Cuties, here is a little dress and bloomer, made off of a 1973 pattern. Look at the price of a pattern back then. Made to go with the little shoes, I just had enough fabric. The yoke finished at 2 1/2 inches by little over 6 inch, so I searched for something small to embroider. As I gave up looking for something tiny, I used my decorative stitches on my machine. I still have to adjust the elastic in the bloomer legs and waist when she comes. I would like a photo of her in it, if she can get still long enough.-Toogie
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4384All together is so lovely, the decorativ stitches matches perfect.
260103385That is so precious.. I hope you will post pict of the cutie in them ;-) . Love what you did with the yoke. Wonderful job.. I appreciate the price you are pointing out have some of those ..
Interestingly enough my Daughter and I were looking for hat patterns and found some 'vintage' patterns ,one priced in the 30 dollar range. We did not purchase it. LOL
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by toogie
07 May 2015
thank you, I did post the photo of her wearing the outfit in Community, I think Chat-she is chasing ducks in my yard.
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113896This dress you've made looks delightful& the machine stitching add such a delicate touch too. Thanks for sharing your project. :~D
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40397so cute! My rule is to never throw away baby patterns and very young sizes. Kay
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24276This is just darling . You are so creative to come up with the yoke idea and your stitches line up perfectly. It looks like a dress you would find in high end children's shop. I hadn't commented earlier on the but, of course, they are just too cute
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261163I think the deco stitches from your machine look wonderful. Beautiful job! Hugs and blessings.
281966017How cute Toogie! I can't wait to see the picture of your family's little one in this outfit. This is my favorite thing to do.... make little girl dresses!
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by toogie
01 May 2015
I too, like to make these items, just haven't done it much lately. Thanks for looking.
97547806Oh my goodness. These are quite beautiful! They hold a special place in my heart as I too have a 1 1/2 year old granddaughter that I love to sew and create for. I know how much work you put into this as well as the thoughts, and searching your embroidery designs for just the right design and not finding it. Been there....done that. Love it!
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3755Darling set! I have old patterns of my mother's from when she made me dresses. I am flabbergasted how much prices have gone up since then!
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by toogie
01 May 2015
Old patterns don't always look good for us, but I still want little girls to look like little girls, and the old patterns are great for that. Yes, you don't get patterns at this price anymore. Thanks for looking.
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158714ah this is very cute Toogie & the machine design stitches are a great accent to the bodice! I have a couple of these very old patterns (ones that I can understand too) & they are the very best ones. ~hugs~
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by toogie
01 May 2015
Yes, the old patterns are great for little girls, crafts, etc. however maybe not for us big girls-lol
299559She will look so precious in this outfit! Lovely design.
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9536How adorable! Your granddaughter is one lucky girl to have you!
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by toogie
01 May 2015
It works both ways, I'm thankful to have her, although she does love her PaPa. Thanks for looking-Toogie
887This is darling. She will be so proud to wear it.
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by toogie
01 May 2015
I don't think it will excite her as much as those little shoes, but you never know with her! Thanks for looking-Toogie
22595I love it Toogie! A fantastic dressmaker you are. There's nothing like sewing for little girls is there? I know because I had 4 girls and made most of their clothes.
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by toogie
01 May 2015
I do love to sew,for girls especially. I need to get back into my smocking, but Nora really doesn't need the dresses. She has all of Avery's and they are not hurt, still look almost new.
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333501709A very adorable set you have made Toogie :) everything is so cute!
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7806Great job - I bet you had wonderful time making this outfit. Nora will be the cutest little girl in town when she wears this.
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by toogie
01 May 2015
What are you talking about Willis ?, she already is the cutest little girl in town-lol- Do you remember that show 'Different Strokes?' Arnold was always saying, 'what you talking about,Willis'.... Thanks I do enjoy sewing. I wish I had as much time as I have patterns.
3162518140The whole outfit is just gorgeous. I can't wait to see Nora in it. Well done with your beautiful decorative stitches on the bodice it really sets off the little dress. Love Chris
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by toogie
01 May 2015
It's just something for her to play in, an everyday outfit, but will be cool. She gets hot easily. I agree the bodice needed something, and the stitches were quicker to do. I ended up losing a lot of time looking for something small and colorful.
234491Beautiful dress! I too love your use of the decorative stitches and your colour choice.
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145302Fabulous set! Like the use of the decorative stitches.
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140717That's a wonderful set, I love it and so will little Nora!
Great job, Toogie.
Hugs, Lidia
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by toogie
01 May 2015
I was going to send Nora the photo on IPhone, but mom said she was cranky, so she will see it when she comes. thanks Lidia
78118i.ve got this pattern used it for all my girls and my oldest is 41 now use it for my granddaughters ...linda
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by toogie
01 May 2015
Linda, about the only time we could get a pattern nowadays for 85 cents is, if we got it at a garage sale or thrift shop. I think these little dress styles,are so much cuter than some of the children's clothing, in the shops today. The flowered fabric was given to me so really didn't cost but my thread,elastic and a little piece of eggshell fabric for the yokes. I had all those items so a very cheap project. I have yards and yards of 1/4 in elastic got for hardly anything.
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23581Well done!!! This outfit is adorable - and I love that you used an old pattern - isn't it the cutest!! I don't know where you find the time to do all that you do!! Hugs, Laura*
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by toogie
01 May 2015
If I am going to use all this fabric before I die, lol, I have to keep busy! It seems none of us use it all. That's where I got this print, from a lady too old and unable to sew anymore. I hope I never reach that point. Thanks for looking.
96265These are adorable. As for the standing still...I think you are asking a lot of little Miss Nora! She will look like a little doll in these. Good luck on the picture.
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35301What a cute set this is, Toogie...I love it...and your decorative stitches really set off the bodice...
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by toogie
01 May 2015
The bodice, or yolk, did need something. I didn't want to make the whole dress with the print, and I most likely didn't have enough anyway, the amount was that close. I also didn't want to make the bloomers out of that eggshell. Can you imagine what the seat would look like after playing outside? I can...so I used ALL the print but was able to squeeze in the bloomers.Thanks for looking-Toogie
by butterfly1
01 May 2015
So So Cute! I love the older patterns. I used to sew all of my two girl's dress when they were little, now in their 40's. You did a great job, and great job on picking the material.
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