Halter Dress Winner is…….
The winner was chosen by Random.org
Congrats #45
Missy M.
Who said:
“And even pasted your bit on my much ignored twitter page”
Email me Missy with your little one’s measurements (chest, and shoulder to mid calf.)
As well as fabric color pallet you would like 
Thanks to everyone who entered!!
If you don’t sew and are interested in a Halter Dress contact me and I can custom make one for you!
I am also offering 20% Off your dress with the code HALTER!!
Halter Dress Tutorial & Giveaway!
****THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED***
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THANKS
Well, well, well…..I finally finished my tutorial for the Halter Dress I made my daughter.
It’s my first clothing tutorial so bare with me
Also, I reached 500 plus fans on Facebook. Every 100 fans, I will host a giveaway.
Since we hit the 500 mark it is time. I will be giving away a custom Halter Dress {like the tutorial}
I can make one from baby sizes, to 5t.
I have a ton of fabric so I will let the winner choose. All I will need are measurements.
So to enter the Giveaway leave a comment under this post.
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Good luck, and now for the tutorial
*************************HALTER DRESS TUTORIAL****************************
First off you need to gather your supplies:
{1 yd fabric, scissors, thread, ruler, elastic}
You will need to measure your little one.
-Measure the chest & divide in 1/2. Then add 1/2 of new measurement plus 2 more inches.
{my daughter’s was 22″ so then divide by 2 which comes to 11″ plus 8″ = 19″}
-Then measure the length; from shoulder to desired length of dress.
Add 1″ to this if not using a serger.
{my daughter’s was 22″. I am using a serger}
-Cut out your front and back panels of the dress.
(Mine were 22″ long x 19″ wide}
-Fold one piece in 1/2 WST, then cut armholes.
Fold back piece in 1/2 and line up next to front piece.
Cut back piece along the bottom armhole of front piece.
If using a serger, serge the top and bottoms seams, as well as armholes on front piece.
If your not using a serger you can zig zag stitch to finish the seams.
Now you need to fold armholes inward about 1/4″
and stitch.
Next you will fold down the top seam of the halter dress
and stitch.
Cut you elastic piece at 1/2 your chest measurement minus 3″
{so my daughters chest all around is 22″ divide in 1/2 11″ minus 3″ = 8″ piece of elastic}
Attach a safety pin to end of elastic piece.
Feed the elastic thru the back pieces casing.
Then stitch down the edge of the elastic on both sides.
So that it stays in place.
Line up back piece and front piece RST.
Pin only one side together.
Make sure bottom hem is lined up as well as top part.
Stitch up the side seam, and serge. {or finish seam with zig zag stitch}
Repeat these steps for other side of the dress.
Now you need to make the tie for the halter.
Cut a piece of fabric that is 26″ long x 2″ wide.
Yours may need to be shorter for smaller dress, or longer bigger dress.
Fold in each end of strip and press.
then fold the strip in 1/2, and press.
Next, open the folded piece and fold side in towards the 1/2, and press
then you will fold the strip in 1/2 once again, press, and stitch.
Attach safety pin to end of tie, and thread thru casing at top of the dress.
You will then fold the arm holes in again (just a bit) press, and top stitch.
Now you need to finish the bottom hem.
Either your end is serged or has a zig zag stitch.
Fold hem in about 1/2″, press, and top stitch.
Guess what?! Your Finished…woohoo!
Try it on your little mama and take some pics cause I’d love to see
Hopefully my tutorial was clear enough.
If not feel free to email me so I can clarify.
You can also leave me comments about what you think of the dress
I like comments!!
Tutorial Link Up
It’s that time again for some super fabulous Tutorial Links
My to do list will never end at the point, but that’s okay with me.
Just click on the pic to be taken to the blog with the tutorial.
Here’s another great dress tutorial from Create & Delegate I HAVE to try.
Still need to get some crochet skillz.
I still adore this Crochet Baby hat from Aesthetic Nest.
I love stuffies, and especially adore this Octupus from Melly & Me.
{Via Moda Bake Shop}
How about making a sweet fabric & felt album from Dear Lizzy?
Don’t you just love ruffles? I sure do!
Check out the Delia Dress from Baby Night Boutique.
Here is another cute dress from The Train to Crazy.
What other kind of tutorials would you like me to post?
I know not everyone sews, so I’d like to keep an eye out for things YOU would like to make too.
I can’t wait to post pics from the beach. I took so many and alot of editing needs to be done.
The whole family had a fantastic trip. It wore us all out though.
I am recouping from all the fun in the sun.
Funny how vacations {with children} seem to make you more tired in the end.
But it’s totally worth it
On Vacation…
I’m headed off on a little vacation…
I’ll make sure to post when I am away
I have to say I am really, really excited to play with my camera at the beach.
Crossing my fingers {and toes} for some amazing photography.
I’m also psyched that we get to visit with family
Squeeeeeeeeeeee!!
It’s been a few years since we have been on a vacation, so were all pretty excited.
Since I have been so busy sewing this week, I have done nothing else.
Today is full of cleaning, and packing for the trip.
{I am always so last minute}
Hubs is working so I get to do it ALL….JOY.
Better grab another cup off coffee and get to it.
BYE!
Shirring
I tried my hand at shirring for the first time today.
It did not turn out as well as I had hoped 
See what I mean?
The front is not wide enough.
My mistake was cutting arm holes.
Ya live in ya learn
The same evening I decided I was going to get it right, and end up with a cute dress!!
This time was a much smoother process.
With better effects, see?
Up close and personal
and a matching hair clip!
Apparently I am obsessed with rosettes…..LOVE THEM!
I also adore scrap booking brads and my glue gun, ooohh and ribbon.
Another beach outfit made by me, and ready to go!
IF you haven’t tried shirring you really should.
It’s pretty easy, and looks awesome.
Ruffles & Stuff has a great tutorial on how to do shirring HERE.
DO IT!
The end.
Show and tell
I will be leaving for a 13 day vacay over the weekend.
Today my goal was to make a few dresses for my daughter before we go.
I finished 2.
One of then I used this tutorial.
This is what I ended up with:
Here is a close up of the rosette embellishment:
Then I attempted to make a dress without a tutorial or pattern to follow.
I ended up with this:
It’s a halter dress with elastic in the back.
another of the front
I was so nervous that it would not turn out right.
But, it ended up okay..I think!
Maybe I can work on a tutorial for after my vacation.
I am hoping to get a little more sewing done before my vacation.
Have you made anything lately? Care to share?
Winner of De-Stash Giveaway!
Oh my goodness, I was supposed to post this yesterday…oopsie!
I was having too much fun
My kids went to spend the night with my inlaws and the hubs and I were out and about all day, and most of the night.
Our 8th wedding anniversary is on the 9th.
Since we were kid free we decided to get all dolled up and go out to
The Cheesecake Factory.
It was fabulous!!
Any hizzle,
The winner is……..
YOU?
Have a great and safe 4th!!
