Pillowcase Dress & Matching Capris {Tutorial}

I've been working on a few different things this week, so today I decided to show you one thing I made for my almost 4 year old. This is just a quick little tutorial since I already did a more in-depth tutorial on the pillowcase dress/shirt not too long ago. I made this in a dress length so my daughter could wear it with or without shorts. This time I also made matching capris for her to wear with this dress when she's playing or whatever. I used this tutorial to make the capris, just made them longer and wider than this tutorial shows. Enjoy!
*For a 4 year old, I measured 24 inches long (the width is a standard sized pillow case), allowing 1 inch for bottom hem and 1 inch for top seam to thread the tie through.*

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Knit Leggings {Tutorial}

My girls are always in need of knit leggings to wear under some of their skirts and dresses. So, I decided to try my hand at making some. I mean, they can't be that hard, right? So, I found a clearanced piece of white knit fabric at Hobby Lobby for $1 and decided to try it. It was VERY easy and fast! I will definitely be making more of these for my girls, especially my youngest.
Will you be trying it?

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Basic Ladies' Skirt {Tutorial}

I have found that I love a summer skirt way better than I love shorts. And here's my list of reasons why skirts are better than shorts:
1. Everyone looks better in a skirt.
2. Skirts can be very casual, semi-casual, business casual, semi-dressy or very dressy.
3. Skirts can be worn with a variety of shoes, my favorite being the flip flop or wedge sandal.
4. Skirts can be worn anywhere. I've even gone putt-putt in a skirt and wedge sandals. It's perfectly acceptable.
5. Skirts are way more comfortable than shorts and more airy.
I don't mind a pair of shorts every once in awhile, but I just find that I prefer skirts more. And because they are so super easy to make and fabric is so cheap, you can make a variety to last all summer for the price of one department store skirt.
Here's how to do it!
Start by getting out your favorite skirt. Simple is best for this tutorial.

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'Silk' Flowers {Tutorial}

I've been busy working on some sewing projects for friends, but I thought I'd take a little break and make some 'silk' flowers to give to the girls' teachers for Easter. We're also going to give them to the lady janitors at the girls' school. My 3rd grader is on cafeteria duty this week which means she has to help clean up the two tables her class uses during lunch. {I think this is a great idea and great way to help the students take pride in their school.} So, since she is working with the janitors this week, I thought it would be nice for her to give them a small gift of appreciation for all the hard work they do. We'll stick a little Easter note in there, as well. Hope they like them!
If you haven't made these before, chances are you've at least seen them around. This is just one in a million tutorials for these, but they are so easy I thought I'd share it with you.

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Spring Fashion

It is definitely Spring here in the South. {I think it's been Spring now for at least a couple weeks with all the warm weather we've been having.} I don't know about you, but this weather makes me 'need' a whole new wardrobe! I have been focusing on some different projects I wanted to make for my girls {skirts, etc.} and now I'm looking for more projects to do for my own wardrobe. I have big plans {maybe even crazy plans} but I thought I'd share some of the things I have seen recently that I like. I'm in the middle of some sewing projects for friends, so enjoy these fun links and I'll be back with more fun tutorials this week!
The Maxi Dress. I love these. And I might make myself one if I don't find any cute ones at Ross for less than $15. I hear you can score some right now for great deals at Ross if there is one near you. I'm heading over there this week. Here's a tutorial I found for a cute one! LOVE the fabric! It's a vintage sheet!

This is a quick way to make a maxi dress. Check out this 10-Minute Tutorial! You can do so much with this. Use your imagination!

And last, but not least: The Chevron Maxi Skirt. {Swoon} My favorite fabric pattern right now {and 5 million other people}. This isn't a tutorial, just one for sale. But it sure wouldn't be hard to make one like this!

What do you love this Spring??

Bow Ties for Baby & Toddler {Tutorial}

I belong to a Sunday School class that is full of women having babies. And it seems like most of the babies that have been born are boys. So, this mom of 3 girls had to get creative. I'm full of ideas for little girls, but boys?? I'm really having to think hard. It's been fun, though. I came up with this idea the other day and couldn't believe how easy it was to make these cute little bow ties complete with elastic so that it stays on easily hidden under a collared shirt. And just in time for Easter!

**UPDATED WITH NEW MEASUREMENTS** - For bigger boys, use the measurements in the post above. For babies and young toddlers, try these >> 1 - 4"x6", 1 - 3.5"x5", 1 - 2"x2.5"

If you don't have time to make these yourself, but really want one for that little man in your life, these will posted in my etsy shop My3Chickadees tomorrow morning! Please stop by for a great deal!

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