101 Dalmations

101 Dalmations

Hundred day

Hundred day
Polka Dots galore

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Summer Heat


With the summer heat upon us I thought I wound make Sophie a cool summer dress. I used a large floral print. It is a pique fabric. I saw a dress similar at a high end boutique. I immediately thought I can make that. I found a full A-line pattern. It just called for the arm and neck to be turned under. I don't like that and fully lined it. I ran a gathering stitch at the bottom and gathered it up. I than added a white band at the hem. It is also pique. After it was done I realized the neck was to big for her thin shoulders. I took in 2 pleats in the front neck and it fits her much better.I made a flower pin out of white cotton to add to the dress. I think they can really make the dress I had a scrap of fabrics left and made a headband to go with it. The outfit looks really cute on Sophie. It was a very fast and easy dress to make.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Back to School



Well it is back to school for the grandkids. Lucy started kindergarten. She was so excited. Of course she needed a new dress. I got the inspiration for this dress from Giggles and Grins. I just love her stuff. This dress was a Farbenmix pattern.

Sophie has on her bright yellow skirt with exposed seams. Her tee shirt has appliqued flip flops. She thinks she is to old for "cute" clothes.

Of course the boys had to get in the pictures for the 1st day of school. Summer vacation flew buy so fast.