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!

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Halloween Sewing: Laura Ingalls Wilder

I meant to blog this before December. Oops.

Isabelle and I read through the Little House books this year so it was no surprise to me that she'd want to dress up as Laura for Halloween. I was about her age when I did the same thing. =) I ended up using a blouse pattern (because I loved the wide collar) and extending it into dress length. With the apron I just sort of winged it...ha ha, literally- I used the technique from my nightgown tutorial for the angel wing straps. The back had a two-button closure- pretty easy.

I found the pail at WalMart. It was perfect! Although little miss stared at it and declared it too small to hold all the candy she was dreaming of. I pointed out that it was actually much larger than her little purple treat bag** she usually uses. Kids. Ha!

Our two youngest with Dad; the older two stay home to hand out candy or hang out with friends. There was no sewing involved for my hockey star. I sure am glad I'll get the chance to make more little costumes for the next few years!

And with Mama...and baby  =)

**Here's her little bag. I used puff paint- super fun and easy. All our kids used theirs for years and years, and the paint stayed on perfectly. Now I'll get to make another one!!!!!!

Click HERE if you want to read an update on our surprise pregnancy. Have a great day!