Motivation.... need some!

I am starting to burn out.... too many shows, too little time.....

It's a complete vicious circle, love them, hate them thing. I want to make stuff and I want to sell stuff, but I think I enjoy the creative making it for the sake of making it rather than the custom order deal that needs to be completed by XX/XX date. But, alas...all part of the business side of things. After Christmas, I really want to focus on the crafty side... I need it.

On another note, I got so many compliments the other day when I took my daughter to school. I put her in a dress I made her with some cool Amy Butler fabric and about 5 people commented on it. I think I will have to make some and list them on Etsy. Pictures coming soon....

Pillow Case Dress - Simple and Sweet

I have been wanting to try out this cute little dress for my 2 1/2 year old daughter. I have seen it online but not in person, so I thought I would take a stab at making one. It is a simple pattern that I found in a variety of places on the internet. I took those directions and did a little improvising of my own and came up with the sweetest little slip-dress. It can be modified for a variety of ages and sizes - it is so versatile.

It's called a pillow case dress because people would make them out of old or vintage pillow cases. I used regular fabric because I did not have any pillow cases in good enough shape to use! The top shoulder area has ribbon so you can adjust the dress to your needs. I think it turned out so cute! Sarah had it on last night and she did not want to take it off. A true fashionista in the making...

It was very simple to make and even a beginner could do it. I will be teaching a class at Sew to Speak here in the Columbus (Clintonville) so if you are interested in taking it, please call or stop by the shop. 4610 N High St or 614-267-3011.

Here are some of the websites that I used to gather info on making it:
http://www.everythingsewing.net/pillowcase_dress_how_to.htm
http://www.andersonsplace.net/sewing/pillow_case_dress.htm
http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowcase-dress-instructions

There are so many talented people out there!!

Visit the North Market this Sunday June 1 for Artisan Sundays. Stop by and say hi... I will be selling!

Thanks for reading!