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Aveline’s New Simple White Dress

After looking at all those beautiful early 1900’s baby clothes in yesterday’s post, I was determined to cross “sew Aveline a dress” off my list of creative goals.

I traced one of Aveline’s dresses onto paper, then used that paper as a pattern/guide to create this new dress. My mom had given me the white cotton, and I already had the daisy fabric (it was a little remmant I found on a sale rack). It’s a little summery, I know; but we live in Florida, so we’ll definitely still be wearing white after Labor Day.

I’m so happy with how it turned out! (Just please don’t inspect the stitching too closely.) As a very beginning sewer, this a big accomplishment to me — even though it might seem like no big deal the sew-my-family’s-entire-wardrobe-while-grinding-flour-from-the-wheat-berries-I-just-harvested types. ;-)

Aveline in a handmade white cotton baby dress with daisy trim

Baby in vintage-inspired dress handmade from white cotton

Aveline in handmade vintage-inspired mod dress in white cotton with daisy trim

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My Creative Goals for the Remainder of 2011

Pinafore

I thought I’d share a few creative goals with you. This is what I hope to accomplish over the next four months. I’ll keep you updated on my progress as I work through the list!

  • Reach 15 hat/headband sales on Etsy by the end of the year (5 down, 10 more to go!)
  • Finish making the curtains for our master bedroom (2 down, 1 more to go!)
  • Sew high chair cushion (I already have the fabric! It’s a great black and white print which will coordinate beautifully with the black IKEA BlΓ₯mes highchair).
  • Sew a dress and bonnet/sunhatΒ for Aveline (My mom gave me the patterns, fabric, thread, trim…seriously, I have no excuse)
  • Begin selling natural-fiber baby hats onΒ GreenByUSAΒ (I’ve already started creating these)

Alright, September, I’m ready for you!

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Launch of Oaxacaborn Etsy Shop – Whimsical Creature-Adorned Hats and Boho Headbands

I launched my new Etsy store this morning! I’m super excited to offer headbands and hatsΒ — andΒ yup, there’s even something for the boys. I’ll be listing more boy’s owl hats soon in addition to what’s currently in the shop.

Oaxacaborn on Etsy - Whimsical Creature Hats for Babies and Toddlers, and Boho Feather, Fabric and Felt Headbands

Oaxacaborn on Etsy - Whimsical Creature Hats for Babies and Toddlers, and Boho Feather, Fabric and Felt Headbands

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been tweeting about the shop launch today — the headbands in the photo above have already sold!

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Pretty Little Flowers

Oaxacaborn on Etsy - Making Fabric Flowers for Skinny Elastic Headbands

Oaxacaborn on Etsy - Making Fabric and Felt Flowers for Skinny Elastic HeadbandsIt’s naptime, so this is happening now — a delightful little mess on my table. The Etsy store launch is getting closer and closer! Β I’m surrounded by a heap of fabric scraps, elastic headbands, feathers, thread and yarn. [Update: Oaxacaborn on Etsy is live! I love making these whimsical creature hats & boho headbands.]

In the background, Coldplay’s single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall, is playing softly. Who else is super excited for the October release of their newest album?!

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Etsy Shop Sneak Preview (30 Day June Photo Challenge – Day 21 – Macro)

30 Day June Photo Challenge - Day 21 - Macro Photo of Striped White and Black/Neon Hat

I’ve been making items for my Etsy shop which is set to open later this summer is open! You have it from a very good source…there will be are stripes. ;-)Β [Click photo to view a larger version.]

And did you hear? Oaxacaborn is now on Facebook! Head on over and give it a like, if you’re so inclined.