Tana Tutu Dress - Customer Creation

Here is a customer creation using the Tana Tutu Dress pattern. I saw the outfit on Sew Forum and loved it. She used the 6" tulle on the roll instead of the bolt. I've used the tulle on the roll for the last few I've made and it works great.

A great idea to add matching bloomers and a barrette to complete the set as well as the emboridery. Thanks Debbie for letting me borrow the picture from Sew Forum.

Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern, Tana Tutu Pattern and embroidery

I may not post alot in the next few weeks. Both my parents are having surgery soon and I will be juggling work and taking care of them for a few weeks. Sewing is one of those things that I do that helps during stressful times so I spend alot of time sewing the last few days. I've made a couple of things for gifts but have also begun to revisit some of my patterns. I am considering putting my patterns in paper format and want to make any revisions or additions before doing so. Besides that, I have been wanting to try new things on my embroidery machine. Now that I am more comfortable with it, I see all kinds of possibilites. Here are some pictures of what I've been working on.





This one was made as a gift for a little girl named "Ava". I wanted to try one of the monogram fonts I had . I downloaded some free fonts from a website. One of them didn't embroider well and I had to recut a front. I learned my lesson though. I will definitely try new designs before putting them on the project. Fortunately, I had extra of this fabric and was able to cut another front.





This is made from the Tana Tutu Dress Pattern. Most little girls love to dress up and tutus are so much fun. I can't wait to see Ava in this dress.

This one is the Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern. I used some fabric from the bargain bin at All Brands. I think this is one of the dresses that has a timeless look that can be used for years.

I really liked the simple print and captured one of the bows for the center of the covered buttons.

Another Dee Dee Pleated Dress with fabric from my stash. Both prints are by Fabric Finders. This is one of the patterns I may revise. I used a wider sash and added a border. The border was actually an idea from a customer creation.

Tana Tutu Dress - Big Girl Style

When my "adopted" granddaughter came over to sew, she decided she wanted a Tana Tutu Dress. Since she is 8 we decided we would make it a little more "grown up" looking. She's 8 but is very slim so I had to adjust the pattern to fit. I slimmed out the sides, added buttons at the top instead of the ribbon and a longer tulle ruffle. I used the 6" tulle in a roll and it worked very well. It's made to fit her short so she can wear black leggings underneath. She came by today for the final fit and I finished it after she left. I hope to get a picture of her in the outfit to post.

Tana Tutu Dress Customer Creation

Here is another creation from Joy at Applique for Kids using the Tana Tutu Dress Pattern. The frog is another of her own designs called Mod Frog available on her website.

Thanks Joy for sharing another great project.

Pillow Pals for Christmas Gifts

I made these LSU Pillow Pals to be given as Christmas Gifts to two very special little girls. They are sisters - one with blond hair and fair skin and one with dark hair and olive skin. I made the hair, face and hands to match their skin and hair color to make it more personal. My mom spent the day with me Sunday so she helped me stuff them and put them together. It's always fun to work on a project with someone. My mom is getting older so I treasure the moments we share.

I added the tulle skirt on the larger one for the older girl. I'm thinking about adding a tshirt for the youngest.

Well, I have two gifts done. It's a start. 44 Days till Christmas.

Tana Tutu Halloween Outfit

Look at this cute Halloween outfit by Kris at SWAKembroidery using the Tana Tutu Dress and Hocus Pocus Girl Applique. Applique and embroidery can make an outfit very unique. The purple ribbon and tulle really brings out the applique. Since children grow so fast, adding a shirt underneath a sundress can allow use for more than one season.

This precious little girl is ready for Halloween.

Tutu Addiction

I think I'm obsessed with tutus. Maybe I should join "tutu anonymous". I don't know why but sometimes I make something that I really enjoy and feel the need to make lots more. I did this with the totes around Christmas and am now hooked on making tutus. Besides, it just so happened that Hobby Lobby had the tulle on sale so I had to get some. They are so cute for little girls and so much fun to make. Here is the picture of Ava for her 1st birthday in the pink tutu I showed in a previous post and the beginning of my addiction. I added some small hot pink satin ribbon strips to this one for extra color. The tulle on this one didn't have the shine like th others I purchased but I liked the way it came out.

This one is my favorite. I made this one longer and added the bow. For a small child it can be worn as a dress. You can't tell, but I have strips of tulle attached to the bow to tie around the neck. When they get older, it can be used as a skirt.

This is the LSU Tutu. I couldn't find a darker purple and gold but thought this would work for a little LSU fan. The purple/gold one will be a gift but I think I'll keep the others to add to my "craft" box for little visitors and when I babysit.

Another Tutu

Here is another tutu I made for Ava's first birthday party. The one I made before just wasn't working (See previous post). Ava's mom found some tulle in a roll and I did an internet search for a tutu tutorial. This was a no sew version that was so fast and easy to make. It turned out so cute and works much better than the first one. Instead of longer, this one was short and sassy and for a little girl, just perfect. Here are some pictures. I'll post pictures of her in it after her party next week.

Emily & Tana Dresses Customer Creations

I just got this great picture of the Tana Tutu Dress from a customer in Germany. The embroidery looks great and I love the way it is presented with the name of the dress and her name. It was made with love for a special little's girl's birthday. Thanks Bani for sharing this picture of your Tana Tutu Dress.

This is another great look from a mom who is the mother of two boys but loves making girly things. Here is what she made from the Emily Dress pattern. What a cute idea using camo and hunter's orange. Thanks Heather for sending these pictures.

Heather recently ordered Karen and Tana patterns. Here is what she said:

"I can not wait to recieve the karens capri and halter and the tutu dress. I love all your work. You have amazing items and your patterns are so easy to follow. I have sent you one of the emily dresses I have made. I hope to one day have even half the talent you have. Thanks again for your patterns can't wait to make more works of art!!!"

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