. . . for Lauren and Lauren: Shower Season

February 26, 2012

Shower Season

 (I'm thankful I'm learning how to layer my clothes because I can wear so many more of my dresses!)

 Starting this last weekend we are definitely in the showers and parties season of the year.  We had an engagement party this weekend, I have a baby shower next weekend and then a wedding shower the following weekend.  

Now that I have a sewing machine I am pretty excited to put it to use for some of the showers that I will be going to.  A few weekends ago I made this lion for a gift, and I added another present this weekend. 

 First I made this little skirt from an old t-shirt.  
I followed this tutorial
The shirt I used had a few embroidered flowers on it, and I just covered it up with little rosettes.  
I love how it turned out! 

Then I made a little onsie to go with it: 


And now I have a cute little outfit to give:

Then I couldn't stop making little onsies.  It got easier the second and third time too.  The hardest part is sewing around the tiny little onsies.  It is tricky to not sew the back side together.  

To make your own, you just cut out a pattern on paper and trace it onto heat bond or double sided fusible paper.  Follow the directions on the package.  For mine I just ironed on the paper to the fabric.  Then pulled off the other side and ironed it onto the onsie.  Then I sewed around the edges.  


Sure wish I didn't have to go to work tomorrow and could just stay home and make more!
Hope you had a good weekend!

22 comments:

TheTinyHeart said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

The onesies are adorable! I bet anyone you give them to as a shower gift is gonna LOVE them!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Unknown said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

oh my goodness, these are adorable! so so cute, lauren!

Laura said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

So cute! I'd love to be able to sew. I keep meaning to get my sewing machine out again.

Brittany said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates
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Brittany said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

These are precious! You are talented, Katie! Love your dress layered over the blouse too...really cute.

The Bubbette said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I love doing this as a gift! They are so personal and so much cuter than anything u find in a store! Great job!

Unknown said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

i read your title and was wondering if the other three seasons you bathed instead.
now i understand.
super cute :)

memory said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I am such a football fanatic, I'm pratically dying to have a child on the spot to wear that little girl's dress. Adorable.
Oh how I love your style.

SoUtHeRnPiNkY.bLoGsPoT.cOm

Chrissy + Nate said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

So cute! Happy work week!

Annie said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Can't believe you made those - SO adorable! I especially love the skirt :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Pamela said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Aww TOO cute!!

Abbey said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Those little outfits are so precious!!

Megan @ BeautyandtheBanker said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I love the onesie's you made! So cute!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

How talented are you?? I would love to received goodies like that at my baby shower!

Audrey @ Putting Me Together said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

So cute, Lauren!

Audrey
www.puttingmetogether.com

Kaleigh said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

These are PRECIOUS! How creative are you! :)

Jen @ frazzled 5 said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

This is so adorable! Love your layer dres look too:) Glad to me your newest follower!
~Jen @ frazzled five

Mindie Hilton said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

They are all so cute. love the little baby girls outfit. I have all boys and never got to enjoy dress shopping or making.

Unknown said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

They are all so cute. I love the little girl dress. I am always so excited to see cute things for boys. Boys don't get as much cute stuff. I would love it if you would be willing to share with us at out party going on now-Monday. Thanks

http://www.kadie-sevenalive.blogspot.com/2012/03/link-it-up-thursday-party-9.html

Alicia said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

That is such a cool idea. I love the little vest add-on!

amy and jesse hudson said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Really cool, Katie! Great work! I want to invite YOU to my next baby shower :) j/k

amy

Claire @ Gemini Nutrition said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Thank you for linking up a fabulous project...

hope you will stop by and link up another great project..

http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-inspire-linky-party_10.html

Claire xoxo