A sewing jag

I've been in such a mood to sew lately! Not sure exactly how I got on this sewing jag, but think it was due to a really rainy week. Today wasn't a rainy day (well it rained a little), but I had my mind set on making a little dress...without a pattern*. I wanted to make a reversible dress. Without instructions on how to do this, I sat around brainstorming. I finally ended up just giving it a shot and with the help of my seam ripper, I was able to finish it. Not without a few hiccups in the process. I just hope it fits Ava (too late for her to try it on..darn). If not, at least I practiced a few sewing techniques.

Side 1: UF Gator Decor


Side 2: Light Pink "candy stripe" design


Instead of using bias tape, I hemmed the edge and made it look like binding on the Gator dress side. A little tedious, but I like the end result.

The candy stripe edge on the gator side of the dress


This candy stripe side of the dress is just hemmed at the bottom.

When I finally finished, I realized the neck hole seemed small, so I took the straps apart and added ribbon. Depending on how it looks on Ava and/or if the neck hole was really too small, I might do something else. I do like the bows though :)



No outtake photos this time. I was too busy just trying to stay focused on finishing it (making this style dress reversible was trickier than I originally thought). Even after finishing it, I still have a few possible steps if I change the straps. I might also iron-on an applique. We'll see.

*I did use a pattern as reference for the shape/size of the dress, but that's all. The original instructions weren't what I wanted to do, so I had to rely me, myself and I.

Next? I want to make a reversible pillowcase dress. After completing this dress today, the pillowcase dress will be a breeze (crossing fingers). Oh, and I want to make a bunch of little bloomers/panties for the dresses.