Cutest One Yet!

Yesterday I whipped up this sweet little drop-waist peasant dress for G:

Love. It.

(Seriously, like the cutest thing I have ever made.)

The perfect dress for running around outside...

Hunting Easter eggs...

And playing in the sand.

Not to mention that it looks great with one black sock (acquired during rest time) and white sandals...

What more could you possibly ask for in a dress?!?

It didn't take too terribly long to put together (considering it was the first time I have ever sewn on sleeves...), and I love how the red gingham looks so summery and fun!

I also love that I got the fabric out of a remnant bin for $1.60!!

Made it using this pattern (which I got on sale for $1.99 at Hobby Lobby-gotta love those pattern sales!)...

I added the ribbon detail along the ruffle (view D), but I'm not exactly pleased with the bow.

You'd think I, of all people, could tie a nice looking bow...

Word to the Wise: 

When adding sleeves, make sure you sew them opposite one another.   Otherwise the back and front won't match up on one side.  Oops!  Good think I added that note on my pattern :o)

Dishtowel Dress

Two dishtowels, two yards of grosgrain ribbon, this tutorial, and ten minutes later...

A Valentine's dishtowel dress!

I found the dishtowels in the Dollar Spot at Target. They were 2/$2.50. Cheap and easy! The best part about this dress:no hemming-the seams are already finished. Yay!
(The towels were the perfect length for a dress, but they were kind of skinny...even for my skinny minnie two-year-old. Might want to try some wider towels for an older child.)
You can bet that I'll be making more of these in the future.
Next up on our Valentine's Day craft list, these fun salt dough ornaments and maybe a heart garland to spruce up the mantle. Thanks Mary Catherine for the cute ideas!