This is another great pattern by Michie. The most recent version I made was given as a gift from a friend.
I made it a couple of times this past Christmas, once for Lucy and once for a friends daughter with a matching Children's Corner Johnny for her son. It is a great pattern for a monogram or applique. Although her patterns require some hand sewing, it is well worth the effort and helps maintain the classic look and heirloom quality.
I made this one as a gift, but I love this pattern and hope to get a few completed for my own baby due in the next few weeks!
It is such an old fashioned pattern, but looks fun and modern with just the right fabric!
This may officially be my new favorite pattern. It shipped very quickly from Oliver+S after it was released on April 5th. So far, I have only made View A, the dress with pockets, but I plan on trying the shirt version next. It is a great dress for spring, summer and even fall and winter! Check it out layered over a long-sleeve shirt and some tights, still cute. Now, if only Lucy would stand still for pictures...
I just finished this for baby girl #2. The big sister version is in the works, I just have to go pick up some more green rickrack! I'm obsessed with this fabric. I think it's maybe the cutest spring kid fabric ever. I got it here.
For my birthday my mom got me the Swingset Tunic pattern by Oliver+S. She also, with Lucy's help, picked out some fabric for my stash. I have always wanted this pattern and was excited to get started. The Swingset Tunic also comes with a skirt, but I just can't bring myself to put Lucy in many skirts quite yet, so I added a large ruffle to the bottom to make it a fun summer dress.
Well, I really have been!
I have started a monogramming and embroidery business, thirtyone13, with a new friend, Jill, and have baby girl #2 due May. Don't worry. I haven't stopped sewing. I haven't necessarily completed any of the projects I started earlier, (see bottom right of blog), but I have started and completed many new ones!
I know by now the three of you that actually read this have quit checking for updates, but maybe you'll come back?
Today we did a photo shoot in my mom's front yard of Lucy in some applique shirts and the two dresses we sell at thirtyone13. The pants we are not selling, but I will be making tons of them for little bit this summer. I used this pattern and added another inch to the stride because they were a little bit too low rise for my liking.
Here are the results...
She was a great little model!
I have also been working on these t-shirts for my cousins little boy. They should be shipped off tomorrow!
That's all for now, but I'm going to really try and update this thing more often. We'll see how it goes!
I took an heirloom sewing class about a month ago and made this dress shortly after. I've been waiting to take better pictures of it after it has been ironed and startched, but I had the camera out tonight and went for it. I know my mother will be appalled, but if you can look past the wrinkles it's not so bad.
I used Lauren's A-Line Dress Pattern by Bonnie Blue. It's very basic, but with a little lace it takes on a totally different look. I added pin-tucks to the front and ecru entredeaux and lace around the hemline and sleeves. I like it because it's subtle look and I was scared to use lots of lace on my first attempt. She wore it to church a few weeks ago!
This is the same dress pattern, but a totally different look. I made this one in a size up and it's still big, but I think it would look cute with a little apron or swing back top over it. The fabric is very bold!
I picked up some tops from Old Navy in the clearance section and made Lucy some pants to match. My mom picked out the fabric! Little bit does better in custom pants with an adjustable elastic waist due to her figure. :)
I completed this quick project this afternoon. My mom found this cute Janie & Jack Sweater at a consignment shop and it looks like it was never even worn. The sweater even came with a matching hat, but I'm pretty sure little bit will never let me put it on her head. I wanted a cute skirt to go with it so I went with the pleated skirt pattern that comes with the 2+2 blouse by Oliver+S. I found this raspberry corduroy on sale at Joann's on my last visit. It's a little big right now, but at the rate she's growing it should fit just right by December. As always the pattern came together quickly and easily and I learned a few new things!
Well, I had a great trip to Chattanooga. While there we attempted to learn to stiple. I have yet to put it into practice for real, so no guarantees. I'm not ready to add that to my list of sewing skills quite yet.
Next weekend I'm signed up for a class on how to start your own embroidery business. Now that is a skill I am confident I can offer. Let's hope we learn lots and maybe I'll actually put some things in my etsy shop!
Last night I finished sewing an Oliver+S 2+2 Blouse (View A) for Lulu. It's one of the first things I have sewn for fall. If only it were a little bit breezy in Houston so I could justify letting her wear it out of the house!
I made the 18-24 month size everywhere except for the length which is a 3T. I wanted it to be a little more tunic-like to go over some little brown leggings instead. It turned out just as I pictured. I'm considering making my next one even longer for little bit to wear as a dress!
I opted for a button closer at the neckline instead of the ties because she's at the age where she would just try to either eat them or pull them off all day.
Here's the 2+2 Blouse (View B) I made for her last fall. I don't even remember when she was that little!
I have lots more to share including my first dress using entredeaux and lace! I'll have to wait for her to wake up so I can take pictures.
I caved and purchased these as soon as they became available. I couldn't resist. I'm not proud of it. Now I am just waiting patiently for the package to arrive at my door.
