Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Pleated with Precision


Yes, it was a little tricky to match the flowers perfectly on the pleated skirt, but I think the result is well worth it.  I also added little yoyos on the straps for fun.

Green Sun Dress


This is one of the dresses I just couldn't part with.  It is hanging in Sophia's closet.

Paisley Halter


This 2T Halter was made from the left over scraps of my feather quilt.  I originally purchased this little gold floral fabric for the background of that quilt, and it ended up going with a lot of my girls clothes.  You will see it in many of my designs. 

Open Back Jumper


This dress has a pretty simple silhouette, the details make it special.  The bodices has rows of pleats in front, and vintage buttons.  But the back is the real surprise... 



Valentine Frock


I used one Valentine hankerchief for the bodice and another with a scalloped edge along the hem. 

Girl's Skirts


Here are some examples of skirts I have made in girls sizes.  I like to use these pockets which I gather at the top.


The hem of this skirt is a vintage pillowcase, and the pockets were cut from a vintage table cloth.



The details on this are handmade yo-yos layered on top of lace flowers.  The fabric was a vintage sheet.




Once again, the pockets are vintage.  For this skirt I handsewed the pockets for a more hand carfted look.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Gold Metallic Prints Unite

The bodice and front details are all taken from a vintage 60's home decor fabric.  The skirt fabric I got from a cute little fabric store in downtown Taos, NM. 

Friday, February 19, 2010

Teeny Weeny Ruffles

I know these aren't the best pictures, but I just had to share the dress.  It was a beast to sew.  It was falling apart like crazy.

Maroon Medallion