When you have a super girly girl who’s obsessed with pink, hearts & anything frilly a Valentine’s school party seemed like such a good excuse to make her something new…
I was inspired by this bag from V & Co & made the sweatshirt from an XXL men’s sweatshirt I picked up at Target. I used this hoodie pattern from lil blue boo (my go to pattern that I know is quick & super easy) & to make the project go by extra fast I used the existing cuffs, hem ribbing & hood.
The whole project start to finish took 2 hours. Right inside that glorious Sophie naptime window. The dots were done by ironing on a freezer paper heart stencil as a guide & then I dotted fabric paint with an eraser tip. 
So easy, right? I’m loving this technique, perhaps a shamrock with ombre greens next month??
And in case you’re wondering what Sam was doing to keep herself busy…
She’s says it’s a dress for Soph. Yes it looks like a pediatric hospital gown but the thought is sweet. I told her it was beautiful.
Aww look at that dress! You’ve taught her well!! Love the hoodie too, I need to get over my fear of making hoodies, I have two XL hoodies that I picked up for cheap years ago and they are still sat waiting to be made into baby sized cos the thought is too scary atm haha!
– Ellie @ Mammy Made
Hoodies are so easy! They were such a nice surprise, I actually find them easier than sewing a ribbed collar. Try it!
No plain hoodies for kids huh? Ombre is so in 😉 Love how she’s being just like mommy. She’s such a big girl now!
tell me about it, I wish I dressed as good as my kids!
I’m totally impressed that she’s draping already. She’s way ahead of me! 🙂 Call it a muslin to refine the fit, and maybe figure out a way to actually use her design. Bet it’d make her awfully proud. Just a thought. Rowena over at rostitchery.com has some great thoughts on sewing with small children.