Easy Patterns for Spring and Summer

I'm sick. I haven't been this sick in a long time. I won't give you the details, you don't want to know. Not only am I sick, but we woke up to the power being out in our house. It was 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) inside the house this morning! Not the end of the world but a bit chilly indoors! Thankfully it wasn't the 3 degrees Celcius it was outside. Isn't it supposed to be spring?

By some miracle my husband stayed home from work today. That never happens. Usually life goes on like normal when I'm sick. I'm so thankful, as I am sitting in bed and he is getting a little taste of what it is like to be me, minus picking up the house. He isn't much of a multi tasker. The power also eventually came back on and we're toasty warm again.

While I am sitting here I thought I would share with you a few of my "go to" patterns for my little girls for spring and summer. I've made all of them more than once and not only are the following patterns cute, but they are EASY. Perfect for beginners, and will sew up very fast for those that have some sewing time under their belt.

 

I'll start with shamelessly linking a few of the tutorials I already have up on the blog. The nice thing about these tutorials are that they are FREE! First, the Bubblegum Jumper...

the One Hour Sundress....

 and the Sugar and Spice Skirt. This particular skirt was made up in corduroy, but comes out really nice with quilting cottons too.

And now for some purchased patterns...

image from Modkids

One of my most made patterns, Frida, by Modkids! This dress can be made as a dress or a top and can also be made with cute little cap sleeves (not pictured). You can check out this pattern on the Modkid Website as well as the designer, Patty Young's, other adorable patterns.

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image from Portabellopixie

This pattern comes from Portabellopixie created by designer Sandi Henderson. She also designs fabric that is absolutely beautiful! We have made several of her petal knot dress (alternate view for this pattern). You can see additional photos of the pattern at the link above.

Image from www.youcanmakethis.com

I can't say enough about this pattern. That Darn Kat's Round Neck Top or Dress. It is one of my favorites and I have sewn up a ton of these over the past year. You can find it on her blog at the prior link , or for immediate download at youcanmakethis.com.

Image from www.youcanmakethis.com

 Last, but not least we have Carla C, the Scientific Seamstress' A-Line Top or Dress. Check out her blog at the prior link or find all of her patterns at youcanmakethis.com.

The great thing about all of these patterns (aside from being easy to sew) is that they can carry your child through all of the seasons. Add a top underneath and some tights or leggings and they are just as cute in fall and winter as they are in spring and summer.

Hopefully soon I will post some photos of my daughters in all of these so you can see just how cute they are!  Now, I'm going back to sleep, have a great evening everyone!