So I’m sure you know that I LOVE Oliver + S. I can’t imagine another person making better patterns for children. Layla is getting taller, so for me that has meant going through my pattern staples and sizing up. I pulled out two of my favorites and purchased some of the utterly precious prints from...
I recently finished up making my first ever Messenger Bag from Liesl Gibson’s book “Little Things to Sew”. I’ve made various things from the book, and tons upon tons of garments using her patterns, so I knew the pattern would be perfect! This bag is meant for a special girl who is turning six years...
I hate growing up. And I dislike it even more when its my child doing the growing. I just don’t understand how time could go any faster. In just over a month, I’m going to have a four year old, and only two months after that, her little brother will be here! Don’t you ever...
I haven’t made little girl clothes in much too long. Layla is in need of some new dresses because she has gotten so tall over the past several months. I am working on that, but I felt the urge to go little. 12-18 months little. So I made the Roller Skate Dress for a special young...
It’s happened again. The Oliver + S bug has bitten me, and this time I made Layla the Class Picnic Blouse with a print from Heather Ross’s Briar Rose. I think this is one of the quickest and easiest clothing patterns I’ve ever used. The Ice Cream Dress/Blouse would be a close contender. I think...
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Ooh I love both of these. My girl would flip for that horse print too. Very cute dresses!
just lovely!
These dresses are too beautiful! I couldn’t decide which dress to make with my horses fabric, but as soon as I saw your roller skate dress I was so impressed, I had to make one too! I’ve linked to your post from mine – hope that’s okay – here’s the link if you’re interested:
http://esmeintheattic.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/galloping-roller-skate-dress/
Your blog is so inspiring – thank you! :)