Maxi Dress for me!

I bought Amy Butler's Cabo Halter pattern awhile back.

 

 

 

 It sat on my desk as I decided what fabric to use and if I'd actually wear it once I made it!

 

 

I've made myself LOTS of bags (I have no idea how many!) but have only made myself a few items of clothing.

It's much more intimidating than bags!!!!!

 

I've boughten quite a few maxi dreses lately.

Sometimes they fit really well in one area but not so much in others.

As I kept looking at this halter top pattern I started to think how cute it would be if it were a dress....made out of knit!

 

So, what started out as Amy Butler's halter top with woven fabric and an invisibile zipper turned into a comfy knit dress with no invisible zipper!!!!!

 

Kinda hard to take a picture of a dress on the floor but I'm just not willing to model at the moment!!!!!

 

 

The best part of making this is that I was able to choose a different size for each of the pattern pieces to fit ME perfectly.

I tried it on multiple times as I went along and it fits like it was made just for me-oh wait, it was!!!!!!

And I got to make it the perfect length for me too-most maxi dresses are quite a bit too long for my short self. ;-)

 

I am super happy with the way it turned out.

A great addition to my summer wardrobe for going to the beach or the pool or just hanging out!

 

 

 

Someday when I'm feeling super brave I might try the woven version with the invisible zipper.

I think it'd be really cute and summery in a bright white fabric!

 

 

 

 



Sew Liberated

Got a new sewing book in the mail a few weeks ago.

Big surprise, right!

Growing Up Sew Liberated

So many great projects in there for kids!

Some are clothing and others are toys or activites.

A lot of the projects encourage creativity for your child.

Some are designed to get them to help with household tasks.

And just lots of open-ended play opportunites like a teepee, a homemade doll, a cape that reminds me of Little Red Riding hood....the list goes on of the things I can't wait to make!

I have been trying to use up some of my massive knit stash....it's out of control.

But cute.

I knew this first project would be quick and easy and who doesn't need another bib?

It's called "The All By Myself Bib" because it has no fasteners/velcro/snaps of any kind.

So once Preston is a bit bigger he can put it on by himself.

Right now he is in the "rip-off-my-bib-as-soon-as-mommy-puts-it-on" stage.

But this one DOESN'T COME OFF!!!!!!!

It's a pretty great bib and covers most of his front.

I did make a note to add a pocket next time which is the only way I think it can be improved!

And for my next choice I was needing to use up this RANDOM purple camo knit.

Whose idea was it to buy this?!?!?!

Her daddy will like it though.



This is the "Crossover Tee" and the "Pants-I-can't-remember-the-name-of."

Both super cute.

I did shorts instead of pants so she can wear them right now.

I should have put the pink trim on the bottom of the shirt and the bottom of the shorts though.

Oh well-next time!

I like the clothing patterns in this book because most of them are pretty unisex!

Can't wait to try some more out of this book...or maybe the 3 others I bought with it....