It goes without saying that most of Anya’s clothes cost less than $10 in supplies, or $15 at the most for an entire outfit. Time, well that is another thing. After being on the Spoonflower waiting list for several months, I was finally able to order my first fabrics in mid-September. It took 3 weeks to receive my lovely 2 yards of fabric that cost $39, including shipping. Yes! I know! It is expensive, but it was just personally gratifying to see my artwork on fabric. I created my designs solely from my artwork using Pantone colors, LAB mode and uploaded as .tiff files, as they requested. These were my designs and then how it printed.
Both printed less colorful than my files and my damask-like one didn’t print as well as I hoped. It is less bright than the stripe and I used the same colors for each.
Now, I’m not going to be ordering tons of fabric at this price, but as an artist it is nice to get something tangible from your work. I ordered pink because Anya is a girl that likes her pink, so I figured she might actually wear her pink dress. If I’m going to pay $18/yard for fabric it better get used!
She wanted to be a fairy princess for Halloween (YAY!), so I that is what I made with the fabric. She can wear this as her fairy princess dress and then still wear it next summer. 🙂 I made this the same way I make most of her dresses, only I did strips on the skirt and made it floor length. I added lots of ribbon and lace to the bodice and apron to dress it up. Rather boring, aren’t I? I took apart a silk flower for the lovely little centerpiece and added a fancy butterfly button. The apron is actually a large pocket…just right to fill up with candy. This dress is all about girlyness. The pictures are a little yellow, so the true color is above in the fabric swatches. We got her accessories at the Renaissance Festival. The mask is a painted leather mask and the wings are size adjustable so both should last her for a few years.
I also made her a cape to wear with the dress – she is now a superhero. 😉 The cape came with a pattern I had, and I made the size 8 so it was a decent size to cover her up. The outside is a fuzzy warm fabric and the inside is a pink flannel. Just a little bit of warm to help chase away the chills. Of course, it won’t fit very well over her wings, but not much would. The clasp is a hook/eye button clasp I had in my stash for just the perfect project. 🙂
A few weeks ago Anya got herself dressed to go outside and came downstairs in a pink shirt and pink shorts. As she bopped around the corner to show me her outfit she declared, “I’m all pinked up, Mommy!” Now she will really be all pinked up!
If you are interested in another tutorial, I made one for the lens cozies. The photos are less than fantastic since I took them in the basement and they are SOOC, but they do the job in explaining how to create it. My perfectionism only goes so far! Click on this link for the pdf: how-to-make-a-lens-cozy.
Hey, that is one super cool princess dress! And the cape, well, I think I want one for myself 🙂 I can see the differences in the fabric and the files, sure, but the fabric is still great. I know that’s so satisfying, to see your work in “real life” like that. Yay you!
NO, I want that cape!! Put one on etsy and I will buy it now!!! You are amazing! That dress is beautiful! I am completely wowed right now. I would also say that $39 is not bad for getting to say that you created it. Wow. Wow. I have to go and look at it again.
That is absolutely gorgeous. Maybe one day I will work up the nerve to attempt something so elaborate. I love the little apron too. What a great touch. The cape looks so warm and cozy. She is going to be the perfect fairy.
EEEEEEEEE!! I told Carey that she won the crafty award for the week, but I may have to proclaim a “tie” between the two of you. THAT dress is STUNNING! Addie (who is sitting on my lap) said, “Oh Mama! Look at that pretty pink dress!” When I told her Anya was going to be a fairy princess, she said, “Hey, how about me be that too?!” Gah…after I just cut out the material for Ariel last night.
And I am so with Melody – I would totally buy one (well, actually it would have to be two!) of those capes. They are just amazing. Seriously consider selling it on etsy – or at least selling some to your friends! 🙂
I’m downloading the cozy pattern now…ahem. I’ll put it on the stack, but I have some fun fabric that would be perfect for it. Someday…someday.
Veeeeeery nice! I love everything about it! You’re such a good mama.
So pretty. That’s one lucky little girl, to have such a talented momma!
She is going to make a precious fairy for Halloween! I love your choice of pink patterned fabrics for her. She’s looks so cute in pink and I bet she’ll make the belle of the Halloween trick or treaters for sure. 😀
OMG that dress is gorgeous, I can not wait to see he in it. I love the fabric.
I printed the tutorial, thanks!
Thanks so much everyone! I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I added a tuille skirt underneath so it is fuller and more “princess-y”. I’ll see if I have some time over the next few weeks to mass produce some capes. 🙂
wow! that is beautiful! you have amazing talent!!
Oh wow, how cool to see YOUR design brought to life! That must be an awesome feeling. The fabric doens’t look as vibrant as the files, but is still gorgeous. And that dress is divine. Add me to the list of people wanting that cape!
I am so loving that cape !!! The dress is beautiful too but the cape … wow ! so simple and so pretty
Stacy, You never cease to amaze me. That dress is FANTASTIC. What a lucky girl Anya is to have such a creative and talented Mommy. She will be the most decorated princess fairy out there. Also, how great that you got your artwork on fabric. It must be a rewarding feeling. The shawl is beautiful too. Great clasp.
Awesome fabric design! I wish I had the talent to do something like that!
Beautiful outfit, Anya looks beautiful in her cape.
I know I’ve told you countless times before. But I ADORE your taste and your eye. That fabric (and lens cozy I might add) are beautifully brilliant. As is your model. I love that pose she’s giving. 🙂
The dress turned out beautifully! And what a great idea to make the apron a pouch! The cape is also adorable. I am sure she looks angelic in the costume! Oh and I really like your fabric. Sorry the colors didn’t turn out as you had wanted. It looks great anyway.
WOW! WOW! AND WOW! That is so impressive!!! It’s gorgeous!
Wow, my mom made me a lot of outfits over my young years – but NEVER from fabric she designed herself. That is AWESOME!
That fabric is so cool – I’ve wanted to get some printed for some time but an not an artist!
The dress is fantastic – can’t wait to see her all dressed up – all pinked out – in it 🙂