I tried my hand at sewing clothing this weekend, and I LOVED it! I made my sweet girl two twirly skirts using the
free Lazy Days Oliver + S pattern. We had a little photo shoot on Monday before school (foggy morning!)
They were pretty quick and easy to stitch up, and the only thing I didn't have on hand was the elastic.
I used some Loulouthi Totem for one with some Denyse Schmidt Aunt Edna trim for the bottom trim and on the other one I used some super soft cotton that I had left over from a dress my mom made her as a baby. I'm so happy I used that as it is one of my favorite fabrics, and I love how one skirt is funky and one is sweet.
I am definitely going to be making more of these. I think I've caught the clothing bug! I'm thinking about making one for me.
I want to make her a couple of dresses too. She loves dresses and prefers them to anything else, especially if they twirl. Any good pattern suggestions?
I am definitely going to be making more of these. I think I've caught the clothing bug! I'm thinking about making one for me.
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They're both cute! I really like the dress patterns from O+S... they're not always super quick sews, but really do turn out well. Also, Portabello Pixie patterns are nice. (I have a "dress" girl too)!!!
So friggin' cute!
adorable skirts on an adorable little girl!
Oh, they are so great! So glad you jumped in. Isn't it nice to finish something quickly, too? Sometimes it is so nice to have a little finish amongst all the quilt wips!
When my little girls were littler, I would take a plain t-shirt and sew a long ruffle to bottom, add trim to the sleeves and then embellish the t-shirt somehow to match . . . an applique, a button or something cute. One of my girls would wear nothing else . . . great play dresses.
she is a doll
Oh, the cuteness! What a sweet little model you have :). Great job on the skirts!
Love it! Wish I wasn't terrified to do clothing!
Very cute. I'll make one or two for my nieces.
Another adorable pattern is Twirly Girly Skirt Pattern from littlelizardking.blogspot.com . It's easy and fun to make with all sorts of different fabrics...
Thanks for sharing.
The skirts are so cute, but the models are super cute!!! My grandgirls would luv them....pattern is printing. Thanks for sharing, hugs for Michigan...(o:
Your twirlly girl is adorable.
Beautiful skirts on an Adorable Sweet Girl! From Venezuela
Vary cute, and very brave!
So sweet Jennifer! I used to make all my own clothes as a teenager and have promised myself that if I lose enough weight I`ll make myself a dress for the FQ Retreat in June!
you know jen, i have had that pattern printed out for forever and haven't made it for my daughter yet. can you believe it? i got some really cute fabric from joanns today with the intention of making her a skirt. i have the elastic, and yours are so adorable i should just buck up and get it done!!! ;)
Aww, she's so cute! The skirts are fab too :o)
I haven't ventured into clothing making yet but I'm betting my little princess would love some twirly skirts too.
These are SO cute! What a great use for those fabrics, esp the DS! And you're right - how funny that we both posted the same thing! Your daughter is adorable!!
Your daughter looks very sweet. We have a great Aussie designer who has lots of great looking and easy patterns for kids. Here is her link
http://www.makeitperfect.com.au/MIP/Make_It_Perfect_-_Fresh_and_Funky_Designer_Sewing_Patterns.html
Cheers,
Karen
very cute! all that fog was crazy wasn't it?!?
I think that simplicity pattern you looked at before would be perfect- no zipper and no set in seams. A great beginner project. :)
She's too darn cute!!!!
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