Well, I may not have worked out at all last week, but I sewed! That has to count for something right??
The first dress is a long delinquent gift for some friends. They had a baby girl in DECEMBER (really, we didn’t find out about it until mid-January, so I’m not THAT late), and since this is their first child I figured they would have more than enough pink. Hopefully they are happy with their handmade gift…sometimes I’m not sure how people will receive items without GAP written all over them.
The fabric came from one of the 6 bins full of fabric in my basement. I think I need to stay away from the fabric store for awhile. Really…I have more than enough cute stuff within walking distance. It’s quite cold outside, so not sure I want to go to the store anyways.
The next outfit is for Anya. We are going to a children’s ballerina show on Saturday morning. Very early on Saturday…8:30 am. Needless to say I did not choose the time, but we will survive. She will also be wearing a turtleneck underneath because it is STILL COLD out. Really 30 degrees is almost summer-like right now. 😉
I made the dress pattern, and added the little ruffle onto the basic pants pattern. There is a satin ribbon at the waist with pretty glass buttons. It snaps on the side, so it is easier to get on. The whole outfit can be worn all together or separately. I love, love, love this fairy fabric. It is so pretty and feminine. It is reminiscent of late 19th – early 20th century art.
With so much cute fabric in my basement, I really need to make more stuff for Anya. Summer is just around the corner, right?? I do have two more PIF gifts to make, so hopefully I will get those done in the next few weeks. 😀
That is just precious! I have a little niece I can sew for now (God has only blessed me with boys) and you have me all inspired!
Gorgeous, Stacy! I’m sure the recipients of the first gift will be so very excited to get it. I know a handmade gift is way more exciting than a store-bought one any day. Anybody can go do the Gap! 🙂
And Anya’s outfit is perfect! I can’t wait to see pics of her in it.
Both are stunning! I really, really like both fabrics–but that baby dress is so…antiquey lol, love it!
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Oh, I just LOVE seeing the results of your sewing. I’m so in awe.
Isn’t sewing some form of working out? It certainly looks like it by how beautiful these are!
Those are so beautiful.
Both outfits are beautiful! I love three-piece you made for Anya. Fabulous.
so beautiful! i love seeing your latest creations. 🙂
So beautiful !! I really love the last dress. It’s soooo pretty !
Thank you everyone for the nice comments! I can’t wait to get pictures of Anya in her new outfit. 😀
Gorgeous job sewing, Stacy.
Your talent amazes me! Photography AND sewing-WOW…I know how much work goes into sewing, especially clothes,though I do not know how myself. My mother has always sewn, and it was a pleasure for her, but very tedious work. The dresses are lovely…I know what you mean about Gap tags. Many people are so materialistic, but I would rather have a hand-made gift anyday. Your friends will be touched by your thoughtfulness. I simply adore the fabric you used for Anya’s outfit! It does look like works of art on there. She will be a fairy princess wearing it on Saturday. I also like the versitility of all of the pieces. Fabulous work.
By the way, the horses are breathtaking in the shots below!
That darling little dress will be the favorite gift they recieve! For sure. I love Anya’s new outfit, too. Your sewing and fairies are a winning combination! I love all your little details, like the buttons at the waist.
The fairy fabric is adorable. Your sewing skills are so amazing, people should feel very special to get such a thoughtful and well meaning gift, regardless of how late it might be. 🙂
those are beautiful! you are multi-talented.
Your friend will adore the gift, and Anya will be the most adorably dressed and most beautiful little princess at the ballet.
Love what you do. 🙂
I just love the little fairy dress. How adorable.