9/12/12

Sewing a peasant dress for little Addison!

I've been looking at all these cute little peasant dresses on Etsy and other online children's boutique type stores.  They are pricey especially if you buy one with designer like fabric.  Most of them I priced were around $40-45!  Too much for this gal!

So I did an online search and found a freebie pattern online!
Woo-hoo...got to love free!

And then I found this cute fabric (just what I had in mind) at Wally World of all places!  I already had the fabric for the sleeves and ruffle in my stash.

Total cost of dress...$3.50!  I only needed about half a yard and a small amount of 1/4 wide elastic.
And I have enough over to make little Calista a dress too!
And here's my tip:  If you can sew at all, you can make a basic little dress like this.  No zippers, or buttonholes to contend with.  And by doing an online search, you can usually find some free patterns to boot!  This one was just the directions plus a little pattern for the sleeve, easy peasy!  

 I found the boots at Wally World too...I love how they look on her!  It was warm enough today to go outside without tights.  I am looking for a little brown pair for her as our weather is a changing!  We were 90 on Tuesday and today only about 70.  And the next few days we will only climb into the upper 60's.  Autumn is arriving around these parts.... how about around your neck of the woods?

Cindy
I am joining Stone Gable for Tutorials and tips.


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21 comments:

  1. linda tSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    That's it! You've inspired me to start sewing for my granddaughters!
    Darling peasant dress! Just precious. Of course, Addison is as cute as can be! What a cutie! I have a feeling her & my Elsie could create a little mischief ~ they are both so curious and full of life. ha!

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  2. NanaDianaSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    That is jut darling. She is so cute, Cindy. Love her little boots, too. xo Diana

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  3. BethSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Cindy, The dress and boots are adorable! Addison is a doll, and what pretty hair she has!

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  4. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    How adorable (you did good!) and the boots just make the outfit! The cost of clothes for children is outrageous - especially since they outgrow them so fast.
    Temps suppose to be mid to low 80's here for the next week and I am loving the change.

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  5. Blondie's JournalSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I love that you are sewing more! This dress is adorable and I love the boots with it! Addison's hair is getting so long, too!

    I am really loving this weather...well today was in the upper 80's and I had the air on, wimp that I am. I'm looking forward to the 60's and getting some sweaters out!

    All is good here, we have settled into a pattern and he is feeling good. Yay!

    Xo,
    Jane

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  6. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    How cute the girl and the dress..She's getting so big Cindy another few weeks and she'll be 2..Landen will be 2 on the 17th and boy does he talk..now have to watch everything I say around him ha ha!! I now say "Oh Sugar" instead of what I want to say ha ha!! Love ya girl..Hugs Gloria

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  7. DebSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    oh my gosh that is just too cute...gonna have to show my Mom so she can make one for my niece...

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  8. SueSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Aren't you just the most talented of grandmothers, Cindy. What a sweet outfit for a sweet little girl. And so economical, too. :-)

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Oh Cindy, her little dress is adorable. She looks like a doll. The boots are so fun too. We are still in the high 90's, can't wait for cooler weather. Hope to see you soon. Hugs, Marty

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  10. debSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I want one!!

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  11. xinexSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    She looks so cute in that cute little dress. And how even cuter in those little boots. DOn't you jusy love dressing little girls? I can't wait to see the triplets again. I miss them so much so John and I booked another trip to Florida. Of course I want to see all 10 grandkids.....Christine

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  12. ~SaraSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    How adorable! I just ordered a dress and doll dress from etsy for my granddaughter. I am going to have to try my hand at making dresses. hhmmmm now you have me thinking. Thanks for sharing. I love the dress, your choice of material is perfect. She is so cute in those boots. Just like a little model. Blessings~Sara

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  13. Keetha BroylesSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Cindy, that is CUTE as a button, and so cute on her. I don't know HOW you found time to do it with all you do besides!

    We never got out of the low 60's over here today. BUT we had rain all night and since we still need rain, I was THANKFUL.

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  14. Julie HarwardSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    OH SEW CUTE! I love this little dress and her boots, nothing as cute as a little girl in a little dress....way to go! :)

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  15. MimiSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    HI CINDY!!!
    THAT dress is adorable!!!I love it and you did an outstanding job on it!!
    I do have a sewing machine...if no buttons or zippers or sleeves that have to be sewn in...I could maybe do this!!!
    I love the fabric too...great colors for fall!!!And those boots are perfect!!!Still warm here....in the 90's...but they say it is warming up to the low 100's.....this is normal for us...HOT til HALLOWEEN...or THANKSGIVING sometimes....I love FAL
    l...hoping to get up north to find some fall leaves!!!!
    Looking forward to your fall visit.....perhaps we could do a potluck lunch here at my house????WHAT do you think???
    HUGS,
    jamie

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    You are clever! I wish I could sew. Addison looks gorgeous, and very stylish. Mind you, I suspect she looks gorgeous in everything!

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  17. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh Cindy, what lucky little granddaughters. That dress is just adorable, and of course, Addison is too. Those little boots look so cute with that dress. Little Addison is stylin'! laurie

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  18. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh Cindy, what lucky little granddaughters. That dress is just adorable, and of course, Addison is too. Those little boots look so cute with that dress. Little Addison is stylin'! laurie

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  19. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    That is just the sweetest peasant dress ever. She is so cute, and I just love her little boots.

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  20. MimiSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    HI CINDY!!!
    Are you nice and cool and enjoying the cool fall weather????
    I wish...oh how I wish for cool fall weather!!!
    HUGS,
    jamie

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  21. The Quintessential MagpieSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Cindy, she has grown up so much and is SO beautiful it makes me want to cry. I can't believe it, and the dress is darling.

    XOXOXOXOX,

    Sheila

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Welcome,
I would love to hear from you. Come back and visit anytime. Warmest Wishes, Cindy