Over the weekend I finished working on the little dress. I'm happy with it and I think I'll make more with this pattern. Luckily it comes with a number of sizing options so it can grow with her. I think that now I've worked through one any further efforts should be easier.
Pattern can be found HERE.
And, while I was at it I thought I'd attempt making a pillowcase dress from the instructions found HERE.
- HERE is another small project that you could consider doing to show your support for the Ukraine.
- For those of you who like frogs, perhaps THIS might catch your eye.
- Have a look through THIS gallery! And how about the amazing thread painting projects found HERE.
- I would never wear one of THESE myself but have to admit it did make me smile!
- Anyone interested in embroidery would find THIS to be an interesting article to say nothing about the eye candy!
The dress does look good. I'm glad you're ready for more now that you succeeded with one. And Ukraine continues to need our help and support for a long time yet.
ReplyDeleteI suspect I'll be making a few little dresses over the next while - at least until the baby decides she hates dresses and wants to live in jeans!
DeleteAdorable dress! The pillowcase dress pattern makes a nice womens' summer dress as well.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of a pillowcase dress in adult size but I think you're right!
DeleteLovely little dress finish--so cute...someone special will just love this --twirling the skirt around ;)))
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
Don't think our wee grandie will be twirling in this one - at least not quite yet. That will come soon enough!
DeleteI would love to see a picture of your little darling in this sweet little dress.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see a picture too! Hopefully I'll get one when the time comes.
DeleteSweet little dresses! The fabric in the second reminds me of the rainbow hearts my daughter had in her room as a little girl. So fun!
ReplyDeleteThey're in the mail as we speak - now just have to hope they're okay with our family.
DeleteYou say you are not a seamstress, but I think this dress definitely qualifies you Mary Anne. It's so pretty and how neat that you could make it in bigger sizes as she grows. Back to a little winter here in my neck of the woods. Hope it's warm and sunny your way!
ReplyDeleteNot warm and sunny here either - sunny yes, but most definitely not warm! Bitter wind too.
DeleteI won't tell you just how often I had to apply the seam ripper to get the dress done!
That dress is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you! (and welcome to my little corner of the internet!)
DeleteYou did a bang up job on both those dresses. Yes the pattern will no be easier for you to make another.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hopefully the dresses will be liked when she grows a bit more.
DeleteI love that little dress - it's just so cute. Good for you for trying something so tiny!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was outside my realm of knowledge but now I'm not so afraid to tackle another one.
DeleteThe dress turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm happy with it. Hopefully our family will be too.
DeleteThe dresses both turned out beautiful Mary Anne and how lovely for your new granddaughter to be clothed in Grandma's love! Have a lovely weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine - I'm sure there will be more dress making in my future!
DeleteWow! Time got away! I can't believe I'm behind on 3 of your posts.
ReplyDeleteWatch out, having a new little girl in the family just might have you keeping out that sewing machine. I always felt lucky to have 2 girls then 2 grand daughters to sew little dresses. I've never been able to sew clothes for little boys well and it seems the variety allowing for creativity just isn't there.
It seems that I might have created a bit of a monster with making sleep pants for our sons (both of whom are very tall and can't buy them long enough) and now I'm getting requests for the next generation of boys so I suspect that will continue for a long time to come. Having a little girl to sew for is going to be fun, at least as long as she's willing to wear dresses.
DeleteYour little dresses are adorable. I feel certain your second dress will go much better and faster. Love the links you have shared. April Blessings Dear.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to start the next dress soon else I forget how I did it.
DeleteBoth of those dresses are sweet. Yes... lots of dresses in your future, I'm seeing. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hopeful for dresses for at least awhile. Until she decides that jeans are 'the thing'!
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