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mollymct 07-01-2011 06:56 PM

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These curves had me sweating! But good practice for a quilt with curved pieces some day. (I'm very much a beginner and just now confident with straight lines!) These were so much fun and I enjoyed my little vacation from work last week sewing up a storm for two little girls I love.

I learned that I am horrible at reading and following instructions. I've regressed since elementary school! I'm sure most seams were ripped and fixed!

The back of the dress is pretty open, so the bloomers will peep out!
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These bloomers took longer than anything. I need a serger!
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auntpiggylpn 07-01-2011 07:02 PM

Nice job and the colors are beautiful!!!

SueDor 07-01-2011 07:05 PM

You did a great job!

cctx. 07-01-2011 07:07 PM

I love making little girl dresses, love your colors and pattern.
Awesome job!

kateyb 07-01-2011 07:13 PM

I made clothes for me and mine for 40 years before getting into quilting. Curves are not a problem but points are.

tealady 07-01-2011 07:17 PM

Those outfits are precious! Keep plugging along. You'll get the hang of it.

bearisgray 07-01-2011 07:20 PM

Cute - nice job on them.

cherylynne 07-01-2011 07:43 PM

Oh, they are so cute. The bloomers are definitely worth the extra work that they required.

Cherylsea 07-01-2011 07:43 PM

The dresses are beautiful!

Prism99 07-01-2011 07:54 PM

Cute! Cute! Cute!!!

twistedstitcher 07-01-2011 08:25 PM

You did a fantastic job! Those bloomers are too cute.

wolfkitty 07-01-2011 08:31 PM

You did a great job! I especially love the colors of the first set!!! My late MIL, who was barely 5' nothing and slender, used to give me clothes she was done with to make clothes for my son, her grandson. (Plaids & solids for overalls, etc. - she had great taste in clothes, so it was very nice fabric) I learned to piece and maneuver pieces while sewing like that. Very green! It helped our budget!

Dianemarie 07-01-2011 08:43 PM

They are very cute !!!!!!!

slk350 07-01-2011 09:35 PM

Those are so cute

mamahippychicky 07-01-2011 09:39 PM

They are so cute! Well done on a fantastic job :)

chairjogger 07-01-2011 09:48 PM

LOVE each one !! thanks for sharing !

Lisanne 07-01-2011 10:21 PM

You're a beginner and you tackled that???? You did a fantastic job!

Chasing Hawk 07-01-2011 10:51 PM

cute outfits!!

vintagemotif 07-01-2011 10:58 PM

Adorable! You did an excellent job! I love the fabric too.

blahel 07-02-2011 12:51 AM

theyre gorgeous! now that you have mastered them the next set should go together so much easier! :lol:

Qbee 07-02-2011 01:54 AM

You did a GREAT job!

DeeBooper 07-02-2011 03:33 AM

wow, I think they turned out really nice!

mizkyp 07-02-2011 03:45 AM

They are beautiful!! I'm sure that they will be loved and worn many times.

Nancy O. 07-02-2011 03:47 AM

Adorable !!! I love the clothes and the colors are so pretty.

blueangel 07-02-2011 04:00 AM

Those are darling.

cinnya 07-02-2011 04:21 AM

Oh please don't give up sewing outfits. Those are so adorable and I love the fabric you used.
Those babies will be the cutest ones on the block :):)

sandyo 07-02-2011 04:24 AM

very cute, wishing for kids to sew for, I miss it.

mollymct 07-02-2011 04:43 AM


Originally Posted by wolfkitty
You did a great job! I especially love the colors of the first set!!! My late MIL, who was barely 5' nothing and slender, used to give me clothes she was done with to make clothes for my son, her grandson. (Plaids & solids for overalls, etc. - she had great taste in clothes, so it was very nice fabric) I learned to piece and maneuver pieces while sewing like that. Very green! It helped our budget!

That is wonderful! I'd really love to improve my skills so that I can do things like that! I'd also love to be able to do more alterations than hemming for myself!

Thanks, everyone!! :) I had to show my friends that sew!

QuiltnNan 07-02-2011 04:47 AM

adorable. good job

mollymct 07-02-2011 04:47 AM


Originally Posted by Lisanne
You're a beginner and you tackled that???? You did a fantastic job!

Oh, Lisa. I was just fussing at a couple of points because I picked patterns that said they were appropriate for beginners (well, not the bloomers, but they were so cute I had to try) and I felt like I was in over my head!! It was rewarding to work through, though!

mltquilt 07-02-2011 04:49 AM

They look great.

mltquilt

mollymct 07-02-2011 04:49 AM


Originally Posted by cinnya
Oh please don't give up sewing outfits. Those are so adorable and I love the fabric you used.
Those babies will be the cutest ones on the block :):)

Thank you!! I'm not going to stop! There are too many adorable patterns out there. But I'm thinking piecing a simple quilt top sounds very nice and relaxing!

quiltaroni 07-02-2011 04:51 AM

I am green with envy wish I had someone to make those beautiful little things for

quilter68 07-02-2011 05:13 AM

Adorable outfits!

maryel 07-02-2011 05:20 AM

Those clothes are adorable.

Limey 07-02-2011 05:26 AM

So pretty! And very modern colors! Have just got back into making clothes for my granddaughter. Had forgotten how I hate zippers. Next outfit will have buttons; at least the buttonholes can be done automatically!

Homespun 07-02-2011 05:34 AM

Adorable--nice work.

QuiltMom2 07-02-2011 05:39 AM

Those are so cute!

sewnsewer2 07-02-2011 06:02 AM

What CUTE outfits!!

Amythyst02 07-02-2011 06:09 AM

You did a fantastic job!! Those are so cute! I have sewn clothing, crafts etc forever, and I still have yet to cut my first piece for a quilt. I look at the instructions and just sigh. So we are in the same boat just opposite sides of it.

One thing I learned long ago, when frustration sets in, its time to walk away. Its amazing how things seem to fall together the next day!

You little girls will look so cute, and lots of other Moms will want to know where in the world did you find those cute clothes for them.


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