The pattern is Simplicity 2465:
And who doesn't love chili peppers!
At some point I'm hoping to make my daughter an apron to match her doll....but only time will tell if that project gets finished.
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Showing posts with label simplicity. Show all posts
January 28, 2013
18" Doll Apron
Whenever I visit family with kiddos, especially around the holidays, I try to bring along a little something handmade. This year, it was doll aprons. 3 for a friend and one for my big girl. Gotta love those 18-inch dolls!
The pattern is Simplicity 2465:
And who doesn't love chili peppers!
At some point I'm hoping to make my daughter an apron to match her doll....but only time will tell if that project gets finished.
The pattern is Simplicity 2465:
And who doesn't love chili peppers!
At some point I'm hoping to make my daughter an apron to match her doll....but only time will tell if that project gets finished.
April 24, 2012
Tinkerbell Dress
I've finally managed to remember to post pictures of Little A's Tinkerbell Dress! The pattern is Simplicity 2872.
The wings are removable (Velcro, gotta love it):
The silky fabrics were shockingly easy to work with. The belt is removable, and it also comes with little shorts to wear under the dress.
The wings use crinoline as their 'stiffiner'. Between that and the chenille stems sewn into the wings, the wings are supposed to stand on their own. They really don't. They're still pretty floppy. I'll try something different if I end up making this pattern again. But that's really my only complaint.
Our Tinkerbell Dress worked great as a little bridesmaid's dress, Halloween costume, and now a great play dress! I see many more fairy dresses in my future!
The wings are removable (Velcro, gotta love it):
The silky fabrics were shockingly easy to work with. The belt is removable, and it also comes with little shorts to wear under the dress.
The wings use crinoline as their 'stiffiner'. Between that and the chenille stems sewn into the wings, the wings are supposed to stand on their own. They really don't. They're still pretty floppy. I'll try something different if I end up making this pattern again. But that's really my only complaint.
Our Tinkerbell Dress worked great as a little bridesmaid's dress, Halloween costume, and now a great play dress! I see many more fairy dresses in my future!
February 10, 2012
Heirloom Bonnets (Part 2)
I did find the photos of my previous two bonnets! Both were made using the same Simplicity 3840 pattern.
Here's the first one:
And the second:
Here's the first one:
And the second:
February 7, 2012
Heirloom Bonnet
I love these sweet little heirloom bonnets. I had a request from a friend, and was glad to make this darling little thing for a much anticipated little girl.
And they really do need to be white on the outside, don't they? So pretty. I lined the inside with some pink/grey stripes.
These bonnets are really easy to put together. I used Simplicity 3840, and made this one the newborn size....because it's just too sweet.
I have made two other little bonnets like this. I'll have to see if I have the photos anywhere.
And they really do need to be white on the outside, don't they? So pretty. I lined the inside with some pink/grey stripes.
These bonnets are really easy to put together. I used Simplicity 3840, and made this one the newborn size....because it's just too sweet.
I have made two other little bonnets like this. I'll have to see if I have the photos anywhere.
February 2, 2012
Tinkerbell Dress
Is it bad that I had to order another set of 10 doll hangers to hang all the stuff I'm making for Baby A? My daughter really doesn't like to wear dress up clothes, so maybe I'm channeling my dress up wishes elsewhere. At least she does like to dress up her doll.
I have gotten more mileage out of my 99 cent Simplicity 5705 pattern, between the Princess and the Pea dress, the Ariel dress (which I apparently haven't shown you yet), and now, Tinkerbell!
I'd say Baby A looks pretty satisfied, wouldn't you? I used leftover fabric from making Miss A's Tinkerbell dress, which I promise to show you soon. The dress' wings detatch, and there are a little pair of matching undies that go under the dress.
Since the doll has been wearing her Tinkerbell costume (wings and all) for three days straight...night and day...I'd say it's a hit!
I have gotten more mileage out of my 99 cent Simplicity 5705 pattern, between the Princess and the Pea dress, the Ariel dress (which I apparently haven't shown you yet), and now, Tinkerbell!
I'd say Baby A looks pretty satisfied, wouldn't you? I used leftover fabric from making Miss A's Tinkerbell dress, which I promise to show you soon. The dress' wings detatch, and there are a little pair of matching undies that go under the dress.
Since the doll has been wearing her Tinkerbell costume (wings and all) for three days straight...night and day...I'd say it's a hit!
December 15, 2011
Mrs. Claus Costume
Oh boy, I am so excited about this one! Photo credits to my 4 year old...
The apron has a LOOOOONG tie on the back...
So what is it with the Santa/Mrs Claus costumes that make Mrs Claus all slutty? Really? Maybe for a college party....but out here with the little people....no thank you.
I used Simplicity 3723 for the basic shape of the dress and bonnet, and just winged a basic apron. Best part? I put in a pocket under the apron for little candy cane goodies! Now I'm all ready for the preschool sing-a-long!
The apron has a LOOOOONG tie on the back...
So what is it with the Santa/Mrs Claus costumes that make Mrs Claus all slutty? Really? Maybe for a college party....but out here with the little people....no thank you.
I used Simplicity 3723 for the basic shape of the dress and bonnet, and just winged a basic apron. Best part? I put in a pocket under the apron for little candy cane goodies! Now I'm all ready for the preschool sing-a-long!
October 18, 2011
Jolly Holiday Mary Poppins costume
Now, you know Miss A needed a Jolly Holiday costume to match Mama's!
After making the adult size costume, I learned a few things. So with this one, I used only the shirt part of Simplicity pattern 9497.
The skirt is a separate piece, and I used Dana's circle skirt tutorial from over at MADE.
The belt is red silk on top, and white muslin underneath, held together at the back with velcro. Doesn't get any simpler than that!
Sew a few red bows, and voila!
Turns out I was making this dress at the same time I saw Jess' post over at Craftiness is Not Optional, on her daughter's Mary Poppins dress and I loved how she just used a bow at the neckline. Thanks for the idea, Jess!
The brilliant thing is that I had every piece of this in my stash - so it was a free costume! Now let's hope she wears it...
After making the adult size costume, I learned a few things. So with this one, I used only the shirt part of Simplicity pattern 9497.
The skirt is a separate piece, and I used Dana's circle skirt tutorial from over at MADE.
The belt is red silk on top, and white muslin underneath, held together at the back with velcro. Doesn't get any simpler than that!
Sew a few red bows, and voila!
Turns out I was making this dress at the same time I saw Jess' post over at Craftiness is Not Optional, on her daughter's Mary Poppins dress and I loved how she just used a bow at the neckline. Thanks for the idea, Jess!
The brilliant thing is that I had every piece of this in my stash - so it was a free costume! Now let's hope she wears it...
October 17, 2011
Adult Mary Poppins Costume
Considering the fact that there is no real 'Mary Poppins' pattern, and that this is my very first ever adult size outfit I've made....I'd say it turned out really well! Turns out costumes are really fun to make!
Please pardon my pictures...but you get the idea!
How To:
I used a pattern for this dress - Simplicity 3723. I made the dress twice; once in plain white muslin, and once with the lacy top material. I stitched the dresses together at the shoulder, the zipper in back, and the waistline.
Looking back on it, I wish I had used the pattern for the shirt only, and made a simple circle skirt for the bottom for a more 'Mary Poppins' authentic look. The skirt in this pattern is too full at the waist.
I added a row of ribbon at the neckline and each wrist, and red bows around the bottom of the skirt.
The red belt is just red satin on one side, white muslin on the other - velcro'd together over top of the dress!
The hat was completely free-form. I wish I had better instructions for you, but really I just fudged it.
I learned a lot, but in the end I'm really happy with the outcome of my first costume. You can bet I'm wearing this baby ALL day on Halloween! Mama worked hard!
Please pardon my pictures...but you get the idea!
How To:
I used a pattern for this dress - Simplicity 3723. I made the dress twice; once in plain white muslin, and once with the lacy top material. I stitched the dresses together at the shoulder, the zipper in back, and the waistline.
Looking back on it, I wish I had used the pattern for the shirt only, and made a simple circle skirt for the bottom for a more 'Mary Poppins' authentic look. The skirt in this pattern is too full at the waist.
I added a row of ribbon at the neckline and each wrist, and red bows around the bottom of the skirt.
The red belt is just red satin on one side, white muslin on the other - velcro'd together over top of the dress!
The hat was completely free-form. I wish I had better instructions for you, but really I just fudged it.
I learned a lot, but in the end I'm really happy with the outcome of my first costume. You can bet I'm wearing this baby ALL day on Halloween! Mama worked hard!
April 25, 2011
Princess and the Pea
How totally adorable is this idea for The Princess and the Pea:
http://tonicoward.blogspot.com/2010/08/princess-and-pea.html
Another one is here:
http://sweetcheeksdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/12/princess-and-pea.html
You know I had to come up with my own version! I will tell you, the book really is fabulous and fun to read.
Little Lady A aquired an 18" doll at Christmas, so rather than make a whole new doll (and you know I had to restrain myself there!), I made her 18" doll a Princess and the Pea dress.
This was part of her Easter gift (hence all the eggs you see in the background of this picture).
I made the 12 mattresses out of leftover fabrics, and I tried to use the wildest fabrics I had. I used a piece of batting in each mattress to make them a little thicker.
The dress is mostly put together using this Disney Princess Simplicity dress pattern. The skirt is altered a bit, but not much.
I hear that once girls hit the pre-teen years they become uber-fascinated (obsessed?) with the American Girl dolls. I'm hoping that by having a few things made already that will fit those dolls I'll (hopefully) be a bit ahead of the game!
Have a great week everybody!
http://tonicoward.blogspot.com/2010/08/princess-and-pea.html
Another one is here:
http://sweetcheeksdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/12/princess-and-pea.html
You know I had to come up with my own version! I will tell you, the book really is fabulous and fun to read.
Little Lady A aquired an 18" doll at Christmas, so rather than make a whole new doll (and you know I had to restrain myself there!), I made her 18" doll a Princess and the Pea dress.
This was part of her Easter gift (hence all the eggs you see in the background of this picture).
I made the 12 mattresses out of leftover fabrics, and I tried to use the wildest fabrics I had. I used a piece of batting in each mattress to make them a little thicker.
The dress is mostly put together using this Disney Princess Simplicity dress pattern. The skirt is altered a bit, but not much.
I hear that once girls hit the pre-teen years they become uber-fascinated (obsessed?) with the American Girl dolls. I'm hoping that by having a few things made already that will fit those dolls I'll (hopefully) be a bit ahead of the game!
Have a great week everybody!
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