I spotted some Liberty of London scarves at Target on clearance for $3.74 the other day-er-week, now, and grabbed a couple. They're huge scarves, and look like they're about a yard of fabric each, sah-weet! This little dress only used up half of one scarf. Just a quick peasant dress, with elastified (that's a word) waistband...love it! also love … [Read more...]
another ruffly dress!
June 16, 2010 By 9 Comments
sheesh, Jess. Stop it with the elasticy ruffly dresses, you're saying. No way, I'm saying. They're too fun!I did it a little differently than my previous ruffle dresses, following this tutorial for the straps and flower-poof-accessory-thingy, which I love! (that IS the official name, I believe)So simple. Forgive the wrinkles, I photographed this … [Read more...]
ice cream social dress
May 21, 2010 By 52 Comments
Since I imagine I'll be quite busy with a new-ish baby (not to mention the Sadester), around Sadie's 2nd birthday in August, among other things...I'm trying to get any pre-party planning/tasks out of the way now, while I still have tons of free time. (hah hah) Included in that list was a birthday dress for the birthday girl. I decided on a ice … [Read more...]
kids clothes week round five
May 14, 2010 By 6 Comments
All done with the Kids Clothes Week challenge! It was a fun week, I got to make some cute clothes for the Sadester, and tried to use up some of my fabric that was just sitting around. I reached my goal of one item/outfit per day, so yay! The last one was something easy, another easy breezy tank (dress)...I almost didn't manage to make anything … [Read more...]
kids clothes week: round one
May 11, 2010 By 46 Comments
My first item for Kids Clothes Week: a dress. Are you shocked? Surprised? hah. hah. Anyways...I gotta say, this is my new FAVE of Sadie's dress collection! (which is getting a bit ridiculous) I just love the fabric, I bought it on sale at Joann's awhile ago (like, $2.50 a yard? I think, so I only used about 3/4 of a yard, so CHEAP dress!), and … [Read more...]
kids clothes week
May 10, 2010 By 6 Comments
Like I need another excuse to sew clothes for Sadie, but the Elsie Marley blog is having a kids clothes week challenge, where she challenges you to sew clothing for your kids for one hour each day the second week of May. (starting today!) There's no prize, just a fun opportunity to put aside time to sew for your kids. I can't wait and my mind is … [Read more...]
floaty dress
May 8, 2010 By 7 Comments
I don't think I've ever had this quick of a turnaround for a refashioned item! I bought this skirt in the morning ($1.50), and by the end of nap, she had a new dress! (with a few adjustments) Rory called it scandalous, I call it summery. (ok, maybe a bit scandalous, but she's still a baby!) ...and waaayy easy. (those extra letters are to impress … [Read more...]
sorry, girls…
May 1, 2010 By 17 Comments
...momma couldn't help it! Please forgive her. She means well. P.S. I'm kinda in love with these dresses...would it be too much to make one for me too?(just kidding....but only slightly) … [Read more...]
pretty. easy. sundress.
April 10, 2010 By 37 Comments
Pretty. easy. sundress. Make your own pattern. You can do it!Fabric is Zig Zag Pastels from the Hullabaloo line, from my sponsor, Sky Reve Fabrics! First: the pattern!Click below for more details! Measure around your child's chest. Sadie's was 21 inches, so I made the width 5.75 inches, + 1/4 inch for seam allowance, 6 inches across. … [Read more...]
quick sundress
April 8, 2010 By 29 Comments
yes, another dress. I can't help it! It's like spring is forcing me to sew all these spring-y dresses for Sadie. I'll have to start putting her in two outfits per day if I want her to wear all of these more than twice. ;) Luckily she doesn't grow fast so hopefully that works to our advantage.I just had to use some of that sheet I bought at my haul … [Read more...]