Tester Bliss!

After my lamenting about not being asked to test a couple of patterns, I got accepted to test THREE patterns! Two for Miki and one gorgeous one for me.The designers are pretty amazing, accepting our suggestions and helping us along. I am starting to understand just how hard it is to be a designer, having...

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A Cute Leopard Print Outfit!

I have been sewing Miki some new outfits, mostly making tunics and leggings. I love sewing Love Notions' free pattern, Leggins. I always make the yoga waistband, since we cloth diaper and Miki needs the extra room. The tunic was a variation on the ever popular Bimaa, where I shortened the sleeves and...

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Serger Love!

I bought a Brother 1034D in October, and promptly got to exploring the wonderful world of knits. While I still have trouble with slinky ITY knits, on the whole I love how quick and forgiving knits are. As long as you cut on the grain and are careful of the direction of stretch, it's a truly wonderful...

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Pro Pics!!

Pro pics are here of my work!! I loved the shoot soooo much! Pattern for this dress is Create Kids Couture, a mash-up of the CKC Paris and CKC Staceys. The tutu that I made - crochet band elastic and hand knotted tulle. ...

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