You can find it here: The Inside or Out Pocket Pants Pattern. I hope you all enjoy it! I can’t wait to see all the fun pants that you make for your little ones!
Category: Hem Me In
Super Style Bag Swap
One of my favorite blogs, Sew Mama Sew, is hosting the Super Style Bag Swap. I was partnered with Carla from With Needle & Thread. Carla should have received her bag yesterday. I can’t wait to hear what she thinks! Carla’s experienced at bag swapping, and she suggested that rather than trying to figure out…
Testing . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . testing . . .
The testing for the Inside or Out Pocket Pants is wrapping up. I just have few final touches to make to the pattern. I’m planning to have it ready to release by Monday! I thought I’d show off some of my testers’ pictures. The one above was sewn by Ann, and I love the way…
Our Visit to the State Fair
Remember our Texas State Fair submissions from a few months ago? You can see them here. We got to spend a great day at the fair last week. Charlie, above, and Jamie, below, had a blast pretending to be farmers for the day. “I have five peaches, Momma!” Samantha and Allen enjoyed a few rides. Then…
{this moment}
{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama
Patrick Curved Raglans, a Diaper and Undies
We’re busy getting ready to go on vacation this Friday! I’m so looking forward to relaxing and visiting with family. I have been sewing, though! I just finished up two sets for a friend who has a one-year-old son and a ten-year-old daughter. For the little guy, I made a Patrick Curved Raglan from turquoise…
My Favorite Sewing Tip – Hemming Cotton and Cotton Blend Knits
Be sure to read my updated Hemming Tips here. Sew Mama Sew is putting together a list of SMS Readers’ Favorite Sewing Tips so I thought now would be a great time to share some of the things I’ve learned about hemming knit fabrics. I love sewing with knit fabrics, and most of my patterns…
A Valentines Swap for the Kids!
I am so excited that so many of you have so many questions about cloth-diapering! I’m working on an information post for you–hopefully, I’ll have it up in a few days. In the meantime, I wanted to share how much fun we had putting together this swap that was hosted on one of my favorite…
Sew Mama Sew May Giveaway Day
Closed for entering now, mamas! Thanks so much! I’ll do the drawing and announce the winner tomorrow morning, June 1st. I’m so excited about participating in Sew Mama Sew’s May Giveaway Day! If you haven’t heard of it, just click the link above and read all about it. You’ll have the chance to check…
Mini Zippered Bag Tutorial
I started working on this little bag because we have quite a bit of travel planned for this summer, and I’ve found that when we travel I use way too many disposable zipper bags for miscellaneous things, like markers, toys, legos, snacks, etc. This little reusable bag will be perfect to fill with those little…