Ruffle Bloomers Pattern

is NOW in my etsy shop.  

GIRL Clothes

How about a few pictures and a SEWING TIP:)

For those of you out there sewing shorts, pants, or bloomers...this is for you!  Even if you buy "non-roll" elastic....it's still rolls sometimes when you wash a garment.  I got a pair of shorts for EmK last year on clearance from a popular brand and the first time I washed them the elastic was all twisted...frustrating!  Well, here's a quick solution.  After you sew the shorts/bloomers turn them right side and adjust your elastic so it's even through the waistband.   You want to do a few stitches (go forwards and backwards) in the actual front and back (or side) seams so that you stitch down the elastic.  This will help the elastic to not twist.  I can't promise it will NEVER turn again, but it's a lot less likely.  Since I've learned this trick my elastic in EmK's clothes has stayed perfect....and well she's got a lot of clothes with elastic:)

MY Inspiration

This SWEET girl is the reason I sew:)  I LOVE her SO much...and it brings me great JOY to sew for her even into the early hours of the morning.  She is starting to figure out I make her clothes and when people comment she will say "mommy made this" even if I didn't:)  Oh, and she LOVES her hot pink sandals and would sleep in them IF we let her!

Shirt and Short/Bloomer Outfits

(you can now add ruffles to your bloomers)

A FEW things I've monogrammed or appliqued

(before you ask...not sure the brand of this dress...I got this at a trunk show sample sale last year...should have bought the entire box as it was 5 bucks)

New Top (kinda)

LOVE this top...it's basically the Ella Knot Top without the knots:)  The ties are on the top of the shoulder.  So that I can keep it apart for all the others, let's call it Kate.  

**Another new post below**

Outfits for Sisters

I just finished all these outfits for sisters.  Won't they be SO cute this summer:)

Vacation

I have thoroughly enjoyed my week of vacation (and it's not quite over yet).  Emily Kathryn and I headed to visit my parents for a few days and then met my husband and his family at the beach.  The weather has been amazing in both places and we have loved every minute!  EmK is finally at the age that she likes to play on the beach, so I LOVED being able to relax in a chair and watch her for hours:)  

In a day or two we will be headed back to Birmingham.  Spring is officially here and I'll be working hard to finish all the orders I have so your kids can start enjoying spring clothes:)  Until then, here's a few pictures....

...and shorts for twins:)

4th of July

S is now READY for the 4th of July:)

Bubble - size 12 mo

Bloomers - size 12 mo

Polka Dots - Tie Top

"SARAH" Top with Bloomers - size 18mo

**Keep scrolling for NEW pics!

A New Top

Emily Kathryn has this cute outfit and I wanted to "duplicate" it even though there's no pattern to purchase. Up until now, I've really been all about a pattern. I don't like having to think about what the length should be or taking tons of measurements on my child who doesn't like to sit still:)

Overall, I think it turned out really cute and I'd definitely make it again!! EmK's closet is pretty full with summer stuff, but this is a definite for next year. The hard part about being able to sew is that I get tempted to buy for Emily Kathryn when I have to go get fabric for other people:)

SARAH Top w/Bloomers

The Front

The Back

One Top and lots of Bloomers.....

Here are a few things I just finished. Just incase I haven't mentioned this lately...I'm definitely NOT a professional photographer:)

LILY Top with Bloomers

Tie Tops

Remember these purple and white bloomers on the far left....

well my friend's little girl will be wearing them with these LILY TOPS....

**2 posts today...so keep scrolling:)