Buttons and Bobs

Two little skirts for a four and a half year old. I referred to Dana on MADE Everyday   (Youtube tutorial) for the construction of the pink skirt then made a separate underskirt. The skirt fabric is baby cotton cord and the underskirt is polycotton. I finished the hem with a row of hearts but I should have used thicker or contrasting thread in order for it to be noticed. Underskirt: I made the blue skirt from the best cotton fabric I had in my stash. It was going to be a dress for me but the size of the the little dots in the pattern suited a little skirt more. I watched Dana on MADE Everday to make the hidden pockets and I lined the skirt with polycotton. I added the front band and buttons because without them the skirt looked too plain. The basic skirt could be made in a jiffy.  Dana boasts of making one in 12 minutes. I enjoyed taking much longer. The additions I like most: The frill on the pink underskirt; embroidery stitches on the linin

Whilst the prospective owner of this  tooth fairy pillow may be sceptical about the existence of the tooth fairy it is likely that she will support and enjoy the story for the sake of the rewards. It enables the tooth fairy to retrieve the tooth and to pay without disturbing the sleeping child. This pillow took two fat quarters for the pillow and pockets (some fabric is left over for other applique/small items) lace scraps of fabric for the applique a length of ribbon so that the pillow can be hung up for easy retrieval. stuffing material Tooth pocket side: Payment Side Update: Emily decided that the big pocket should contain a note for the fairy.