Sunday, April 13, 2014

Gift Sewing

I have got quite selfish and really scaled back on sewing as gifts.
But who can resist sewing for little girls?
First up, a Tea Party dress by Oliver+S 
I used the very last of my Cloud 9 Maman print for the bodice.
Its all gone now.
For the skirt I used some pretty caramel coloured poplin from Spotters.
The lace was sent to me from my sweet friend Claire , she found it for me in Hong Kong.
How lucky am I?
I sewed the hem with lots of rows of stitching. Knock off from the Family Reunion dress 

As usual I lined the skirt to give it a clean finish.
I can't wait to see it on Baby Charlotte.
My great-niece Amaya was turning one so I thought a PlayTime dress would be fun.
As she is quite a solid wee girl and the last two dresses I made didn't fit I made the size 2T tunic but to be worn as a dress.
I hope it fits.
If it doesn't her Mummy could always flog it on Ebay. The Tula Pink fabric the Twins chose is evidently quite rare 
Who knew? (Thanks for the heads up Virginia, the other metre is going back into storage)
As the sleeves were quite long I sewed a deep hem at the cuff and folded them back.
I used a pink velvet ribbon at the waist and some lilac flower buttons.
If you would like to make your own little dress, I have a full tute here 

 I wish I had time to sew more presents.
Do you make many gifts?

 xx N
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22 comments:

  1. DebApril 13, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    Lovely gifts that will be well received, I'm sure.

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  2. OckduspockApril 13, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    Yes my dear, you could sell the plume one for a pretty penny! I think I might have gasped out loud when I first saw your picture!
    They are really beautiful though, and the recipients are very lucky.

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:14 AM

      Thanks for the heads up and freeing me of buyers remorse. Instead of feeling guilty about unused fabric it is now an investment!
      xx N

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  3. Lightning McStitchApril 13, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Very lucky indeed. Both dresses are very special/
    My "lucky" friends kids will keep getting things from Little Things To Sew book, at least until my challenge finishes in August!

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:15 AM

      That is a good plan Shelley.
      August? Eeeep, I had better get a move on.
      xx N

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  4. nest full of eggsApril 13, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    adorable and gorgeous!

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  5. Inder-ificApril 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Ah, so pretty!

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  6. Kristin at SunnySewing.comApril 13, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Wow! Both are so pretty; I really love the fabric on the bodice of the first, and I can see why the beautiful Tula Pink fabric is so rare - gorgeous! I do hope it fits ! Great job

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:17 AM

      Thank you Kristin, I wish I had more time to sew pretty little things.
      I was blown away by the Tula Pink fabric.
      Woo hoo.
      xx N

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  7. JaneApril 13, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Gorgeous! I have great plans to sew gifts but sadly don't get around to many. Even after telling people I'm going to make things, oops!

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:19 AM

      Um, yes Jane.
      I just posted off a Village Frock to an OS friend that I had promised a coat to, two years ago.....
      Thank you.
      xx N

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  8. ChristineApril 14, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I love the dresses. I about to make my first tea party dress for my girl. I made more gifts before I had kids. I make a lot less now for other people because there are just endless things I want to make for my little ones. Maybe when they are bigger and don't want things I make for them I'll get back to making gifts. Or maybe I'll just sew for myself.

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:20 AM

      Good point, when I am a Nana perhaps I will make more. My Goddaughter was spoiled rotten with my sewing but now there are so many other mouths to feed (metaphorically speaking)
      xx N

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  9. ElizabethApril 14, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    What lovely gifts! I especially love that playtime dress. Hope it fits!

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    1. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:24 AM

      I hope so too Elizabeth. Surely its third time lucky!
      xx N

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  10. CindyApril 16, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I adore the Playtime dress...it's gorgeous!

    Glad to know I'm not the only one who has young kids and is a great-Aunt.;)

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  11. motherof5April 17, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Thank you Cindy, I am a great Aunt several times over.
    At least I am not a Grandma.....
    xx N

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  12. JoyApril 25, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    You're definitely unselfish and these are no ordinary handmade baby gifts. They are boutique. Both are lovely.

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  13. motherof5April 29, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    That is a seriously lovely compliment Joy, thank you!
    xx N

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