I’m trying to remember, but I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve made a pillowcase dress. It’s the perfect beginner project, but somehow I skipped over it. Better late than never, I guess! This one has an extra wide sash at the top and a fun ruffle at the bottom. And I made…
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It IS a thing!
Wow, I had no idea there were such strong opinions about the exposed zipper! I couldn’t believe how many people spoke up against it. It seems there’s a pretty even divide between the people who love it and those who hated it. Good thing I didn’t bring up my anti-breastfeeding agenda (KIDDING!!!) Anyway, I realize…
A Matching Skirt
If you read my guest post over at Craftiness is not Optional, you saw that I promised to show you a matching skirt for this shirt: Well, here it is! A fun twirly skirt for a twirly girl. It’s a full circle with a simple waistband. But instead of putting elastic in the back, I…
Easter Birthday Dresses
Last year I made my girls coordinating dresses at about this time. M’s birthday seems like a good time to make some spring/summer dresses that’ll be multi-purpose. This year M’s birthday fell the day before Easter, which I thought was even more cool because her dad was born on Easter Sunday. Thus her celebration for…
AMH Easter Dresses
I’ve seen so many gorgeous Easter dresses this week! It’s the best time of year to be a blog-reader sewing for little girls :) Here’s what I came up with. Just simple sundresses with ruffle sleeves. I let the gorgeous AMH print do the heavy lifting. Little sister’s has bloomers (made with a slightly…