A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
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A while back, a twitter friend asked if I’d like some vintage aprons she’d collected. Um, yes please. Gotta love twitter. When the big pile of aprons arrived in the mail, I knew a couple of the gathered rectangle aprons (already with cute hem details) would make perfect newborn baby dresses. I love super-long dresses […]
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I’ve made two of these Barbra Streisand Concert Tee Baby gowns in the past month since I happen to have not one, but two friends who are obsessed with Barbra. Each one of these friends is either pregnant or just had a baby. Look at this little cutie; a Barbra fan in the making. Find […]
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Do you love to sew, craft, or otherwise create? Do you love DIY? If you are heading to New York City, here’s the top 10 creative hot spots for fabric, trim, bead, and yarn shopping you won’t want to miss. Make sure to bring an extra suitcase so you can bring home all your fabulous […]
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When Andrea from The Train to Crazy asked if I’d join the blog tour to introduce the first pattern from her new pattern company, Go To Patterns, I was more than happy to help. Once I saw the photo of the maxi dress version of her Go To Signature Dress, I knew Princess would love […]
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Seeing Princess get so excited to see the Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Hall, it was hard for me to say no when she asked if I would make her something new to wear especially since it’s one of the few days the kids are allowed to break out of their usual red and navy school […]
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My sister (a former contemporary dancer and instructor) taught me how to make this quick, DIY dancing skirt years ago. It has always been the “go-to” for last minute costumes in her house. It’s so easy (minimal sewing), Princess decided to make one for Pumpkin this last Christmas. I just happened to have the perfect […]
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Because I love making birthday gifts and I hate wrapping them, this custom tote bag was a satisfying as well as practical gift. After discussing ideas with my girls, I realized tie dye, peace signs and the color blue are all the rage in the 6-10 age category of girls. Filled with a vintage inspired […]
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I have a new little niece who’s been really fun to sew for. We are already indoctrinating her to her parent’s country lovin’ ways with a Rockin’ Baby Gown” made from an old George Strait concert T. Unlike baby shoes, it’s super cute and practical at the same time. (to “girlify” the pattern a bit, […]
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An upcoming baby shower for a super-hip mom friend inspired me to create a cute little tunic out of a sheet I picked up at Savers thrift store a few months ago. I knew she’d appreciate the southwestern style. To complete the look, I picked up some “matching” leggings at Gap. Who knows if the […]
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Hand dying Gerber pre-fold diapers is doable, but it’s not fun trying to get all the dye out of something whose job is to absorb as much liquid as possible. That’s why when I saw the packages of colored Gerber pre-fold diapers, I snatched them up quick. Perfect for embellished, baby burp cloths. Now I […]
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