Classic Vintage Sailor Dress...

Ever since we have been on our new venture to make clothing that is classic and beautiful, I have been looking for a vintage pattern to make a sailor dress. I have always loved them, and done the right way I knew this could be a hit! After endlessly searching, I found a pattern for the style I wanted. Unfortunately that pattern was not for sale anywhere! Finally I decided it was time to make up a pattern. I found three patterns that I already had that were to make up this dress...

The dress I was copying

From this pattern I used the sailor style collar.

I used the bodice of this one...since it crossed in front I was able to make modifications, This way it gave me the double breasted look I wanted! 

I took the sleeves and skirt from this pattern...

As you see, a little creativity, some adjustments and details made this dress have the look I wanted! O and did I mention...Those buttons unbutton and the whole front of the dress opens up to make it easy to get on and off your little one!

How to Sew a Binding on A blanket...

Here's an instructional video that teaches how to sew a satin binding onto a blanket. It is very simple to do so you can make cuddly blankets and even give them away as gifts. Let us know if you have any questions about it!

More Pictures from Our Latest Summer Styles

Yesterday was so beautiful that we just had to get outside and get some photos of our newest styles. Actually, one of the dresses I especially wanted to photoshoot had just sold last week in the shop so maybe we will have to make another one to sell! Enjoy!

The back is shirred for an easy fit!

The colors give this dress the wonderful feel of summer!

What a little poser :)

This is our new 4th of July outfit

Ruffle top and button skirt

what fun it is to push a wheel barrow

New Summer Children's Apparel

Yesterday was so beautiful (which can be very rare around these parts) I had to get outside and take some pictures of some of our newest line of summer clothing. This included a skirt with a ruffle along the hem, a peasant top and a coordinating hat. One of our sewing class students made the perfect little model, and her friend was over so we got her in it too! We are still coming out with some 4th of July clothing too so check back soon!

Attention to Tiny Details...My Hat Renditions

Today I ventured out of my usual seamstress ways and made some little doll clothes. When I say little I mean tiny! My customer wanted me to come up with creative cute dresses for these dolls and they are 6" tall. I didn't think I would be able to sew something that little but, when I got to it, it actually turned out really cute! Now I only have 2 other dolls to go in this size and then a couple of Cabbage Patch dolls.

  Here's a picture of my hat renditions after seeing them on Make it Love it.

 

I also just finished up a new summer dress! I also added in some small detailing on this dress. Right above the hem I added 3 pintucks and then put ric rac under each layer. It adds dimension to the dress. This dress has a shirred back and sleeves so it is easy to get on and off a little girl. When you sew little girls dresses I think little added details make all the difference!

dress front

pin-tucks with the ric rac added

shirred sleeves

shirred back