Properly Measuring Your Child
Accurate measurements ensure a better fitting garment. Use this diagram as a visual to help you know where to place the tape measure on...
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The Freezer Paper Technique
Try this method for preparing your smocked bodice for the Sleeveless Olivia Add-On! Melissa uses freezer paper to easily hold the bodice...
Alex Bubble
Keep that sweet “bubble style” going awhile longer! Use Children's Corner Alex romper and make this simple change. Shop the Look...
Ginger with Swiss Trim Ruffle
Ginger is an ideal summer sundress! Give your sundress extra flair by using Swiss trim for the ruffle instead of fabric. We used a trim...
Lezette with Contrast Fabric
The pleats of Lezette are shown off in this beautiful Tilda Chambray. Accent your favorite Liberty or favorite print on the collar and...
Ava with Scallops
Rounding the neck of Ava leads to all kinds of possibilities for a pretty collar. This dress mixes the Ava View A dress pattern with the...
Smocked Lee with Embroidered Trim Collar
A classic smocked Lee with a pop of this adorable scalloped embroidered trim. Shop the Look Patterns: Lee Fabric: Super Fine Twill Blue...
Ticket to Ride Louise
Louise is our classic sleeveless bodice dress and true summer staple. How fun is this carnival print from Dear Stella paired with this...
Inspired by London (Nora/Suzie)
We already love Liberty Tana Lawn - but when it comes in this adorable print we have to make something! Greta made a gathered Suzie skirt...
Classic Beach Dress (Victoria/Lezette/Tiered)
This fun white pima stripe dress is a perfect choice for beach photos. We used Victoria with an adjusted raised yoke to add the twirly...
Smocked Ruthie with Cherries
We have been inspired by Smock London's new book, Rocking Smocking, and chose to add their Cherries plate to our classic Smocked Ruthie....
Mary De with Ruffle Sleeve
Mary De is one of our favorite classic patterns. Smocked in white with a pop of yellow flowers this look shines bright! Melissa added a...
Ciara J Liberty of London Olivia
Liberty is such a great option for smocking projects! This purple geometric pops on this Ciara J Tana Liberty lawn. Melissa used the...
Learn to Sew Olivia
Check out our video lesson where Susan teaches both views of Olivia from start to finish. This video lesson is available on our...
As Seen On the Cover: Olivia
Olivia is a classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder. VIEW A has short puff sleeves and ruffle collar. VIEW B allows for heirloom...
Change Waistline on Nora
Every girl we know loves to twirl in a View A Nora. Why not make a slight variation and raise the waist slightly?! In this video, Melissa...
Tulip Smocked Insert April/Harper Bubble
These smocked tulips have us smitten. Pair our April pinafore top with the Harper bubble and add a hint of smocking. We know this will be...
How to Choose Thread (Poly/Cotton)
Cathy and Emily talk about different kinds of thread (50 & 80 Weight Cotton Threads and Metrosene Poly Thread) and when we suggest to use...
Theresa A Bloomer Set (Ella/Frannie Baby)
We paired this classic Liberty of London Tana lawn with a bright turquoise gingham. The top is an Ella blouse with the bloomers from...
Swiss Dot Bloomer Set (Ella/Birdie's Bloomers)
This airy Swiss Dot is a perfect blouse for the warmer weather. Match with your favorite fabric bloomers (like Liberty of London!) for a...