Homemade Dresses

I have officially taken a leap into making the girls homemade dresses.  I have a friend who has been making them and she has inspired me, so here is my first attempt.  I must say, I was pretty pleased with how cute they turned out. 

Since, I don't have much experience sewing clothes, other than a little Dorothy dress I made for Chloe to wear Halloween 2005 (thanks Krystal for the help!) I wanted to start simple.  The pattern was extremely easy and seemed like I was quilting!  I love to quilt and I am pretty good at sewing quilt tops...although no where near perfect!  Since it was my first attempt, I didn't want to spend any money on fabric in case my sewing turned out pretty hideous, so I pulled out some old fabric, of course left over from quilting! 

Once the few pieces of fabric were put together, I purchased elastic for the bodice (I hope that's what it is called) and a big flower for the center front.  I spent a total of $5 for both dresses.  Oops...did I just admit that I was frugal?  Reflecting on my frugal post, I want to be frugal...I just don't want to "look" frugal!  Is there a difference?  I believe so!

Hollywood, here comes Josie!

Sweet Chloe put the dress on twice, but considering the fact she cried both times, I now understand she doesn't like the dresses because they look little girlish...and she is a little young lady!  Thank you Chloe for at least putting it on long enough for a picture. 

I guess this is a first and last time for the girls to wear matching dresses.