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sewing for children

  • Little Things to Sew Backpacks

    I’m off on another trip this week (the next-to-last of this year, and it can’t end soon enough–what happened to our resolution to travel less in 2011?  Oh, yeah: business travel. …

  • Little Touches & Planning Ahead

    This summer, we’re taking our kids on vacation.  All four of them.  So I’m planning ahead and stitching up some special projects to reveal at the edge of our trip, things…

  • Snack Bandolier: Celebrate the Boy Tutorial

    This project has evolved gradually, over time, with bits and pieces added as we’ve gone along.  I’d like to acknowledge the brainstorming and input of my sweet husband, who reminisced about…

  • Linen Baby Bonnet

    I’ve had a couple questions about the bonnet that our baby is wearing in the photos I brought back from our trip. Another quick and simple project just for this vacation,…

  • Diapers and More: Baby Travel Pouch

    This series is really meant to be about sewing for the home, which makes today’s travel post a teeny bit off-topic, but this little project made me feel like a SUPERSTAR…

  • As Per Your Request(s)

    Y’all were right: a sweet, girly dress was the way to go.  If I’d had time, I would have taken more advice and mixed it up with some funky fabrics and…

  • Appealing for your Assistance!

    So, I bought this truly fantastic Alexander Henry print for my second child, four years old, and planned to make a pinafore for her to wear this coming week as we…

  • Scalloped-Edge Baby Blanket

    When our second baby was born, she was gifted with two really amazing swaddling blankets. One of those is now her woobie, and the other was handed on to her younger…

  • Another Day, Another Baby Shower

    This: Plus this: Equals this: Just a little sneak preview until the mom-to-be gets her gift on Sunday!  Full reveal next week Am thinking seriously of keeping this one for myself. …

  • Mod Kid Yoga Skirt

    Thank you, Patty Young! Something soft and flirty for our teen to wear. This was a super quick project–took about 45 minutes to stitch up, and ready to wear right out…