Lovely little Leo

Fist off   HAPPY 10th Birthday to my oldest princess, Tiara!!!! I love you doll face!!!

My beautiful diva turned one year older today.
Makes me feel... old. LOL. How many times will I say that in my lifetime.

She grows more and more beautiful every year and makes me more and more proud as well.
This year.. all year. .she asked to be enrolled into Gymnastics classes.
She has always shown an interest but was always easily distracted by the other sports.. you know, the ones that don't cost as much as a used car :sigh:.
There was no holding her off anymore.. she had played baseball too many times and was ready for gymnastics.

I, being the sewing mama that I am, HAD to try to make her a leotard. HAD to.. and I received the most beautiful piece of cotton/Lycra in a trade that was Perfect for her. And there was enough left to make something for me too :D

So without further ado.. here is Tia's new (only at the moment) leotard! I LOVE it and so does she!

I see LOTS of these in her future!
Thanks for reading!!!!

Hansel and Gretel!

Hard by a great forest dwelt a poor wood-cutter with his wife and his two children. The boy was called Hansel and the girl Gretel.

Hansel sz 10, shown on my sz 7 so it is a little big on him. Fully adjustable and hidden elastic behind front panel allows for a comfortable fit.

Gretel sz8 (also made a sz 6) shown on a sz 8 Mackenzie. Beautiful fit. Adjustable ties on the side of the dress as well as elastic encased in the arms allow this costume to fit a wide range as well.

I also made 3 Squirrel costumes but want to adjust and attach the tails before I post them :D Gimme a few hours and I will have them up. They are off to the post office in the morning!!

A New Twirl in Town

Adorable and less time consuming! My new Girly Twirl dress design!
Made in Double and triple layered twirls! I hope to get some action shots for tomorrows post (I made some Sweet costumes and plan to show them off tomorrow!) so watch for that!

I have a dozen or so more of these all twirled out and ready for sleeves! I am geared up for the Think Spring Arts and Craft Fair at Serb Hall on April 3rd!
Thanks for reading!

Matchy Matchy!

I got the opportunity to make a matchy brother /sister set for kids other than my own! :)
I had a blast!
As I mentioned earlier.. in another psot somewheres.. I am not tooo keen on boy sewing. Not that I dont like boy duds.. because I do! It is just easier to sew for girls and I like to sew ruffles.
I have never been a girly girl and I think I surpressed it a bit too long and a bit too hard.. it has manifested into this girly sewing frenzy that is out of control!
;)
Here is what I made for D and J's photoshoot with the talented Karie of Grateful memories Photography!
Enjoy!

Dainty in Damask

Olabelhe
Your guess is as good as mine
:shrug:
I like this patter by them, though! It's the Natalie dress.
SO pretty.
I made this one for my daughter to wear to my brothers wedding, this May.
I have LOTS more to sew for this even.. including MY dress!
Wish me luck!
Here is Dolly's!

This is why I wanted the ruffled leggings, they allow her to play all while looking cute and staying modest! Win Win!

She is making it clear that she is ALL DONE with pictures.. twice in one day was good for her!

Thanks for looking!

Ruffles of LOVE!

I love Ruffles.
Ruffles LOVE Iris.
These really speak for themselves.
The only thing I need to share is that the fabric is butter soft and these will easily stretch between two or three sizes.
I am buying ruffle fabric in every color.  Holy moly.

                            She takes great photo's, hey! Or maybe I am just Bias.. LOVE that face

CUTE!!
The leggings are somewhat "see through" so they need to be worn under a dress or a tunic. We had the PERFECT one int he closet! She LOVES the outfit too.. so WiN wIn! Iris is usually a stubborn little lady and refuses to wear stuff that I make. Yeah... that has started already. Cant wait till she is 16!
For now it will be ruffle leggings and tunics!
;)

Knit Fit

Yes.. I sew so much that I can post TwIce a DaY!

I didn't actually make these today. I assembled them in sections over a course of two days and finished them a day or so ago.
These are just the begining of what I plan to make for this years stash for the craft shows.
Our first official show is on April 3rd and I am not prepared, not in the least bit.
Yikes.
I have lots of ideas.. more ideas than time.
I did manage to rock out 6 pairs of knit, ruffled trousers with pockets!
I completed them with an UlTrA comfortable, Yoga style waistband.
I am planning to make some matchy appliques to go along with these, like I did for the other ruffled trousers.
Check them out and tell me what you think!