I had a whole list of things to make for Zia’s birthday as soon as I leafed through Oliver + S Little Things to Sew. But I had to be realistic. If I didn’t pick just one or two projects, I’d be completely overwhelmed. Besides, the library (for whatever reason) won’t allow renewals of that […]
For her birthday, Zia asked for an Indian princess dress. I have to confess, I dove for my computer and searched wildly on Amazon, but didn’t find anything that seemed just right. So I resigned myself to make it. It turned out to be easier than I thought. I found a piece of faux deerskin […]
We love to drive with our windows wide open, especially on these hot, hot days. But for Zia in the back seat, the wind can be a little too strong, and she ends up shivering and huddled under a blanket. I decided a cozy poncho would solve the problem: she could slip it easily over […]
My sister’s baby, Madeline, is turning one year old! To celebrate, I stitched up a couple of reversible summer hats. The pattern is the Oliver + S Bucket Hat. Have I mentioned how much I love Oliver + S? I made the Small, which fits 12-24 months. The pattern sizes range from 6 months to […]
Here’s how to make a simple baby skirt…using just one fat quarter of fabric. Fat quarters–you know, those squares of fabric at the fabric shop that you think are so pretty but you have no idea what to do with. Unless, you’re a quilter, of course (which I am not). A fat quarter is made […]
