First of the Year

I'm a little late... as usual, but 

Happy New Year!

Here's a little of what I've done in 2011.  Just a small smattering of projects - dresses, shirts, pillows, bags, bibs, appliqued onesies - some of the crafty things I managed in the past year.

This year also began with sewing.  This is the first thing I have cut and sewed in 2012.  

(I did finish another project on Monday, but it was cut and started in 2011, so we're not counting 

that one.)

A custom order dress for a little Miss A. 

Fabric looks familiar you say?

Why yes, it is the leftover fabric from the diaper bag I made for my sister.  

Being home decor weight, I wasn't sure about making a dress from it, but since it is such soft fabric and not at all stiff, I thought it would just work like corduroy or twill.  

Sure enough, it worked perfectly!  I did minimize some bulk by making the facing out of very thin fabric, otherwise I was a little scared some seams would get too thick, especially for turning.

I think buttons finish off the dress and give it a certain attitude.  In this case, I could have gone with something white or wooden to keep it casual and countryish.  

Yes, that's a word.

But I decided to go with vintage.  Little vintage pearl buttons.  I love it!

A perfect finish.

And a perfect beginning to the new year, the year of our Lord, 2012.