Friday, April 4, 2014

LITTLE MAKES

People often ask what the best part of being a Grandma is. I'm not sure I could narrow it down to just one thing but this I do know-----it's FUN!

Miss J has a birthday coming up and I wanted to make her a summer dress.  I picked this fabric up ages ago, and finally set to it the other day.



It turned out ok ( if we don't talk about the zipper ) and works well with her little cardi.


After working out the kinks, I made another out of a Kaffe Fassett print. I think it's giant Petunias or Hibiscus?


This print is so fun and suits Miss J's personality perfectly. The knit hat came first, then I found a fabric to match




One cardi, and two sun dresses. Essentials for every girls' wardrobe.

stats:
dress pattern is Simplicity 1701
hat pattern is a freebie by Just Jussi
Cardigan -- can't remember........

Have a great week end   : )
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37 comments:

  1. Needled MomApril 4, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    That is very cute! I love both fabrics.

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  2. KarenApril 4, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Adorable! I can not wait for grandbabies to sew for. That is when I started sewing when I made little dresses and vests for my kids...love the fabrics!

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  3. FranApril 4, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Really beautiful! Can't believe you managed to find fabric to match the hat, how perfect!

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  4. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 4, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Oh these are just adorable! I sewed for my daughter when she was a baby... looking forward to grandma sewing some day too.

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  5. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 4, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    awww they are both so cute! The Kaffe print is perfect!

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  6. Heather D.April 4, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Awesome, and it seems like that is a very versatile cardigan too.

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  7. BrandieApril 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I'd wear it! But I know it will be cuter on a little tot. Too cute!

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  8. AnonymousApril 4, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Adorable!

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  9. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    wish I had a grandaughter to make a sundress. These are adorable! Did you knit the cute cardi?

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  10. GinaApril 4, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    darling mix and match outfits!!!

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  11. grapes and heartsApril 4, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Oh so lovely! Sometimes I wish I had girls so I could sew for them... but then I might as well wait for my sisters to get me some nieces ("only" nephews so far :o)) Hihi!

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  12. KarynApril 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    I think that's the best thing about being an aunt too!

    The dresses and cardi are so cute!

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  13. AprilApril 4, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    So Darling! Ready for Spring. :)

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  14. SusanApril 4, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    What adorable dresses Carla! You must try to get her modelling the outfit for us!

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  15. CarlaApril 4, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, wow, Carla. Love them so. What a lucky little girl. You are such a wonderful grandma. I can't wait to do "little makes!"

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  16. MarieApril 4, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    too cute!

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  17. CathApril 4, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    gorgeous. I love the cardi, it really completes those adorable little dresses.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  18. Anne / Springleaf StudiosApril 4, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Sweet . . . of course I especially like the Kaffe dress. Matches perfectly with the cute hat.

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  19. Afton WarrickApril 4, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Do you need another granddaughter? What a fashionable grandma you are.

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  20. Linda @ kokaquiltsApril 4, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    So sweet! Linda

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  21. Benta AtSLIKstitchesApril 5, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    Aren't you s lovely grandma!

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  22. KimApril 5, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    Too, too adorable!! How lovely does that cardi look with those two cute dresses. I must admit I love the Kaffe Fasset print. I can't wait to be a grandma...but I don't see it in my crystal ball anytime soon!!!

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  23. Sewing MomApril 5, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    LOVE! Especially the second, because I have a thing for orange. =) I do not like zippers in clothing, so I select patterns that don't use them...bad, maybe, easier, definitely! =) I think you could almost do a jumper like that with a type of slip button at the top back. That's what I'd do...just to avoid the zipper. Beautiful job, Grandma!

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  24. MarieApril 5, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Both outfits are darling, good choices of fabrics and make me wish I had a tiny grand daughter again. One of mine is graduating from UVic this month, Bachelor of Nursing!

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  25. cockney blondeApril 5, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful dresses, love the fabrics and the cardi is very similar to the short sleeved one I've just finished, or the border appears to be similar. As for the hat, how clever to get a matching outfit, x

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  26. CathyApril 5, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    so cute! I miss making little sundresses! My little sundress girl is going to be 25 this summer so it has been too long!

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  27. Dawn HughesApril 5, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Adorable Carla, Little Miss J is going to look, Cute As A Button.......

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  28. KarenApril 5, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Carla...I tried adjusting my settings...see if you can send an email now...my address is
    createdandbeautiful@gmail.com in case it didn't go there in the link

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  29. wendyroomcreationsApril 6, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    Oh you make me wish I had a little girl to dress up. Somehow boys just aren't the same. Miss J will simply adore her summer wardrobe. Philippa xx

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  30. PaigeApril 6, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Precious!

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  31. quiltmaniaApril 7, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Wow, she is one spoilt little granddaughter! Everything looks great.

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  32. Diane WarburtonApril 7, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Miss J is a very lucky girly :-)

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  33. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingApril 7, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Those little dresses are so cute! What a wonderful grandmother you are.

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  34. Kevin the QuilterApril 7, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Beyond adorable! The dresses turned out so cute! I hope you let us see her model them along with her sweater and hat!

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  35. CarlaApril 7, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Love your fabric choices, Carla. You are having so much fun, for sure!

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  36. Leanne ParsonsApril 8, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    They are both gorgeous! I especially love how bright and fun the second one is.

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  37. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    So perfect! What a lucky granddaughter!!

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