Gown for a friend and thrift finds

Here's the link to my Sew Mama Sew giveaway.

My friend Stacey brought me this sheet and wanted a gown. I had made her one once before and she really liked wearing them. I used Simplicity 4048. This was a king size sheet so I had enough of the border to use on the yoke. I like the way it turned out.

When I saw this sheet I was reminded of the sheet Kylie used in her quilt blocks.

I love the way these older tablecloths feel. Got it at Goodwill.

Gown refashion

Made a gown for Ruby from Butterick 4910. It was super easy to make. Made from a moo-moo (that's what my generation called them). see below.The fabric is very pretty and silky. My girls love silky gowns. I thought it would have been enought to make 2 gowns. But only one.

Shirred Nightgowns

I'm really getting addicted to shirring. I made 3 gowns for the girls. This first one is my favorite. I love the embroidery at the bottom.
I forgot to add this tutorial came from Flossie Teacakes.

First I made another one that Layla took home and both girls wanted it. No one wanted the pretty yellow ( guess I'll have to sell it). Ruby picked out this pillowcase and she picked out the ribbon for the straps (all about making the girls happy).

3 new things for me

Made 2 new bags just for me. They are the perfect size and I love the long straps I made to go across the body. It has just the right amount of pockets. Perfect for shopping.

And a new gown from a thrifted sheet and eyelet for the yoke. I just love the border.

Sewing marathon and Ruby's 4th birthday

I did get the dresses finished for Maureen. They both had to be altered, so it was like making 4 dresses. But I did it.

Ruby wanted this gown for her birthday and I finished it in time. I used McCalls 5969 and a sheet from here. Of course I had to make one for Layla from this sheet. I also made the sleeping masks for both.

Happy Birthday little girl. She wore the gown all day and night.

SpongeBob gown

I had to make this gown last night. My grandkids are spending the night and well it I just had to sew it. There was only enough fabric to make 1 gown from the crib sheet. I did find another Spongebob gown yesterday so I do have 2 gowns. We'll see what happens.

Sheet gowns (revisited)

I'm addicted to making these gowns. They are so easy to make and look beautiful.
Made this one for me from a thrifted sheet. My favorite so far.









This one is for my daughter Lori also from a sheet she thrifted. It runs in the family.

Got this lace from my Mom. She used some of this on my clothes when I was a kid.

Thanks for stopping by and seeing the things I made. This is what I love to do.

My gown

This is my gown made from a thrifted sheet. Pretty simple, that's me.

another nightgown

This gown made from the same pattern Butterick 6838 (getting my money's worth out of this one).
Made for my friend Tracey from her sheet. (the ruffle was already on the sheet)

Lots to talk about

Sorry I haven't blogged lately. I just get too caught up in sewing and working and living. But I do want to show off my sewing.

It has been so much fun finding thrifted sheets. Look at some of the beautiful sheets I've found.



I also made nightgowns from 3 different sheets. Made from Butterick 6838.