My daughter rarely likes anything I sew...often times I end up giving away the pieces to a friend's daughter!
Today, however, she decided she wanted to help me make a dress and bag. She "designed" it, allowed me to take her measurements and just when it was time to start sewing...she decided to go play. She's 8 now and I thought some straight stitching is well within her range.
The pleated bag is a combination but smaller version of the one-hour-tote at Skip to My Lou and the pleated tote from laural@ Thimble. I attached my straps to the inside and did not include a zipper, only one interior, simple pocket.
The maxidress, I followed A Small Snippet's directions but with my daughter's measurements of course. I also added a ruffle around the bottom for detail (& her design!). Very simple and adorable dress. A tank top or t-shirt and a yard of fabric will do the dress and bag. I used part of 2 fat quarters for the accent colors and liner on the bag.
Enjoy.
Today, however, she decided she wanted to help me make a dress and bag. She "designed" it, allowed me to take her measurements and just when it was time to start sewing...she decided to go play. She's 8 now and I thought some straight stitching is well within her range.
The pleated bag is a combination but smaller version of the one-hour-tote at Skip to My Lou and the pleated tote from laural@ Thimble. I attached my straps to the inside and did not include a zipper, only one interior, simple pocket.The maxidress, I followed A Small Snippet's directions but with my daughter's measurements of course. I also added a ruffle around the bottom for detail (& her design!). Very simple and adorable dress. A tank top or t-shirt and a yard of fabric will do the dress and bag. I used part of 2 fat quarters for the accent colors and liner on the bag.Enjoy.
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