I went through a couple of years having a hard time finding anything I loved for the girls to where on 4th of July. Picky I guess. So this year I decided I would make the girls something a little different than the norm. (I debated whether I should even post these pictures or not. The dresses look much cuter on. If you want to see them on and in action, look to my family blog soon for a 4th of July post).
My very fun sister Nicole, who always keeps an eye out for fun things to make, sent me this tutorial awhile ago. I loved the idea and thought a 4th of July halter shirt would be perfect. I splurged and bought 1.5 yards of fabric from a great high end store near by called Wal-Mart for 1.99 a yard. I planned on making the girls shirts with the flag print fabric and using the stars fabric for straps and trim. Once Gabriella saw the fabric, that changed and she wanted the stars for her shirt.
I made her shirt and adjusted the straps, because I didn't care for them coming from the middle of the shirt. I opted to make Gwen's into a dress and just make hers with criss-cross straps. Once Gabriella saw that Gwen had a dress, she changed her mind and wanted a dress too. So, I took the rest of the fabric and made a wide, loose ruffle trim to go along the bottom. And then I loved it.
We went today to pick out buttons for details and again Gabriella had an opinion. Gold it was. She designed her dress herself, and I am so proud of her. She knows what she wants, and I'm grateful for that. I can't wait to see the girls in them both at the same time. I know the sewing is simple, but I love taking an idea and making it fit my personal taste (and Gabriella's) and seeing what comes of it.
6 comments:
I think they looked even prettier on your girls. Dave said he was about to ask you at church but then thought they looked too nice to be hand made.
I love them and LOVE how they look on the girls on the 4th! What a great mom. I love seeing people totally decked out for the 4th. We normally go to a show and town that COMPLETELY decks out. This year we were at Brian's and it was not the same, but I still love the holiday. Way to go on making these cute dresses. :)
Those are really sweet. Very festive. And the picture with Gabs and the peace sign....LOVE it.
Hi! I stumbled on your blog recently and love your creativity and fun ideas. I know you stated you are no longer emailing these directions, but I would love a copy of the stick horse tutorial. I am in love with these denim horses! email: crys_boggs@yahoo.com
Jaime,
You think I'm creative? Wow, you have amazing stuff! We will have to get together and talk sometime.
I just found this blog! Please keep posting. I added you to Stumble and linked you at my blog. I hope it helps others to see the lovely things you are making for your girls. Thanks for sharing!
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