Do you remember this sneak peek pic from way back in September? Believe it or not, I did not "file 13" this project! I finally finished my part of making these outfits (cutting out all the pieces & the appliques) around Christmas time before I gave them to my mom to sew (I might add that she finished her half quite promptly). I can be such a procrastinator - I had originally intended for these to be fall outfits! (Ok, but seriously my husband usually works 80 hours a week, so that makes me a very busy FULL time mom!) 
Here they are - finally finished! They are reversible corduroy A-line jumpers with a print and initial patch on one side, and a funky owl on the other. Thankfully they ended up being a little bit big, so I'm hoping they will still fit next fall. I do think the owls will be really sweet for Valentine's Day. Oh yeah, and the ribbon you see in the top picture was used to have coordinating hair bows (for the owl side) made by my friend Angie. The girls already wore the printed side to Hollywood Studios back in December, here are a few pictures I snapped of Annie "modeling"... 
Awe, see how much she loves her dress ;) Now that I know how long it takes for me to make my projects happen, I'm starting early on the Summer outfits I want to make! Here is a sneak peek of the fabric I've picked for a couple of different outfits. I also have a few other ideas in the works, but I'm trying not to get too far ahead of myself! 
After I design the outfits and cut out the pieces, my mom either oversees or does most of the sewing. I still don't have the confidence to do it all on my own, she's just so good at it and I'm too much of a perfectionist to be happy with my own "stitchery" just yet ;)
Now, when I say "I design the outfits", I don't so much mean that all this stuff just comes off the top of my head. I usually have already seen a picture that inspires me. For example, I ordered this precious hat for Evie from Sparkleberry Crafts on Etsy, but I also loved this pink gingham peasant dress (with vintage ribbon!) seen in the photo. So I have plans to make my own version of it using this Sandi Henderson pattern and some vintage ribbon that I "swiped" from my mom's collection, I actually think mine will end up being cuter ;) 
I found this sister set on The Cherry Tree 123 blog and I totally love it! My mom found the same patch work madras plaid fabric at Hobby Lobby - great find! Then I picked out some green seersucker to coordinate with it, so I plan to mix it up just a bit. I just need to stay focused and make these projects happen - I can do it - I hope! If you want some children's clothes design inspiration too (or if you just want to save your sanity and buy stuff) here are some of my other favorite sites for stealing ideas...
Here they are - finally finished! They are reversible corduroy A-line jumpers with a print and initial patch on one side, and a funky owl on the other. Thankfully they ended up being a little bit big, so I'm hoping they will still fit next fall. I do think the owls will be really sweet for Valentine's Day. Oh yeah, and the ribbon you see in the top picture was used to have coordinating hair bows (for the owl side) made by my friend Angie. The girls already wore the printed side to Hollywood Studios back in December, here are a few pictures I snapped of Annie "modeling"... Awe, see how much she loves her dress ;) Now that I know how long it takes for me to make my projects happen, I'm starting early on the Summer outfits I want to make! Here is a sneak peek of the fabric I've picked for a couple of different outfits. I also have a few other ideas in the works, but I'm trying not to get too far ahead of myself! After I design the outfits and cut out the pieces, my mom either oversees or does most of the sewing. I still don't have the confidence to do it all on my own, she's just so good at it and I'm too much of a perfectionist to be happy with my own "stitchery" just yet ;) Now, when I say "I design the outfits", I don't so much mean that all this stuff just comes off the top of my head. I usually have already seen a picture that inspires me. For example, I ordered this precious hat for Evie from Sparkleberry Crafts on Etsy, but I also loved this pink gingham peasant dress (with vintage ribbon!) seen in the photo. So I have plans to make my own version of it using this Sandi Henderson pattern and some vintage ribbon that I "swiped" from my mom's collection, I actually think mine will end up being cuter ;) I found this sister set on The Cherry Tree 123 blog and I totally love it! My mom found the same patch work madras plaid fabric at Hobby Lobby - great find! Then I picked out some green seersucker to coordinate with it, so I plan to mix it up just a bit. I just need to stay focused and make these projects happen - I can do it - I hope! If you want some children's clothes design inspiration too (or if you just want to save your sanity and buy stuff) here are some of my other favorite sites for stealing ideas...and of course Etsy Kids!!!
4 comments:
Those are really cute pics of little Annie!! I love the dresses!
I love helping you make these things with 2 little girls outnumbering us the whole time. Such precious times spent with all of you! Love you more!
Cute, cute! Missing you guys. Would love to get together next week! Hope you're feeling better and that Evie gets better soon!
I am really loving the pictures...and the fondue date this sunday. Love my womens!
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