Girlie Dress


On Friday night I sewed a new dress for Spenser (Simplicity 4767, view A). It is sewn from a thrifted sheet I picked up last week. It has sweet little bugs and butterflies on it. It's springy. And feminine. And looks comfy. She will have more ... No doubt about it.

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Karyn said…
Cute!!!
9:08 AM EDT
Lana said…
how cute!
You make the most fun things :)
9:30 AM EDT
Stacey said…
Adorable!
10:21 AM EDT
Jane said…
Love your sheet creations. I liked the strawberry skirt you made yourself and this is darling too!
11:29 AM EDT
misschris said…
How sweet, Lera. Great pattern. Gonna jot that one down. :)
11:34 AM EDT
Jana Nielson said…
I'm getting that pattern today! That is the perfect dress for my Macy. She'll wear it all summer!
1:03 PM EDT
melissa said…
very sweet! i've been wanting to try out that pattern for a while now, you've inspired me to. :)
5:32 PM EDT
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
That is darling! I never find cute sheets or fabric when thrifting and am so jealous of y'all who do find them!
6:28 PM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
You gotta love the thrifted sheets:) I got some cool 70's ish ones this weekend at some yard sales! Projects to come. The dress turned out so cute!
7:50 PM EDT
beki said…
That is so adorable!
10:39 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
Spenser is one lucky girl. My sewing class starts tomorrow! Maybe someday bug'll get a garment or two as adorable and wearable as that dress.
11:33 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
adorable! hurray for thrifted sheets.
7:56 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Oh, I was just debating whether to buy that pattern at the shop today. Looks really cute, I think I will go back and get it.
8:35 AM EDT
jessica said…
here you are making me want a girl again! so lovely!
11:04 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
cute!

so funny, i just picked up this pattern for my dd, too. my mom made me and my sister matching easter dresses out of it one year (i'm sure not the same pattern - but the same style)! i can't wait!
2:42 PM EDT
Tonya said…
that is just too too cute! What a great little summer dress : )
9:46 AM EDT
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