Sneak Peek - New Knot Dresses

Coming off the sewing machine just this afternoon...

Beautiful Model in a Mommy Said Sew Dress

Photos by Traci Falder Photography.

Toddler Trousers - LOVE LOVE LOVE

I endeavored to make some better than average kid pants for Lauren for this fall.

Here's the result! These are real trousers...
~ Tailored cut features a full leg but not too much extra fabric in the hip
~ Flat front waist with elastic in back
~ Pleated ruffle is super classy and is top stitched for a finished look...

Chocolate Bird Trouser - pleated ruffle detail with top-stitched hem

They look super on Lauren - just the right length and fullness to the leg. They will be great with a simple t-shirt or to really fun up some fall dresses once the weather gets colder here in Chicago. Since Lauren is only 3, I've dubbed them "toddler trousers" but they would work on walking babies and on school kids. Wouldn't a closet full of these be great for back-to-school!? And seriously, if Lauren ever needed to go for a job interview, the Golden Butterfly pair would get her the job for sure.

Golden Butterfly Toddler Trouser

Creme Bird - all fabrics by Tina Givens from her Treetop Fancy and Fairy Tip Toes collections

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I've added a few Halloween items to the MommySaidSew Etsy shop.


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Peasant Dresses for Fall 2010

This fall, I decided to branch out from the knot dress style and go for something I hadn't done yet. I have not had a lot of practice with sleeves so I bought some patterns and then had to modify them (grrr) but ultimately ended up with a short-sleeve peasant dress that I like a lot. The simplicity of the design allows for one awesome fabric to be showcased with a cute accent fabric sleeve.

The peasant neckline (a full elastic gather through the entire top of the garment...sleeves and neck) gives the dress it's name, shape and appeal. Here are some fabrics I'd been holding on to for fall designs.

Moda Botany - Morning Glories...

Amy Butler Love - Memento...

Patty Young for Michael Miller - Flora and Fauna...
(with Amy Butler sleeves)I'd also like to introduce my new model. It is so much easier to photograph a dress form wearing these clothes than a toddler or a baby. Lauren and Grace still get to wear all the samples.