Simplicity 2320

This is the pattern envelope I used for Abby's dress. I used the dress on the top right with the paisleys.

Of course Kaylee had to be in the picture. Her dress I already blogged about.

The dress had cap sleeves and a neckline with a slit. I only had enough material to make Abby a dress.

Here is a close-up of the neck. You can't see the detail because the fabric is so busy but it has a square in-lay and I top-stitched around that square. The top also has a slit cut into it.

Here is the back. I used an invisible zipper and I love how it turned out.

McCalls 5836

Here is the pattern envelope. I used the yellow top on the left. I loved the top so much I am thinking about making the dress.

Here is the front of the top. As you can see it is fitted but yet big enough to wear next year as well.

Here are the girls together. I love that the top can be worn with or without the shirt underneath.

Here is a side view of the top. You can see how full it actually is.

Here is a close up of the back. The fabric also has glitter on it as well but you can't see that in the photos.

Simplicity 4203

Here is the pattern envelope. I did the yellow dress on the top right.

Here is Kaylee in the dress.

Here are the bows I made to match. They are just fabric with ric rack around the edge and a button glued in the middle.

Here is a close up of the top part. I outlined the V-cut with ric-rack. That was the first time I did this type of top.

Here are both girls in their dresses. I love how well the dresses fit.

I don't know if you can see, but I sewed ric-rack on each seam and on the bottom of the dress.

Here is a picture of the back of the dresses. They have ties which help with the fit of the dress.