Friday, April 23, 2010

a Summer outfit for Alyssa . . .

So I got in the sewing room quite a few times this week - yay! And made a new Summer outfit for Alyssa. Once again, I was a pattern tester for the Handmade Dress and this is the new Miss Olivia Paige pattern for the top and the Miss Claire pattern for the skirt. The red sunflower fabric had been sitting in my stash for probably ten years and the yellow fabric was from a box of fabric that was donated to me by a thoughtful aunt. I think this outfit is so stinkin' cute and my little girl was more than happy to wear it until bedtime (which is a big thing around here, because she usually changes back into her pajamas every time we turn around, or walks around in her underpants).
I'm linking this to Sew and Tell Friday. Go there to find some sewing inspiration!

20 comments:

Leslie said...

this is so adorable. i love the action shots on the trampoline

beth said...

Lovely little dress on a super cute little girl!

Anonymous said...

very cute!!

Laura

P. said...

Aw, how adorable! Love the pic of her jumping in the dress!

Sarah Craig said...

How sweet! I'll have to try one for my little granddaughter!

Michelle said...

You're right--that dress is so stinkin' cute! And so is Alyssa. :-)

Jan M said...

Very cute, and she obviously loves it!

Tania Grim said...

Oh she is just full of CUTENESS! Nice work! I lvoe it.

Kathleen said...

Adorable dress, and it looks even cuter on.

Kristen said...

How sweet! It looks great. It must be satisfying to make your girl clothes and to use that great fabric!

Anonymous said...

wow another great job!
Alyssa is such a cute in it as well :)
Shari

pinksuedeshoe said...

Wow, very cute. I love it! (particularly the back crossover, so sweet.)

Dayna said...

This is so adorable. I loved reading your bio. Aren't little girls fun? But little boys are a blessing, too. Mine are all pretty big now. Our girl time looks less like play and more like creativity (they join me in the kitchen a lot), and my boys protect me when my husband isn't around. Every season with them is so enjoyable! It's so sweet, though, that you're still able to cuddle a helpless little baby. I miss those days.

Polka Dot Daze said...

That dress is just the sweetest.

Vicki @ DottyJane said...

Very cute outfit! Bright and cheerful:)

Carla said...

Oohhh how sweet she looks! Love the outfit!
She looks like she like it too.

Threaded Basil said...

so cute! I love the colors.

Beth said...

How cute! I tested too, just haven't posted yet.

Rene' said...

What a really sweet dress!! Thanks for sharing.

Fresh Poppy Design said...

Super cute! love the dress. Looks vintage and sweet!