07 July 2010

Back in the saddle...

I have been at my sewing machine again.

And, it feels real gooooooood.

I started small, by embellishing my deal of the summer...a lil' frock from the Gap for $7.

I had some Anna Maria Horner scraps from the scarves I made for a couple of Christmas gifts last year.

They were already perfectly cut, so I figured I'd whip up a patchy ruffle and sew it along the bottom.

I love it!

It gives my 6 foot frame a little extra length, and it's just pretty.

Oh, it makes me happy.



Next, I attempted a loftier endeavor.

I bought some fiesta-ish fabric from Hobby Lobby a couple of weeks ago for Betsy's 6th birthday ensemble.

For those of you that weren't aware, she has a special relationship with Dora.

It runs deep.  Real deep.

So, a fiesta it will be with small 'Dora' touches here and there.

I wasn't sure what I was going to make for her to wear, but then my momma found that lil' t-shirt for $1.

The smocking had a Mexican flavor, so I thought I'd applique some simple papel picado and, of course, a big ole #6.

I wanted to make patchwork ruffle pants, but lost patience and made a little skirt instead.

She thinks she is the cat's meow, twirling all over the house.


Next up, I want to improve my pattern reading abilities.

I would love to start working on something like this....


I think I'll have to wait until school starts up again.

I'm not sure why, but I just have this feeling it would be best.  ;)

5 comments:

  1. OMG... how darling.. That's what I miss most about having a little girl.. The clothes are just so darn cute.. Maybe that's why I still try to wear them myself??? hummmmmmmmm You out did yourself on that one.. Just darling.
    Staci

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  2. Super cute!!!! Love them both!

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  3. Ooh I love the flair that you added to your dress! And what a darling birthday girl outfit, she will always remember how special you made her birthdays!

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  4. They're both awesome!Betsy outfit is so cute!! Can't wait to see the party details

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