Everything Is Turning Up Green

Spring is in full force here in Utah and it makes me happy! My trees and flower beds are blooming, birds are chirping, and I love feeling the sunshine on my face. From as young as I can remember, spring has also brought with it a tradition of new Easter dresses for my mom, myself, and my sisters and I've tried to carry on the same tradition with my daughters. Some years we buy the dresses but most years I let them choose the color and fabric, and we always have a fun time coming up with a great design. My daughters share my love of watching seemingly mundane materials become something fantastic.

I found a bit of green rib knit on clearance at Joann Fabric a few springs ago and I could not resist the beautiful, verdant hue.  I knew it'd make a comfy top of some sort so I used a coupon to buy matching satin and came up with these gorgeous gowns.  I love the lines of the deep V and sash in the back and my daughters love the stretchy knit top and swishy, twirly skirt. The best part of these dresses is that each one cost only $7 in materials!

 These gorgeous and comfortable gowns turned out to be some of my daughters' favorite Easter dresses.

 They are playtime friendly and machine washable, which gives them top marks in my book!

 One daughter prefers sleeves and the other doesn't, so I added a small pleat on each side of the shoulder to add a touch of interest to the otherwise simple sleeves. 

I really adore the long, breezy silhouette of these gowns. 

May your world bloom quickly and beautifully this spring and bring with it an exhilarating sense of hope, new life, and possibility.  Happy Springtime!

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No-Cost Embellishment for Cotton Blend Garments

You all know that I like to save every penny that I can when I create, so here's a great way to add pizazz to your garments without spending an extra cent.  It's quick, easy and I love the results!

I also used this technique on a chambray top that I made the other day. I think the subtle fringe finishes off those edges perfectly.

Photo by Rachael Nelson Photography

 

If you noticed that amazing turquoise jewelry and fell in love with it like I did, be sure to check out Kotah Bear Jewelry and marvel at all the handmade goodness they have to offer.

 

I'd love to hear how you embellish your garments, especially if your methods are pennywise. Have a wonderful day and happy sewing!

7 Skirt Styles in 7 Days Wrap Up

Hooray! It's in the books and I'm thrilled to be able to share these seven basic styles of skirts with you. Thank you for checking in every day and for leaving all the wonderful feedback. Here are the links one more time; happy skirting!

Day 1: Circle Skirt with Tulle Ruffle
Day 2: Banded Panel Skirt
Day 3: Knit Yoga Skirt
Day 4: The Parlor Skirt
Day 5: Two Tiered Skirt
Day 6: Bubble Skirt
Day 7: The Carnival Skirt