Ruffle Bloomers & Top

This outfit was left unfinished because I didn't do a great job with my stitching.

My seams turned out wobbly on the bloomers,

and don't even get me started on the top.

Let's just say that I put many hours in with a seam ripper on it.

I had hoped to pair this outfit with the bubble romper for a gift,

but the quality is just not worthy.

It was, instead, given to "Bear" because, as everyone knows,

a bear can never have too many clothes!

I must say that Bear is the best model I've worked with in a while.

She sat perfectly still!!

The top was a bit big for her, but after Addie's instructions, she is wearing it now.

Those ruffles on the bloomers are just too cute.

I will be trying them again soon.

Bubble Romper & Booties

On Sunday I finally got the "encouragement" I needed to finish that newborn bubble romper  that I started forever ago.

Yup, someone asked about it.

It's been so extra chaotic around here that I had honestly forgotten about it.

When I dug it out and figured out where to start,

I finished it in less than an hour. Sad, huh.

The sweet little one it was intended for has probably outgrown it by now!

And all because I was intimidated by fusible interfacing.

Anyone know what that is?

Stuff that comes in sheets that you cut out and iron onto your fabric for strength.

Yup. Weeks upon weeks have gone by,

And that project was left unfinished because I was too intimidated...

to iron.

 

 

After finishing up so quickly, I still had some nap time left for crafting.

So I grabbed the baby booties pattern I've been holding onto and gave them a try.

The pattern said they were a 0-3 month, but they were huge...and round.

What newborn baby has a round foot?

In all honesty, they looked just like the booties of a certain brand

that come with the complete outfit.

You know, hat, booties, onesie, & gown.

I had to toss every pair of those I got. What was the point of giving them away?

I worked on them for a while trying to figure out how to make them better

and this is what I came up with.

The one on the left is a little wonky, but I think I figured it out for the right one.

Hopefully, I will remember what I did and be able to adjust the pattern.

These are just too sweet when paired with the bubble!

Add a coordinating bib and it's an awesome little gift set!

(I'll work on better booties and the coordinating bib tonight)

 

 

 

 

Candy Corn Dress

First of all, I must admit that Halloween certainly is not my favorite day. So why blog about it? Well, I had decided that I wanted Avie to dress up as candy corn.

(The girls aren't really old enough to ask to dress up as anything so I just try to choose something for them that matches their personality. I really dislike the scary costumes and decorations, but I think that allowing kids to dress as a super hero or a princess is great. My girls both have a great imagination, especially Addie. They are always role playing or dressing up at home, so having a special day to encourage creativity is fine with me.)

Now, back to the candy corn.

I know it is early, but I want to make the girls' costumes this year,

and we all know how I am about getting projects finished,

so I decided to get an early start.

I went shopping and found the perfect fabric,

came home, and started sewing.

This is the first dress I made. Turns out that the candy corn fabric I used as my guide in making it was wrong. Too bad I didn't realize that until I was almost finished. Grrr.

My second try went much better. I worked really hard at my top-stitching, too, and I must say that it looks pretty awesome. 
Now that it is finished, I have changed my mind about it being her costume.
I think it is just an adorable dress for fall! I can't wait to take the girls to the pumpkin patch and have their pictures made!! 
Oh, & I have lots of yellow and orange fabric left over if anyone is interested in a candy corn dress! Just leave me a comment.