I've been sewing for a year and a half yet I still can't bring myself to buy fabric {unless it's an inexpensive remnant}. The wonderful thing about sewing for a baby or child is that so little fabric is required and a perfect fit isn't totally necessary... a beginner's dream.
Remember back in 1987 when everyone had to have a Laura Ashley dress? Well, I had one and my mom saved it. Twenty-three years later the dress was, of course, dated, but the fabric was still beautiful so I cut it up and made a dress for Baby Sister.
Baby has quite a stash of little day gowns and smocked dresses {many of which were mine... again, my mom saved them} but she needed some cool, summery, knit dresses. I used two retired jersey knit crib sheets and Rae's itty bitty baby dress pattern to create this sweet blue and white sundress.
Baby has quite a stash of little day gowns and smocked dresses {many of which were mine... again, my mom saved them} but she needed some cool, summery, knit dresses. I used two retired jersey knit crib sheets and Rae's itty bitty baby dress pattern to create this sweet blue and white sundress.
I was so happy with the result that I repeated it, this time using a friend's old knit shirt that was on its way to the thrift store along with more of the retired blue crib sheet. I think Baby Sister will look as sweet and cool as an ice cream cone dressed in it this summer!
And, I've got plans for more because these simple little onesie dresses are too cute to ignore!
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Those little dresses are so precious. You must be about ready for your little one to arrive. I will be thinking of you and sending you my best wishes.
Christian, your work does NOT look like a beginning sewer! I am so impressed! And that sky-blue and white is my favorite favorite combination - and I LOVE that pattern. I wonder if I could modify it for my big girl - that ruffle is the cutest thing.
And I'm curious - why can't you bring yourself to buy fabric? Sweet to use your own Laura Ashley dress (I had several of those, but none saved - what a bummer now that I see what you did).
Margo -- To put it bluntly, I'm scared silly to spend money on fabric. I have very little confidence in my sewing abilities and I'm scared to death that I'll ruin a nice piece of fabric if I buy it.
And the ruffle you like... I made the same mistake TWICE in putting the sundresses together and I had to use the ruffle to cover up my dreadful seams... either that or rip the dress apart, again. I love sewing, love it, but I'm kind of clumsy.
Christian, these are amazing little clothes! And I remember that LA dress on you! Your precious little girl will look as beautiful as you always did.
Praying for you!
Aunt Pattie Martin
Those are absolutely adorable. I love how much fun you're having with this little girl! It is so much fun to sew dresses, isn't it?
So sweet. I love the re-purposing of fabric too. A great way to continue the memories.
And no, my dear. You have moved beyond beginner. Lovely, lovely job!
The dresses are beautiful! And little girls are so much fun to sew for!
Those are soooo cute! I love them and can't wait to see little sister in them. Thanks for the button suit it came in the mail yesterday!
These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I am totally WOWED!
Happy Easter!
sooo sweet! blessings on you sweet friend! Kelly
We don't know if we're having a boy or girl so I've held off on sewing anything for the new babe but your dresses are great inspiration!
(Any day now for me! I have a little race going on in my head-- who will be first, you or me? :D)
the dresses are adorable but i can take my eyes off your cathedral window quilt, where did you score that beauty, you lucky lucky girl.
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