Simplicity 2348

So I am really late in posting these dresses. I made them for Valentines day but after the girls tried them on they really look like Annie dresses. I still think they are really cute! The pattern was pretty easy to follow and I did try some new techniques like pockets. I usually just leave those out because I am not brave enough to try them.
I used this pattern:

Here are the dresses:

I love the little bow detail at the neckline. I used snaps so I could take them off while I washed the dress. The belt actually ties in the back into a cute little bow.
Here is a picture of the girls trying out the pockets:

Of course I had to make matching dresses for their American Girl dolls. While they don't match exactly they are pretty close.

McCalls 6059

 So I decided to make a top for Kaylee as well. I wanted it to be a round neck top. Here is the pattern I used.

Here is what it looked like finished. I love this fabric and wish I had bought more of it. Unfortunately I only had enough for a top for Kaylee and her doll.

I used this pattern for the doll. I used the pink and green polka dot long shirt and just didn't add the sleeves. I also didn't have enough fabric to make shorts so I just made the top a little longer.

I didn't have enough fabric to make shorts so I just made the top a little longer. Of course I couldn't just make a dress for Kaylee's doll so I made one for Abby's doll with the fabric switched.

I also made the shoes  and headband to match. They turned out really good expect the girls can't keep the shoes on their dolls. Next time I will have to make them a little tighter.

Kaylee loves her new outfit! She is already asking what I am making next.