So here is the dress I finally settled on making--seeing how it was my second attempt, I decided to go with something plain and simple.But then I added her accessories.........like the tulle and bird headband I made on a whim...the pearl necklace I bought at Hobby Lobby...and of course the lace leggings and gloves....and the outfit went crazy!!! But, Grace loves it.A lot.And that's all that matters.Oh---and as for Simon. He was just overjoyed that the suit we got him was too big. (So much for ... View the Post
It’s Done….and we can officially have Easter.
P.S. One lesson learned from this dress: When a vintage pattern tells you to use bias tape to face a neckline...and you think to yourself "just line the bodice--it will be a lot easier"--BELIEVE YOURSELF...it will save you lots of trouble. ... View the Post
An Easter Post
So, one Easter outfit has been ready for awhile....it's just Hannah's dress that is giving me grief (dress #2 actually). Hopefully I can finish it up this morning and show you tonight...(if the weather is good enough for some pictures. I have this idea for a photo shoot.....and I need good weather.) I made Isaac's pants using Oliver + S's Sailboat Pants Pattern (this pattern was a total splurge for me).....but I love, love, love the way they came out. I used a heavier-weight twill fabric ... View the Post
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Recently I went to the bridal shower my friend was having for her daughter. This is part of the gift that I took: I went with the idea of that old saying something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. What was old? The apron was made using a pattern from the 50's and out of a vintage sheet I had purchased awhile back. (I really, really loved that fabric.) What was new? In her package were some spanking new oven mitts and hot pads---the exact color of the waistband on her ... View the Post
Some stretch lace leggings.
I have mentioned before on the blog that Hannah is a skirt girl. And so I am always on the lookout for cute leggings to wear with skirts. I have made them out of clearance t-shirts, ruffle fabric, and now STRETCH LACE which I am dying over. Do you think I could get away with a pair for me? I didn't take pictures for a tutorial while making this pair (because I had to re-make them a couple of times before getting them right. Let me warn you right now stretchy lace...is VERY stretchy). But, if ... View the Post
Easter Dress: Take 1
Over the weekend I finished up what I thought would be Gracie's Easter dress. This is it: I like it. It's simple and classic and an ENTIRE SIZE TOO BIG!!!! (I guess that is what I get for doing all my sewing while the person I am sewing for is asleep.) The pattern (one I have that is so old it has a patten number instead of a copyright date) is a size 2. And although Grace is almost 3 she is tiny and usually wears size 2 clothing. I thought it would be a perfect fit...but...I thought wrong. It ... View the Post
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