Exercise Before Knitting
SO CUTE! B looks adorable.
What's funny is that my advice would be "Don't use pins! They're a waste of time and prick your fingers!"
But then, to the best of my knowledge I've never sewn anything with a curved line.
oh my goodness - that dress is adorable! looks fantastic and I bet you'll look back at the zipper and bias tape and laugh at how much they bother you.
Nice job! I learned to sew back in middle school home ec class. I pinned a lot b/c crinkley seams made me nutso.
What I learned about myself trying to sew is that a) I'm just enough OCD to have it drive me crazy b) there can never be enough pins to make it perfect so I don't drive myself crazy c) I can't cut a straight line to save my life, d) sewing will make me crazy. hehe
But I love the final product! I can't win!
You sew a heack of a lot better than I do!!!! The dress is adorable.
that is so cute! love the bold red....glad you had some guidance - sewing garments can be such an "adventure"!
So, your little Ninja Warrior is not happy with that corner either? ;o)
Wow! I wish I had a live-in sewing tutor! The dress looks just great. I can't wait to see Part 2 and Part 3.
awww what a cute dress and well you know miss Beatrix looks like a wee star in it! *sighs wish I could sew*
I am really looking forward to your post about why knitting is better than sewing, because I am really feeling the urge to learn to sew, and I really do not need another hobby!!
The dress is darling. I love the red. But why the tear?
You did a great job! I wish that I could sew! Hopefully, one day I will learn!
Keep up the great work!
cute cute! and look at that sad little Beatrix tear. precious.
Very cute, and good job! You're right-- ironing is quite important.
Wow! Well done. It sounds like everyone needs an Emily. Does she travel?
Give yourself a big pat on the back for me; I thought you did an awesome job! Sewing is like any other skill: the more you practice, the better you get. Miss B. looks gorgeous in her new frock, to boot.
Congratulations! It turned out great. I would never have noticed the corner if you hadn't pointed it out!
Adorable!!! But so glad to hear you won't be giving up the yarn and needles anytime soon.
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How adorable!! Great job. You *might* have inspired me to do a little reorganizing so I actually have room to take my sewing machine out and use it...
awesome... that is the cutest outfit... well done
luv Abby
It looks great! You did a terrific job and I totally agree with your tips - especially pressing seams. That's a critical step that really helped me improve my sewing.
B is adorable, as always! I just told my daughter "Oh, the blogger with the cute baby posted!" and she came running over to see, too. 
She is so cute in her new dress. Looks great!
I haven't tried to sew clothes yet, only quilts and blankets. This dress and the bloomers/dc are so cute, I love them! I think I would be more apt to try sewing clothes if I had a girl, little dresses on little baby girls...so cute!
Adorable! Congratulations.
Nice job! I've stuck to A-line skirts so far -- no tricky corners -- so I'm very impressed. I've also got my fingers in my ears re: pressing seams. I KNOW it's important... it just breaks up the flow so much. Maybe I need to find a way to rig up the iron right next to the sewing machine.
Adorable dress...but all I can see is that little tear!
You really did a great job with this one! The wonky bits aren't even noticeable. I agree - I like the bias tape trim too!
WHY IS SHE CRYING??? Doesn't she like the beautiful dress mummy made? I feel like kissing her...
Excellent job! Sewing is actually more comfortable to me then knitting (I'm still an amateaur at knitting) and I would say it looks great. And, your tips are right on. I've had to learn from bad experiences too!
Oh, this is adorable, too!
I'll second the ironing advice. I recently learned to iron when I sew, and it's truly a magical device.
Adorable!!
That photo where she has a wee tear dripping down is so sweet.
Yep. I would totally wear this if it was my size. LOVELY!
you're sure good at this sewing and that sad tear on B eye....thats beautiful. Lovely pics
Loving the little red dress. You did such a great job, and who is going to look at the one little corner, unless you point it out. It still looks fantastic.
Beautiful dress
Have a great weekend!
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