Matthew's first stocking

So while I was at Britex, I found this fabric that is my absolute favorite!! It is a french vintage toile of children playing. I was trying to figure out forever what the heck I could use it for and the other day I came to a wonderful conclusion. I decided to make Matthew's first stocking with it. I lined it with fleece, used the toile as the stocking following the pattern of the stockings Luke and I have and then topped it off with a red gingham. I kind of wish it were a little bigger but it works and although the toile isn't Christmas, it is perfect!

San Francisco

There is a fabric store in San Fran that is unbelieveable. I have it under my favorits. It is called Britex and it is 4 floors of heaven! My mom went there to get fabric for her wedding dress many years ago. My mom, Matthew, and I went there and to high tea. Overall it was a really special day!

Thanksgiving Decorations

So, my mom asked me to make her some decorations for Thanksgiving. I made her two fireplace runners out of silk taffeta and one has a floral embroidery on it. I also made her a silk table runner and 13 napkins. Yes, 13! I will never do that again. Talk about boring! Everything turned out great though for dinner. I wish I had gotten a picture of everything all put down. The china was gorgeous and it was a true testament to "Tutu" (grandma). It would have made her proud! This will forever be her holiday!!

Jessica's baby bedding

Baby Madeline Elise is here!!! Here is the bumper I made her out of the vintage peter rabit toile.

Newest thing

I started an Etsy shop check it out:

www.mamasewsimply.etsy.com

right now I am just selling some cards that are handmade (not by me) and some fabrics that I have a ton of. I haven't sold anything yet through the site but I have had a few people inquire about things. I have been getting a few fabrics here and there at wholesale distribution centers and will be making things with them soon. Right now I am consumed with making my mom some runners for Thanksgiving, my brother wants an amazing Duvet cover and some thow pllows, and I am working on an adorable stocking for Matthew's first Christmas. I will keep you updated but while Matthew sleeps that's what I am up to.

Jessica's bumper

I just finished a bumper for my good friend Jessica who I know from Boston. She ordered bedding when Matthew was really little thinking there would be no way I could make her little girl's bedding, however, the bumper she got was really lame. It didn't quite fit although the colors were adorable. So, I made her new bumpers. They are this vintage peter rabit toile with a sage gingham cording and middle section. They have the soft bubble minky on the inside and a silky sage ribbon to attatch it. It fits great and really allows her to add more colors into her little girls room rather than just having sage and peach. From what she has said, she seems really happy. Here are the fabrics for now but I will add picture of the bumper when i get them from her.

My baby is 4 months old!!

So, I am not all that good at keeping up with the whole blog thing, so I think that I am going to save up a few blog ideas and sit down and insert them all at once. Much like i am doing tonight. So, let me start with my adorable son. He just had his 4 month birthday and yes, I did sing to him.

He is such a good little reader, I am so proud of him.




Happy baby!!

"Circa 77"

225 West Oak Street
Denton, TX

So, the kindest people at this vintage second hand store are the ones that led me to get a tax ID number. I am not crazy into second hand clothes but this sweet lady (the mother of the owner) will make you anything you want, out of any fabric, for dirt cheap. She makes adorable tube top dresses and shirts that you would see in Forever 21 but way better. Really, if you can think it up, she'll make it. Not only that, but I bought all this fabric and even a sewing smock for $20. What a find. I can't wait for someone to want a really bright and fun baby bedding or even a cute sewing smock like this one!!

Note: Emily R. this is your kind of place and she'll even make you those great skirts you like so much!



Old vintage fabric scraps



close up on my favorite one. I wish I could find more of this.



Sewing smock

Another fabric

This fabric is truely my favorite!!! It is a gorgous toile fabric that is a soft velvet. It is light and dark teal and just pops. This retails for $11.00 a yard and is well worth it!!

Called "Horizon Blue" 45" printed velvet by 3 sisters

I STARTED A BUSINESS!!!!

So, the other day I went and started a business. Yes, a business!! I love to make things and buy fabric and this whole hobby has gotten quite expensive. Soo, I decided to start a business out of it and I got a Tax ID number!! This way I can get fabrics at wholesale prices and make a little money off of the things I make. So, I think I am going to start out with baby bedding, selling fabric by the yard, and see what comes my way. I went to United Notions as my frist adventure and it is AWESOME!! I got the fabrics below so let me know if you want to purchase any of it or if you want something made from them. I can't wait for my selection to grow!!!



This fabric is by Moda called "Blossom Stripe" in Terra Cotta $8.50 a yard


This is "Blossom Wallpaper" by Moda as well in Terra cotta $8.50 a yard. Cordinating to the one above!


This is called "3 sisters favorites" by Moda for $8.50 a yard. This is some of my favorite shabby chic cotton fabric.


Also, called "3 sisters favorites" by Moda is a cordinating fabric to the one above.


This faboric is an awesome kitchen fabric with beautiful bright colors! It is by Moda home collection. It is retailing for $8.00 a yard. Gorgous!

so cute

Luke is showing off the back of Matthew and I just couldn't resist adding it to the blog. I am just too impatient to figure out how to turn the image so please just turn your head instead. Thanks

Blanket pants!!!

Today I set out to use my blanket fabric again. Emily was telling me this morning she wanted ot make Rev some little pants to I have to chart this one up to her great idea. Here is how it all unfolded...


This is my makeshift pattern with a pare of Matthew's favorite pants.

Then I basically sew 4 times and they are done. I did mess up at first and i made a pair but there wasn't room for his daiper. Go figure... so I remade them this time with plenty of room!
All done, soo cute on him, he loves them and they are so soft and roomy!!
Luke now wants a pair too!

watch out winter!!

So, I have been looking everywhere for a fleece sweatshirt that is white with a really big neck yet fitted. And, I couldn't find it anywhere. So the other day I was at target and decided that for this winter I would make my own and make it cheap. So I bought two queen size fleece blankets. Then I took out of my closet three of my favorite sweaters and layed them down on the fleece , cutting and designing my new sweater around the old ones I like so much. It actually turned out. It is by no means professional but it is definately wearable and warm. The neck is chunky, the middle fitted, and the sleaves long and a little bigger on the bottom than the top. Maybe after this project, I should try making those shoes.... umm no way.

Homemade shoes???

What the heck! I am in DSW buying shoes with Luke yesterday when I came across these. (He told me it was illegal to take pictures of the merchandise and I would be arrested, but I did it anyway) No joke the shoes were made out of a thin wool fabric, seam showing, and had the simpliest clasp. I kept thinking to myself, I could make these.... but then... I didn't want to subject myself to becoming a quaker. Making clothes is one thing, but shoes...?? I know that this sewing thing can go too far and when it comes to making my own shoes I pull in the reins. However, I am tempted to buy them and see if anyone asks if I made them, but imagine how much they would smell, being that they are wool, if they got wet. Yuck!

Bridal Shower

Luke's mom was putting on a bridal shower for a girl at Longhorn, where Luke works, and I volunteered to help. It was really a lot of fun. I started by picking out fabrics that I tought would go with the copper table in the room. Then I magically made two table runners with borders all in about 3 hours. One was 4 feet long and the other for the buffet was two feet long. Joy ironed everthing (saving me from that aweful prep work) and I basically did a bunch of straight plain stitches. I was able to put some borders on them as well which help them tie into one another. The party turned out great the next day and was such a tribute to fall.

Happy Fall!!