Monkeying Around : Results

 First things first, she had to cut out the pattern pieces. There were only four pieces and we used Ellie Inspired's mini Garden Isle dress.

At first, P-Bear decided to cut while I was looking for the scotch tape and cut everything out before I got there. So, if you are a beginner, let me tell you what I should have told her first - tape everything together on whole sheets of paper, then cut out the pattern pieces.

Then cut out your fabric. Pin the pattern to the fabric. If there is a right side and wrong side, be careful to cut all pieces the same way so you don't end up with pieces you can't use.

 

 Next piece of advice - every time you sit down to sew, ask yourself.... or your minion - I mean, daughter what type of stitch you are using and where your dial should be set.

 If you're wondering how she was able to sew by herself (I was sitting right next to her) I just put the pedal up on a box so she could reach it. I plan to get some of that non-slip roll-up stuff you can put in your spoon drawer, whatever it is technically called!

Also note, if you plan to sew alongside your daughter, remove the pedal from your serger. Its like teaching them how to drive - you will be pushing the invisible brake and if you accidentally push the serger pedal they will know what you did and their suspicions that you are crazy will be confirmed!

  At this point, she had sewn up the sides and attached the overlay to the dress at the shoulders.

Its done and boy is she proud and happy! And her mama is proud too!

Every time she was done sewing a line, she would tell me how much monkey would love it, how gorgeous / fabulous / awesome / other flattering adjective it was going to look on her.

The only part I had to do myself was the neck and arm bindings.


Husband - I am no longer mad at you for giving her the idea that monkey could have (or needed, I don't remember your exact words) a matching Easter dress. However, I am behind schedule so... help me cut fabric.


As a final note I will NOT be posting on Easter Sunday. I will have pictures up Monday of all 3 girls in their Easter dresses :)

Monkeying around!

Today my P-Bear remembered that her father told her that her stuffed monkey could have an Easter dress... and she took it one step further by asking to make it herself. I feel a little like Bilbo Baggins.... this could be quite an adventure!

Pictures to follow!

Multi-Vendor Fan Appreciation

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I am teaming up with some pretty awesome vendors to do a mass vendor fan appreciation giveaway. The giveaway won't be open for entries until April 1st, but I wanted to set up a link where everyone could go to look at the items to be raffled off!

My Pixie Girls's Ruffles is entering one embroidered princess shirt! Aren't these so much fun? I want one!

Princess Designs by Jan  is offering a smocked beauty in size 3T.

Grammie's Dolls is giving away a Lucy Locket white outfit (up to size 5)

 
Little Darling Designs has entered a coloring wallet

Sew Charming by Becky has entered a princess peasant dress (up to size 8)

Johanna's Closet  is donating a cute little Mini Bonnie Blue Dress (will be different fabrics than pictured).

Sewinspireshop  is raffling off 2 one-half yard cuts of tutti fruiti fabric

Future Creations  is donating a $40 credit at their store!

 Ellie Inspired is donating 3 PDF patterns of the winner's choice!

Baby Swag by Toni is donating a spring skirt up to size 6 to her winner!

Stitches by Laura is offering....... a mystery prize!

Dash Of Scents is raffling off one 5.5 oz (the large size!) Winter Woods reed diffuser with decor (2 poinsettas)

TLCustom Creations is offering one of these adorably whimsical mermaid dolls (may not be exactly as pictured)

One size 7 dress and one size 12 dress in the below style, donated by TLCustom Creations!

Savannah Grace has entered a winner's choice of the items below (not all four items)

Meadow Mist Designs is offering two PDF quilt patterns to one lucky winner!

Sew Off Audition

So, after looking at all the princess-y things I've made recently, I decided to submit an item I made almost 3 months ago because it was more difficult and caters to the little men... I mean, we can't forget about them, can we?!

For this costume, I made the light saber, the gi, the belt and the robe. But "J" is totally owning it!

P.S. Doesn't that second picture totally remind you of the car commercial with the little boy dressed up as Darth Vader? 

Busy busy day!

I finished up a Minnie Mouse dress for my photo shoot with my friend and awesome photographer tomorrow.... and I'm hoping I can get a couple more items done in time!

Since this morning has been so productive, I thought I'd kick-start my blog today. There will be a group of sew-at-homers putting together a giveaway for fan appreciation on the first of April, so make sure you check back in!

There is also a sewing tournament that I'm considering entering, and I am hoping that the tournament gives some flair to April!

I need to get sewing, so I'll check back in later!