Love Is In The Air!!

I don't usually make Isabella clothes for every holiday, but this year she started Head Start so I just love having the excuse to sew her up some pretty new outfits to wear for her holiday parties. I am however always on a budget, so I wanted to use a PDF Pattern that I already had, even though my Etsy Cart is full of patterns that I need want to buy. I also wanted to use a fabric that would be simple, yet pretty for a Valentine Party Dress.

I first decided to pick a beautiful small pink and white polka dot fabric, it is simple, but I can dress it up a tad, it looks cute for the Valentine theme but it can be worn more than once since it didn't have hearts and such all over it. I bought the fabric with no pattern in mind, but I knew I wanted something that had a classic look to it, as well as something that could be layered Isabella can wear it now, and for spring.

You will soon learn from me that I have a slight obsession with Brownie Goose Sewing Patterns. Amy's Patterns are all very classic, slightly vintage, but yet still modern. They are also all full of great commentary, you are sure to get a few chuckles out while reading through the patterns. For this dress I chose to use the Lazy Susan, Susan has so many adorable options, but I made the plain classic dress. Now, don't be fooled by the "plain" term, my Susan is full of classic character!

The Lazy Susan features a fully lined Boat Neck bodice and a beautiful full gathered skirt. Susan is sleeveless but, is perfect for pairing with a coordinating cardigan, tights/leggings and boots for the cooler weather. The option I did for this is dress is put together very quickly, and I had this finished in a afternoon, which you may get it done sooner if you don't have as many distractions as I do.

And now the dress...

Swoon!!! Ah the pearls with this dress just pulls the classic look all together.

I'm all out of words for this beauty.

**If you would like to purchase this PDF Pattern you can do so Here. If you don't sew, but would like to order this dress or one like it please check out my Face Book Page and message me to order.




- Amy


 



Vintage Inspired Bikini

 I don't know about you guys, but I'm itching for warmer weather! Its a whopping 5 degrees were I am today, and its just not fun! I figured today I would go to wonderland and relive last years sewing project of sewing Isabella her very own vintage inspired bikini.

I have a complete love for PDF Sewing Patterns, and if these patterns have vintage appeal then you better believe I am all for it! Ruby Jeans Closet is a PDF designer who has such beautiful, elegant child  PDF Patterns, and much of her patterns are very vintage inspired! I currently have quite the collection of Patterns from this shop, but today I want to share the Gidget Bikini Pattern!

First off the Gidget Bikini is available in sizes 6M-6T, Gidget is a little vintage and a little retro all rolled into one really cute bikini! Gidget is Fully Lined for your little ones comfort, and the bottom pattern even comes with different sizing options for those bums that still wear diapers! Of course with all patterns I have used from Ruby Jeans Closet they include great instructions with plenty of pictures to get you through the pattern quickly and with amazing results. Another thing that I love about Ruby Jeans Patterns is that most of the patterns Ive purchased include tips and tricks for up cycling, I love this, as I have wayyy too many boxes of vintage dresses from the 60's and 70's that I just love!

Okay, Okay I will stop rambling now, here's Isabella in her Gidget!!