Thanks! I Made It Myself

ore and more, I hope to be saying this.  Not only does that mean, I want to sew more for myself, but I hope to sew things that are flattering, classic (and some trendy too) and, most importantly, unrecognizable as being home sewn.



My Easter projects  are a good start.  I bought Kay Whitt's book Sew Serendipity because I loved the long dress with the ruffle and thin tie and knew I wanted it to be my Easter Dress.  It would also be my first dress for myself and also my first invisible zipper.`

I also made my youngest daughter a coordinating dress using this pattern (with alterations) from Lily Bird Studio.  Check Lily Bird out for some cute patterns with good variety.  There are some patterns I haven't seen before, like a blouse for little girls and some cute cuffed shorts.

My 3-year-old's Matilda Jane dress was the inspiration for the fabrics and colors of the other two.  I am very proud of the two I made and HAD to get a photo session in while we were in a great location (at the beach on vacation).  Fortunately, my hubby was kind enough to oblige and he really got some stunners.