Put Your Hat On

I've been slaving over a hot sewing machine for the last several days, my blog and twitter have suffered needless to say.  I made six, yep six, new bag patterns and they are so rad.  I am going to take pictures of the completed bags tomorrow.  Here's a few pics from the the bag-making process.

All my scraps that will soon be cuffs, barrettes, and/or headbands! 

Adventures in Dress Making Part 2

Success! I conquered the pattern and finished the dress last night. Though, I must admit, there were tribulations. Let's just say that the finished dress is actually dress number 2. With three or so steps left on the first dress, I discovered that it didn't fit, unless I could get used to it choking me. So, back to Joann for a new pattern and new material.

Love it with my new cowboy boots! Yee haw!



My mom, Ms. Green Thumb, let me plant a few rows of lettuce and spinach in her garden this afternoon. It should be ready in 7 to 10 days. Who new that it grew so quickly? Can't wait!

Adventures in Dress Making Part 1

I've been really wanting to give making clothes a try lately but as I have admitted before, I cannot read a sewing pattern to save my life. Luckily my mom is a genius when it comes to decoding the cryptic instructions.



Simplicity huh? I beg to differ.


Ahhh, a successful cut out. And I even had enough to make a neck pillow, no just kiddin' that's the collar silly.


Gatherin'! My mom taught me a new way to gather which is pretty rad. Just sew on the longest stitch length and leave a thread tail at the end and then all you gotta do it pull on the tail. Voila!


I didn't get to finish the dress last night so I hope to get it done today. I'm dying to wear my dress with my new cowboy boots!

P.S. I'm updating my etsy shop and I'll be adding more things today. Come on down and take a look!

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