Friday, May 6, 2011

little 50's housewife

First things first...I'm off to Utah this morning with Charlotte in tow-wish me luck on the flight with her! I keep telling myself: At least it's only 2 hours long....I'm on a whirlwind trip to visit my two siblings that live there and of course, their fabulous spouses, and cousins, and friends, and fabric shops... ;) Of course.  and Hobby Lobby! I am soo excited, since we don't have one here. Anywho, wish me luck, and if you're a Utahn and happen to see me piling tons of stuff in my cart at Hobby Lobby, well, that shouldn't surprise you now. hehe. 

Ok, onto the post!


I made another Anna dress so you could see it in a patterned fabric.

Yup, totally ALL for you guys. Oh, the things I do for you!


It reminded me of a 50's housewife dress, so I bribed got Sadie to pose playing in her play kitchen for me!


And oh my, the fabric....swoon! I grabbed this fabric from my local Joann's! Can you believe it? I adore the print and knew I had to make something right away with it! It's from DS (Denyse Schmidt) Quilting Collection. I grabbed some of this print and another one but they didn't have much else from the line at my Joann's. :(


This little girl is always in motion. I have about a Bajeeellion of these kinds of pics.


Another gratuitous fabric shot...gorg!


OK ok...another one! (what, are you complaining?) Look at the cute buttons then!


I did the sleeves differently then my light blue Anna dress-they're just regular sleeves. no gathers.

I guess that's it! These two dresses are Sadie's favorites-she rotates through them pretty regularly. ;)

21 comments:

Nikki said...

So cute, I love that fabric too!! Can't wait to make one of these!
Which part of Utah you coming to?

Jen @ My Own Road said...

I love the 2 fabrics you used and the coordinating buttons, this is SO adorable!

Chris said...

Oh, I love it! The contrast band and buttons were the perfect touch.

Christie @ A Lemon Squeezy Home said...

That is GREAT fabric! Yes, where in Utah are you going? Have a great trip!

nest full of eggs said...

that is a cute print from JoAnns !

amy said...

Yay!!!! Darling dress!! Yay, for Utah...it's my home... and I LOVE HOBBY LOBBY!! Hope you have the best weekend ever!

Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE said...

cuuuute, the buttons are delish! Not to mention the fact that it looks like her hand towel matches, very nice! ;)

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Love this version, too, Jess. The contrast fabric goes perfectly with that adorable print. Have a great trip :)

Sarah said...

I LOVE this version. I will definitely be sewing along with this one :)

caitlindye said...

So, so, so cute! Seriously, I am practically drooling! I love that fabric and it is perfect for that dress!

Mònica Marull said...

This version is really beautifull, too. I have everything ready for the next week sew along (fabric, buttons & interfacing). I'm so excited ;)

Jessica said...

Jess you are so talented! I love the fabric for this one. So so cute! I really need to start making clothes for my kids.
Since you'll be in Utah come south and spend a day with me and teach me how to sew clothes. lol ;)

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sue said...

i love it!! red, white and blue is such a classic combo... got to see if i have any in my stas :)

sarah said...

oh i love it! its beautiful fabric, and that wide red waist just makes it.

L Johnson said...

Have a fantastic journey visiting and shopping in Utah! Love the post so fun;)

el elefante rosa said...

Me parece preciosa esta versión, quizá incluso me gusta más que la otra, yo también me voy a decantar por una tela estampada. espero que no tengas muchas dificultades para leer mis comentarios, el ingles lo leo pero escribirlo lo llevo peor. un abrazo. olga.

Maria said...

ADORABLE! I can't wait to start sewing one for my daughter!

C said...

Love the fabric! Every time I read your blog, I want to sew something :-)

Where is play kitchen from? Or did you make it? I love it!

www.apronsandapples@blogspot.com said...

TOO cute! I love the clothes you make. I am currently trying to get my hubby to help me make an armoir over into a sewing space to so I can get some more sewing done (and get out of the dungeon-I mean unfinished basement:))Can't wait to sew my girls up some dress' Wonderful photography! kristy from www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com

Haylee said...

K I would totally wear that. haha I'm serious, it's so dang cute. I love the buttons down the front.

Prissilia said...

I chanced upon your blog after seeing one of your tutorial printed out in my office printer and I've been hooked ever since :)

I hope I can try your sew-along soon, but I'm also wondering how you managed to find time to sew and also have the 2 girls with you! I only have one and have hardly any time to decide which fabric goes with what!

 
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