new techniques...

Let Your ART Guide You ** week 12

This week is a combination of alterations, dress creations and new techniques.

I found this skirt at Salvation Army for .50 for me...but after wearing it once I wasn't in love with it.  I cut off the bottom panel because the hem was finished and made a skirt for Ella.  It is flouncy and fun.  She wore it to church last week paired with a bright yellow sweater.

This is the finished outfit for my niece, Cassidy. 

Knit.  I have never tried sewing with it and wanted to experiment after reading THIS tutorial.  My sister sent it to me months ago and I haven't stopped thinking about it.  The problem...you can't buy knit by the yard here and I didn't want to buy shirts to just cut them up.  When we were in Denver last weekend, I found some cute knit at Hobby Lobby.  I knew exactly what shirt I would use and I LOVE how it turned out.  Ella wouldn't cooperate for a picture, but it is just SO CUTE on!

and it was so simple and super cute I made another one with the left over knit from the shirt I cut for the dress below.  Doesn't the yellow just make you smile?  It reminds me of sun and daffodils!

I found this dress on clearance at Target.  Cute, right?  The style is so cute and fun and I wanted to try and recreate it.

Here is the finished product.  I think I need to add some elastic to the top where the shirt joins the first ruffle to adjust the shape a little bit.  I don't know...sometimes creating something on your own, with your own measurements and no tried and true instructions, leaves room for improvement.  It does look really cute on her, so I just may keep it.

I am participating in a MAY DAY EXTRAVAGANZA on Saturday showcasing One Stitch at a Time.  I am really excited and hope to have a successful day!  I haven't done anything to "get ready" for it yet...I guess I should start that today!!

Happy Creating!