pockets inside. Leather or faux (vegan) leather fabric is a great choice for this bag, as well as cork fabric. Sewing it will be easier than you think, so let your creativity help you to make your favorite purse ever.
Last month Fat Quarter Shop offered me some fabric so I could sew up their latest Shortcut Quilt Pattern, the Star Cakes Quilt, and look how cute it turned out!
I LOVE my new Japanese Knock-Off Tote Bag! This free sewing tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful patchwork tote with pockets on the inside. Or an adorable tote with pockets on the outside and patchwork on the inside. Choosing how to sew it is up to you!
Holiday projects are popping up, my kids’ school is asking for donations for their little holiday craft fair, and new Christmas fabric is coming out. What does this mean? Woo hoo, I love to sew for Christmas! I know, it’s…
I come across little things every day that I totally love and I want to share with you, but then other bigger posts get in the way and I never get the chance tell you about those things.
So here goes!
6 Comments
Love this Easter Dress and the bright fabric you used. Beautiful!
She is ready for Easter! All she needs is her bonnet! The dress is perfect, so grownup yet childlike all in one. Well done! Thank you for hosting the link party!
Love this Easter Dress and the bright fabric you used. Beautiful!
Thank you!!! xoxo
Chloe is a very beautiful young lady! That dress is also lovely; I hope it hurries spring to arrive. Thank you for the linky party.
How wonderful that you got that dress done early! Must feel real good. It’s so lovely, and so is the model. <grin>
She is ready for Easter! All she needs is her bonnet! The dress is perfect, so grownup yet childlike all in one. Well done! Thank you for hosting the link party!
Such a pretty girl! I used to sew for my two daughters…brings back memories.