I know it'll be awhile until Tyler's using this, but I had fun making him an early gift.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Art Smock II
Before the stomach bug hit our family, I was still working through my sewing bug. I had a chance to alter the previous pattern and enlarge it. This smock will fit her for awhile. I added a second row of buttons so it could fit her now. I didn't put buttons on the inside, but I might later. The inside is a bright yellow fabric.
Friday, October 17, 2008
another dress
I don't know how I did it, but I managed to squeeze in one more dress today. Probably because I cut out the pieces the day before. I was pretty busy today, but got most of the dress done before the kids woke up from their naps. Then I worked on the rest after they went to bed. Only "crafty" people love spending Friday nights sewing, right?
Well, here's the dress. (No natural light in this photo since it was taken at night)
I really like this style. Easy to sew and fun since nothing seems real tricky to me. I have to confess that the hem is not done yet and I only pinned the straps to the back of the dress because I want to try it on Ava before I finish the dress. This is another dress targeted for next spring/summer, so I'm considering waiting on the hem in case my little girl has a HUGE growth spurt. But I think this dress could work as a top if that were to happen.
What do you think about the buttons? I'm 99% sure I like them, but 1% not so sure. I tried a few others, but this set looked the cutest. Yellow and loud, but still so cute and summery looking.
Well, here's the dress. (No natural light in this photo since it was taken at night)
I really like this style. Easy to sew and fun since nothing seems real tricky to me. I have to confess that the hem is not done yet and I only pinned the straps to the back of the dress because I want to try it on Ava before I finish the dress. This is another dress targeted for next spring/summer, so I'm considering waiting on the hem in case my little girl has a HUGE growth spurt. But I think this dress could work as a top if that were to happen.
What do you think about the buttons? I'm 99% sure I like them, but 1% not so sure. I tried a few others, but this set looked the cutest. Yellow and loud, but still so cute and summery looking.
3 more dresses
Guess making Ava's Halloween costume got me inspired to wip up new projects. Maybe even complete a few of my WIP's (Work in Progress), too. We'll see. I can't spend too much "free time" sewing these days, but it is nice to get a few things on my list done.
Remember my "happy prints" stack of fabric? I finally sat down and made a sundress (or top...depends how it fits Ava next spring/summer). The colors are crazy and adorable.
I love it!
It's a pillowcase dress (not from a pillowcase) and the straps are sewn differently. I didn't have enough of this ribbon to make the straps tie into bows, so I decided to just stitch the pieces in. I've only done it lightly with one stitch. I want to be able to adjust them next spring depending on Ava's size. Yes, with enough ribbon I wouldn't have to do that, but that's ok. A little more effort for a little less ribbon (or $) goes a long way!
The next two dress couldn't be any easier to sew! Unless I just bought them, but what fun is that? I found the cutest sundress by the yard on sale and couldn't resist. Anyone can make these. ANYONE. All you have to do is stitch up the back side of the dress. You can also add straps. An extra step. I may do this later depending on how they fit Ava next spring.
My favorite of the two is the white eyelet dress. I tried it on Ava and she looks angelic in it. I'm a little biased though, right?
That's 4 dresses in a week. Pretty good for me. Not as productive as my friend, Lauren. I remember sewing a lot more when Ava was younger. Tyler isn't so into playing on his own for very long and Ava would definitely prefer more time playing with Mama. So, I'll keep my sewing projects for naptime or after they go to bed.
Remember my "happy prints" stack of fabric? I finally sat down and made a sundress (or top...depends how it fits Ava next spring/summer). The colors are crazy and adorable.
I love it!
It's a pillowcase dress (not from a pillowcase) and the straps are sewn differently. I didn't have enough of this ribbon to make the straps tie into bows, so I decided to just stitch the pieces in. I've only done it lightly with one stitch. I want to be able to adjust them next spring depending on Ava's size. Yes, with enough ribbon I wouldn't have to do that, but that's ok. A little more effort for a little less ribbon (or $) goes a long way!
The next two dress couldn't be any easier to sew! Unless I just bought them, but what fun is that? I found the cutest sundress by the yard on sale and couldn't resist. Anyone can make these. ANYONE. All you have to do is stitch up the back side of the dress. You can also add straps. An extra step. I may do this later depending on how they fit Ava next spring.
My favorite of the two is the white eyelet dress. I tried it on Ava and she looks angelic in it. I'm a little biased though, right?
That's 4 dresses in a week. Pretty good for me. Not as productive as my friend, Lauren. I remember sewing a lot more when Ava was younger. Tyler isn't so into playing on his own for very long and Ava would definitely prefer more time playing with Mama. So, I'll keep my sewing projects for naptime or after they go to bed.
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