With 70 degrees in Michigan's forecast, we know summer is just around the corner--and it's time to replenish the summer wardrobe! My girls have always been lovers of dresses...and when the sun kisses the skin, they pretty much live in twirly dresses and shorts! One of our favorite dress pattern companies is Simple Life Pattern... Continue Reading →
When I saw the sports bra version of the Mira crop top by Made for Mermaids, I was immediately smitten. The neckline cut, paired with the cap sleeves, created a dreamy combination. A stylish yoga bra (in my eyes) to pair with leggings. Perfection. Here's a look at how it turned out: Variations:The top comes... Continue Reading →
I love a good linen dress for summer!--the airy weight, the breathability on my sunkissed skin.But when fall came around, I still craved that effortless style, and I had just the fabric to pull off a layering dress that I could wear year-round! The PATTERNPattern Niche's Dover Dolman is a top and dress pattern, with... Continue Reading →
You're likely there. I'm definitely there. Texas and surrounding southern states are in danger because of low temps. We are all ready for a warm-up. Being in the midst of one of the toughest weather-months of the year, I've been contemplating what I'd like in a spring wardrobe. I re-use my minimal wardrobes from previous... Continue Reading →
We loooove the 11th hour gear style (pattern from New Horizons Designs)--with those cool pockets and jogger style. I've sewn some for boys, and I knew they'd be perfect for my girls, too! We only made one change: the length! We hacked 3 sizes off the length, and voilà! Pattern The 11th Hour Gear actually... Continue Reading →
Sewing speciality fabric has been one of my recent goals. It's stunning and perks up any style with little effort. When I was browsing styles of dresses with my hubs, I wanted something that he'd love as much as I would -- and he gravitated toward relaxed-fit, sleeveless dresses with some sort of front detail.... Continue Reading →
I finally found "the" cardigan I've been looking for. After I had my last baby (over 3 years ago!), my mom bought me a cardigan that changed my wardrobe. It had a flowy front, was made of natural, breathable fibers, and I started throwing it over everything! When I found the Tanacross, I thought, "Well hey--that... Continue Reading →
It's true...the name of this dress is really True Beauty, which will certainly make it easy to find within your pattern library (because it is, well...a true beauty). I'm going to keep this post short and let the photos do the talking. What to know? I made the pattern per the size chart and instructions... Continue Reading →
Christmas may be over, but winter is in full bloom in our little haven within Michigan. The problem is, my girls have been wearing sleeveless "princess' dresses and tutus for the last 1-2 months. Thank goodness for a warm fireplace! To satisfy my girls' princess spirits, I've been on a mission to marry fabric and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Day 1 of the Lulu & Celeste and Sprouting JuJube back-to-school blog tour! I'm grateful to be part of the tour and have chosen some wonderful shops to highlight as part of our preschool and kindergarten wardrobe gear-up! All designers mentioned in this post donated my choice of patterns for this feature, so... Continue Reading →
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