Like Mother

... like daughter.

This is another 3835 dress for me (and Simplicity 4206 for Spenser). Again, they were made from a thrifted sheet that has been hanging around for almost two years. It was a twin fitted sheet, so it was a little more challenging to make two dresses (hence the reason Spenser's is a little short).

We have the matching dresses. She is now happy. Well, almost happy. One of the first things she said (after her enormous smile) was, "Where are my pockets?"

(Please try your best to ignore my crazy-mad-scientist hair. I hadn't styled it before the photo and I told my husband not to get it in the photo ... Somehow it still got in.)

Comments

Unknown said…
Oh. My. Goodness. LOVE them!!!

a) NOT frumpy (even a little bit).
b) I like the pockets.
c) Could Spenser be any cuter? I think not.
8:40 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Too cute! I love matchy matchy.

P/S : My hair looks unstyled all the time....the curse of wavy hair. Yours looks ok to me.
9:11 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
your hair always looks that way! ha ha lol. ME
9:18 AM EDT
Emily said…
Oh goodness! I cannot make up my mind on who's cuter than who!

Very nice matchy matchy!

And I like (ME) the anony writer's humour! I gather thats your DH!?
9:34 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
The BEST kind of matchiness!
10:31 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
That is so cute!!! I just bought matching dresses for my three girls...now I just need to find something for me that matches.
11:35 AM EDT
Jana Nielson said…
Adorable!!!
12:44 PM EDT
misschris said…
Hello, sweet girls! Love the pockets.
12:55 PM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
Wow that was super fast! I love your pockets. The two of you couldn't be sweeter :)
1:51 PM EDT
beki said…
I love it! So, so cute :)
4:08 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
the dresses are so so good. you amaze me, lera!
4:10 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
So cute! I guess she wants to be JUST like mama! ;)
4:11 PM EDT
Madge said…
honestly. i am buying that pattern. SOON!
4:12 PM EDT
Blondie said…
So cute!


Must go find some old sheets now...
5:34 PM EDT
Heidijayhawk said…
so so sweet! i love it!
9:47 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
I LOVE that dress. beautiful!
3:50 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
You are both darling. Love the dresses.
7:02 PM EDT
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