Another Too-Big Outfit

It was this shirt that I saw and loved last week. I was thinking how I wanted to make some for Spenser. So, when I found this pillowcase in my use-immediately pile, I knew it was destined to become a dress for Spenser. (I ended up using the basics from this tutorial.)

And some yellow gingham ribbon from Julia. I think it turned out cute. Too bad it's about 3 sizes too large and she won't be able to wear it for a few more years ... I think I have a problem lately with making things too big.

After I made it, Amandajean posted a cute shirt for her little girl. I really like her style, better than the one I made. Maybe next try ...

And, I also made a new dishtowel apron (using Randi's tutorial) which was requested for a new step-niece. I have made several aprons from this tutorial for all of my "older" nieces (the 8 and older group). The younger set of girls is Spenser and a younger niece.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Lera, lovely dress fabric! I think you saw either a baby car seat or a set of bamboo shelves in The Maze. I popped in there today after looking at the photo and seeing something which matched the new bureau. It turned out to be a cupboard on barley twist legs but in very bad condition needing some plane-ing sanding and re-staining. On top of all that the proce was £55! EEK!

The apron is sweet too. I don't know how you manage so much real sewing. I've only managed part of a bag and some lav bags today.
10:30 AM EDT
Diane said…
Very sweet yellow dress (at least you know she'll grow into it.) I just finished my 2nd pillowcase dress (also yellow - see blog). Great pattern. I used a very similar one here: http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowcase-dress-instructions
I don't know how you find the time to sew, but I'm on a mission to do the same. This novice is inspired by all the great things that you make! Thank you!
11:29 AM EDT
Liz Harrell said…
I love these projects! You know what they say, it's better to make it too big than too small! :)
11:54 AM EDT
Emily said…
Nothing's worse than spending time making something (that your clearly excited about) only to have it not fit! UGH!! I hate that, too!
1:05 PM EDT
hooli said…
oh man! You were able to use it. See, I knew you'd make a good home for an orphaned piece of ribbon.
3:51 PM EDT
Berber said…
Too big is better than too small... Spenser will have something to look forward to!
5:17 PM EDT
Suzanne said…
Any chance you could wear it as a shirt? You're so tiny (in your pictures, I think! LOL) that you probably could. I just bought my sister-in-law a similar one from Etsy, and she loves it!
8:42 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
I was going to say better too big than too small, too. and since it's from a vintage pillow case, it's just going to get better with age!

thanks for the link! :)
10:04 PM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
It is such a pity the dress is too big but I always say too big is better than too small :) At least she will get to wear it later.
5:21 AM EDT
Blue Yonder said…
Oh man! I hate when I do that! Of course, mine always works the opposite way... everything's too small.
8:45 AM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
Cute little dress. I am sorry the dress is too big, but at least she will have a really cute dress to wear after her next growth spurt ;) I am sooo bummed we missed the slurpees. I will have to remember it next year.
9:25 AM EDT
Stacey said…
I hate when that happens! Getting it just right is tricky :)

I love the yellow fabric though, very summertime.
11:33 AM EDT
V and Co. said…
okay so i clicked over here from your comment on my blog and i love your blog! and you are funny! EVEN BETTER! i can't wait to try to pillow case dress! thanks for stopping by my blog!
3:18 PM EDT
Jo-Anne said…
Cute little dress. Don't worry, it will fit her before you know it! The little apron is so cute! I just love aprons!!!
6:09 PM EDT
Karyn said…
I love that pillowcase dress!! Too bad it's too big. Oh well, she'll grow into it, it's not a waste.

I also looked at Amandajean's top. Cute!
7:30 PM EDT
misschris said…
Better eventually wearable than not at all. It's cute. The last one I did for Fidge was the same way!
12:48 PM EDT
utmommy said…
Very cute! You always make the cutest things.

At least it's too big and not too small. She'll be able to wear it later on:)
1:09 AM EDT
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