This Nana has been working diligently on this dress for my granddaughter Raleigh for her birthday. I originally posted about it being on my Design Wall a week ago. Well, I had it all done last week except the roushing on the sides on the top skirt. I sure hope she likes it. It has been a long while since I did much garment sewing.
I used to sew for myself and my daughter (Raleigh's momma) all the time. She was the best dressed little girl in school. I always made her a matching bow, or headband, or some sort of hair decor to go with every outfit I made her. What happened to those days? Of course, back then I didn't do as much quilting either. I've always made quilts, just not as many as I do now. Also back then I did more "crafty" things and scrapbooking too. And I was a lot younger and had way more energy back then too.
Since I was on a roll with the sewing thing, I also picked up a piece of Hello Kitty fabric since Hello Kitty is her favorite thing right now. My original plan was to make a quick Pillowcase dress or blouse. That wouldn't take long right? Well, I cut it out and then I decided it needed something more so I went back to town and found a check to coordinate with it for a ruffle. And then I decided I had enough fabric left, I might as well make her a pair of shorts or capri's to go with the top. So, it was back to town again for more check fabric. I now have a complete outfit for her but it's still one more trip back to town.... I don't have any elastic for the waist of the capri's. I think she's be tickled pink about this one.
And, I still have enough Hello Kitty fabric left to make her a pillowcase for her and her doll baby. Wonder if I still have enough time to do that before I leave on Friday morning?!
These are all too cute! Lucky baby girl!
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