Wrapping up this set of four Jersey Love patterns is the Runaround Pants! Styled for both boys and girls, the easy wear and stylish look of these pants will make them a favorite for running around at playtime and snuggling up at bedtime.In sizes 12 months to 12, the Runaround Pants include an optional side…
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It’s the Beachcomber Dress!
Pattern #3 in this quartet of Jersey Love patterns is another little girl choice! The Beachcomber Dress is a casual, comfortable, playful dress that is perfect for digging her toes in the sand.In sizes 12 months to 12, this hooded dress is designed to be sewn with stretch jersey or 100% cotton jersey.The Beachcomber Dress…
It’s Time to Meet the Carnival Skort!
Next in the Jersey Love series is the Carnival Skort! Little girls will be sure to love the playfulness of this skort while moms will appreciate both its style and its modesty.In sizes 12 months to 12, this cute little skort matches up a flared six-panel skirt with shorts that hide underneath. The Carnival Skort…
Introducing the Downtown V-Neck!
In just a few days, I’ll be releasing a set of four new patterns in a series called “Jersey Love”. Each of these patterns is designed to work perfectly with the designer stretch jerseys that are on the market now. (Each one also includes options for sewing with other knit fabrics, too.) I worked specifically…
Boxer Briefs for My Little Guy
We’re pretty relaxed about learning to use the potty around here. I think having a big family and a busy schedule sort of leads to that. They all learn when they’re ready to learn. Charlie’s getting pretty close to making the transition to undies full-time so I thought some fun momma-made undies were in order!My…
May Riley Blake Mystery Quilt Block – Selvage Spools
I’m almost caught up now! Woo-hoo! May’s Selvage Spool block is so cool, and the construction process was really fun!All those selvages and the blank solid squares waiting to be filled up were a little overwhelming, so I started by pulling out the selvage pieces that I knew wanted to use and cutting them down…
Hopeful Threads Family Month Guest Post
I’m guest posting over at Hopeful Threads today! Come read my thoughts on creating for family, leaving a legacy and little imperfections: Family Month Guest Post.
The No-Buttonholes-Needed Drawstring Tutorial
Ready to sew up some cute shorts for your little guys this weekend? As promised, here’s my No-Buttonholes-Needed Drawstring Tutorial so you can give your Mud Puddle Splashers that great boardshort look! (You can really use this tutorial with any pants pattern that uses 1″ elastic pulled into a channel that is created by folding over…
Shorts on My Boys!
In case you haven’t heard, Shorts on the Line started this week, and I have been working on this idea that was rolling around in my head. Boardshort-style shorts are really popular this season for little guys–the ones that aren’t swimwear, but more like regular shorts with a drawstring. I’ve seen quite a few of…
April Riley Blake Mystery Quilt Block – Sunshine
It’s catch-up time! I’ve fallen behind on my Mystery Quilt Blocks because I’ve been busy behind the scenes working on new patterns which should be ready very soon! I managed to get April’s Sunshine Block done over the weekend, though.There are more half-square triangles in this one. Half-square triangles with smaller triangles mixed in to…