Elsie Dress

A few weeks ago I treated myself little bit the Elsie Dress pattern from Sew Sweet Patterns. If you've never heard of them you must go check out their website. This is my first pattern from them and I can't wait to pick up a few more. One of the major selling points for this frugal sewing mama is that most of their dress patterns have a huge size range, so I can make it multiple times as she keeps growing.........

The pattern was easy to follow and so much fun to sew. I learned a few new tricks, like butterfly sleeves and am so thrilled with the outcome.

I know, the picture would be so much cuter if little bit was wearing it but 1. she's in bed and 2. I made the size up, I plan on having her wear this with a little sweater and some leggings over the winter. Which is also why I loved this pattern, it can be worn by itself or layered.

 Here's a few close up shots of some of the details. The pattern didn't call for the ric rac or the pocket, but I am obsessed with pockets and ric rac so how could I resist.

Lastly, my confession.......I still have three little buttons to sew on the back. I picked random ones out of my stash. I think their super cool and funky.

I'm just itching to get the Nancy Dress Pattern......next time. The little collar is so sweet.




Fine print:
This pattern was purchased by me.  This is my opinion and I simply wanted to share my find and brag on my cute dress.

Dress Teaser

Loving the butterfly sleeve....more to show later this week.

Itty Bitty Dress

When little bit was born, I was just itching to make her, her first Easter dress. She was teeny tiny and only 3 1/2 weeks old. I found this great free! Pattern by Made By Rae. The pattern was great, it was easy and I successfully sewed my first piece of clothing. A new mama couldn't be more proud of herself. I changed it a little bit and instead of tie straps I put button snaps.

Sweet little dress

I fell in love with this fabric the second my eyes found it. I knew it would be the perfect little baby dress. The sweet white piping on the bust and little hem line. A mama could just melt over it!