happy fall!

I love fall. I had to put a sweatshirt on for the first time in months and it felt so good.  So excited to "get my fall on" with all kinds of cozy. First holiday of the cool season, Halloween! My mind is racing with costumes for my one year old and while my imagination has been working overtime so has my trusty brother sewing machine. I received some orange and black with my shipment and have been blowing through black thread to bust out some all hallow's october wear for the mini's on the block. I attempted my first dual front pant pockets on a pair or orange legs. They turned out so cute and sewn so well. i was so excited to get them on my little model.

... and I had sewn the pockets on the butt of the pants! Not sure if it's worth my time to take off the pockets, or just let junior wear pockets on his bum...hmmm) They are very cute, no?


This is how we learn. I bet I will never make that mistake again!
Luckily the halloween skirts came out perfectly and are ready to be worn! A pair of striped black and white (or purple) tights and some mary janes, oh I love it!!

Visit the shop to pick one up before they sell out!

---sarahjane

pale snail

My favorite local fabric shop, which I recently discovered is closing.  This is very bad news.  It's such a cute shop and very inspiring just walking through the door of the 1920's little house that has been converted into a seamstress' dream.  The good news is everything is on sale!  I could not resist picking up some things I have been eyeing despite receiving the very first shipment of fabric this week. 

like this pale snail beauty
This will make for a gorgeous throw on any couch or bed (or crib)!  It is 100% cotton and would be a very darling skirt or dress also.  I gave it a good wash and dry and paired it up with a cream super cuddle where it will probably live and love and cuddle forever (maybe some teal rickrack to spice it up a little). 
I have been looking at this fabric for awhile and finally picked it up at my local place on sale, I found it online here as well ...
tula prince charming fabric
       note:I probably paid more for it on sale in my lovely store BUT there is a huge love in going to the fabric store and giving them all a good feel prior to (finding one you love and) purchase. Buying online is just not the same (DUH) and I love to support small business in my locale.

I also picked up some super cute flannels and some of the most cuddly minky soft love lovey fabric on earth.  I am sure these will be seen soon as winter approaches.

Stay tuned for more to come... Very cute things are being finished... MORE cute things are being started...  

---sarahjane

let it begin...

The fabric has arrived! The very first shipment is here! This was my first online fabric order and I am so pleased at how everything turned out. I just wish I had ordered more. Everything is imported from Japan through a specialty Japanese craft and fabric website. It is certain to make for some darling things of all kinds adorable.

Don't be gone too long!

---sarahjane