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The Gabrielle Sweatshirt- For sale (FINALLY!!)

Alexis — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:40:52 +0000

Remember the sweatshirt I made?

I used it for the fashion shoot as a layer pieces for fall.

Anyhoo- I got more of the fabric!!! So there are some for sale in my shop now! I only have a small number so get it while you can!

Nautical Sweatshirt

Alexis — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:15:23 +0000

I decided to throw out all my sweatshirts. I just get too tempted every morning to put one on. Then I decide no makeup, then why not just wear sweatpants? Awww… why not just get back in bed? (Am I the only one that does that?) It’s a vicious cycle. So I wanted to make something cute, stylish and comfortable. Here’s what I came up with.

It’s a sweatshirt material, although much softer.

I added a kangaroo pocket with vintage gold nautical buttons…

…with a cute striped lining.

I’ve got some coming to the store soon.

Isabel turns Five

Alexis — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:09:00 +0000

My oldest, Isabel, turned 5 this weekend! It was so hard to believe, especially with Kindergarten coming in the fall. Where does time go?

We had a polka dot themed party (as you’ll see from the dress post tomorrow). Here were couple silhouettes we made and the polka dot sign…

Then I got this idea from Jessica on Oh, So Happy Together.
We made big polka dots the same colors as her dress. I loved them so much I hung them back up in the girls’ room after we were done with the party.

Here was her present. Remember the piggy fabric from Harts? I just came up with a pattern and here’s how it turned out.

I made a zipper with a button at the top and lined the hood with flannel.

Here’s the inside with the hem tape detailing. She absolutely loved it!!

Then here’s the backpack I made her.

I added this detail to the front with a little “i” on it for her name.

The back. Originally i thought I would just buy backpack straps, but I ended up making matching ones.

Here’s a side view with the pockets.

Pocket detail

It was really fun to make both her presents this year. The backpack was fun to do because I love constructing things and I think the next time around it will be even easier because I created a pattern for it. Hope you enjoy them!