I always try really hard to stick to my list when I go shopping. Sometimes something just calls my name though and I have to get it. I was at Walmart a few weeks ago and walked by the fabric section. Probably my first mistake. But, on the end cap was this beautiful knit fabric for only $2 a yard. I freaked out a little on the inside! It took me forever to find someone to cut it because it was really early in the morning, but I was determined to get some of that fabric.
I bought 3 yards so I would have enough to make a dress out of it. This is what became of that fabric. I just used a maxi dress I had as a pattern and went to town. It’s sleeveless but still a little chilly, so I had to wear a sweater with it (from Anthropologie a few years ago).
I also made a ton of these crocheted heart pins for friends and the teachers at my daughter’s school. I used this pattern size medium. Very easy to whip those up.
The best part is I had enough fabric leftover to make miss E some pants and another pair to eventually go up in my shop. (It’s a new goal of mine to start sewing up some things to sell soon.) I wore this dress on Valentine’s Day and last night for a date night with my hubby. It’s so comfy and I’m so happy with it. It will get a lot of wear in the summer. Have you made yourself anything lately?
-Jess
Lil' Bit and Nan says
February 28, 2013 at 7:53 pmThis is really cute! I hope my Walmart has fabric like this. I’ve been making dresses and skirts for my daughter and some friends of mine. I haven’t made myself anything since last Fall. I need to get back on that.
Charity says
February 28, 2013 at 9:59 pmThat’s really cute! I love the addition of the cardigan and the heart pin, and I love how you changed stripe direction in spots. =)
Panda says
February 28, 2013 at 11:46 pmSo adorable!!!
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says
March 1, 2013 at 5:20 pmI love it- so pretty & romantic.
Seaweed and Raine says
March 2, 2013 at 1:29 amLooks so pretty Jess… I think I want one! 🙂 Love the heart pin embellishment.
Simple Simon & Co says
March 2, 2013 at 9:22 pmI love good finds like this! Every once in awhile WalMart will get in fabric like this and I LOVE when I am lucky enough to see it before it’s all gone!
Your dress is adorable!
-liZ
yarns and perls says
March 4, 2013 at 9:56 amIt looks wonderfull. I love the heart!!!
Nelesc says
March 5, 2013 at 4:15 pmThese are great! I like the leather cuff tutorial as I am a cuff girl. Thanks for sharing!
yours truly dear says
March 5, 2013 at 10:31 pmthat dress looks amazing! well, everything you make always looks amazing 🙂 i haven’t even gotten my sewing machine out since we moved (boo!)
Delia says
March 6, 2013 at 12:15 amGirl…I would have bought the whole bolt! $2 a yard??!! Love what you did with it and how you switched up the direction of the stripes. Beautiful!
HandJ Cobb says
March 8, 2013 at 12:57 pmGorgeous skirt! I love the pattern and it’s so flattering. Great job!
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