Needy Baby

I have a problem of sorts. Venom is super attached to me. Meaning that she rarely wants anyone but me or Mr. Sailor. Which her desire to be with him has only started here in the last 2 or so months. She is refusing to sleep in her bed. She will scream her head off until she is picked up and if I lay her in there after falling asleep, she will wake up and start screaming. I'm really at whits end and not sure what to do. I dislike having to stop everything I am doing to spend the rest of the night in bed with her. Not to mention I dont get sleep because she's sleeping on me all night. Help?

Happily Ever After: 2 Years

Its been a week of celebrations here in the house, Monday was Venom's First Birthday and Today I have been happily married for 2 years. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing man to spend my life with. This past year has just flown by. Last year we were celebrating with the arrival of our beautiful baby girl and with a houseful of family. While we're not doing anything to festive tonight it will still be amazing because we'll be together. I am making some Enchilada pasta, and we have wedding cake cupcakes from a bakery here in town for desert. the rest of the evening with wrap up with family snuggles on the couch watching a movie. it shall be grand!

Little Vintage Lovely.

If you saw my last post then you'll know that I've been working on some epic little girls dresses. I thought I'd share and Tell a little about them.

Matching Bow ties. 

 This first one is a patchwork bubble hemmed dress. Its fully lined and has covered buttons down the back. It also has a matching Bow tie and Suspenders (not pictured, I forgot to snap a picture before mailing) for the little girls big brother and a Matching Headband for Momma.

Built in Pettiskirt

 I also made a Vintage inspired linen Pink Polka dot dress. This dress has a built in pettiskirt, full circle skirt for twirling, puffy sleeves and a zipper up the back. It too is fully lined and has finished seams. Once again it has a matching Bow tie for big brother.

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Venom's Birthday dress.

I also whipped up a birthday dress for Venom. She turned 1 on Monday. (oh my how time flies) I just appliqued a cupcake on a onesie and made a simple elastic skirt. I used leftover material from her diaperbag and some scraps I had. She got several compliments on her cute little outfit and Bow, (which was a Loopy bow from Bows by Tif) I am offering the Birthday outfits in my shop now as a semi custom, You chose your print and either Shorts or a skirt.

Hello Spring, lets get ready for Summer

I know I know, you probably don't want to here it but I've been away again. I have good reason though. Its been chaotic. Dear husband has been studying away and taking test after test. We've had a few house guest and a new addition to or extended family (We have a new Nephew, who had a bit of a rough start but is progressing amazingly).

Venom Now walks and talks.... I cant believe it. I also can't believe its been a year since she was born. yupw her birthday is Monday! I really can't fathom not having her around. She drives me a bit nuts at times but I wouldnt trade here for the MegaMillions Jackpot.... (I really wish I would have won that, or even  the 250,000$ prize that was possible for hitting 5 numbers....

We're moving again. This time to North Carolina for 3 years. It will be nice to be stable for a bit. I am stalking Design sponge and Martha for home decor ideas. I havent really  bothered to decorate our last few houses since we werent in any of them for very long. I fully intend to this time. My poor pinterest has become nothing but home decor.... lol.

If you havent stopped by or seen my page in your Facebook feed. I've updated SewAnnaButton Designs page to the new Timeline layout. I have yet to make a banner for it as I have a friend that is in the process of making a new logo for me and I would love you use that. I have to say that I really like the flow of the pages now. Although, I'm abit annoyed that some of the apps and add ons no longer work for the new layout. I hope that Facebook can address that. I have been sewing. I've been working on a few custom dresses and little boys Bow ties. There completely adorable and I can't wait to get some pics of them in the AM. I will possibly have good Pro pics of them since the Momma that ordered them is a Photog. If you like in the Louisville area look her up on FB. She has been amazing to design for and I can't wait to do so again. I also made myself a dress. Isnt it lovely? Its a jersey Maxi dress. For some reason I decided that I needed a few for this summer. I snagged a great deal on the fabric ($2yd) and 45mins later I had this lovely number that still needs to be hemmed. I have more knit so I can make a shorter verison and I think I may also make myself a new bathing  suit. I've been ogling a few vintage repros but I cant bring myself to pay $80-$120 for one.

How are you preparing for summer?

ETA: Haha in my late night blogging I forgot to add the pic.... oops.

Aftershocks...

I'm sure everyone is still talking about last nights game, parts of which were complete BS! I'm not a football fan (or a sports fan for that matter) but I did watch the game with Mr. Sailor. His team, The Patriots, were playing. I only really watch for the commericals. which I didn't really find amusing this year... its sad.I did watch the game, well parts when I wasnt playing with Venom. I'm glad that its over, I just wish my facebook feed wasnt still littered with trash talk. Lets move on to more important topics, like the fact the Valentines day is like a week away....! Do you Celebrate? if so what are you getting your SO?

I have a few new things that were listed in the Etsy. If you haven't already seen them. They are some Iphon/ipod cases that clip on to your keychain. I'm still tweaking the pattern and design just a bit so there will be a few versions listed. I've got to finish the rest of my card cases and mail out the giveaway winners prizes. (teething spider baby makes things difficult..) I've also got an awesome Idea for this weeks tutorial.

Sewing 101: HELP Machine troubles...

Lets get back on track with our sewing lessons. Today we're going to chat about common machine problems. theses are just issues/questions that I see most often. Please if you think that you can't handle the problem or have no clue what you are doing take your machine in to a service center.

Problem #1: Bobbin thread is all loopy and a mess.
Solution: Re thread the machine, bobbin and all. Some times the thread can skip a tension causing the loopiness. When rethreading the machine take your time to make sure your getting the thread in all of the tensions. The other cause of this problem could be the way the bobbin is put in. Some machines require the bobbin to be put in so it spins counter clockwise. Check your manual to be sure.

Problem #2: Skipped Stitches- This can be an upper tension problem, a dull needle, or it can be something bigger.
Solution: Start by rethreading your machine, changing the needle, clean lint from bobbin area(check your manual for how to) and if your machine is computerized, repower it on. If this doenst fix it then take it in to be serviced,

Problem #3: Jamming up while sewing
Solution: Your item could be too thick. Make sure your using the correct needle for what your sewing. (don't use a ballpoint jersey needle on wovens, etc...) if possible take out any extra thickness or test on a single layer, if its still doing it, then take it in.

Problem #4: How do I?
Solution: Read your manual. I kid you not, I see this quite often. Read your book, that's why they come with it. They talk about the different stitches, how to tread, wind a bobbin and maintenance. Its all right there and very helpful. so read it before sewing.... 

Wordless Wednesday: Head eating Bow...Bow By

Bow By: Bows By Tif