Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sewing for my girls

I don't sew clothes for my littlies. Clothes are much trickier than quilts, and once I've gone to all that effort my kids are likely to get them horribly dirty the first time they wear them. But... I made an exception for these super simple sun dresses for my girls. I used the pattern from Prints Charming's book, and even found the exact fabric that they used in the book! Because the fabric's so bright and busy you wont even notice the stains :)



 
Sarah is back to school. Last year I offered to make Sarah a library bag, but she didn't want a home-made one, she wanted one the same as everyone else at school (a plain cloth one). This year, when I asked her again, she decided that a home made one would be nice - but it must have a shoulder strap. I quickly whipped this up, using my Heather Ross fabric, before she could change her mind. I told her that every time she looked at it she could remember how much I loved her.


I couldn't help myself and made her a pencil case too (modelled by Gracie.)


Using some lovely Rockdots fabric by Umbrella Prints for the lining.


It's nice using up these precious fabrics on my precious ones.
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13 comments:

  1. Cindy SharpFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Well done! It is all beautiful.

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  2. Ellen ArthurFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    These are all really lovely Kate. They have a great Mummy! Xx

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  3. Sarah CraigFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Sweet stuff, Kate!

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  4. MariFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I love the pencil case with its bright and happy lining!

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  5. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    They look beautiful Kate! You have a lucky little girl :o)

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  6. EGFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    These are darling, Kate! Good job!

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  7. StephanieFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I love sewing clothes and personally find it easier than quilting (definitely quicker lol)
    Those dresses turned out beautifully :)

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  8. AmeliaFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I want a book bag just like that!! :)
    The girls and their dresses look gorgeous xx

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Two happy girls in their new dresses, I encourage to keep sewing, it's very rewarding.
    Little cuties, love the prints charming fabric too and yes hides the stains.

    Lyn

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  11. SamanthaMarch 2, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Great job on ALL of these projects! It's nice to see people use up their precious fabric on their precious ones, as you say. :)

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