Graduation Dress

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

I graduated from college three years ago today! College went by in a flash, and so has life after college. Being an adult is hard work sometimes, but so far I've loved each phase of life more than the last!
Not a great shot of the dress, but the only pic where I'm not bundled in a coat and beanie!

I made myself a maroon dress a few years ago in my pattern making class. I'd hardly worn it at all, but I decided it was the perfect dress to wear to graduation. In the dead of winter, maroon was a fitting color. Plus, it looked amazing with my new cream coat, a graduation gift from my parents!



Also, I still miss working at the costume shop.

Another Color Block Sleeper

Friday, December 16, 2016


I just can't get enough of these color block sleepers! They are so easy to make and so adorable!



My knit collection is still pretty extensive, especially my blue color options! I think a huge part of why I love making these is because I just want to use up the fabric I have stockpiled! 

My sister and I noticed with the one I made my nephew Freddy that the fit was not perfect. It was extra wide and a little short, even on a normally proportioned baby. 
I'm used to adjusting patterns for myself, but I'm a little nervous to adjust my pattern for this sleeper. This latest one I made is the same old pattern, but for any future sleepers I will try to lengthen it a bit for a better fit. Besides, a better fit means it will fit the baby longer!! 

Leather Baby Moccasins

Thursday, December 15, 2016

On my last LA fabric shopping trip in June, I bought a few pieces of leather with plans to make some baby moccasins!
The two leather pieces I bought were each no larger than a square foot and cost a few dollars each.
I searched online and found this tutorial and this pattern. It was so easy to follow and i made my moccasins in under an hour. 
They should fit baby Kempler at about 6-12 months old!


I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome! Not too shabby for my first attempt at sewing with leather. 



This project was risky because I used a regular needle, not a leather needle. Nothing broke, thank goodness, but I may buy a needle specifically for sewing with leather if I plan to make more of these. 
When sewing with leather, you can't make mistakes! Threads create permanent holes in the leather and stay there even when a seam is unpicked. 

I am so happy with how they turned out. I think I will grab a whole lot more leather when I head back to LA.

Little Fish Apparel

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

My mother-in-law and sister-in-law are amazing seamstresses. I love fabric shopping with them and brainstorming project ideas together.

Here we are on our latest LA fabric district trip a few months ago!
Baby Kempler was a little grain of rice back then, even though I didn't know it yet!

My sister-in-law Rachel recently launched her business Little Fish Apparel. They sell the cutest little euro style swim trunks for boys. The cut is so stylish and the simple fabrics are so cute and classic. 
She is such a talented seamstress and pattern maker (she makes her own patterns)!




Rachel says:
"I started Little Fish when I couldn't find the options I wanted for my boys in stores. Swimsuits for boys are typically bulky, uncomfortable, and there aren't many variations. So Little Fish was born."




Using the coupon code SAVE20 will get you 20% off from now through the end of the year!

Little Fish on Instagram

Check out their website!


Christmas Project: Felt Ornament

Monday, December 5, 2016

I recently bought a stack of craft felt for a few projects I've been wanting to try. I've loved this little ocean creature mobile for a while now, so I've been attempting to make something similar (pictures to come).


Later this week I'll be attending a Relief Society ornament exchange activity. After looking at the store for an ornament to purchase, I decided to try making one!
I'm not a money spender, and I know the decision to make an ornament cost me a lot more time, but I feel better for using what I already had and for avoiding an $8 charge! 
Lately, my creative moments are few and far between, so when this rare urge to make something comes to me I don't ignore it. 

A few of my other supplies: thread, craft string, ribbon, and beads!
After a few long hours, the final product turned out better than I expected!



I made a round (squat) ornament with six segments, alternating red and pink. It is stuffed with cotton balls. The hook and hanging tassels are made of teal and red craft string. I also used small gold beads to add some detail around the ornament. 

I also made a felt sprig of mistletoe! 

I also plan to include this felt sprig of mistletoe with my wrapped ornament. I figured that some poor soul is going to be stuck with my homemade ornament. The least I can do is add a bonus gift!

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