When we went to Tokyo 2 years ago, my souvenirs of the trip were four pattern books (two women's clothing, a children's clothing and a handbag book). Since then, I've occasionally pulled them off the shelf to browse the pretty pictures, but other than some adorable monkey pants for my baby, I hadn't made anything… Continue reading Spring Top Sewalong Top #2
As I'm wrapping up my quarter teaching at the college, I don't have a lot of time to spare. But with the Spring Top Sewalong starting last week, I just had to squeeze in some sewing time (thanks in large part to my husband for taking kid duty during the day!). Since the event last… Continue reading Spring Top Sewalong 2012!
As was the case with our beloved Antilop highchair, I've been thinking our little guy is bothered by the hard plastic of his Little Tikes swing. Because the plastic is slippery, he slides down a little and looks miserable after a short while. And then the fun was gone (kid's book reference, anyone??). So, I've… Continue reading Tutorial: Little Tikes Swing Cushion
Oh man! All this time I didn't realize that the link I posted for the pattern to go with the Antilop Highchair Cushion Tutorial wasn't live. Yikes! It should be working now. So sorry!Just as a reminder--be sure to print the pattern without scaling. Super important!
So I had intended to make an ironing board recover tutorial, but as I started the project, I realized there really is no need to write out step-by-step directions. What I'm going to show here, then, is how I did it in general terms--don't worry, you can recover your own ironing board without the explicit… Continue reading Ironing board recover
I finally got around to making another romper! This one fits considerably better, having taken the sides in a little and increased the length. After reading a blog post about using a flatlock (or ladder) stitch, I used my serger to decoratively apply the rib knit along the edges.I love how it looks, but it… Continue reading Romper, part 2
I've fallen in love with the short-sleeved rompers for my littlest man. In the heat of summer, I'd keep him in only a onesie to stay cool, but his cloth diaper hangs out of the legs openings. Not cute! I bought the romper on the left and figured I could ruboff the pattern to make… Continue reading Ruboff romper pattern
Al fresco dining is on my mind these days. Here in Northern California, the weather is phenomenal almost all the time, but the draw to go outside to eat is particularly strong now, with evenings warm and light enough to be out at dinnertime. And it's strange for me, coming from upstate NY, but there… Continue reading Tutorial: Round scalloped edged table cover
As far as highchairs go, the IKEA's Antilop rocks. Its compact, all plastic (yay for easy clean-up!), and slides perfectly right up to our table (without the tray) so baby feels like part of the action. We owned one for our first child and when I didn't think we'd have a second, we gave it… Continue reading Tutorial: Cushioned cover with pocket for Antilop Highchair
I'm starting an online patternmaking class today at Whipstitch and I. Couldn't. Be. More. Excited. Wahoo! To contrast that, I had to drop off my shy little boy at an unfamiliar summer camp this morning. I still have a lump in my stomach. Last night, I made him a pair of dinosaur shorts, mostly to… Continue reading Patternmaking class and dinosaur shorts
Bea & Lucille 