Sewing for Spring: an Experiment

So, anyone who reads my blog knows that I am an intermediate seamstress. I can sew up a pair of pants, a tunic dress, and even a jacket. I am not the most talented or creative "sewer" but I can figure things out and make it look nice. For a long time, I have wanted to sew more clothes for my children. I think it would be so amazing to sew all of their clothes every season..... and then the daydream is cut short by my ten mile long to-do list. Ha! While I doubt I'll ever be able to sew ALL of their clothes, I want to try an experiment: for the upcoming spring season I want to sew at least 2 items for each child. (That's 10 pieces!)  These items can be re-purposed, hand-me-downs, or from new fabric. They can be as easy or difficult as I choose. The point is to try and spend little while making something new and beautiful. There are so many fabulous tutorials out there, it's hard to choose just 2! But I know I will want to whip up Easter dresses as well, so I don't want to set myself up for failure by piling too much on the plate. (Whoooo, me?!) Here are a few tutorials that would be just perfect.

The easiest tutorial & free pattern for baby booties at Tao of Craft.

This is definitely in MJ's future! At Shwindesigns.

Toddler pants from men's dress shirt at Running With Scissors - love!

Fun and definitely "tween" worthy circle skirt at Make It Love It.

How adorable is this unisex jacket?!  Pattern available for purchase on Etsy.

Simple and cute football tee from Make It Love It.  You could also do s/s and many other styles with this!

I am dying over this dress - definitely Easter worthy! At One Little Minute.

An adorable tutorial and pattern (must click through to another post) at Growing Home.

Turning a tshirt and some fabric into a twirly maxi dress at Polkadot Chair.

Adorable and frugal racer-back dress at Crafterhours.


How about a little something for mom??? I'm thinking it's a MUST. Maybe I'll work on these first....

An easy, comfortable knit skirt at Make It Love It.

Pre-ruffled maxi dress at Make It Love It.


So, why don't you sew along with me?  Let's give it a go!