I tried really hard to find some chic and unique options for boys…well there were only about two that I was able to pull from the online racks that were somewhat interesting.  So…I’m focusing on sweet little girls and let’s be honest, there are many more cute options!  Obviously my love of ruffles and flowers has prevailed while browsing.  How adorable is that cupcake tee? I’d let my future little one wear it to every bday party she attended!   

• Rose Tulle Capri Set $46.50
• Garden Petticoat Dress $62
• Organic cotton with lace handmade dress $125
• Lavender Tutu Outfit with Headband $60
• Silverlake Shrug Sweater $42
• Oopsy Daisy Birthday Raspberry Top $50

I also love all the tutus that kept popping up in my online racks.  This one below is one of my favs–I adore the flower petals and dotted ribbons.  Do you ever get the feeling that you could make something you find while shopping?

 I searched around on YouTube and found a cute and easy tutorial for making Tutus–how quick & simple is that?! I think this would make a perfect birthday or Christmas gift for both my little Goddaughter and future niece!  I’d probably want to chic it up by hand sewing on a few crystals and flowers too!

For a while now, I’ve been sewing up dresses for myself: selecting new fabric, choosing a different pattern, picking out various notions. With summer coming up and me wanting to expand my skills in sewing, I thought it would be a fun and quick project to create a dress for my best girlfriend’s baby! This little girl, going on nine months, is too precious with her huge blue eyes, porcelain complexion, and blonde locks…I thought a fun summer fabric that would highlight her baby blues would be perfect! I selected a fun ice cream cone print filled with fun scoops in various colors, a bright pink ribbon, bright pink fabric for the lining, and green thread to keep that carefree summer feel. For the two shoulder buttons, I choose a cute pink heart shape—cause why not? I loved making this dress and brimmed with excitement as it neared completion.  I’ll be visiting both Mama & Baby at the end of the month and cannot wait to gift it!

*Note that I didn’t quite follow the vintage pattern entirely and added this adorable pink ribbon trim at the bottom hem (that continued up the sides to meet the accent tied bow). This just further accentuates the pink colors of the ice cream scoops and sweetheart buttons!

Materials for TWO dresses...I couldn't resist!

Laying out the vintage pattern...

Patience is a virtue!

Sweetheart buttons...adorable!

Too cute...see how the trim livens up the colors!

Stand-in model...