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Easter Outfits

I finished sewing Easter outfits ! I can hardly believe they are done EARLY. I usually am winding bobbins and sewing up hems the night before.

I bought all this fabric on my Warehouse trip a while back. I decided since I likely have a small window of time when I can dress my kids in coordinating outfits before they start to protest I should take advantage of it now!

I decided to sew up the new Roller Skate dress from Oliver + S for M. I made view B, the dress with neckline detail, in size 18-24 months. She’s moving into 2T, but I wanted it to fit now and didn’t want to risk it. I’m glad I went with the smaller size. M is so small that the neck of the bigger dress would have been huge! The length was just right as is, perfect for moving around in, but not so short I have to put bloomers under it.

“A photo shoot? Let me Check my calendar…It doesn’t look good.”

I used O’s pant fabric on her neck line. This dress is fully lined and she loves wearing it. I will admit it took me longer to sew than I anticipated. I really wanted it to look good, so I spent a lot of time on the neck.

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Little Bear Hood a DIY Toddler Hat

Those of you following along in with PR&P know this week’s challenge was a remix of Cottage Mama’s Party Dress. While we had set a goal to participate in each weeks sew along, let’s just say this dress is still a WIP (work in progress). The bodice came out just as envisioned, but the skirt is currently a hot mess. And for some reason my toddler really, really, REALLY hates it. Does anyone else have a child randomly revolt against clothing? I’m not sure what is so offensive about a cotton dress, but you would think I had lit it on fire- she was not having it.

I needed a pick me up. For some reason my son has no hats that fit him. His sister has a dozen. I upcycled a sweater into this hat for him, but this works pattern would work great for a little girl too.

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