Pretty halter dresses: same pattern

These are two dress that I made for my granddaughter, the red one a few years ago. They are both halter style with ties at the back neck. The front v-neck and lower area with optional ruffles makes them super cute and frilly. That floral fabric is so colorful and modern, and that dress features the optional neck and hemline ruffles. The length is mid-calf version. Please continue reading to see the floral version dress.

Granddaughter's birthday gift: 2019

Happiest 8th birthday wishes to my adorable granddaughter! This is the outfit that I made for her. She loves anything with the Eiffel Tower on it. The blouse is Simplicity 8661, and is really easy to sew. The back closure is simply a loop with two ties made of the blouse fabric. All of the full-sleeve gathering really makes this blouse cute. The shorts are just a made-up pattern, with an elastic waist. See the matching hair bow? 'Love the teal quatrefoil fabric. Of course, there are more gifts, this is just one of them. Do you think she will like this? Wishing everyone in this hemisphere a happy first day of Summer also. 'Giving this blouse a Pattern Difficulty Rating of:

Beginner

Granddaughter's new dress

Good morning friends. Hoping you are enjoying some warmer weather. Some rain is happening, but not a lot. Here is the latest dress that I have sewn for my granddaughter. This one is New Look A6522. It features the "cold shoulder" design, which is so popular nowadays. The dress is gathered to a circular yoke. The sleeves are gathered to narrow bands. The fastener is a back covered button, 7/8" diameter. 100% cotton, navy floral fabric sewed-up very well.

Poncho for granddaughter

This is a fleece poncho that I made for my granddaughter for Christmas 2018. 'Made a matching hat also. Yes, she loves them both. The floral fleece so reminds me of her. The pattern is McCall's 7012, and it does include the hat pattern plus several poncho variations and a cowl scarf. Please continue reading.

Simplicity A8319 dress

This dress was made for my granddaughter last summer. The pattern is Simplicity A8319, and it ties at the shoulders. Please continue reading for more, and for comments.

Ruffle-top dress ensemble

In about two weeks, my granddaughter will be seven years old. Yes, she is very fashion-forward and has won many beauty pageants. Keeping that in mind, these clothing items should please her perfectly. They are a deep magenta, and her favorite colorway is pink/purple. The off-shoulder ruffle dress is from a free pattern by Jamie at: Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. Please cintinue reading for more, and for comments.

Knot Swing dress

Good morning friends. 'Hope you all are having a nice week. We have a lot of rain, lol. A few months ago, I made this dress for my granddaughter. The main fabric had been in my stash for quite some time. The pattern is designed by Jessica at: Me Sew Crazy. This dress is a simple design, with the fastener being the knot tie at the nape of the back neck. Please contoinue reading for more, and for comments.

Persimmon dress

This is a darling dress pattern that I have had for a while now. Granddaughter's 6th birthday was the perfect time to sew one up. The fabrics are all 100% cottons. Hot pink is her favorite color, so that was incorporated.This pattern is designed by: Mouse House Creations. PLease continue reading to see the matching head band.

Rachel dress

Good morning to you all. Hoping you are enjoying some warmer Spring weather. The cute dress pictured above is made from a pattern designed by: Sew Sweet Patterns- Etsy . That retro-vibe asymmetrical collar is so eye-catching. It is a tone-on-tone print. The 100% cotton fabrics are in muted/pastel tones of lavender, blue, yellow and pink on a grey ground. That large geometric-shaped teal button on the collar seems to match nicely. This dress is a simple design, yet so so cute. The fastener is concealed Velcro© on the left shoulder. The 3/4 length sleeves are set-in. A matching hair bow is made of the lavender collar fabric (woops, no photo). This pattern will get a pattern difficulty rating of:

Beginner

Simplicity 1174: Easter dress

My daughter and her family visited last Sunday, and we exchanged Easter gifts. Granddaughter was all cute, as always. Pictured above is the dress I made for her in her favorite color: hot pink. This is Simplicity 1174, and it has several options. What a couture-looking pattern. The dropped-waist skirt portion has two inverted pleats and two little bows. The back fastener is a zipper. Simple, yet adorable. 'Will definitely be using this pattern again, maybe next time the option with a sleeve. Overall, this pattern was quick to construct. Please continue reading for more, and for comments.

Macey's Christmas dress 2016

Good morning all. Pictured above is the dress that I made for my granddaughter for Christmas 2016. It is McCall's 6983, and is made of 100% pinwale corduroy in a lovely shade of royal blue. The bodice is self-lined, and the fastener is a back zipper. 'Love that front inverted pleat. The white blouse has a rounded white rick-rack trimmed collar, and is purchased. This dress was fairly simple to make, and will get a pattern difficulty rating of:

Fairly Easy

McCall's 6736 halter dress

Yay! Another dress for my granddaughter. This one was made back in the summer, and is McCall's 6736, view A. It is a frilly, ruffled v-neckline halter dress with a tie sash at the back neck. The ruffle at the hemline completes the look. The fabric is 100% cotton, white with multi color large floral print. Kinda "grown-up" looking and perfect for a 5 year old, not baby-nursery looking. Oh, she will remind you that she is not a baby, lol. 'Forgot to get a photo of the matching head band. This dress pattern includes several views, and is fairly easy to make. However, the finished length is not on the envelope nor printed on the pattern pieces as stated. It is still a darling pattern. It seems that this view is intended to be mid-calf length. With a simple tie sash closing and side zipper fastener, this pattern will receive a pattern difficulty rating of:

Fairly Easy
~celebrating National Sewing Month~

Another Simplicity 1475 dress

Well, where have I been? Mother had to have a lot of reno work done on the house, so we have been living in a construction zone, lol. The living room ceiling had to be replaced, as well as the old kitchen floor. But I am back now, and have really missed you all. Gotta love Simplicity 1475, and pictured above is another dress from that darling pattern. Of course it went to my adorable granddaughter. The fabric is a white with chocolate damask print, and the bow is deep red cotton. I love brown and red together, do you? This pattern has shoulder straps, an elastic back, no fasteners, and a lined bodice. The bow slips through a single button hole hidden under the front pleat. Pretty nifty, huh? As before, this pattern gets a difficulty rating of:

Beginner
~celebrating National Sewing Month~

Sunny Flower romper

Hello friends. A while ago, I made this adorable romper for my granddaughter. Don't you just love the flower appliqué? Instantly, this pattern became a favorite. The romper is made of 100% cotton gingham check fabric, in lilac and white. The pale yellow floral fabric used for the "pedals" neckline matches so well. Granddaughter got this romper a few months ago, and does love it. The pattern is called Sunny Flower Romper, and was purchased from Ruby Jean's Closet on Etsy. This pattern is fairly easy to construct, and the drawstring "pedals" neckline is the fastener. The flower stem appliqué can be done on machine (like this one), or by hand. The leg openings are elastic in casings. So, this too-cute pattern will get a pattern difficulty rating of:

Fairly Easy

Simplicity 1379A

Hey friends in blog land. 'Hoping your week is going well. Pictured above is another dress that I made for my granddaughter. This one is Simplicity 1379A, featuring piping around the side pockets and the seam between the skirt and bodice portions of the dress. The fastener is three back fabric loops and buttons. To see more, please continue reading.

Simplicity 1289: cute dress w/ purse

Good morning friends. Pictured above is another dress for my granddaughter. This one is a contemporary, modern style. It is made of 100% cotton fabrics. It is a mock 2 piece, with a solid chocolate brown dress section and pink, lime and red floral sleeves and ruffle collar. Wow, that added trim though- a cute little functioning "purse" sewn to the left side! The lime rick racking serves as a "strap". How cute of a design element is that! Granddaughter loves purses, and this dress. The pattern has several style options, including a dress pattern for an 18" doll. The fastener is a back neckline loop and button. Please continue reading to see more.

Dr. Seuss®print dress

Good morning friends. Do you all like cartoon characters? Since a child, I have adored Dr. Seuss' Cat In The Hat®. While wandering around a store one day, the above fabric was located. It is the classic print in those iconic colors. My granddaughter also loves this book, so this pillowcase dress was created. Please continue reading to see more.

Granddaughter's Easter dress 2016

This is the dress that I made for my granddaughter's Easter this year. 'Know how when you see a pattern that you absolutely adore and must sew? This pattern is one of those. It is Simplicity 1208A, and was actually simple to construct. That appliquéd bunny is such a nice design element. The fabrics are 100% cotton. The back has three loops with buttons fasteners. Please continue reading to see more.

Giraffe print dress

Hello friends. Pictured above is a darling "giraffe" dress for my granddaughter. The main fabric is 100% cotton in an avocado quatrefoil print. The lower band is the brown giraffe print. A cute little pocket adorns the dress front. Look inside that pocket: see the cute stuffed giraffe? The shoulder ties are made of a yellow polka dot print cotton fabric. This dress is just a fun and easy to construct pillowcase style pattern. Continue reading for more, and comments.

Another jumper for granddaughter

Hello all. 'Hope your Sunday evening is going wonderful. So many thanks to all who wished well for my truck, Raven. Things are looking up. Pictured above is another jumper made from the Simplicity 1568A pattern. This one is made of wide wale corduroy in a deep shade of burgundy. The shoulder buttons are actually printed with a black and white houndstooth design. This is great for my granddaughter, as she and her family are Alabama Roll Tide © fans. A local shop did the white monogrammed "M" on the front, which is granddaughter's initial. 'Forgot to get a photo of the matching black and white houndstooth head band. The grey turtleneck is store-purchased. Continue reading to see granddaughter wearing the jumper.