Dakota's Growing Wardrobe

Here they are...

Black & White Itty Bitty Dress...

{If you recognize the fabrics, it's probably because it's from HERE}

An Altered Itty Bitty Dresss:

{I made this a larger size 3-6 mos and adjusted the pattern to have shoulder snaps rather than ties. Oh & this was leftover fabric/trim from burp cloths that Gigi sewed for Mason 2 yrs ago}

Twirly Skirt Onesie:

{I love that I can re-use Mason's old onesies by simply embellishing or adding a skirt}

Absolutely Adorable Girly Dress:

{It's a pillowcase dress! Only with 3 rows of fantastically feminine ruffles-all zigzagged. Yes it took a while, but was sooo worth it!}

Tres Chic Dress:

{This is another pillowcase dress but I added a ruffled ribbon flower. Tres chic...non?}

What's been so fun is being able to use remnants, Mason's old onesies, and trim I've had on-hand. I feel much more confident sewing and experimenting with different ideas.

Sewing Binge

I mentioned yesterday I've been quiet because the sewing machine was calling out to me all last week. Here are my completed projects over 6 days...not too shabby!

Embellished Onesies:

{Panda Onesie, Ruffled Bib Collar Onesie, Ninja Baby Onesie-that one's for Daddy since he's into anime and geek stuff, I added the black ruffle butt for extra cuteness}

Newborn Cuddle Sack:

{this thing is so tiny, it's possible she may not be able to use it but I bought the onesie super cheap/secondhand and figured that if I messed anything up that it wouldn't be a loss anyway...I think it turned out adorably}

Pillowcase Dress & Scrunch Flower Headband:

{Betty generously shared this pattern twist-the pillowcase dress with a sweet ruffle bottom trim}

Itty Bitty Dress & Ruffled Headband

{this was from the Made By Rae tutorial I've seen floating around the blogosphere}

Mini Dress:

{this was also a pattern graciously shared by Betty-thank you so much again! it probably took me the longest to construct, but it was definitely worth it and the finishing details make it a nice quality too}

Onesie Dress:

{this one is similar to the cuddle sack found on 2 Giggle Boxes, only I kept the bottom part attached so it still snaps underneath. the size is 6-12 months, but I figured DK would be cruising by the late Fall/Winter so I kept the skirt long and added a cute pleated collar to coordinate. it looks a little French, non?}

Sewing for for Baby DK

Last night Scott was sweet to corral the Booger so I could make Baby Dakota a dress. I've been procrastinating on sewing because it's a daunting task and I've been fairly intimidated to sew clothes. So I used fabric from an old throw pillow that had already been deconstructed and the lining is a bed sheet that was also already cut up. {remember the pillows from HERE?} So no love-loss on a fabric purchase and I think the unique fabric actually gives the dress some character.

Note to self: Use a pattern next time! I have no idea what size this is and if it will even fit correctly.

BUT I am happy to say that it's fully lined {I think I could easily make an A-line jumper dress like this reversible...with some additional planning} and I had to sneak in a matching hair clip too. I put it on the dress lapel for the 1st photo.

This is the back part with the covered-button and piping loop closure...
And this is the matching hair clip up close...

If I had to guess, I'd say it's a 6-9 month dress but the neck and arm holes are large enough to accomodate for a 12-month tunic top.

Spring's Around the Corner

...and so is Baby Dakota Kate's due date! My little May flower will be here in no time so we better get prepared ASAP. Here are some fun felt flowers I made last night {tutorial HERE}

Also, Scott found a great deal on a beautiful crib this morning and I told him to order it pronto. It should arrive Wednesday...YAY!

This is our 1st piece of furniture for Dakota Kate's nursery...sheesh, we need to get on it!

Meeska Mooska Mason

Mason's 2nd Birthday Party...Mickey Style!

If a picture's worth 1,000 words, here's 46,000 for you {sorry, we just had too much fun!}