One of the projects I did for Project Run and Play last year was a pair of "Audrey Hepburn" pants to go with this outfit.  It was the most-worn pair of pants in Hannie's drawer, so the one thing I knew that had to be in the collection were another pair. These are made out of stretch denim (the same as the pencil skirt) that I got at FIDM in LA.  They are basically a straight-legged pant with a waistband and side seam zipper.  Last year's version I traced from a pair of leggings.  This year ... View the Post

I was in love with the this fabric the moment I saw on the clearance table.  ( I almost felt like it was a splurge at $8 dollars a yard after all my super cheap finds.)  It is a lilac suiting fabric, but it has a bit of a shine to it which is so pretty in real life.  I used almost 3 yards of it for the dress.The bodice was drafted with a ballet neckline and front and back darts and elbow-length sleeves.  I did line the bodice, but looking back it probably didn't need to be (which would have cut ... View the Post

This outfit is actually the favorite in the bunch. It has already been worn to school with a report that she and her friends loved her heart shirt...so I need to wash it quick so she can wear it tomorrow.  (Girls at 7 love hearts, but I think I am 7 too...because I think it was my favorite spur-of-the-moment piece too.) I knew from the beginning that I wanted a cropped shirt. You see there was this cropped white shirt in a "Gidget" movie that I have been dreaming about and wanted to make.  I ... View the Post

Today's "School Girl" look is a Peter Pan collared blouse (you knew there had to be at least one peter pan collar ;) and a stretch denim A-line skirt.First up is the skirt.  Since my daughter is getting a bit older, I made a simple A-line skirt with front and back darts and a back zipper.  The stretch denim is from LA at FIDM and it was $3 a yard (I bought 5 yards).  I used less than 1/2 yard because it was 60 inches wide, so I still have a TON of stretch denim leftover which is great news.I did ... View the Post

The first look is one of two dresses that I put into the collection.  This particular one is Hannie's favorite.  It is an A-line dress make out of winter white gabardine that is fully lined.  The front lace is from a vintage table runner that I have had in my stash awhile, waiting for the right dress and it finally found a home.I drafted the pattern for the dress but I do have an alternative in paper pattern form if you are looking for a similar look.  You will need to make the sides a bit more ... View the Post