She is here

We knew each other long before we met. I love her so.

Sewing is suddenly at the bottom of my list. I have a little piece of heaven to breathe in all day.

Silk + Taffeta + Ruffles

With only 4 days before she is in my arms, I just finished her itty bitty blessing dress. I cannot wait to put it on her tiny little body in two weeks.

(Silk Taffeta)

I started the dress without a pattern and made it up along the way. However, I was struggling with the bodice so I ended up adapting the top of this pattern (I took off the sleeves and added the neckline flounce) for the dress.

Sewing for little girls is simply the best.

Total Cost: $18

Skirts Galore

I spent my labor day weekend trying to avoid going into labor (not for 10 more days!) and was able to get some sewing in. I was on a skirt kick and created 3 sassy skirts for Scarlett this fall.

I'm loving simple mod black and white and used strips of white and black cotton fabric to create this skirt. I purposely made it shorter since I think it will look sassy with super opaque tights and/or knee-high boots. Total cost: $8

Tulle and flannel together make for one feminine fall skirt. Last fall, I made a smock (below) with this same fabric and so now baby girl #2 and Scarlett can coordinate. Total Cost: $6

This may be my favorite skirt.....

I instantly fell in love with this fabric at Joann's Fabrics and was thrilled when it was on sale for only $1.99 / yard! I added matching pom-pom trim. While I know this makes the skirt hard to launder, I could not resist.


Total Cost: $9