DIY Cameron dress for girls

After finishing the Cameron dress I knew my daughter needed one!

I knew I had this fabric forever but never knew what to do with it until now!

 I drafted my pattern using one of her tank tops and skirt. Remembering to leave myself 1in. Whenever I came across a seam; for sewing allowances.

Next I took a sheet and made a mockup from my pattern. Since I knew I made the pattern myself I didn't want my good fabric to be ruined if I made any mistakes.

I was so happy when my girl tried on the mockup and it fit perfectly! That ment it was time to cut the real deal.

I had to remember to keep in mind the way the fabric streched and how the pattern would look when the pieces were sewn togethere. 

        Using the leftover fabric and the doll Cameron pattern I was able to make a dress   For her doll too!

                                                                Two happy campers!

To order a Cameron dress for the little girl in your life contact Mizzizjohnson at sewnbymizzizj@gmail.com

Cameron dress for dolls

This shirt was given to me with the intentions of a transformation. I love when i receive items like this. It makes me think outside the box.

I had to evaluate my fabric to find out what would work. I finally decided to go with a dress. I had more than enough fabric to make it work. I made a pattern that was basically a tank top and a skirt with a band joining them in the middle.

This was the finished product. I call her Camron. Don't you just love Before and afters❤

Do you have an old clothing item you want turned in to a Cameron dress?
Contact mizzizjohnson at sewnbymizzizj@gmail.com

Easter Sunday Clutch

I was given this fathisastic zip for my birthoutdoor ouple of years ago. I originally thought I would make a skirt when the right fabric came around. Well the right fabric did come around and it changed my vision.

I had forgoten I bought this fabric. It's an outdoor fabric that is bright yellow. Perfect for a clutch.

Not very much experience with this kind of material, But I love how it turned out. I even lined it with a dark grey fabric which I also had on hand. I was abable to take it for a test drive Easter Sunday and it fit all my belongings well and it's the hottest color for summer. What's not to love. 

Doll Clothes pt.1

One of last week's project's was a skirt and shirt for the girl's American girl dolls. Currently I have only used patterns that I have created myself. This time I decided to step out of my comfort zone. Why not!? I had saved a bunch of no longer worn clothes and fabric remnants already...

I finally found the time to start my sewing challenge. I pulled this "fabric" from my stash and got to work.

A pair of the girls shorts from years back 😲. Yup, the stash goes back that far.

And the remnants from a pair of dress pants I tailored for a family friend.

I told Mr. Johnson it only took me two days per garment!. He looked at me puzzled and reminded me that I work during the day and only sew for a couple hours a night. lol! oh yeah😂.

I'm delighted at how the well t turned out and the girl loves the addition to her doll clothes.. ♡

Summer dress

Over the summer my niece had a glow birthday party. At the last minute (As usual) I wanted something new to wear.

I had been thinking about this floor length white dress that had only been worn twice and it was now taking up space in my closet. I began thinking. Why don't I wear it? Well, that answer was clear. It looks like some sort of wedding dress and it was too long.

After wearing it the first time I knew it was too long. I brought the hem of the dress up so i wouldn't trip on it for the second time I wore it, but it still felt bridal.

The only way to fix that was to chop it. So that is what I did. It was a super simple adjustment that made a big impact. Now I'm happy to say this dress has earned her spot in my closet.