I’m happy to announce that the personal ad worked! The striped tights have found a soulmate and much gambolling has ensued.
You’ll recognize the bodice fabric from here, although the dress came first. Or, at least, the plan for the dress came first. I’m digging the shoulder flanges and the versatility of a jumper. As the weather cools down, I’ll be on the lookout for a long-sleeved white tee to keep these new togs in rotation.
As for me, I’m still in mad-sewing mode. I’m about done with my second quilt-top in two days. I’ve also made one of these, one of these, several of these and I’m about done with two sets of these (still secret) — all from my own fabric – fun, fun, fun!
I’m finding it tricky to ration out my precious sample yardage though. Project planning feels like a game of Sudoku… If I make an apron out of this fabric, then I won’t have enough to make that quilt. But, if I make this other quilt instead, then I’ll certainly not be able to make that pillow… and so on. (Hmmm. I’m reminded of a certain dialogue from this movie — Vizzini and the poisoned wine, remember?)
Anyhow, I’ve decided that my plotting is counter-productive. Enough of that. I have about two weeks to sew samples before I need to switch gears again and there’s certainly plenty of fabric to keep me busy for two weeks! So, back to the cutting table I go, “Sew, Heather, sew!”
I have that same bottom fabric (that the dress is made out of) and LOVE it. Very cute gal and dress : )
Aaaawwwweee, so cutey-patootey. Bet that was fun-I have some growing girls that will be getting new frocks soon too! Enjoys those fabrics while you can! I know how hard it is two work with sample cuts!
love love, AnnaMaria
This is gorgeous…She is such a lucky little girl 🙂
Ouissi x
The jumper looks super cute and isn’t she a sweetie.
A very cute outfit and a cute kid too. Ihope you are having lots of fun using your fabric just curious how much is a sample cut of fabric and latter on when you run out do you have to buy more or do you get more samples. Just curious as I have never done that. Lovely work as always
sunshine
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I hope this is one of the patterns you’re working on. Its fantastic. I wish I was a little girl to wear that – I do have a 2 year old of my own so I can’t wait for you to turn out those patterns. And I’m waiting for your fabric to hit the stores. Great job!
what a completely perfect little outfit!
That’s so cute! I love it, love it, love it!
Heather, I can’t get enough of your blog!
Gorgeous, just gorgeous!
I just adore looking at this dress and the fabrics you’ve used. And the tights….it’s all so gorgeous girly without being prissy.
Oh… I wished i had a dress like that!! So beautiful!!
wow Heather another Beautiful dress! Fabulous!
That’s so cute.
Sew Heather, Sew!
What a charming little dress – and the tights A+…your dd makes an adorable little subject! Your ideas are so inspiring – I hope you are making this pattern for the masses – sign me up!
So Great! Thanks for continued inspiration. I ordered (pre-ordered) you fabric – all the colorways in fat quarter bundles from Fatquartershop.com I can’t wait to get it and start having fun. I am, like everyone else, chomping at the bit for you patterns. I need to get back to the sewing machine now as well! Take Care!
What a great dress! So cute! One of my best childhood memories is of the dresses my mother made me.
Beautiful! I love the print of the dress as well as the tights.
The dress is to die for! Love that fabric, and how cute are those tights!?
Oh, this dress couldn’t be more perfect. Your modern twist on children’s clothes is quite inspiring.
I love to look back at the pictures of me and my sister when we were young because we always had coordinating outfits (not quite matching since we are 7 years apart) that my mother made us. Such a labor of love!
I LOVE that dress! And the tights of course. And your blog. And your new fabric! I know I’m a little late here, but I just made a headband from your tutorial and it is PERFECT! Thank you so much. Now I have something to do with the scraps of my favorite fabric. Thank you thank you thank you!
The dress is darling!! There is a cute peter pan knit shirt in Mini Boden that comes in white and light blue – both of which would look fab with the dress.
I understand the fabric quandry. I often hesitate to cut something because I might “need” it for something later….And it’s not even my own design!
lovely dress! i so need to learn to sew kids clothes!
just perfect!
Is your fabric in stores yet? I ask because I just saw fat quarters of your fabric for sale at Cabbage Rose Quilting in Fort Worth. Well on the online page anyway. I’m hoping to make a trip there this weekend.
The dress is wonderful, Heather. It does the tights proud. I especially like the flower detail.
I’ve actaully been watching the scene you mentioned (and all the other ones in The Princess Bride) quite a bit recently. It’s not your run-of-the-mill five year old movie fare (and it may not be completely appropriate either) but I know a five year old who’s totally enchanted by it. Thankfully, I’m pretty fond of it too otherwise the watching it over and over and over would be pure torture.
Very cute! I love your new fabric, can’t wait til it comes out! I enjoy reading your blog! You are so talented!
I thought I’d stop lurking and tell you how lovely I find her new outfit and that I think you have a great sense of style for everything that I’ve seen so far on your blog (that great photography is of course a part of it) 🙂 I read all your posts, keep them coming please!
I have got to get my hands on one of those pin cushions. Please let me know if you are going to sell them anywhere, they are calling my name. My pins need one!
i showed my husbnad this post and told him we need to have little girls so i can dress them in adorable dresses!!!
As I don’t have a Flick’r account I thought I’d just tell you I used your Bitty Booties pattern to make these:
http://blog.zaffron.se/2006/10/05/bitty-booties/
Thank you for providing the pattern and saving my day. Now I’ll just have to hurry and get them in the mail 🙂
I recently found your blog and am such a big fan of yours already! I love your fabric and will be buying a lot of it! What fun, sassy colors and prints. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Just found your blog last night in perusing crafters…
What a joy! And! What excitement…I’m getting ready to open a fabric store!
It’s so exciting all that you are doing!!!
I had forgotten all about you being in Country Living too until I perused this month’s issue this afternoon and I squealed with delight in seeing your stack of fabric’s!!!
I am anxiously awaiting hearing your process…it’s been a dream of mine to do this too!
Thank you for doing what you do! I’ll be back often for certain!
I love all of your creative this and thats. I still want to buy a pear–For my studio “Threaded Pear”…Let me know how much.
Thanks
Gina
What a great little outfit. Also, you do great work. How awesome that you create you own fabric designs.
elle est superbe!
Heather, I am dying of cuteness overload here in Melbourne, Australia. My little one is ripe and ready for a sweet frock like that. Pity i can’t sew….but with your inspiration i think i will learn! (And go on the hunt for beautiful fabric).
Ack!! So cute! And so much better than the chain store nonsense aping adult fashions that you see in shops. Very very cool.
oh I love this dress. How can I have the same for my daughter ? Sorry for my awful english)
So funny about the fabric rationing and reasoning! At least you’re not “unemployed…in GREENLAND!” Beautiful work!
Love your site, love your ideas, love your new fabric and can’t wait for it to hit the stores. I also liked your tutorial on binding, which I will pull out the next time I do a binding – I have no problems doing the corners, my problem was with attaching the ends. Thanks. At Quilt Market you had a beautiful quilt with a darling ruffled binding – are you planning on doing a tutorial for that? Thanks, Diane
Funny you should mention Vizzini – I just watched The Princess Bride again a few days ago and I still think it’s the coolest movie ever! (To me, Cary Elwes will always remain that sweet/sexy/witty!)
I’m going to buy some of your fabric soon. The only decision that remains is the colourway to choose from!
More, more, more!
I love this dress!!! Did you use a pattern?
This dress is really cute. Nice pictures too !