New Flannel Nightgowns at Rose and Ruffle!

Good Monday morning, friends! We're caught in the middle of a cold spell here in New England, and while the sun has been shining most days (unlike our dark and dreary fall), it still feels kind of miserable. Needless to say, I have been loving working with these cheery, colorful flannel fabrics!

Aren't they so pretty??!!

 Polka Dots & Solids

Unicorns & Rainbows

Butterflies

One style features "open" wrists, while the other has an elasticized opening; and the style with the ruffle along the hem is generally a bit longer, and the style with no ruffle falls to below the knee or mid-calf, depending on what you prefer. But the good news with having something custom made is that you can choose whatever style features you want! Take a look at these and other cute items by visiting my shop: Rose and Ruffle

It's also very important to me to use natural quality fabrics, so the cotton flannel I work with is not treated with harsh chemicals or flame retardant materials. I don't want those toxins next to my baby's skin, and I don't want them next to yours', either.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment here on the blog or over on my Rose & Ruffle site. Have the best week!

Hello! And Happy New Year!

Happy 2019!!! I can't believe it has been such a long time since I've posted anything on this blog! Is anyone still here reading along? Goodness I hope so, but if not, then maybe you'll want to stick around because I've got some fun ideas and I'm going to give it another go. 

This year, I'd like to post more tutorials and how-to's - I used to do lots of those things and I've really missed not doing them. I'd also like to feature some shops (and shop owners!) that I've gotten to know and love so we can all use our purchasing power for real people instead of corporations, something I've really become quite passionate about.

So that's it in a nutshell. I hope you'll read along and let me know what things you'd like to see more of this year.

Not that it really matters, but I'd like to say that we don't drink alcohol (no judgments against anyone who does, promise), but it's just not our thing.... so this is sparkling cider. :)

New Wendy Darling Nightgown Available!

New to the shop this year, this Wendy Darling inspired nightgown is perfect for Halloween...and beyond.

A customer asked me to make one for her daughter for Halloween last year since, like us, they live in a region where it's very chilly at night in late October, and she loved the idea of a soft, cozy flannel dress with long sleeves to keep her toasty war. 

So not only does this fit the bill as a lovely costume for fun events and for play, but it's perfect to wear as a fall and winter nightgown. A win win for any wise Mama looking to stretch her dollar.

You can also have the gown made with a beautiful ruffle at the hem...

Currently available in sizes 2T thru 5T, starting at just $30

I have some fun ideas for more fairy-tale inspired gowns too, so add my shop to your Favorites or follow along on Instagram for updates!

www.roseandruffle.etsy.com

on IG @roseandruffle

New Nightgowns for Fall

 I have always loved this style of nightgown- it's just so darling looking.

Everything from the longer flutter sleeves, also sometimes known as bell sleeves, the gathered bodice and the simple neckline, it just makes me smile.

I found the below photo while editing pictures for a listing and it completely took my breath away.

My goodness, how can a whole year have already passed since this was taken!?!

I knew I wanted to make some for the shop, and here is the final result.

I added some pintucks and lace to the bodice, and left the sleeves plain.

I think it looks so lovely in person. 

 

 It looks old fashioned, but in all the good ways

A close-up of the pintucks and lace detail on the bodice- this took several tries on a sample bodice until I got it just the way I wanted it. It's very pretty, and definitely makes the nightgown one of a kind.

The sleeves really do flutter :)

Back closure with a delicate rose button...so pretty!

I'll be adding a few more listings later today or tomorrow- we are off to the beach this morning for a day of sand, sun and fun, and I can't wait!

There will be a listing for the lace on the sleeves instead, and three other floral print options: apricot, mauve, and cornflower blue. Stay tuned! :)