something pretty
Isn't this sweet? Last week I made this little "pillowcase" style dress for my friend Erica's baby girl, Kate. Erica picked out the fabric and ribbon, I just did the sewing. It's amazing how something so simple can turn out so lovely. If I weren't afraid of my new-to-me serger I could have finished it in no time, but I chose to do french seams instead. The inside is as lovely as the outside. I love that! I'm quite certain there will be more of these in my future. I could use them to practice my serging (when I decide to take it out of the box).
Thank you all for your nice comments and words of encouragement on my previous post. I promise I wasn't fishing for comments or compliments, I was just being honest. These are the thoughts that run through my head, along with a lot of other stuff. I'm moving on now, just getting it out there is therapeutic for me.
Ohhh, this is beee-u-tiful! I love this ! I think I will make one for my friend's new baby!! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Laurie | July 25, 2007 at 05:19 PM
Lovely! It's almost too cute to wear...
And once you take your serger out of the box you'll never go back. I love mine!
Posted by: Sarah | July 25, 2007 at 06:13 PM
That's just beautiful! Great Job! I know what you mean about the serger... I didn't use mine for about 2 years. Then one day I opened the book, threaded the machine and off I went. You'll use yours when you're ready.
Posted by: Mary Sarah | July 25, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Very sweet dress! French seams? I am new to sewing and I've heard of the serger (don't have one), but I have never heard of french seams. I will have to look them up!
Posted by: Tricia | July 25, 2007 at 07:28 PM
so pretty. i will always, always love eyelet for as long as i live.
and you're welcome.
Posted by: estea | July 25, 2007 at 07:40 PM
cute! i have one up for grabs on my blog!
Posted by: AlissaE | July 25, 2007 at 07:54 PM
That pink ribbon is just to fantastic. And french seams really do it for me.
Posted by: nuttnbunny | July 25, 2007 at 08:02 PM
That is so beautiful, you are right-simple yet beautiful!! Do you think a girl could talk you into doing a tutorial on French seams? I have read how to do them but, I admit, I need a visual.
Posted by: Natasha | July 25, 2007 at 08:44 PM
i love it. especially the ribbon!
Posted by: leslie | July 25, 2007 at 08:59 PM
My SIL just sent me a Martha Stewart article on making pillowcase dresses. I think she wants me to have a go at it for my two nieces!
Posted by: LeeAnn | July 25, 2007 at 09:10 PM
What are french seams? They invented more than fries, toast and kisses?
I love this dress! Pillowcase dresses are so cute and this just screams summer!
Posted by: Steph | July 25, 2007 at 09:57 PM
This is so sweet! I bought a new serger about a month ago, and I haven't taken it out of the box! I had one awhile ago, and threading it stressed me out so much that I haven't had the nerve to try again. LOL! I'll have to work up the nerve soon!
Posted by: Carla | July 26, 2007 at 01:40 AM
...so sweet...
Posted by: Dawn | July 26, 2007 at 06:07 AM
So very cute! And just to prove that you are talented and sew worthy - what the heck are french seams?
Posted by: Lauren | July 26, 2007 at 06:55 AM
that dress is darling babe!!!
Posted by: heidi | July 26, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Beki, that is SO sweet!!!!
Posted by: Karyn | July 26, 2007 at 09:18 AM
oh this is so beautiful. And break out the serger girl! Once you do things like this will be made in about 5 minutes. I love mine and use it all the time.
Posted by: Beth | July 26, 2007 at 09:35 AM
What a lovely dress!!
(I would love to know what French seams are!)
Btw, I'm sooo jealous that you have a serger!!
Posted by: Mirre | July 26, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Cute! Can we see pictures of it on Kate?
I love doing French seams too, they're so elegant.
Posted by: Laylabean | July 26, 2007 at 09:47 AM
the dress turned out beautifully!
Posted by: Robyn | July 26, 2007 at 09:49 AM
How lovely! I love french seams, but never have the patience for them, so I end up just serging. For a little girl, french seams are just perfect though.
Posted by: Anina | July 26, 2007 at 10:08 AM
this is lovely, beki! i love eyelet - so pretty!
Posted by: erin | July 26, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Seeing things like this makes me wish I had a girl!
Posted by: jessi | July 26, 2007 at 10:55 AM
It's so precious and sweet. I really need to make one of these for Olivia...I love it.
Posted by: Tuesday | July 26, 2007 at 11:05 AM
That is the sweetest little dress! Very beautifully done :)
Posted by: Amy | July 26, 2007 at 11:17 AM
that's lovely!!
Posted by: Dacia | July 26, 2007 at 12:30 PM
I love this. I've got to try something like it for my girls. Just too cute!
Posted by: Melissa | July 26, 2007 at 12:36 PM
What an adorable dress! How fun to make!
Posted by: Tamara | July 26, 2007 at 01:05 PM
This is so sweet. I wish I had a baby girl to make this for...
Posted by: Kimi | July 26, 2007 at 01:45 PM
The dress is beautiful. I'm sure your friend will love it.
Posted by: Stephanie | July 26, 2007 at 03:17 PM
So. Dang. Cute. Every time I see one of those sweet style of dresses I sorta, kinda (just a wee little bit) want to have another just so I can dress them in a wardrobe of those.
Seriously, I really love the color of ribbon that you chose to go with the pretty eyelet fabric. :)
Posted by: Carrie Guevara | July 26, 2007 at 03:26 PM
very very cute!! i have made my daughter several!!! now i need to make her one in eyelet!!
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Posted by: diana | July 26, 2007 at 04:06 PM
I love it Beki. The white eyelet material and pink bow is so refreshing.
Posted by: erin | July 26, 2007 at 05:10 PM
I just love this dress! It's so pretty. And I totally understand the serger apprehension. I bought one when I was in school as a necessity, and haven't used it since. It came unthreaded at one point...and the instructions don't make sense to me. Oh well!
Posted by: Lindsey | July 26, 2007 at 05:49 PM
I love this dress! I have one similar to this for my little girl and I get tons of compliments on it every time she wears it.
Posted by: amandajean | July 26, 2007 at 06:34 PM
That dress is adorable. It looks very grownup but cute and little girly all at the same time.
Posted by: Rachael | July 26, 2007 at 07:49 PM
What a sweet little dress! I just love that style.
I'm addicted to french seams too :)
Posted by: Jenn | July 26, 2007 at 11:36 PM
That dress is so pretty!
Posted by: Chara Michele | July 27, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Very beautiful, Beki. Love the eyelet.
Posted by: lera | July 27, 2007 at 12:58 PM
I can't believe I am not the only one who has had a serger for over a year now and still not totally figured it out. At least mine is out of the box and on my sewing table, but it's only collecting dust LOL.
This little dress is adorable :)
Posted by: Lynn | August 08, 2007 at 10:00 AM
I've made a pillowcase dress for Ibby as well, these seem to be very popular in the south :)..speaking of south, hope all hurricanes stay far away from our region!
Posted by: Amy | August 21, 2007 at 07:34 PM