November 28 ~ Gifts for Dressing Up
| Get the kids ready for holiday parties with today’s tutorials! Pretty dresses, bow ties and even a little something for you too?!– (It’s the perfect time to make a Ric Rac Clutch…) |  |
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Winter Rose Dress We like the bow in Jen’s Winter Rose Dress at icandy handmade! |
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Bubble Dress This darling Bubble Dress at StraightGrain can look dressy or more casual depending on the fabric you choose. |
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Sweet Little Capelet Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co. show you how to make a Sweet Little Capelet here at Sew,Mama,Sew! It’s a great little holiday accessory. |
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Little Boy Bow Tie We absolutely love this Little Boy Bow Tie from Jen Carlton Bailly of www.bettycrockerass.com for Figgy’s Patterns! So cute… |
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Vintage Holiday Dress Elizabeth and Liz know how to do “dressing up” right! Here they are again, this time with a lovely Vintage Holiday Dress at Simple Simon & Co. |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Ric Rac Clutch This Ric Rac Clutch, designed by Jennifer Ladd for Sew,Mama,Sew!, would be a perfect party accessory. (If you’re feeling stretched for time you can even buy one!) |
Related tutorials you might just love: Passion for Accessories, Passion for Jewelry, Passion for Parties
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Beth’s choice | Kristin’s choice | Gabrien’s choice | ||
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Mix It
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Nutella Cookies with Sea Salt Does your family love Nutella? Tracy shows you how to make some delicious Nutella Cookies with Sea Salt at Sugar Crafter. The neighbors would love a plate of these! |
Print It
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Holiday Party Favor Box + More This Holiday Party Favor Box at Paper Glitter is part of a trio of holiday party printables that also includes a Holiday Party Invitation from Paper Crave and Holiday Gift Tags from Living Locurto. |
Win It
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these prizes!
Tip: If you’re hoping to win a prize that notes “US Winners Only,” include your state in your name (i.e. Beth in WA) so we can confirm residence and avoid any disappointment on your end. Shipping range is determined by the generous companies and artisans that donate Handmade Holidays prizes.
Live The Life You Love, Love The Life You Live Postcard Box (US Winners Only)
Author: Scott Albrecht
Publisher: Potter Style
For design enthusiasts and those who appreciate a well-phrased aphorism, Brooklyn-based artist Scott Albrecht matches his quirky affirmations with hand-drawn typography in this original collection of 100 postcards. In the era of email and standard typefaces, the use of postcards and hand-drawn typography represents a revival in personal touches; an individuality and intimate connection with another. Featuring 4 sets of 25 witty and inspirational hand-written aphorisms housed in a kraft-paper box designed by the artist.
Mrs. Crafty Pants Designs is giving away a $50 gift certificate! Kassandra writes, “I make fabric flower hair accessories, cloth napkins, pillow covers, and vintage finds… I love to make things beautiful in hopes that it brightens someone’s day.” Take a peek at Mrs. Crafty Pants Designs– What would you choose with your $50 gift certificate?!
With Fabric and Thread (US Winners Only)
Author: Joanna Figueroa
Publisher: Wiley
Quilting and sewing are joining forces in a way that they never have before. Long-time quilters are starting to experiment with a bit of home sewing or simple sewing for their grandchildren. The younger side of the sewing community is embracing the world of patchwork and quilting. With Fabric & Thread seamlessly bridges the gap between these two crafts and delivers a unique collection of projects that appeal to sewers and quilters alike. Features 20 new projects that marry the nomenclature of both sewing and quilting. Plus, a special section features six patterns that can be accomplished two different ways: one using sewing techniques and one using quilting techniques. The result is two unique looks from a single pattern.
Storybook Toys: Sew 16 Projects Once Upon a Time Dolls, Puppets, Softies & More (US Winners Only)
Author: Jill Hamor
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Inspired by vintage 1940s patterns, projects include dolls, softies, pillows, puppets, and a little girl’s handbag. Learn toy-making tips to give your creation personal style and a sweet disposition. Author Jill Hamor gives ideas for involving children in the process to teach them basic sewing skills. Customize any project to fit your skill level and time commitment, and have fun making outfits for your dolly from your favorite fabrics, scraps, or even upcycled bits from old clothes.
The Sewing Machine Classroom (US, Canada + Europe Winners OK)
Author: Charlene Phillips
Publisher: Krause Publications
Join author Charlene Phillips as you learn all about your new best friend— your sewing machine! From fabric to feet to finished product, you’ll be guided through techniques for mastering your machine and using it to perform basic to advanced stitching tasks. Whether you’ve been sewing for years or just gotten the itch, you’ll find invaluable information inside for using your sewing machine to its maximum potential.
An indispensable reference book to keep next to your machine, inside you’ll find quick answers to all your sewing problems. Take control of your sewing machine and achieve wonderful results every time!
See more of The Sewing Machine Classroom in the digital preview!
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2011 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
27 ~ Gifts for the Eco-Conscious
26 ~ Gifts for Teachers
25 ~ Gifts for Dads + Grandpas
24 ~ Gifts for Book Lovers
23 ~ Deck the Halls
22 ~ Gifts for Friends + Neighbors
21 ~ Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers
20 ~ Gifts for Playful Friends
19 ~ Gifts for College Kids
18 ~ Gifts for Tech Lovers
17 ~ Gifts for Imaginative Friends
16 ~ Deck the Halls
15 ~ Gifts for Girlfriends
14 ~ Gifts for Babies
13 ~ Gifts for Hostesses
12 ~ Gifts for Crafters
11 ~ Gifts for Big Kids
10 ~ Gifts for Whimsical Friends
9 ~ Deck the Halls
8 ~ Gifts for Cooks
7 ~ Gifts for Pet Lovers
6 ~ Gifts for Moms + Grandmas
5 ~ Gifts for Tweens + Teens
4 ~ Gifts for Organizers
3 ~ Gifts for Travelers
2 ~ Deck the Halls
1 ~ Gifts for Little Kids
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224 Responses to “November 28 ~ Gifts for Dressing Up”
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Those darling ideas make me wish I had a little one to sew for.
That bubble dress is so sweet.
cute dresses!
That bubble dress is adorable and who can resist Nutella cookies?!?
I absolutely LOVE the little bow tie! I wish I knew someone with a young boy to sew one for!
How cute is that bow tie?..
Oh I do love that little bubble dress!
OMG! That Storybook Toys book is ADORABLE! If only I had kids to make these things for! Guess the cousins will do…
Love these prizes! Especially the books… (Mass. Zip code 02143)
The dress projects are a little too advanced for my skills, but I love the bubble dress!
The dresses and bow tie are so adorable. I also really like that clutch bag
Mmmmmm nutella mmmm
wish I had a little girl to make those fab dresses for (mine are too big for those now)
How cute are those favour boxes!? Gorgeous.
I love the bowtie! Great for a Doctor Who costume!
The dresses are awesome
I love the party favor boxes they are great
So cute!! If only I had children in my life.
I want to make everything listed here! Thanks thanks thanks
I wish I had some kids to dress up! Such cute ideas!
I LOVE these posts! I have a niece who would look cute in these outfits! Oh, and the nutella cookies look amazing.
Yum, Nutella cookies!
Those patterns make me wish my children were little again.
So many nice gifts
The clutch looks adorable, want to try that!
Thanks!
with 5 kids, we can always use ideas for dressing up – thanks!
love the little bow tie!
I want to dress up with that clutch.
Sweet dresses and I love the printable too. Thanks again!!
I love that bowtie!!
nutella cookies – yum!
What lovely, elegant children’s clothing – I wish my girls were still young enough to wear these designs! Thanks for much inspiration!
Ooh, you had me at chocolate and sea salt this time!!!
such pretty girly dresses!
Best gift ideas yet! Christmas dresses for my 3 dds and now bowtie for ds! Love the storybook book- looks darling
The bubble dress is simply adorable!
So much cuteness! I’m looking into making the little capelet and the bow tie.
I love dressing little kids up. What a fun collection of ideas!
Oh My Gosh! How stinkin’ cute are those?! Makes me wish our girls were that small again.
bow tie: so sweet..
Wow, I’d love to win those postcards …
some great links!
Happy day!
That bubble dress is adorable!
The postcard box is really interesting!
I LOVE that Winter Rose dress!!!! I don’t think I have the skills to make it…but my daughter would look adorable in it!
Love the ric rac clutch…for me!
That bubble dress is adorable!
Again, another great set of tutorials. Really appreciate the bag a day and printables.
So many beautiful projects and prizes today!
Those dresses are adorable!
What amazing prizes! Hope Santa is watching out for me!
Those dresses are all so sweet.
Those cookies look yummy! Cute bow tie!
I love the sweet dresses–vintage looks on little girls are adorable.
The bubble dress looks darling on two and three year olds.
I love the dresses!
The dresses are all so cute. The bag looks pretty easy to do too.
Nutella cookies?!?
These little dresses are so very cute and I wish I had a grandnephew so could make the adorable tie. My book selection from those shown would be Joanna Figueroa’s because I like her projects and fabrics.
*Love* the first dress! Too adorable!
I love that bow tie!
(I”m in the US!)
The postcards are beautiful!
I’ve wanted to make the winter rose dress for awhile now but never seem to get to it. I’m also in love with the Vintage Holiday Dress!
Oh, such wonderful little girl dresses…
That bubble dress is oh-so sweet!
What an awesome collection of tutorials today! Love them all!
Ooh a puffy dress!
That little boy bow tie is so cute. I love the fabric choice!
I’m so excited to make a holiday dress for my baby girl with these ideas!
That little bowtie is just so cute
. Would love a chance to win the postcards box!
The Ric-Rac clutch is lovely; I could see it being made in a wide variety of fabrics for dressing up and down!
(UK resident)
Absolutely adorable. Love them!
Those cookies look delicious!
oh my! All of those dresses are too cute! Wow that Storybook toys looks awesome
What cute little dresses!
Mrs. Crafty Pants and the sewing machine classroom. Wow! Those dresses make me want to go fabric shopping.
I love all the tutorials today, thanks.
Love the capelet. That would be perfect for my very girlie 3 yr old.
Love the little boy bow tie!!
How cute is that bow tie?
Those dresses are so adorable! Thanks for sharing!
I’m in LOVE. Soooo many things for me to sew up for my littlest kid.
I love all these great ideas. I’m in the middle of many handmade holiday gifts. The bowtie floored me with cuteness! Must make.
Nutella cookies??? Yum!!
And that bubble dress makes me think that I really need a daughter at some point
Love the dresses and that clutch is adorable
Love the bow tie!
What boy wouldn’t look handsome wearing that bow tie.
I am a huge fan of nutella, so those cookies look delish!
I love the vintage holiday dress! My girls would look lovely in matching ones. Thanks!
Aww.. I love making children’s clothing. Love the vintage look of a few of these items. <3
super cute clutch!!!!!!!!!
and just in case, yes, Alaska IS in the US
Sadly I don’t have any little girls to make dresses for, but the ric rac clutch looks fantastic!
Fun projects.
Cute dresses and darling bow tie. Love the ricrac clutch.
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I’ve been looking for a bow tie pattern. Thanks!
oooh I’m putting those Nutella cookies on the must-bake list!
The vintage holiday dress and caplet are so sweet! Definitely going to have to try and make both of them.
Love the bubble dress!
I need more hours in the day to make all these cute clothes for my kids! Thanks for gathering them all together.
The cuteness of the bow tie is killing me!!!
Nutella cookies?! Uh oh for me…
All the cute dresses for girls makes me so happy to have a grand daughter!
My daughter loves dresses.
I love the vintage dress and the clutch – great ideas today!
just a bow tie for little boys huh? Wow, all the dresses make me wish I had a girl. I’m all about the nutella/sea-salt cookies though!
those are the sweetest dresses.
Oh what cute, CUTE outfits!! I hope I can have a chance to make one or two for my little girl!
I’m putting Storybook Toys on my wish list. I discovered her blog a while back. Her dolls and craftsmanship are beautiful! I didn’t know she had a book out. I really enjoy making toys and gifts for kids. Definitely want to add this to my library.
This bow tie….must make the bow tie…
Love the dressing up ideas. Grandma just made a couple of bowties for my son, and they’re wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
I love the clutch and the winter dress rose gives me a great idea on how to use 10 yards of simliar trim on some dresses or skirts.
Oooh, the bowtie- I hope I can convince my nephew to wear this, it is too cute!
Wow. Those dresses are all just adorable. And the bow tie from Betty Crocker Ass is too cute. Now that I have a Grandson it may come in handy when he’s a little older. Thank you.
The nutella cookies look delicious!
Another great group of ideas! Love it!
Those party boxes are adorable!
Such a beautiful collection of dresses for little girls! Thanks!
love that bubble dress!
Oh golly, time to start talking up bow ties to my two little men.
Love all the dresses!
Oh, that little bow tie! Precious!
Trying those cookies tonight! And then sewing my girl some dresses.
Loooove the bubble dress!
The winter rose dress is so pretty!
Adorable outfits! I think my husband would love a bow tie as well!
That vintage dress is fabulous!! And a wonderful, unexpected color too.
The bubble dress is adorable!
Oh my goodness that bowtie pattern is perfect!!! Thank you!!!
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These little girl dresses are sooo cute!
Love the bow tie!
luv the dresses. I can SEE my dd in them!
I could see tackling that bubble dress for my little niece and that bow tie would be so cute for my little man! Thanks for the great ideas!
I love the books! Thank you for the chance to win!!!
beautiful dresses!
The Storybook Toys looks like fun!
that vintage green dress is gorgeous!!
The dresses are so cute! Thanks for all the tutorials.
Love all the cute little dresses but my girls are all grown up now. However they would love the clutch!
Love the rick-rack clutch!
I love the winter dresses!
Such cute dress up clothes!
Aw, that sweet little capelet! So cute!
love that ric rac clutch. i definitely need to make one for myself.
That storybook toys book looks really fun!
these are too too cute,
I love the bubble dress! So cute!
I’ve pinned all those things on Pinterest and am going to make the wild rose dress out of an old Bridemaids dress of mine.
The printed box is really cute. Also, I’ll need to get my hands in the storybook toys book it looks fabulous!
Oh! i am going to cut out the Holiday Dress TODAY!
Adorable dresses!
I think a smart vest would go great with that bowtie. How I wish i had the time I have now when I had the little girls to fit those dresses! I will just have to adopt some nieces to sew dresses for, that’s all.
that bow tie is too cute
OHHHH THAT POSTCARD BOX! i just took a class called ‘correspondences’ (literature) and this would be the best gift for me, ever!
i love the dresses too – am bookmarking those for later! i have two little girls.
The rickrack clutch is great and I actually printed out this pattern a while ago so I should get on it!
Love the vintage holiday dress! It reminds me of the dresses my grandmother, Florence Eiseman, designed.
I am loving all the dress ideas just in time for christmas programs
I love the little bow tie!
That little caplet is so sweet!
The vintage holiday dress is lovely!
The vintage inspired dress is sweet!
Wish I had little girls to sew for.
what sweet dresses! and i love that clutch…
I’m not sure which I love more, the bow-tie or the cute expression on that little dude’s face!
Awwww, those dresses are so cute!
:::sigh::: wish I had a little girl! And little boy doesn’t have a shirt to wear a bow with. Ah, well, the post cards look like a ton of fun!
Vintage dress and vintage storybook toys are so cute!
love that green vintage dress, and I must make those cookies!
Nutella cookies?? Wow.
I am new to the sewing/crafting world and am obsessed with sewmamasew blog. I checked every day to see what new ideas there are. I really want to say thank you to those that take the time to put the handmade holidays blog. My world has changed!!!!!
Story Book Toys and Sewing Machine Classroom look like good books.
I love bubble dresses. I might need to make both the dresses at the top of this list.
Isn’t it nice how the classic styles of childrens clothes still look so cute and fresh. Gathers and detailing always look good.
The bow tie is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
I love those dresses and tie so much!
Love the bubble dress and vintage dress! Off to check if they can be made in my daughters size. Thanks!
Love love loooove these dresses.
Nutella is one of my favorites. Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Oh! Super cute vintage holiday dress! That’s another thing added to my to do list.
That bubble dress is adorable!
(Not in the US, canada or europe) ;(
Love the bow tie! just what I was looking for.
On a side note, I’m glad you give full information on the prizes- I NEED to go look at the Storybook Toy book!! (and maybe win it…) Thanks for introducing us to more wonderful products and where we can get them ourselves.
What sweet little projects for children ~ that little bubble dress is too cute!
Love the ric rac clutch!
What cute little dresses! Love them!
I love bow ties on little boys. Cute!
I love the bow tie.
The bubble dress is so cute, I may just have to make a set for my nieces come summer, when the 3rd and newest one is old enough to sit up and look adorable for a picture with her sisters.
I love the vintage holiday dress!
Cute kids’ clothes!
That bow tie is RIDICULOUSLY cute!
This is the perfect day for me at Sew Mama Sew! I have a granddaughter who will be getting a few of those dresses!
wish my daughter was still little so she could wear those dresses.
It never occurred to me to look for nutella cookie recipes and these look good!
My little boy would love a little boy bow tie!!
The vintage holiday dress is adorable!!!
I was just thinking how I need to mail more things. The postcards will help that happen.
Yes I want all those dresses. Not really make them, just have them delivered to my girls closets. LOVE THEM!!
Adorable dresses. Ohhh, to have a little girl to sew for . . .
That capelet is precious.
I don’t know which to wish for: those inspiring postcards or the Joanna Figueroa book. I”ll just cross my fingers and trust to luck.
Love all the dresses for my little one! And you even included a bowtie for my son!
I really love the bubble dress!
The clothes are all beautiful and the nutella cookies look SOOOOO good!
Love, love, love these adorable dresses!
That ric rac clutch is right up my alley!
great stuff today. thanks!
I want to go and maek all those dresses! I have some cute fabric that would work great for them.
I love the dresses – esp Winter Rose Dress. I need to get sewing for my little girl!
Nice ideas!
Thank you! I have a 15-month old and love making little dresses for her!
That Vintage Holiday Dress is absolutely darling!!
Now that my daughter’s walking, dresses are easier. I can’t wait to try one of these out!
Wow. I wish I could sew more clothing and maybe with the arrival of a new baby girl next year I will learn.
Oh my gosh – all those dresses are so cute! I want one for me and both my girls.
I think I will thoroughly enjoy sewing the vintage dress while eating Nutella cookies!
Cute bow ties, that’s a keeper! Neat printable, think I will make one or maybe a few of those too!
Cute dresses!
That Bubble Dress is the cutest! And I love Mrs. Crafty Pants’ shop, adorable!
Beautiful ideas for dressing up. That bubble dress is adorable!
I love the kid clothes!
Rebecca in CA
Dresses are so cute and I adore paper bird houses.
love those dresses!!!
gorgeous tutorials!
Love that simple simon dress!
Oh, I just love the green dress pattern and the book of story book projects!
I wish I had a little girl to make one of those dresses for! But the ties are cute, too:)