Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse outfits

The Magic of Disney!

 We were holding off on going to Disney World until our little girl, Catherine, was old enough to handle it. We didn't exactly know which age that would be, but when she was watching the movie Peter Pan, saw the castle and said, "It's my castle!" my husband knew he had to take her.

It was Catherine's 2nd birthday celebration trip and our first time to fly together as a family. The kids did great on the airplane, and we had to act out the beginning of Little Einstein's to get them excited about take-off..."Pat, pat, pat....we need more power...pat, pat, pat..." Have you seen that show? TOO CUTE!

I sewed up some Mickey and Minnie shirts and tulle / tutu skirts to sport around Disney and they were so excited to all dress alike!

 Showing off their "gold" chocolate coins...which were eaten for breakfast, before naptime and bedtime of course (snuck into their tiny sweet mouths of course when we weren't looking)!



We will definitely go again one day...the magic was truly in their smiles and their spirited laughs at watching Mickey and Minnie perform on the Magic Kingdom's castle stage.

Completely priceless in a momma's eyes!

Miss Mod Top - on sale now!

The Miss Mod Top is here!

Can you feel the excitement? I've been tweaking and tweaking this pattern to make it just right and now it is ready for you! You can have your own, custom-made (by me) Miss Mod Top, just in time for Fall.

The Miss Mod Top is going to be your go-to top any day of the week! It is drapey, flowy and downright trendy. You will love the movement of the sleeves and it's eye-catching print. Perfect for date night when worn with heels or boots or can be more casual when worn with jeggings and flats or booties. Each Miss Mod Top is made to order and you choose your fabric.

It features:

-billowing sleeves
-pullover style
-cape silhouette
-tie sash for soft gathers
-contemporary design
-eye catching print


-sizes XS-XL (and can customize the fit as needed)

-Quantities are limited in each fabric available. Get yours now!

You can order your very own, custom-made MISS MOD TOP here.
(Allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.)

Ruffled Boutique Pants and Top

Boutique Pants, Ruffles and a Peasant Top

What are some things you think about when you think about Fall? Besides pumpkins, new wreaths, cooler weather and football, I start to think about Fall clothing. Here's an outfit I made for my little girl. It's a bit colorful :) and wild, but she's just a doll and I love her in it!

Ruffled Boutique Pants (skinny pants rather than baggy ones...she's so petite)

A Pretty Peasant Top

Hanging out with her baby doll, Baby Betty, eating apples outside and dipping them in caramel....yum....

And of course my little pirate himself, with a worn out Captain Hook hat and some chocolate milk.

What could be more fun on a beautiful day than this?

What have you been sewing? What do you want to sew for Fall for yourself or your kiddos?

Sewing for Myself (back from a break!)

The past few weeks have been about focusing on my family, enjoying the last few days with my kids at home before they start school (even my baby girl, Catherine is starting preschool next week), taking a weekend trip to New Orleans with the kids and having lots of playdates with friends (and it's always refreshing mommy time, too!).

I needed to take that craft break to refresh myself and restart my creativity! Does anyone ever take a crafting break? It isn't that my inspiration notebook isn't jammed packed with designs, ideas, and drawings of things that I want to make. No, that isn't the problem. I just needed to step away from my sewing studio and hang out with my babies (okay they are 3 and 2 years old but will always be my babies). That gives me pure joy!

Well it's time to get back to what I love to do! Sew, create, make patterns and design. Here's a dress I'm making for myself. It's gathered at one side and has a side zipper. It's draped and feminine and when I see it I want to wear it NOW (but it needs to be sewn)...so I will keep you posted.

Kelli from Small Town Stitcher just posted about the top 5 things she wants to accomplish now that her kids are back in school. I think this is such a great idea because I know if I write it down it is more likely to be done!

TOP 5 THINGS I WANT TO DO :

(in September)

1. Finish a dress for myself with a side zipper (see photo above...I LOVE IT and can't wait to wear it!)

2. Research and buy a serger (What kind do you have?)

3. Make a new fall pattern for WOMEN! (I have two in mind)

4. Sew Catherine a peasant dress.

5. Get back to BLOGGING! I 've taken a huge break!

What are you working on?