All sewn up - a new Horsey Dress for Violet

I have a FO to show you today.

It's the pretty little dress I was making for Violet.

I went for the New Look pattern in end, and I'm really happy with it.

Violet's not seen it yet, so I hope she approves.

Making your own clothes certainly teaches you a lot about sewing. I definitely learned some valuable lessons when cutting out, and stitching this dress.

I'll definitely use this pattern again, but now I'm keen to try the Simplicity dress pattern.

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Patterns

We've got a family wedding to attend this July, and Violet's asked me to make her a dress in the same fabric I used to back her birthday quilt with.

She's mad for horses at the moment.

Instead of using the exact same colourway (aqua), I've gone with same pattern, but this time in a Salmon.

I've just got to decide which dress pattern to use - they're both really pretty.

I purchased the patterns from www.simplicitynewlook.com.  They are currently offering all Simplicity patterns at 50% off.!!!  It would have been rude not to order a few more....................

I'm totally loving these two 1940's patterns. If Violet's dress making goes well, I may consider making myself the dress on the left. 

While I'm on the subject of sewing.  I picked up these two pretty dresses from TKMaxx yesterday - today my plan is to turn them in to tops.

  

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A birthday quilt for a special little lady

Yesterday, I finished making Violet's birthday quilt.  

I used this fabric to create the binding for the edges.

What do you think?

I'm totally thrilled with it, and I must admit, quite pleased with myself.

I can't wait to give it to Violet.

Details:

All fabrics are from the Wee Wander collection, designed by Sarah Jane Studios for Michael Miller Fabrics.

The top and bottom panels are Summer Nights (in magenta).

The tree panels are Tree Lights (in rose).

The centre panel is Woods (in pink & natural).

The panels either side of the centre are With The Birds (in seafoam).

The backing is Summer Ride (in seafoam).

The binding is Glow Friends (in pink).

I'm in love with this collection, and may have ordered a few more........................

Hope you're all having a wonderful week - Spring will soon be with us.

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Wee Wonder fabrics

I've just taken delivery of some beautiful Sarah Jane Studios fabric, from the Wee Wonder collection.

Aren't they gorgeous?

Now I'm all set to start sewing a quilt for a special little ladies 6th birthday.

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