Matilda Jane Mesh Bag Skirt Tutorial

Let it be stated, I love Matilda Jane clothing. It's a lot of crazy combos, knot dresses, peasant tops, ruffle pants. It's my style of clothing. I remember the first time I heard about Matilda Jane. I had just finished making this dress:

Christmas Bows and Outfits

Well, we have been hit hard with all sorts of sickiness. We actually just BARELY got up our Christmas tree yesterday, since we are finally feeling better. This post will mostly be pictures, but I am planning on getting tutorials up. They will just have to wait until after Christmas (sadly) since I don't have enough time to get everything done.  

Anyways, I wanted to show some pics of the Christmas bows and clips I've made.

Here's the snowflake clip

Pattern testing

I got my first opportunity to test a pattern out. I LOVE it! When I went to the store to buy the fabric I had chosen some chevron print at first, but then when I saw this moustache fabric, I couldn't resist! The coat turned out awesome. Hippie is nice and cozy in it. The pattern is from Peek-a-boo patterns and will be available for sale in January. I love Peek-a-boo patterns. If you havn't checked them out, do. The clothes turn out super cute and the patterns are so easy to follow and are very thorough.

Knot Dress Tutorial - sizes from 12m to 8

So here is my first attempt at a tutorial online. Why did I choose a knot dress? Well, I personally love them. They are really girly and I love that it's so versatile. I can almost choose any type/color/pattern and find a way to get them all to come together. Also, it's great to wear alone on those warm summer days, but can so easily be paired with a shirt and pants when it gets cold. Too, it lasts SOOOOO long. My girls go back and forth sharing them. My 2 youngest can use it as a dress, where my older daughter uses it as a tunic. It's my go to for presents for girls cause it fits such a wide range of sizes and they can wear it for at least 2 years, usually longer (at least that has been my expirience).

Cat and Fish Bones Knot Dress with Ruffle bottoms

This outfit was inspired by a pair of Shoes. Yes. A pair of shoes. These shoes to be exact: