chikaustin

June18th

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While trying to think of a blog post title for this entry, the Beastie Boys ’she’s crafty’ song popped into my head.  So I started singing along and quickly realized that they aren’t talking about the sewing crafty type.  Ha!

back of dress

I have been wanting to make a halter dress for Makena since it’s summer.  Of course, I had no pattern.  Just a vintage pillowcase with embroidery that I’ve been saving for just the right project.  And I love white dresses in the summertime.

halter pillowcase dress

She’s a string bean that’s for sure.  So after several adjustments to the elastic to keep it on her little body, I think I’ve got just the right fit.  I also took pictures along the way in hopes of whipping up a tutorial for you.

my little butterfly

Today we are going to a two year old birthday party and the theme is butterflies.  The girls are supposed to wear wings and the boys capes.  Good thing I made Keegan a cape for Christmas and already had one ready to go.  The wings I got at Target (of course).

tutu

And for the birthday girl, I made her a tutu using this tutorial.  Belly button not included.  Easy peasy.

7 Comments

  • Comment by Our Green Nest — June 18, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

    That dress is adorable!!!! I love it…and she’s a beauty!

  • Comment by Stefani — June 18, 2009 @ 7:54 pm

    Goodness Jade, she is such a little dolly! So adorable.

    And that dress! It wouldn’t look nearly so cute on me, but if I were a little girl I would want TEN of them!

  • Comment by jessica — June 19, 2009 @ 4:52 am

    I love that dress!!! I had similar mama-made ones when I was her age and positively LIVED in them!

  • Comment by yoshi — June 19, 2009 @ 9:42 am

    hi my name is yocelyn. I just wanted to tell u thank u your very inspiring. Ive been reading your post for awhile now and i even read your past ones also. Im a newly stay-at-home mom and its kind of difficult. I could never stay home as a child and now that im older its pretty difficult but its all for my bb. But as I read all your post and see the crafts that you do that inspires me to do them. There pretty simple. I love crafts n making clothes. so again thank you.

  • Comment by Marjorie — June 22, 2009 @ 9:39 am

    cute dress
    adorable girl with wings
    love the tutu
    miss you!

  • Comment by Andrea — June 24, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

    Totally cute dress. Do you think a pillowcase dress might fit me??? Love it!

  • Comment by kristin — March 10, 2010 @ 11:44 am

    LOVE the white dress—so simple + sweet!

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