I made my daughter an adorable layered skirt.  Each layer has a dropped gathered waist…big accomplishment for me seeing this was my first time gathering!  The top layer is a vintage rose floral pattern and the bottom layer is a dark and light pink stripe.  I love the fabrics together, and the skirt is super cute, but too short for my princess.

Live and learn.

I bought lots of different fabric to make skirts, so more are definitely on the horizon.

Vintage Rose Flirty Skirt:

My little princess is in hog heaven with all these new dresses.  I just love this pattern, and now that I am comfortable making the pattern, I’ve changed it up just a bit to better fit Ellie.

Fabrics: Amy Butler Midwest Modern 2 and Sandi Henderson Farmer’s Market

Fabrics: Amy Butler Midwest Modern 2

I bought the sweetest little girl dress pattern from Frog Legs and Ponytails called the Caroline Dress.  Last weekend my  mom came to visit, and I took the opportunity to get some sewing lessons from her.  My mom is a great sewer, and to be honest, I don’t have the patience for garment sewing…I much prefer quilting.  Anyway, with my confidence growing I was determined to complete this dress to prove to myself that I indeed can sew a garment.

While Steve slept in for Father’s Day, I decided that this morning would be the morning I would attempt to make this dress–all by myself.  Three hours later, much to the delight of my little princess Ellie, I actually completed this dress, and I think it looks awesome!!!

I hope I made my mom proud!