A customer asked me to make a monogrammed skirt for her 7-year-old daughter Emory, out of this great Amy Butler fabric:
So I made a simple gathered, tiered skirt.
It needed some extra fringe so I made this and sewed it on top of the seams (double-layered, 1/2 inch wide cotton fabric, gathered in the middle and left with raw edges so it will fray as it's washed) :
She wanted an "e" on the skirt like the ones I've made for my Lucy. But when all was said and done, it felt overboard to add a letter to the skirt. So....I made a personalized purse/bag instead. What 7-year old wouldn't like a girly tote?
And every bag needs a pocket for lipgloss, hairclips, and candy of course:
The "e" was made in similar fashion to my Christmas ornaments. And I used more of the fringe above to make it feel girly. Kind of reminds me of a contest ribbon from the school science fair.
Enjoy your new treasures little Emory.(and p.s....a similar skirt tutorial is in the works!)
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I love the bag! Do you have a tutorial, or did you make it from a pattern? I need something like that for church.
Adorable!! Nice job! The "e" is perfect on the tote.
I love the idea of personalising the tote bag - so cute. I'm sure Emory will love it!
The skirt is lovely, but I love the letter technique for the tote! So simple and a great way to enjoy a bit more fabric :)
xo, Amanda @ kiddio
I love the skirt. What a great idea to add the ruffled cotton. I also like the cut of the skirt. The bag is of course adorable too. Your ideas are always so cute.
Thank you for the sweet comments.
I didn't use a pattern for the bag, but I'm sure there's one out there. Maybe I should work one up in the future....
(now you've got the wheels spinning). I will say that there's a skirt tutorial in the works. Hopefully up some time this month.
are you going to do a skirt pattern like that one? or like your monogrammed skirt? I can't wait!!
Simply adorable! I'm sure she's going to love them both!
oh these are so cute!
this is so darling. and i am super excited for this tutorial as well. i love it.
The skirt is really cute! I might have to make one for my niece!:)
The skirt turned out adorable and I love the fabric! And who wouldn't love a matching tote that is personalized? Adorable!
So cute! I love how you used the fabric! Can't wait for the tutorial!
Beautiful things! Great Ideas! as always!
This bag is beautiful!!!
I'm from hungary.
Great compromise by still giving your customer her "e" and you being happy with what you made. The skirt and bag are beautiful.
I love that bag... especially with the monogram letter! What a fun idea!
I am in LOVE! That skirt is so cute and the monogramed bag is fantastic. I am always looking for cute way to use monograms because I have identical twins. I thrifted a valance very similar to the one you used in the first skirt and now I know just what I am going to do with it. Thanks!
My daughter would love this - I love love love the skirt!
My daughter would love this - I love love love the skirt!
Wow, that is REALLY cute. Good job!
Oh my goodness cute! I love the blog. I just found out I am pregnant so I can't wait to have a little boy or girl to dress cute! I love the bag.
ADORABLE!!!! Love how simple and cute this is!
Very cute in every details! I love the "e"!
Sweet stuff, Dana! Cute letter, cute lining in the bag, and super cute skirt!
can't wait for the tutorial! i will make one for anna for sure. i love it.
Cute!!! The bag is darling! My daughter saw that and is now begging me to make her one!
Wow, I bet Emory is going to love this skirt and bag combo. I think you were smart to leave the skirt as it is b/c it looks awesome.
I got my hair clips today! What a treat! My 3 year old will look adorable wearing them. I gave a little shout out to you on my blog: http://casapetrie.com/blog/
Mrs. Petrie @ casapetrie.com
Hi Dana, I love your bag! I want to put a button to your blog on mine but I'm not sure how. I'd appreciate it if you could tell me how to do it. Also, I'd love any suggestions from you on how to make my blog more interesting.
must tell you, I Love this little spot. I stumbled on yesterday somehow, and have read so many many posts, I recently made my little girls first dress, and now I am hooked... so you have inspired in lots and lots of ways...wonderful blog, I'll be following for sure.. :)
Very cute! I love the fabric you used!
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very cute -- I keep buying used Mini-Boden and Pumkin Patch skirts at our local consignment boutique in town and they all look just like this!
and the winner is...YOU! Thanks so much for inspiring me.
http://yarroville.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-winner.html
Adorable, Dana! I loooove that bag. Perfect for stowing Sunday snacks and books...
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