Deck the Dress! Adding memorable touches to that holiday outfit!

This simple dress tutorial is a sure WOW for the holidays (or any day, just minus all of the details!). Deck the Dress is a shirred dress pattern free for you and easy to sew!

Why just trim the tree and fill the stockings for Christmas? Surprise them with a DRESS that's filled with little gifts with this present pocket (and hem!) tutorial! Perfect for birthdays and Easter too! And don’t forget to make a ruffle Christmas tree that you can embroider with ornaments and lights! This tutorial on adding cascading ruffles will make such a visual impact and with this DIY you are surely to have them caroling for more!

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Mario and Friends Skirt and Blouse and Chibi Lolita dress

After sewing, one of my favorite pastimes is playing Mario Party with my family.  How do we manage playing with Azy?  Well, first we pick our characters ( I'm partial to Blooper or Magikoopa) and then, when we pick our computer characters, we let Azriella "pick" her character (usually Princess Peach or Daisy).  She has no idea that what she is playing is actually just the computer (we cheer her and everything so she is none the wiser).  Someday, this won't work anymore, but for now, it works like a charm!

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Ponyo on a cliff by the sea

 I finished Sephira’s Halloween costume before I started Azriella's but just hasn't gotten around to taking any pics.  Sooo, here she is, my little Ponyo!

For those of you who aren't familiar, Ponyo, a film by the most incredible children's film creator Hayao Miyazaki, is a different take on the story of the little mermaid. Anyways, with Sephira's big ol' poofy locks and her playful, energetic, inquisitive nature I thought Ponyo was a perfect choice for her.

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PR&P Signature Look: My Chibi Gothic Lolita Witch + bat bow pattern!

My chibi gothic Lolita look!  The look consists of 8 pieces. Let's start at the top and work our way down, shall we? First let it be know that every bit of this ensemble was SELF DRAFTED.  And some were much trickier than others!

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Rainbow Dash Wings and Cascading Ruffle Tail Tutorial

I recently made my daughter a Rainbow Dash birthday dress for her upcoming birthday. As per her request, her dress had two super fun elements that I want to share with you all:  a modest set of wings added to a back bodice and a cascading ruffle tail!  This will be perfect for any birthday dress and a great added touch to those Halloween outfits that we'll all be toiling away on soon enough!!

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