Tuesday, February 15, 2011

I am thinking Spring today!

I know here in Florida that we really haven't had much of the winter weather, but with this wonderful spring weather we are having right now I am in the Spring sewing mood. I have been pulling out pretty florals in my stash since yesterday and I have quite a few lawns and piques that need to be baby dresses and bubbles for Sage and sweet sundresses for Sydney.

So, to start off my spring sewing I thought I would show you some of my favorite spring dresses from the past.
This first one is just a very simple smocked front peasant dress. With just a touch of smocking this dress was a huge hit everywhere we went that summer.
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This dress is still one of my favorite things I have ever made for Sydney. It is an AS&E pattern and I love the effect of the trellis stitch worked on the backside of the floral fabric. And the ruffles just made it so girly. I had Sydney's picture taken wearing this dress and I can look at her sweet face wearing this dress every day when I walk down the hall.
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These cute seersucker dresses were made for a customer of mine. What child doesn't like ice cream cones? So these were a huge hit with them all spring and summer time long.
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This adorable little set will be a staple in my house for the next couple of years. I can make this set without even looking at the directions I have made so many of them. Also, in about an hour and a half I have a complete outfit that uses up hardly any fabric at all. Here are two of them.
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And since April showers bring May flowers then a sunbonnet Sue set is always festive for little girls. I love making an aline jumper and then a matching blouse with it. Just makes such a pulled together look.
Collar's Mary Jane
And lastly, here is the same dress pattern but this time I shortened it to top length and added a ruffle. Made some capri's and here is a preppy little set.
Preppy Alligators
Okay, now off to my sewing room to cut something out. I feel very inspired and I hope I have inspired you to start some spring sewing.

7 comments:

  1. Oh my, so many of them brought back the past....especially the one of Sydney making her funny pose. So cute! Can't wait to see what you will be making next.

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  2. What patterns did you use in these outfits? They are all adorable!

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  3. Piper, those dresses are just so gorgeous! I LOVE the sleeveless floral. Oh my goodness! I just started smocking Ahnalin's Easter dress today. I am not yet sure what it will be as I am smocking without a plan this time. Hm. But I do want to make her one like this one. Beautiful! And congrats on your yummy new little one too!

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  4. Thanks ladies! Which patterns would you like to know about? The baby monogrammed tops with bloomers are Children's Corner Becky without the slits. The smockbox seersucker dresses are Children's Corner Carol. It is one of my favorite patterns with lots of variations. The a-line dress and blouse is from Collar's. Hope that helps!
    Piper

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  5. Which pattern is the peasant dress? That is one of the cutest I have seen, for little girls or older. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  6. Thank you for the pattern suggestions! I look forward to using them :) Another question....do you pre shrink your fabrics or do you just wing it?

    Your children are beautiful and very lucky to have such a talented mom! Janie

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  7. Please tell me what issue of AS&E the floral dress is from! I HAVE to have it!! j-j-s AT juno.com

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