Ava Sundress

This is my latest sewing project from the Ava Sundress Pattern. The front was inspired by a design I saw in a boutique I visited recently. I randomly placed circle appliques with black and white fabric. Look closely and you will see the recipients initials on one of the circles. Since I don't have an embroidery machine that you can combine designs, adding a design within a design was something new for me.

Using the two black and white fabrics from the appliques and a pink microcheck, I made handmade braided trim for the straps and added the black and white bow to complete the look.
The fabric I ordered is in and I have lots of ideas of what I want to do with it. Looking forward to some serious sewing this weekend.

I've had numerous requests for a boy pattern and recently tried something I think will work well. If time permits, I hope to make another test or two and work on the design changes. Depending on how it all works out, I have a similar idea for a pattern for girls. Maybe I'll have it far enough along for a preview next week.

Ava Sundress with embroidery and braided trim

I recently purchased a few embroidery designs from Embroidery Boutique and wanted to try them out. The Ava Sundress pattern is great for embroidery and applique on the front. I also added a handmade braided trim for the straps and along the hem.


This embroidery design is very simple and fast to do. These applique designs are

so much fun and are great for that little something extra on an outfit.

This is a better view of the braided trim. I used two pieces on each side for the straps and one row along the hem.

I took some pictures of the process and will try to put together a tutorial for the trim. I used gingham fabric in three colors for this trim. It takes a little time to do but I really liked the results. I ended up making extra to use again on a future project.

Bunny Ribbon Tutorial from Sew Cute Babe

Here is a link to Sew Cute Babe blog that has a tutorial to make some very cute Bunny Bows. There was a giveaway also but it ended April 1st. Aren't these adorable and there is still time to make some before Easter.