Gifts for Kayda

Kayda Rose, a beautiful little girl, just finished her first trip around the sun and is just about the most adorable little one there is. To celebrate Kayda's first birthday I found the perfect pattern to create a little spring/summer dress. The Petal Dress by Ann Brodsky of the Sew Baby Line is a great pattern that is simple to understand and quick to make. After sewing furiously earlier last week I was stopped by the missing buttonhole guide for my machine. After doing a little Expert Village video watching I decided to just do it by hand and hope that the finishing touch wouldn't be too messy, it turned out okay butI know that I will need to get that guide for my next buttonhole experience :) Completing the little petal dress was my highlight of yesterday and so, so rewarding as I haven't done garments since I was in highschool and those are just laughable, think two square pieces sewed together with uneven straps. So this little number is a feat for me. The thing I learned with garments is it is best to take your time. I seem to be one of those ladies that likes a finished product right away and gets pushing on her petal the closer it is to being done. That is really not the way to make a little bitty dress though. The greatest thing about this dress is that each petal is only joined at the top and so they just lay so nicely and probably can have easy access for diaper patrol. I went with a bright pea green floral print with some shocking turquoise fabric on the opposing side to add a little flash. I used a soft cotton jersey for the bodice top so it would be stretchy for getting over the head and fit snugly. The buttons I found last minute and really pull it all together, ahh buttons how I love thee:)

I also started on this little guy a while back and will be putting the finishing touches to him tonight. I am thinking a ladder type stich at all his joints and a little embroidered heart, for lots of love for Kayda. Everything about this guy is great, he is filled with wool and beans so he flops around with his big head and gives the best hugs, I swear he hugs back! This pattern came from the funnest sewing book ever. I have created many things from this book and just absolutely adore it. I will post more details on my next post because that will have more involvement with my crafts for my little nephews who are growing so fast and also are just about the most adorable little fellows you will ever meet. Muah to their wonderful mama!

Happy Crafting!!