Sakura Blossoms - Lavender Sundress by Chew Chew's Closet

We are ready for Easter!  Every little girl looks forward to her Easter outfit.  This year it's a gorgeous lavender sakura blossom print, by Chew Chew's Closet.  Super sweet and feminine, and fresh for spring.  Love!

How to Make Waldorf Doll Dresses

Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to clothe your Waldorf doll? I dug through a sack of old baby clothes and found some dresses with cute hemlines that I upcycled into doll dresses. Very simple, cheap, and took very minimal time since the bottom edges were already finished.

I used this tutorial from Inditutes to give me an idea of pattern shape. The sizing was a bit tricky however. The first dress was a bit tight on the doll, so I increased the pattern size by about a 1/2 inch all the way around and the second dress was much better fitting and easier to get on the doll.

Materials: old children's clothes or light-weight fabric, 1/4" elastic

Measure your doll, and using the tutorial, create a simple block shape pattern. Be sure that your arm and neck holes will be sufficient to allow the doll to be easily clothed by a child.

Position your fabric or old clothes so that the hemline will be utilized (and you won't have to add a hem on either the sleeves or the dress) by placing the bottom edge of both pattern pieces along the hemline.

Following the tutorial, stitch it all together using 1/4" seams, make the neckline casing for the elastic, and voila! A quick and easy dolly dress.

I made some little matching panties using a simple rectangle of matching fabric. If you have anymore hemline available, cut the rectangle along the hemline so you'll only have to finish one edge. Fold the rectangle in half and stitch. Add an elastic casing at the top for 1/4" elastic. In the center of the rectangle, tack the bottom to create 2 leg openings. They are more of a boxer-short shape than panties, but are very simple and quick.

Blue Christmas - Dress by Chew Chew's Closet

Another gorgeous creation by the talented Darcy at Chew Chew's Closet. I love the play of fabrics in the tiers, and each is so tactilely soft that my daughter just wants to wear it all day. The sweet little Christmas buttons give it a touch of whimsy at the bodice, while the eyelet trim around the hem adds precious innocence to the dress. Simple, lovely, perfect for the holidays without being kitschy. Love it!

Peace Baby Tunic

Fantastic detailing and fun fabric make this lovely tunic from Chew Chews Closet a must-have for fashion-forward chicas. My daughter loves how it fits and feels, and we all know that is the most important! It doesn't matter how cute something is, if it doesn't feel great on, my daughter will not wear it for more than a couple minutes.

Adorable over leggings or jeans, layer it with a fun long-sleeve T-shirt, definitely adorable any way you go!

Apple Corduroy Dress by ChewChewsCloset

This dress is fantastic! The baby wale corduroy is velvety soft, and I love the colorful array of apples. The details in this dress make it quite possibly one of the sweetest little back-to-school dresses I've ever seen. Cinching the back is an attached belt with a natural wooden button closure. Elastic looped natural buttons secure the back of the dress to the neck and open wide enough for easy on and off by a toddler with clumsy fingers.

Superbly made, the stitching is impeccable and reinforced to last for generations of use. I can't wait for the cooler weather so Julia can show it off! Thank you, Darcy, for another amazing creation.

Boutique Children's Clothing by Chew Chews Closet

Dainty Dollhouses Capri Pant and Halter Twirl Top

I challenge you to find cuter or higher quality children's clothing anywhere than from Darcy at Chew Chew's Closet. I'll admit, I'm a Gymboree addict, and love to spend more on my daughter's wardrobe than I do my own, but NONE of her outfits get more comments, smiles, and compliments than the gorgeous ensembles put together by this designer.

Fairytale Princess Personalized Shirt and Knit Ruffle Capris

Aside from the aesthetic quality, the clothing she makes is also incredibly comfortable. Whenever Julia dresses herself, inevitably she comes out dressed in something made by Darcy. It also wears well, and washes well - very high quality. Become a fan on Facebook - she has great sales too!

Juicy Lemon Apron Dress

Her newest line is for Halloween - and it is ADORABLE. I can't wait for the cool month of October to parade my little spunky witch around! Here she is in the Be-Witched Halloween ensemble:

Be-Witched Halloween T-Shirt and Twirl Skirt

Perky Punkin Personalized Shirt by ChewChewsCloset

Spring Desires

I'm itching for some Etsy extravagance right now; ahem, hubby? Listening?? These are some of my current Etsy lust-items:

Leather Lust:

Gorgeous Tan Leather Satchel Bag - by SodaKitsch

Koi Cadillac Purse Wallet - by moxieandoliver

Cotton Lust:

The Evolution Dress - by gaiaconceptions

plumavera wrap - by zelaya

Just Plain Fabulous Lust:

Deep Teal Dupioni Raw Silk Wrap - by bonzie

Vintage Lace Silk Top - by prizysebastian