Tag: doll

Sewing for Grace Thomas!

Sewing for Grace Thomas!

I am feeling the Grace Thomas love lately, so I was thrilled when Timeless Treasures Fabrics sent me these Paris themed fabrics. [swoon!] They are perfect for doll projects, don’t you think? Since I’m planning my trip to the San Francisco area for my kids’ 

New Sewing Pattern for 18 inch Dolls

New Sewing Pattern for 18 inch Dolls

Ava is now ready! She’s pretty classy, fun, and modern. A sewing pattern designed for modern 18 inch dolls, such as American Girl Dolls. This pattern includes a super cute top with 2 sleeve lengths and a great fit. Also included are skirt patterns: same 

Frayed Hem Tutorial

Frayed Hem Tutorial

Recently, a sewing friend requested a tutorial for how to make a frayed hem on a dolly denim skirt. It’s really easy! I designed my Lindsay Skirt with a frayed hem option, but it can be done to almost any straight skirt. I’m using a 

Matching Ombre Skirts Sewing Tutorial

Matching Ombre Skirts Sewing Tutorial

This Ombre Stripe skirt is super cute and it’s a great beginner sewing project! It’s fun and fast to make. I designed this for sewing club students [we’re on sort-of a faux chenille kick], and I thought this would be fun to share on the 

New Sewing Pattern Released

New Sewing Pattern Released

Yay! I finally got around to doing the final edits  🙂 Ta-dah! (that’s what my Grandma would say–she said that every time I walked through the door, whenever any of her friends or family walked through her front door.)   I’m so happy to have 

Jelly Roll “It’s Not a Race” Quilt

Jelly Roll “It’s Not a Race” Quilt

I love the look of jelly roll race quilts, and the Missouri Star Quilt Co.’s video tutorial is so fun. I’ve helped kids make the large size in 4-H, but I wanted a doll quilt size to teach in my kid’s quilting classes and summer 

Tutorial: Leggings for Dolls

Tutorial: Leggings for Dolls

Remember the tights I re-worked for less stretchy socks? You can see my sewing tutorial for  18 inch doll sweater tights here Well, I was asked how to use socks to make leggings and now I have an answer. How to make Sweater Leggings for 

Sweater Tights for Dolls

Sweater Tights for Dolls

Free Sewing Tutorial: Socks to Doll Tights My new pattern that I am working on is screaming “tights!” to me. Tights would completely look adorable with this design. I’ve seen a lot of people’s tights they make from knee high socks, so I thought I’d 

New Pattern Release

New Pattern Release

Just released and now available for purchase. Just in time for Holiday sewing. Ella ♥ Once again, I found myself inspired by Grace Kelly’s impeccable style and vintage sewing patterns. One pattern, many different looks. Silk Dupioni, a crisp, tight-weaved silk, gives Ella a fairy 

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

I’ve been designing more lately. Some are for the shop and another for free.  This little cutie is for free. I wrote a guest post for C&T Pub blog [Link] in honor of National Sewing month. Free pattern for a Zip Hip Bags for dolls