Lucy Lou Dress

This week I was feeling a little ambitious.  So, I thought that I would learn a new sewing trick; shirring.  Little did I know that my zealousness would lead me on a roller coaster of a day.  There I was with my pretty little dress all made with the only thing left to do is shirr the neckline and sleeves.  Ahh, I was envisioning perfection...

Burst!!!

That's right, my bubble burst the minute I attempted this technique.  That's right it took me an agonizing 5 hours, one phone call to Brother (my sewing machine manufacturer--thank you sweet old lady), two YouTube videos, my book Complete Guide to Sewing, and yes, some tears for me to be able to shirr my dress. 

Note: NO DRESSES WERE HARMED IN LEARNING THIS TECHNIQUE.

After much trial and error, I am proud to present my Lucy Lou dress!!!

Dress Features:

Shirred neckline and sleeves with finished hem.

Appliqued fabric flower.

Ribbon trim on hem of dress.

back view

I am proud of this little number and now I cannot wait to try my new technique on another project!!!

Cost: $30

Sizes: 3 months to size 6

Tutu Cute!

I saw a picture of a tutu that I thought was so precious and cute.  Since I was feeling overly ambitious I thought that I would try to recreate the tutu.  While the project was not as easy as I thought it was going to be, the final product was incredibly cute!  Take a look at this little number:

You may not know this yet, but my family simply loves Disney!  My baby girl is going to wear this when we go there this spring!  Isn't it cute?

Cost: $30 size 0 to 2T and $35 3T to 6 (price for larger sizes available upon request)
Sizes: Any size; just give me the waist size.

The Warmth of Sunshine

With the abundant amount of snow and cold weather we have received this winter, I thought that I needed a little warmth and sunshine.  So, I thought that I would get started on my spring collection.  The first dress in this collection is a darling little number I call "Sunshine."

Are you ready for some sunshine?  Here it is:

Front

Back

This dress is a double layer dress with an over skirt and an underskirt.  The straps are knotted in order for your precious little darling to get more years of wear out of this dress.  However, if you would prefer buttons, I can easily attach them.

Get your "Sunshine" dress today and add some warmth to your winter!

Cost: $40
Sizes: 2T to size 12

On vacation see you when I get back!!