I think that this is the first dress that I have ever finished without using a pattern. It was much easier than I thought and I don’t think I’ll be worrying about finding patterns from now on, especially for dresses. I can show you how I did it if anyone is interested.
This dress used to be an old lady’s vintage nightie. I reused the frill, the buttons and even the same button hole, so much of the work already done! I googled how to make bias tape and also did this for the first time. I made it way too thin and it was such a pain, but I will definitely be making it again as now I actually understand how you finish off necklines and armholes so that they look nice!
I am pretty much learning to sew via tutorials on YouTube, it’s amazing the things that you can learn just by looking it up. My mum is certainly not into sewing, but I clearly remember my big shearer dad making my dolls clothes on our old sewing machine when I was little. What a cute memory to have really.
I also made this coat a while ago. It has been worn to death all winter and I love it.
I used a new cord material that I got from an op shop and a vintage flannel sheet for the lining, it is so cosy. The pattern is based on a Heidi & Finn pattern, but I did make a few changes in the end.
I’m linking up with Stacy at Hart & Sew’s Little Vintage Style. Have a look at her completely awesome doll’s house suitcase. I use old suitcases for all our toys, but man, this takes it to a new level of cool. I’m going to try to make one for Ivy and for my little nieces for Christmas.
oh I LOVE your wonderful creations! That dress is just perfect. My ave thing about re-dos is saving the details and making less work for myself.
ReplyDeleteAnd the coat is lovely. I made that Heidi and Finn pattern and I love your version without the tie. I think it makes it much more adaptable and easy wear for a toddler.
They both turned out so cute, great job!
ReplyDeleteI just cannot get the mental picture of your dad sewing dolls clothes on a sewing machine out of my head!! I'm trying really hard not to laugh cos that's soooo sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is awesome!! Love the fabric, I would never have guessed it was previously a nightie. You are just too clever!!
wow, you did a great job! and i love the jeans underneath!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job on that dress! The fabric from the granny gown is gooooegeous! And that coat is amazing. Such a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteon my, you did an amazing job on both the dress and coat! they are so cute, i can't believe you just taught yourself to sew and whipped them up. that is talent!
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