First I want to say the biggest hugest most ginormous-est (yes its a word... or it should be) thank you to Kari at U Create. Thank you Thank you! Next let me say an equally as big thank you to new readers who are kind enough to give me a chance to share some of my fun (sometimes funny looking) sewing tutorials. I know this is a tough "blogging market" and I didn't even expect to be noticed by anyone, so thank you for giving me a chance. Next thank you to those who would even offer to send me a scrap of fabric. Wow, if you want to wonder the state of mankind just check out how many dear hearts have already asked how to send some. I will take whatever you deem worthy to shove in an envelope. I don't care if it half of a fat quarter if you are kind enough to send it, I will TOTALLY find a use for it! I love a challenge (obviously haa!) Please don't feel like this is something necessary to take part in this blog. My main goal is still to see how many things I can create (that are still cute) with as little expensive fabric as possible. I know that these days money is tight in most families so my hope was to show that awesome little outfits can be made on small budgets if you just get creative! I truly believe the key to making your own patterns is to be fearless. Sewing is sooooo forgiving, if you mess up you just unpick it. If it turns out hideous you cut it up and use it as something else or at least get a good laugh out of it. Don't worry about imperfections. If someone is that close to the clothes you make I am guessing they are someone who cares about you and looks for the best, not the flaws. Be fearless with me and I promise you will be glad you were! So lets do this thing! Speaking of budgets (ummmm earlier) do you love Shabby Apple? I love love love them, most of the time. I was a little concerned when their carousel line came out but they seem to have turned it around (no offense if you love that line I am just a plane jane girl myself). Well, their baby line has some adorable outfits, THIS one in particular. I have made a "knock off" shabby before for Sawyer's betrothed Lucy (whom I ADORE) and thought why not give this one a go. And believe me you can TOTALLY do it!
What you need:
Not even a half a yard of fabric if it is home decor and 60 wide instead of 40. If it is 40 wide you probably need 1/2 a yard. This is for a one year old, you will need more as you go up in age. (I know duh right, but just covering my bases)
One little rectangle of fabric you want to use as the pouch
Thread
Scissors
Pins
Paper for making your pattern
1/2 yard elastic
Safety Pin
I made this dress to the Carbon Leaf CD, so mellow, so chill if you haven't heard of them you should check them out (if you like blue grass at all)
