sewing suggestions for a 4yo girl b-day present

[Naked Camper]

obviously there's a lot of patterns out there, but i'm hoping for a free online tutorial :shifty

she's super princessy and very into fashion - yes, even at the age of 4 :rolleyes :giggle

What can I make her that's fun? I like Sara's twirly skirts - that's for sure a possiblity

[backtobasicsmum]

A tutu? :heart

[Naked Camper]

I guess I'm thinking something she could wear - dress, skirt, girly pants :shrug3

[Radosny Matka]

This is the pattern I based my single layer twirly skirts on. I do the waistband different a little different, and I add a band to the bottom.

http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/photos/twirly_skirt/


This is the pattern I used for my double layer twirly skirt. I followed it exactly (next time I will do the waistband seperately). It's a very clear, easy to follow pattern.

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/twirl-skirts/Edith-Twirl-Skirt.htm


I made a felt mailbox playset for my niece (she just turned 5). She loves it, and my boys want one.

[backtobasicsmum]

This has some super cute stuff....
http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2007/05/patchwork-circle-skirt.html

Some Korker hair bows to go with something...
http://shelsmom.blogspot.com/2006/07/korker-hairbow-tutorial.html

[Blueberrybabies]

I used this tute to do tiered skirts for my girls for Christmas
http://www.kukyideas.com/journal/2006/07/tiered-skirt-tutorial.html
This is for a shirred dress/top. I haven't actually done this one, b/c it was a little more complex than I thought I could pull off, but looks really neat.
http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/photos/sunny_day/front.html

[Naked Camper]

:tu I decided to do that patchwork twirly skirt. TOOO cute! Joanns has their stars and stripes collection on sale this weekend 50% off, so I think I'm going to make a summer skirt out of red, white and blue fabric. That way her momma will have an easy time finding a shirt to go with it. :tu

this little girl is so into clothing it's not even funny - well, actually it kind of is :giggle My sister is so the opposite so it's funny seeing her daughter obsessed over clothing and has been since she was 2.5.

[Radosny Matka]

Awesome! I can't wait to see it! That is on my to-do list too!

[Naked Camper]

so I want to know Sara - who is this lucky girl that you keep sewing these cute skirts for?

[Radosny Matka]

so I want to know Sara - who is this lucky girl that you keep sewing these cute skirts for?



:giggle The 2 newest posts are going to my friend's dd for her 2nd b-day. The princess one went to my other friend's dd. The dress went to my other friends 4 year old dd, and I'm making 2 more out of that puppy fabric - one for my niece and the other for my friend's 4 year old dd again. I love making twirly skirts. Love it! I seriously need a girl!!! I am 1/2 considering opening an etsy shop to sell my skirts, but I'm afraid that would take away the fun of making them. I dunno, still thinking about that one.

[Naked Camper]

here's the fabric I picked out for the patchwork skirt (minus the watermelon fabric)
http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/kangababysmom/CIMG1227.jpg

[Radosny Matka]

Love the fabrics!!!

[backtobasicsmum]

:tu :heart

[Naked Camper]

done!

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/kangababysmom/craft%20projects/CIMG1261.jpg

[FindingMyWay]

Great job!

[monkeylicious]

:heart

[Radosny Matka]

It's adorable! Your niece is going to love it!

[backtobasicsmum]

:rockon :heart