Pillow case dress rejection

I took a little bit of time off from writing the article to make a new summer dress for N. It's been so hot here and the child only wants to wear dresses.

Pillow case dresses are easy and quick, so I went with that style. I used some fabric I already had at home and added some pink ribbon for the shoulder tie, some white lace at the bottom, and a small pocket. I was done pretty quickly.

But... She refuses to wear it. She told me I can keep it until her little sister gets bigger. *tears* Her reason?   It's not long enough, she wants very long dresses...

Moral of the story - before taking the time to make clothes for a little one, make sure she likes the style or at least figure out what her *must haves* are. Maybe next time...

Spring equals sewing

It happens every year during spring: I get an urge to sew new dresses and skirts, as well as house decor items.

This past week I had so many projects in mind, and although I've started some of them, this is the only one I was able to finish.

I love the way the dress came out and it was so easy (and quick). I picked up the pattern last year on a garage sale I believe and I'm so glad I did.

Fall and winter have me in the kitchen, while springs takes me back to the sewing room and fabric stores... I wonder what summer has in store for me this time.

The seasons influence my lifestyle and creative activities so much. What about you?