For Kids

Doll Dress

| For Kids

I made a matching dress for my daughter’s doll.  Not as hard as I thought.  I used another doll dress and used it to make pattern pieces like those from the Sienna Dress.  The sleeves were a little snug, but still fit.  This dress turned out a little short (looks like she’ll need some matching […] Read more…

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Another day, another dress

| Apparel, For Kids

I love making dresses for my daughter.  She gets so excited when I give her a new one, she squeals with delight and does a little happy dance.  (She only seems to do this with the dresses I make – such a nice feeling!)  She always says it’s beautiful and she loves it, but I […] Read more…

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First Sewing Lesson

| For Kids, Sewing 101

My 4-year-old asked me the other day if he could learn how to sew. I stepped up to the challenge. We did a very simple pillowcase – nothing fancy. He actually did very well. I did all of the ironing and cutting straight edges, but he helped pin the fabric and guide the fabric while […] Read more…

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Another Sienna Dress

| Apparel, For Kids

  I whipped up another Lil Blue Boo Sienna Dress today – this time for my daughter. She loved it. I found a t-shirt at Target I really liked and I thought “this would make a great dress.” So I just used the one shirt for the dress. It turned out nice, but I think […] Read more…

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Who says boys can’t wear ruffles?

| Apparel, For Kids

The Ruffle your stuff contest winners were announced.  Although my entry didn’t win, it was mentioned in Disney’s list of her favorite creative entries!  Yay!  That’s so cool! My favorite was the “Up above the world” outfit (a runner-up) which had a rocket with exhaust ruffles. I think I’ll have to make one of those […] Read more…

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