Project # 2

Yet another sewing post!

I started out with this fabric and notions. When did corduroy get so soft? I am really loving the idea of soft and sturdy jumpers for my little princess.



Decided on a bodice (this is the only pattern piece I used).



I finally learned how to make a double ruffle. If you do them right they look so professional!



I love the finished product. I like this one much more than the last dress I made.





My little Princess showing off for the camera.

sewing!

I love to sew. It is so fun for me. I am learning with each new thing I make.

Last winter I couldn't find any little dresses that were very warm that were not outrageously priced. So this winter I am going to make some very warm jumpers. Last week I went to our local fabric store and picked up this flannel fabric.



I thought that I would want to make a jumper kind-of like this one. But I only half used the pattern. I only I looked at the directions a couple times :o)



I sewed a strip of brown flannel on to a section of the main fabric before I cut out the sections of the skirt.



I wanted to duplicate the bottom of the skirt in the pattern so I only sewed halfway down then sewed in sections of white flannel.





I lined the bodice with white flannel to make it nice and toasty warm.



These are my favorite tools right now. I love how much easier it is to make straps and ties with them.



Finished! Matched with a cute white shirt underneath, it's perfect, right?



Except when I put it on my sweet girl it just didn't look right. The shoulders were a little too wide.



So I hand gathered the shoulder straps and put a decorative tie on them and now it fits her perfectly.



Finished and ready for the cold days of winter.