This is it. After a week of research, shopping (online), and even a star consultation from my friend who happens to be a professional beauty photographer. This picture. It may not seem like much, but I'm really trying to work on my lighting issues. This was my best shot out of more than twenty.

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Ric rac makes anything better! And sweeter, and more girly.

Sometimes I'm surprised at how far one yard of fabric can go. I made a purse and now this dress and there is still a sizeable scrap left. I LOVE this fabric. This dress is so sweet. Who doesn't love a sweet little girl in a pretty dress? (Even if she rarely lets you brush her hair)

I was feeling kind of capable after that Minnie Mouse refashion. This was a project started by a friend and the abandoned. I'm pleased with how it turned out. Its actually not as crooked as it looks.

Still working on lighting. Here is that Minnie Mouse fabric. This one passes the test. She loves it. I changed the top and cut off the stirring. Adding the flutter sleeves is what makes her happy. Since there are no fasteners, she can take it off and on herself.

I didn't think I'd be making any more flutter sleeve dresses. Turns out, I was wrong. She seems to really like this style. I also didn't think I was in the business of making any more little girl dresses. Turns out, I was wrong again. I'm going to spend some time this week looking for patterns and actually figuring out how to make these the right way. This was made from a woman's pajama top.

I pieced together scraps for this one. It is missing the zip pocket inside because I simply forgot.

This is by far the most expensive fabric I've ever purchased. A sweet girl who was with me at the fabric store just HAD to have Minnie Mouse. Guess what? She won't wear it. We've tried it two times and it is too uncomfortable for her. Today I might cut it up into one of those flutter sleeved numbers. Or, I may save it and make her wear it as a wedding dress because the price of this fabric is comparable.

This little cutie is the second attempt at this pattern I ended up modifying the original quite a bit to make it work for me. Part of the reason was the slippery ucky lining fabric.

Pattern:
http://lillyella.com/2014/12/05/sturdy-fabric-basket-tutorial/

 

A flutter sleeved peasant dress. This was my first attempt at flutter sleeves. Things didn't go so well. I ended up using foldover elastic on the neckline. A dear friend gave me a blob of eyelet trim. I LOVE the look of that stuff! I thought my days of making little girl dresses were over. This little girl ran to the fabric store with me to pick up interfacing yesterday for another bag and couldn't leave without this fabric. She actually chose 2 fabrics.

 

An impromptu set of pictures. Everyone was wearing something I made this morning.

 

Patterns:

Kwik Sew 3776

O+S Teaparty Sundress

 

 Over the years, my sewing area has changed many times. Usually due to moving to different houses. This time a change was needed because our family has grown. Again. In every instance, my machine has been set up and always ready for use in the main action area of the house. When it was time for this change it still needed to be where I am, so I can sneak in even a few stitches at a time. Our house is woefully short on storage space so we have armoires in each room. This one is in the living room.

I put a peg board along the back wall for all of my supplies. They are easy to grab and use. This unit is intended for a television, so there are a few outlets right inside. I have a lamp in there for late night sewing. The machine is on a part that slides out so I can sit on one of our bar height chairs if I have time for a longer project. Usually I just stand.

Here it is closed. No kiddos bother it. The drawers and bottom cupboards are full of crayons, puzzles, and other kiddo arts & crafts. On the outside are our 3 favorite family rules.

 

My first real purse. The lining didn't fit well, so I tried to hand tack it in. It is a gift. I made sure the strap is long enough so it can be worn on the shoulder or across the body.

 

Pattern:

www.swoonpatterns.com

 

Coraline is the Swoon pattern name of this wristlet. It went together pretty easily. Maybe I used too stiff an interfacing, I'm not really loving it. Another project to send to the Salvation Army.

Gingham Diapers

I really love gingham diapers! 2 pink and 5 blue. I like the blue ones better. We truly have plenty of diapers for this kid, but when I saw this fabric I couldn't resist.

I had super customer service from Diaper Sewing Supplies. I added onto my order just as they were packing it up and were happy to help. By the way, if you are thinking of ordering, they offer a 'free gift'. I don't suggest the scrap of pul choice. It really was a scrap and useless.
http://www.diapersewingsupplies.com/