Another Sewing Saturday

If there is someone out there that enjoys their sewing machine or serger more than I do then please step forward! I could do an advertisement for Bernina sewing machines and Babylock sergers. They both helped me complete a dress in one day!
My granddaughter needs a dress to wear to a father-daughter dance...and my creative wheels began to turn. For a little girl I did not want the dress to be too grown-up but it is a very special occasion. I found some candlelight satin at JoAnn's and some tulle with a slight glitter finish on it and I began to dream. I really wanted to keep it looking like a little girl, not a prom dress. I have never sewn tulle but can say even now that it is not easy....it seems to have a mind of its own. I was able to make the tulle an overlay on the full skirt, just to give the dress a dressy look. You may not be able to tell that from the pictures. The double-faced satin ribbon adds a nice touch. I was pleased at its outcome.
The pants are for my grandson. I love the brown knit with animals on it...just too cute to pass up for a little boy. That "Britches and Bloomers" pattern is a great one for boys. I put two pockets on his backside. The madras is a little early for now but will be perfect when spring comes and is still a little cool. I love that patch madras.
The ruffle-legged pants for my granddaughter are from a Pink Fig pattern.....they remind me a lot of the Portobello Pixie pant pattern but these have 4 ruffles instead of three. I hope she will be able to walk in them! I could not pass up that happy, splashy spring pattern. I am so proud of the ruffles that were all done with the ruffler attachment on my new sewing machine...NICE!
Maybe I have inspired you to get sewing. I did take a wonderful long walk-break today because of some really nice warm weather. I know that when the weather does change my yard will be calling me so I had better get my Saturday sewing done now!
Happy creating!