The Portion of my Inheritance

It would seem that Aria has a favorite.

Turns out that this Burda Style pattern that I made a few months back was a hit.

She wanted to model it again even though it is made out of heavy flannel fabric and is 100 degrees outside.

She loves the style and the jewel belt so much that she has decided to design her Christmas dress using this dress as her inspiration.

The sparkly shoes are also a favorite of hers.

‘They shall be Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘On the day that I make them My jewels.’”

Malachi 3:17

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It was actually a few years ago that I designed and made this dress, I just never finished it. Aria was pretty small and I was so surprised when I pulled it out and it fit her. I can not believe how quickly she has grown.

The front bodice is gathered and trimmed in a yellow bias, both at the top and along the front waistline.

It is a halter dress with elastic at the back.

The cotton print fabric was purchased at JoAnns several years ago.

My supermodel is past the stage of ruffles, big bows and flowers. I have had to completely change my thought process when planning designs for her. She has even been helping me in the design of some of her clothing. So, stay tuned and we will see what this team comes up with.

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.          Proverbs 17:6

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Smocking takes a long time, a lot of sitting, and even though I love to do it, I love to knit even more. So if given the choice I knit every time, so I do not have a lot of smocking projects.

This little set was actually made for Aria and has been passed down to Aniyah.

This set has several of my favorites:

I love pink.

I love polka dots.

I love smocking.

I love pantaloons.

The soft pink and off white fabric was purchased at JoAnn Fabric store, as was the shimmery off white cotton blend for the pantaloons.

It has a very simple smocked border across the bodice outlined with off white piping.

The neckline and ruffled sleeves also are trimmed with the same piping.

Did I happen to mention what I love most about this set?

The model of course!

All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth. Exodus 35:25

This is the pattern that I used.

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I understand how Noah felt, because these days everything comes in twos.

I was originally going to make Aria a dress for her birthday but I kept hearing this little voice in my head saying, “Ni Ni?”  Which is what Aniyah always says to me if she gets left out.

So the birthday dress turned into the Easter dresses.

The starting point for this dress is from the Heidi & Finn pattern The Gatsby dress. You can find it here. This etsy store has several amazing little girl patterns, check them out.

The pink lining fabric is the same fabric that I dyed several weeks ago, you can find that story here.

The soft knit fabric was purchased in Dallas on Harry Hines on one of my trips there with my friend Teresa.

The absolutely amazing lace fabric was also purchased there. I paid $4 a yard for the lace and went back later for more and it was gone.

I used the lace fabric for the sleeves and the overlay. It has sequins along the faux smocking, with elastic to give it a gentle stretch. I did not have to add elastic to the sleeves,  it was already there.  Like I said, absolutely amazing fabric!

Aniyah’s dress has layers of ruffles. This is more of the wonderful vintage lace that my friend Patty gave to me. Here are some post where I have used some of her vintage laces in different ways.  Here and here and here.

The bodices of both dresses are the same. I like to make their clothes the same-but different.

The dress closes in the back with a sparkly button.

Aria’s dress is topped off with three stands of old beads that I had stored away from an old yard sale find.

Happy girls=happy mammy!

And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 15:4

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I love the Burda Style patterns. You can download them instantly, print them off, and start sewing. This dress ranges in sizes 7-10, you can find it here.

http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store

I made the dress out of a heavy gray flannel purchased at a flea market. I was a little concerned that it might be too heavy with all the pleats, but it actually turned out well.

I lined the dress with a soft knit fabric, a must for aria, and also used the same knit for the buttoned sleeves. It zips up the back.

I purchased a sparkle trim for the belt along with a buckle at Hobby Lobby. I will confess that I did not get enough of the trim, It lacked about 1 1/2 inches going completely around the waist, so I opted to only put it in the front. I just hand tacked it in place.

All in all I really liked the dress. It was a good fit and she liked it. I think I may try making it in a cotton knit for the summer.

Last, but not least, it is essential to complete the look by having a very hip, rainbow rhinoceros tattoo in the very center of your head.

Every precious stone was your covering; The sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. Ezekiel 28:13

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I love this wonderful little pattern by Petite Poche, designed by Wendy Schoen. You can get yours here:

http://www.heirloomsewingforchildren.com/p-ws-suzette.htm

This is a reproduction vintage style halter romper and a matching one-piece bonnet. You can choose from two styles and they are both precious.

This is round two for this romper. I originally made two matching rompers and hats for Aria and miss Lucy over five years ago.

Miss Lucy

I used this adorable kitty print fabric from Joanns and a soft floral fabric for the collar. I trimmed it out with pink rick rack.

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And now it has been passed down to Aniyah. I suspect that little miss Annie-Beth is next in line.

How great are His signs, and how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion is from generation to generation. Daniel 4:3

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With summer winding down I wanted to make one last ditch effort to sew for Aniyah. So after going through my patterns I found a McCall’s pattern that I have had for a while and got busy.

This sweet little set does not take much fabric so I was able to use remnants from my stash.

I used designer fabric ordered from Etsy and simple fabric purchased at Joanns to coordinate the layered ruffles and the diaper cover.

Just one button in the back. Simple enough and it sewed up quickly.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22a

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I had a window of opportunity just between Hungary and getting ready for school, so I purchased this sweet little dress pattern from Yeppar. A etsy shop that has several cute little patterns. You can find this downloadable PDF pattern here:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/73453300/pdf-pattern-hannah-dress-for-12m-5t-and?ref=shop_home_feat_4

As usual I could not stop at just one.

Once again matching dresses. Since the pattern only goes to size 5, I had to stretch it a little to make Aria’s dress.

The fabric was purchased years ago at Joanns.

The pattern is a simple little dress with four pleats in the front and four in the back.

It slips over the head and closes in the front with a button tab, which I used a coordinating fabric. I used a contrast red bias for binding around the sleeves.

I used the same coordinating fabric to make Anyiah a diaper cover to go under her dress.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22a

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I am on a roll with this adorable little pattern. I made my dimpled darlin baby another one, but tweaked this one a little bit.  

I also made a size 6 months for a sweet little baby girl that I know.                                

Check out the original post to see the first one and to find out where to get the pattern.     

Diaper Shirt & Bubble Cover

This time, instead of making pleats, I gathered the front bodice and sewed strips of fabric across the front, then covered it with a soft pink velvet trim.

 I used the shorts that were included in the pattern instead of making the bubble bottom.                              

As much as I have loved this pattern, it is time for me to move on, or at least for this summer.                                                  

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree; When it’s branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. ”   Matthew 24:32

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It’s been over a week now that I have officially been finished with school, but my schedule says different.  These past few days have been wonderful and very therapeutic for me as I have been able to spend some time upstairs in one of my favorite places, my sewing room.  It has been months since I have been able to sew and for those of you who know me, even just a little, know what torment that is for me.  So I have relished in the moments that I have been able to go through my patterns and fabrics, matching and sorting, cutting out and at last, sewing.  My little darlin baby was the first recipient of these joyous efforts. 

Check out this wonderful pattern along with others designed by Michie’ here:

http://www.creationsbymichie.com/diapershirt.htm                                            

This outfit is a size 18 months, and it is very true to size.                             

The polka dot fabric was purchased at my all time favorite quilt store, The Cabbage Rose in Fort Worth. Check them out online.     

http://www.cabbagerosequilting.com/

The contrast fabric and diaper cover fabric was once again a trash to treasure story from my friend who just keeps throwing out perfectly good fabric.                                                                                   

I love the simplicity of this pattern, with just touches of special details. A great summer outfit.                                               

I have already cut out two more of this same pattern, however I am tweaking the front just a bit.      Stay tuned.                              

The day is Yours, the night also is Yours; You have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter.  Psalm 74:16-17

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