You can do it! Easy Manshirt

On the topic of Spring Top Sewing, I thought I'd give out some pointers for an easy men's top. It's hard sewing for the man in your life when their...

sewingRae HoekstraMarch 30, 2009clothes for men Comments

Spring Top Sewalong: Call for Pattern Ideas

A few of you have asked about possible patterns if you are a beginner sewist. I usually make my patterns up, but you have to start somewhere, so here...

spring top sewalongRae HoekstraMarch 30, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments

SPRING TOP WEEK (you know you want to)!

I'm getting so excited about sewing tops for spring! Skirts I can't get as excited about; as a toddler-mama I really just wear the same pair of jeans almost...

spring top sewalongRae HoekstraMarch 23, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments

Toddler Backpack Sewing Pattern PDF

(NOTE: this is the new updated version of the pattern, if you purchased the pattern between March 2009 - October 2011 and do not wish to purchase the updated version click...

patternsRae HoekstraMarch 18, 2009backpack, toddler backpack Comments

Almost here...Toddler Backpack Pattern!

:: Now there are two! ::So just popping in today to say that I've been working all week (remember, that's in Toddler Time, meaning during naps and after bedtime) on...

patternsRae HoekstraMarch 16, 2009backpack, toddler backpack Comments

Toddler Backpack

UPDATE: TODDLER BACKPACK PATTERN AVAILABLE HEREThis weekend I made up a new pattern for a little backpack with a zipper. Elliot's birthday is coming up soon, and he's been walking...

patternsRae HoekstraMarch 9, 2009backpack, toddler backpack Comments

Buttercup Bag Flickr Pool

It's so fun to see all the photos of "Buttercup Bags" that have been sent in over the last week! So I've put together a photo pool over at Flickr...

patternsRae HoekstraMarch 8, 2009buttercup Comments

(Free!) Buttercup Bag Sewing Pattern

The beloved Buttercup Bag sewing pattern is now free in both sizes! To get your very own copy, please sign up for my newsletter! Once you've confirmed your subscription, you...

patternsRae HoekstraFebruary 25, 2009buttercup Comments

His and His: Spring Shirts for Mr Rae and Elliot

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I made these. I've always been the sort of person who is thrown into silent hysterics when confronted with people in matching outfits...

clothes for boysRae HoekstraFebruary 19, 2009clothes for men Comments

Zig-Zag Inspiration

I don't think I've ever done a random compilation here but I've been seeing the ZigZag all over the place lately and love it. I thought if I put up...

quiltingRae HoekstraFebruary 9, 2009 Comments

Toy Bag from Spoonflower Swatch

Lately I've been spending a good amount of my free (i.e. nap) time making fabric designs to print out on Spoonflower. It's so much fun! Since the colors...

sewingRae HoekstraFebruary 4, 2009spoonflower Comments

Knitted: Tomten Sweater and Toddler Mittens

Due to the extremely cold temperatures around here (have I mentioned how COLD it is here in Michigan yet? Oh yes, now I see that I have...), sewing hasn't...

clothes for boys, things made with yarnRae HoekstraJanuary 30, 2009 Comments

Christmas Prezzie: Tree Skirt for Elli

Watching the last of January creep up on us I knew I had to sneak in just one more Christmas gift before I lost my chance. At least my Christmas...

at homeRae HoekstraJanuary 21, 2009christmas, holidays Comments

Veggie Shirt for Elliot

For Christmas this year I received a serger (cue cheering) from my mom- and dad-in-law, who were happy to give it although they were a little confused about what it...

clothes for boysRae HoekstraJanuary 21, 2009 Comments